SLLA prep group 3

For the constructed response, you need to be able to… (Check all that apply)

• Strategic planning process

• Write several paragraphs

• Interpret multiple sources of data

• Understand how to use the data to meet the school’s mission and Vision when explaining the data

Given the phrase “implementing rigorous, standards-based curriculum,” administrators should be able to support teachers in carrying out lessons that are:

• Unchallenging activities but follows state standards

• Challenging, students use higher-order thinking skills and that are aligned to state standards

• Challenging, follow state standards but only allow students to use recall skills

• Not aligned to standards, don’t challenge any student, and follow the previous grade-level skills.

In the constructed response, you should… (Check all that apply)

• Outline and organize data

• Provide details and be concise

• Use generalizations about data and conclusions

• Use generalizations about data and conclusions

• Proofread your writing

Needs assessments are usually implemented to retrieve data about the school’s various components of the functionality of a school building. Why is it essential for Administrators to use both summative and formative data?

• To grade teachers each day on how well the day went

• Determine how discipline is impacting the building

• Monitor progress and measure school outcomes

• Allows first-year teachers to gain a greater understanding of school mission

There will be “good words” that signal understanding and may require a closer look at both multiple-choice and constructed response questions. Which of the following are examples of the “good words”? (Check all that apply)

• Cultural Competence

• Hiring Freeze

• Reduce Barriers

• SMART goals

• Incompetent

Answering the constructed response allows you to show your understanding of which of the following?

• How quickly you can react to a situation.

• Your ability to analyze, explain and interpret data.

• Formulate a solution and problem solve issues related to problem employees.

• Compose an APA formatted response.

An effective school leader is not…

• A person who acts with cultural competence and establishing culture and high expectations

• Scrutinizing or criticizing staff for not acting ethically and having appropriate behavior

• Modeling and holding others accountable for ethical and legal behavior

• Strategically planning and using multiple sources of data to encourage growth to school improvement

Which of the following is the MOST important component when writing your constructed response?

• Be concise

• Be specific

• Be objective

• Use perfect grammar

Constructed response questions help future administrators examine PSEL standards and how they align with the following categories:

• Community engagement

• Ethics

• Climate and Culture

• Instruction

• Educational Law

As you are reading your scenario for your constructed response what should you be doing:

• Identify and annotate the data and key information

• Begin typing your answer immediately after glancing at the scenario

• Identify the data and Key information

• Begin typing your response after you identify and annotate key data and information