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WorksheetsFELE Practice Test
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
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1.
A new principal has just been appointed at a high school and has been advised by the districtoffice that in the past, the school improvement plan did not include professional development forteachers. Identify the most useful information the principal and the SAC should consider indeveloping a new school improvement plan.
a)
information on successful previous professional development offerings
b)
analysis of classroom-level student achievement data
c)
informal survey of teachers’ interests
d)
assessment of students’ needs
2.
Teachers in a high school social studies department are developing school learninggoals that address State Board of Education benchmarks related to a standard onpreparing students to participate as active and engaged citizens. One of thebenchmarks states that students will "Evaluate, take, and defend positions onissues that cause the government to balance the interests of individuals with thepublic good."The teachers can best address this benchmark by developing learning goals focused on promoting students'
a)
self-determination skills.
b)
goal-setting skills.
c)
problem-solving skills.
d)
critical-thinking skills.
3.
Smith Elementary School is an urban school with a large minority population. Over the last 2years the percentage of African American and Hispanic students scoring at Level 3 or above inreading and mathematics has dropped by 30% and test scores for nonminority students remainbelow the district. In an effort to improve student achievement, the principal wants to engage thefaculty in a student-driven approach to professional development. The best method to achievethis goal would be through
a)
mathematics department meetings
b)
action research teams
c)
textbook committee meetings
d)
classroom walk-through training
4.
A principal wants to plan professional development activities for teachers aimed at reversing a school trend toward declining scores on the statewide reading assessment. The principal can most effectively begin the planning process by taking which of the following actions first?
a)
analyzing test data to identify specific reading skills needing improvement orsubgroups of students needing additional support
b)
reviewing materials disseminated by the state about the types of questions and tasks that appear on the reading assessment
c)
identifying high-quality teacher resources aimed at improving reading instruction that are available in the school or district
d)
meeting with small groups of teachers to elicit information about the methods they currently use to promote student reading skills
5.
Based on the tables above, which of the following statements reflects the most appropriate objective to address reading in the school improvement plan?
a)
By July of the following year, 55% of all 5th graders taking the statewide readingassessment will score 3 and above.
b)
By July of the following year, the percentage of 4th graders scoring 3 and above on the statewide reading assessment will increase by 2%.
c)
By July of the following year, the percentage of 5th graders scoring 3 and above on the statewide reading assessment will increase by 2%.
d)
By July of the following year, 70% of all 3rd graders taking the statewide readingassessment will score 3 and above.
6.
Three years ago a middle school implemented a new mathematics program. Following are some data derived from the school's scores on the statewide mathematics assessment for the last three years. After reviewing these data, the middle school principal should place the highest priority on answering which of the following questions?
a)
Should the school investigate other mathematics programs that may maximize mathematics gains for all student groups?
b)
How can the achievement gap in mathematics performance between the total group and the subgroup be closed?
c)
What factors were most important in promoting improvement in the school's overall performance in mathematics?
d)
Has there been a significant change in recent years in the number of students in the total group and the subgroup?
7.
Based on the tables above, which strategy is most likely to improve the reading performance of 5th-grade students at the school?
a)
using lesson plans and curriculum mapping to align instruction with reading contentstandards
b)
initiating a daily program of sustained silent reading for all students
c)
providing teachers with state and district reading scores
d)
administering weekly reading comprehension tests for students scoring at statewideassessment Levels 1 and 2
8.
School administrators are in the process of designing a data report that will beused to communicate standardized assessment results to classroom teachers.The reports are likely to be most useful in facilitating and improving the teachers'instructional planning if they
a)
include information about each student's performance on each section of a test.
b)
incorporate a variety of summary statistics, such as mean, range, and standard deviation, to characterize student scores.
c)
compare an individual's current performance to performance on previous tests
d)
provide an indication of how each class performed on each test question compared with other classes at the same grade level.
9.
To prepare students for the district's benchmark tests given each month in the first 7 months of the school year, the principal at a middle school creates learning communities of teachers at each grade level and in each subject area. Identify which practice the groups should develop and implement first to enhance student learning and achievement as measured on the benchmark tests.
a)
integrated thematic units
b)
peer coaching assignments
c)
instructional focus calendar
d)
cooperative learning activities
10.
A principal has established grade-level teacher teams to provide teachers with professional support and improve school performance. A key school goal at this time is to "set and achieve high academic expectations for every student." In observing the teacher teams in action, the principal can best ensure that they are effectively striving to meet this goal if team members place the greatest emphasis on discussing ways to
a)
determine the skills and content that are most important for students to master.
b)
provide students with enhanced opportunities to practice and improve their test-taking skills.
c)
create meaningful incentives that encourage students to work to their potential
d)
respond to students who are progressing at different rates in the classroom.
11.
Which learning strategy would be best suited to students in intermediate grades?
a)
asking students to complete a worksheet containing 100 two- or three-digit multiplication problems in small groups
b)
asking students to explain the steps taken in solving a two- or three-digit multiplication problem
c)
asking students to solve two- or three-digit multiplication problems at the chalkboard without discussion
d)
asking students to complete a two- or three-digit multiplication worksheet alone at their desks
12.
A recently hired principal at a low-performing school wishes to create a school climate that fosters strong academic achievement for all students. Which of the following approaches by the principal would best help promote attainment of this goal?
a)
using a variety of means to communicate a vision of high expectations for students and faculty on a regular basis
b)
guiding faculty to give students ample flexibility in determining what they will learn and how they will learn it
c)
providing meaningful incentives to reward faculty when a specified proportion of their students meet expectations
d)
prompting faculty to offer students a mix of individual, small-group, and whole-class learning opportunities
13.
Given the data below, identify the most effective instructional strategies to address the area on which School M should concentrate.
a)
using a computer-based program in which students read passages to increase vocabulary recognition
b)
using a primary-level phonetic and fluency program
c)
using various book forms, media specialists, and inquiry skills for locating information
d)
using a computer-based program in which students read passages and contrast point of view
14.
A principal, who has been reviewing student scores on the statewide assessment, is concerned about a significant and rapid decline in the performance of students from a subgroup in the school. The principal's best initial response would be to involve faculty and staff in
a)
identifying additional human or other resources that would be expected to improve the students' performance.
b)
determining specific factors that are likely to be causing or contributing to the observed student trend.
c)
analyzing the extent to which the problematic test results reflect the students' true skills and abilities.
d)
evaluating the match between the school curriculum and the content that is covered on the students' tests.
15.
When determining the appropriateness of instructional materials, which criterion is most critical to improving statewide assessment scores?
a)
cultural diversity representation
b)
appeal to students and teachers
c)
reading level
d)
alignment with standards
16.
A recently hired principal wishes to evaluate teacher quality in the school by determining the extent to which the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices are currently being implemented. The principal can best achieve this goal by taking which of the following actions first?
a)
providing each teacher with an instructional self-evaluation form to complete
b)
meeting with each teacher to discuss their teaching methods and priorities
c)
arranging to spend time observing in each teacher's classroom
d)
analyzing samples of student work submitted by each teacher
17.
Joe is an 8th-grade student who has learning disabilities in writing and reading. He is in a regular 8th-grade class taught by a language arts teacher and an ESE teacher. Joe's IEP calls for modifications and accommodations for his daily school routine and when he takes statewide and districtwide tests. Which of the following is an example of an appropriate accommodation that could be included in Joe's IEP?
a)
Joe will speak his answers to an essay test rather than writing them down
b)
Joe will use a peer coach during testing sessions.
c)
Joe will use the 5th-grade textbook and a modified, limited curriculum.
d)
Joe will be exempt from norm-referenced tests.
18.
A recently hired middle school principal has determined that many students from one subgroup, which makes up approximately one-quarter of the student body, often do not benefit fully from the instruction their teachers are delivering. The principal wants to offer the faculty suggestions for improving their performance in regard to this issue. Which of the following suggestions would be most appropriate to offer?
a)
using a variety of materials during instruction that are likely to be relevant and meaningful to all students
b)
offering students frequent opportunities to work with classmates of their choice on self-selected projects
c)
defining different academic goals for students who are achieving at different levels or who learn in different ways
d)
starting each unit of study with a focus on basic knowledge and gradually incorporating higher-level thinking
19.
At a school site, four black students were huddled together; one student had money in his hand and another student had his hand in his pocket. In the 1997 court case of A.S. v. State of Florida, 1997, the court ruled that the situation did not provide reasonable suspicion. The federal statute argued in this case was
a)
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as it relates to the removal or expulsionof special education students.
b)
the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression.
c)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits federally funded programs fromdiscriminating on the basis of race or national origin.
d)
the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures.
20.
Last year a school district initiated an interim assessment program in which two interim assessments aligned with state-adopted standards for mathematics would be administered each year to students in grades 3 through 10. Which of the following issues should a principal in the district consider the most important concern during the first year of implementing the interim assessment?
a)
The interim assessments included some questions in formats that differ from the formats used on the annual statewide assessment.
b)
Teachers had only very limited access to their students' interim assessments before the assessments were administered.
c)
The interim assessment results were not available to school staff until nearly 3 months after they were administered.
d)
Students did not have opportunities to take practice tests reflecting the content that would be on their interim assessments.
21.
Given the following school climate survey results, which strategy is most likely to result in improving student learning?
a)
reducing class size
b)
retaining low achievers
c)
creating homogeneous groupings
d)
developing a schoolwide discipline plan
22.
Which of the following practices observed in an elementary classroom would best reflect the teacher's commitment to the belief that all students are capable of learning and achieving academic success?
a)
providing students with opportunities to address curricular content from integrated and varied perspectives
b)
using increasingly intensive instructional interventions for students who continue to struggle
c)
implementing a flexible grading system that uses each student's prior performance as a basis for assigning grades
d)
displaying many examples of student work that reflect excellence in relation to instructional goals
23.
Mr. Jones is a 4th-grade teacher at XYZ Elementary School. After giving instructions to his students on the group work to be completed in class, he leaves the room to speak to the other 4th-grade teacher about the upcoming statewide assessment. During the 5 minutes in which he is out of the room, two students begin to roughhouse and one of the students hits his head on the corner of the desk. When Mr. Jones hears the commotion and returns to the classroom, he finds that the student has a gash on his forehead. Of the four elements of negligent tort liability, which is best described in this incident?
a)
standard of care
b)
breach of duty
c)
proximate cause
d)
injury
24.
A principal undertakes outreach to recruit individuals in the community who areinterested in playing an active role in the school. Such roles include serving as a classroom volunteer, making classroom presentations in curriculum-aligned areas of expertise, and serving as a mentor to selected students. In doing so, the principal makes it a priority to reach out to members of the various demographic groups that make up the school community. This action best demonstrates the principal's commitment to
a)
promoting all students' school success by valuing diversity.
b)
providing learning opportunities that students perceive as relevant to their lives outside of school.
c)
encouraging a sense of accountability for results among all stakeholders.
d)
using a collaborative approach in solving problems and making decisions affecting the school.
25.
Mrs. Adams is the newly appointed principal of Pine Shore High School. In her first week as principal, she realizes that the school has no technology or software to contact parents regarding student attendance and school activities. Mrs. Adams decides to purchase a system at a cost of $8,500.00. According to legal standards, Mrs. Adams may purchase the equipment
a)
through the school’s petty cash account.
b)
after soliciting written quotes from three or more sources.
c)
after soliciting telephone quotes from three or more sources.
d)
through the school’s activity funds.
26.
A principal who is new to a school plans to use student results on both district-mandated interim assessments and annual statewide assessments to help monitor teacher performance. In using this approach, the principal can best help assure fair and accurate monitoring by taking into consideration the
a)
level of student success on teacher-developed classroom tests.
b)
perspectives of each teacher regarding his or her own instruction.
c)
previous performance of the students in each teacher's class.
d)
difficulty level of the content and skills each teacher is teaching.
27.
An elementary school is planning to purchase a new mathematics textbook series for initial implementation in the next school year. The school allocation for state-adopted textbooks/instructional materials will allow the school to purchase the text for only about half of the students in Year 1. When planning the expenditure of the funds for the new series, the principal should
a)
contact the district finance office for guidelines on acquiring additional funds forimplementation of the new textbook series.
b)
meet with faculty representatives to develop a plan for implementation of the newtextbook series over a 2-year period.
c)
purchase the new textbooks for Grades K, 2, and 4 the first year of implementationand plan to buy them for Grades 1, 3, and 5 in Year 2.
d)
divide the total amount of money available by the number of students in the schooland allocate dollars to each grade on a per-student basis.
28.
A principal recently led the development of a comprehensive database that includes standardized test results, classroom assessment results, and report card grades for all of the students in each grade level. Teachers can easily access the database to review existing information and enter new information.Teachers' regular use of this database is likely to be most effective in promoting achievement of which of the following goals?
a)
clarifying criteria for distinguishing levels of student learning
b)
strengthening instructional decision making
c)
identifying obstacles to success for underperforming students
d)
facilitating the use of accountability procedures
29.
Which component must be in a school's guidance report?
a)
student access to counselors
b)
career standards for students
c)
educational degrees of the counselors in the school
d)
individual student assessment data
30.
An elementary school principal is aware that certain student groups in the school, such as ELLs and students with an economically disadvantaged classification, tend to perform at substantially lower levels than their peers both in the classroom and on standardized tests. The principal can best address this situation by providing teachers with professional development aimed at improving their ability to
a)
incorporate project-based learning activities into the curriculum.
b)
develop individualized performance criteria to drive instruction and assessment for each student.
c)
create and implement standards-aligned independent study programs
d)
provide differentiated instruction that builds on students' unique strengths anexperiences.
31.
John has been suspended from school 4 times within the last 2 months, and his suspensions from his current school site total 8 days. John has a learning disability and is consequently falling behind in his class work. Which strategy is required?
a)
increasing the time John spends in the exceptional student education program
b)
shortening John’s school day
c)
determining if John’s behavior is a manifestation of his exceptionality
d)
placing John in a more restrictive environment
32.
A principal in a school with a history of low performance is preparing to interviewcandidates for an open position in the English department. The principal isconsidering various prompts that could be used to elicit information from thecandidates during their interviews.Which of the following prompts would likely yield responses that provide the principal with the most useful information about a candidate's effectiveness as an educator?
a)
Discuss your most important strengths as a teacher, and describe what you consider to be your greatest professional development needs and goals at this time.
b)
Explain how your courses at the college or graduate level, as well as your teaching experience to date, have prepared you to be a successful English teacher.
c)
Describe a significant problem you encountered in attempting to promote learning for one or more students, and explain how you addressed that problem.
d)
Identify the components of the English curriculum that you believe are most crucial for students to master, and explain why those components are so important.
33.
Sally is a 2nd-grade student at Freedom Elementary School. Sally must receive administered medication every day at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Her mother has completed an authorization form allowing school personnel to administer the medication. Which of the following statements is true in this situation?
a)
The school must order the medication.
b)
The medication must be stored in the original container.
c)
School personnel do not have to be trained to administer this medication if they follow the directions on the container.
d)
An IEP meeting must be held prior to school personnel administering the medication
34.
A school is planning to initiate a new mentoring program for beginning teachers. Goals of the program include promoting the instructional proficiency of new teachers and increasing new teacher retention. Which of the following practices used by school administrators would best help ensure the success of the new program?
a)
observing and providing feedback on meetings between mentors and mentees on a regular basis
b)
providing initial and ongoing training for individuals who are selected to serve as a mentor
c)
pairing new teachers with mentors who have similar backgrounds and life experiences
d)
giving mentors flexibility in defining their own roles and responsibilities in the mentoring relationship
35.
Simon is an 18-year-old student who is living with his 20-year-old brother. His mother calls the school and wants to see his disciplinary records. Which statement is true?
a)
Only Simon’s brother may see the records, as Simon is currently living with him
b)
Simon’s mother, in her role as parent, always has the right to see his records.
c)
Since Simon is 18, his mother needs his permission to see his records.
d)
The school, acting in loco parentis, determines who may see Simon’s records.
36.
A principal will be working with a small group of staff members to select professional development activities that all teachers will participate in during the upcoming school year. The principal can best promote effective decision making by guiding the staff members to place the most emphasis on which of the following criteria when evaluating each professional development option under consideration?
a)
Does the activity match defined school goals and priorities?
b)
Will the activity accommodate faculty learning styles and preferences?
c)
Is the breadth of knowledge covered by the activity sufficient?
d)
Are the resources required for the activity available within the school?
37.
A student from another country who does not have any records or documentation wants to enroll in a school. The principal should
a)
refuse enrollment until the district office has been contacted for instructions
b)
refuse enrollment until proper paperwork is produced.
c)
enroll the student without records
d)
enroll the student temporarily pending receipt of documentation
38.
A principal will be leading a school in which most teachers work independently withminimal professional interaction with their peers. One of the principal's goals is totransform the school into a professional learning community in which groups ofteachers will collaborate on an ongoing basis, analyzing and evaluating studentperformance and using reflection, discussion, experimentation, and problemsolving to promote continuous improvement in student learning. The principalbegins by leading many discussions with teachers about the characteristics,functions, and benefits of professional learning communities and by implementingtraining for teachers on relevant skills, including data analysis.Which of the following additional actions by the principal is likely to be most important in making the identified goal a reality?
a)
encouraging teachers in each group to observe and provide feedback to each other
b)
allowing teachers to select the colleagues with whom they will work
c)
prompting each group to define specific roles and responsibilities for each teacher in the group
d)
allocating time in the school schedule for teachers to work together
39.
A student with limited English proficiency wants to enroll in school. According to the META Consent Decree, the student may participate in which of the following programs without regard to his level of English proficiency?
a)
accelerated mathematics
b)
in-class science experiments
c)
dropout prevention
d)
personalized tutoring in reading
40.
An assistant principal has conducted an observation in a teacher's classroom. Although the teacher exhibited a number of strengths during the observation period, the assistant principal also identified some areas needing improvement. Which of the following actions taken by the assistant principal would best help in preparing for a productive post-observation conference with the teacher?
a)
organizing data and notes collected during the observed lesson that can serve to guide discussion with the teacher
b)
reviewing teacher-provided samples of lesson materials used and student work generated during the observation period
c)
preparing a list of recommended professional development activities based on the teacher's observed performance
d)
providing the teacher with a brief summary of observed strengths and needs to review before the conference occurs
41.
During the past 2 years, a student has consistently experienced difficulty in reading despite extra assistance from teachers. Which of the following formal assessment instruments would be appropriate to determine the student's strengths and needs?
a)
statewide reading assessment
b)
Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children
c)
eacher-generated test of current grade-level reading ability
d)
teacher-generated test of previous year’s grade-level reading ability
42.
A principal who was hired to turn around a failing school intends to conduct a thorough review of student performance on standardized tests to assist in analyzing current teacher effectiveness in the school. The principal can best ensure that this approach will yield accurate results by first taking steps to verify that
a)
students are receiving ongoing opportunities to learn and reinforce skills for taking standardized tests.
b)
the curriculum taught in the school is closely aligned with the content addressed on the standardized tests.
c)
teachers' classroom assessments incorporate question formats similar to those used on the standardized tests.
d)
the standardized tests reflect current knowledge about processes by which individuals gain knowledge and skills.
43.
A school has identified the learning gains of the students in the lowest 25% in reading to be of major concern. To examine the types of reading programs these weakest readers were engagedin during 2005-2006, the principal decided to identify the students who were included in the school's lowest 25% reading category. Based on the data table below, which student has the LEAST likelihood of being included in the school's 2005-2006 calculation of the lowest 25% in reading?
a)
HJ
b)
JH
c)
KV
d)
CM
44.
Peer coaching would be most appropriate to use as a professional learning strategy for teachers in which of the following school contexts?
a)
Teachers have expressed interest in exploring recent research on students with certain types of disabilities and its implications for instruction.
b)
A school recently hired a group of beginning teachers who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to the various demands of the job.
c)
Teachers have received feedback from a new assistant principal and are beginning to implement suggestions in their classes.
d)
A school is making plans to begin using a new set of teacher accountability procedures based on guidelines developed by district staff.
45.
West Middle School is reviewing its first draft of a technology plan to assess compliance with State technology goals. One of the State's strategic objectives is to "identify and develop appropriate methods and strategies to measure and monitor student and teacher progress towards achievement of technology proficiency and literacy standards." Which step in the school's plan reflects compliance with this State objective?
a)
Identify productivity improvement opportunities, including a student bar coding system for food service, the media center, and attendance.
b)
Continue technology retrofit plan to enhance integration of technology in classroom instruction and assessment.
c)
Analyze instructional staff evaluations to determine professional development needs in technology integration and literacy.
d)
Provide incentives—such as stipends, compensation, and release time—for continuing technology development and advancement of computer literacy standards.
46.
A principal recently hired a new classroom teacher who appears to possess strong natural leadership skills. The principal would like to find ways to nurture and expand the teacher's leadership abilities. Which of the following approaches would likely be most appropriate and effective for the principal to use first in efforts to achieve this goal?
a)
offering the new teacher opportunities to collaborate and contribute in a variety of school contexts
b)
encouraging the new teacher to take on some of the lower level tasks that the principal normally carries out
c)
involving the new teacher in reviewing and discussing professional literature on current issues in school leadership
d)
inviting the new teacher to accompany the principal to selected school and district leadership meetings
47.
A school is conducting a lock-down drill. Select the most important component of a technology infrastructure related to school and student safety that should be monitored during the drill.
a)
communication devices within the school
b)
metal detectors at school entry points
c)
security measures related to the Jessica Lundsford Act
d)
fingerprint procedures and requirements
48.
A principal is planning to begin delegating a number of tasks to aspiring leaders. In implementing delegation plans, which of the following should the principal consider the most important responsibility?
a)
ensuring that the delegation of tasks to some staff members does not result in unequal staff workloads
b)
engaging in ongoing monitoring of the quality and timely completion of delegated tasks
c)
offering public acknowledgment and appreciation to those staff members who are performing delegated tasks
d)
providing district leaders with accurate documentation regarding initial and future task delegation decisions
49.
A school district offers financial incentives for teachers whose students show learning gains on the statewide assessment. Is this policy in compliance with Florida Statutes?
a)
No, Florida Statutes prohibit performance pay incentives based solely on statewideassessment gains.
b)
No, Florida Statutes relegate performance pay policies to the collective bargainingprocess.
c)
Yes, Florida Statutes direct school districts to establish performance pay policies.
d)
Yes, Florida Statutes mandate performance pay incentives only for statewideassessment gains.
50.
An elementary school principal believes that one way to enhance the school's educational program is to develop a professional culture in which teacher leadership is expected and encouraged. Which of the following strategies would best help promote the development of such a culture?
a)
increasing teachers' independence in delivering and adapting curricula to meet their students' needs
b)
providing teachers with ongoing access to information about legislation and other factors affecting the school
c)
encouraging teachers to take on a range of selected administrative tasks and responsibilities
d)
supporting teachers' use of collaborative practice in addressing grade-level or schoolwide issues
51.
In a job interview the principal asks the applicant the following questions:
What accommodations will you need to do this job?
Have your recent performance evaluations been satisfactory?
Do you have any relatives working in this school?
Can you summarize your work experience?Identify the federal prohibition the principal has violated.
What accommodations will you need to do this job?
Have your recent performance evaluations been satisfactory?
Do you have any relatives working in this school?
Can you summarize your work experience?Identify the federal prohibition the principal has violated.
a)
discrimination based on race, color, or religion
b)
discrimination based on handicapping conditions
c)
nepotism
d)
reprisal for whistle blowing
52.
Which of the following classroom situations observed by a principal most likely reflects teacher behavior the principal should address as a violation of the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida?
a)
A teacher blocks students' access to points of view that conflict with a significant segment of the school community's beliefs.
b)
A teacher places students with identified academic characteristics, such as struggling readers, in a separate group during some class periods.
c)
A teacher gives unequal amounts of attention and support to students working on individual projects during a class period.
d)
A teacher offers particular privileges, such as free time on the computer, only to those students who complete their assigned work early.
53.
Is the following excerpt from a mathematics teacher’s individual professional development plan in compliance with Florida Statutes?
a)
No, the plan should focus on stakeholder satisfaction data.
b)
No, the plan should focus on specific student performance data.
c)
Yes, the plan focuses on broad-reaching goals and objectives.
d)
Yes, the plan focuses on school goals and objectives
54.
Which of the following actions by a principal most clearly illustrates the principal's resiliency on the job?
a)
presenting a research-supported argument for retaining a student program thatdistrict leaders are talking about eliminating to reduce school spending
b)
leading faculty work groups to develop new strategies to turn around poor student performance after the failure of a previous effort
c)
delegating a number of daily tasks to others in the school in order to spend additional time addressing long-term instructional leadership goals
d)
surveying individuals involved in a recently initiated teacher mentoring program to improve knowledge of perceived program weaknesses and needs
55.
If a reporter requests access to teacher evaluations for the past 5 school years, the principal must release
a)
all evaluations for the past 2 school years
b)
all evaluations for the past 5 school years.
c)
all evaluations except for those conducted in the current school year.
d)
all evaluations except for those conducted in the current or immediate past school year
56.
Which of the following strategies for using technology would likely be most effective in helping enhance a principal's effectiveness as an instructional leader?
a)
making time on a regular basis to browse websites containing articles on teaching and learning by reputable authors
b)
using e-mail on a regular basis to share information with teachers and other school staff about best practices and innovative approaches in education
c)
regularly participating in online collaboration for school administrators to share best practices and gather input from each other
d)
regularly seeking out and viewing video lectures by well-known professionals oneducational topics related to current issues in the principal's school
57.
A teacher would be in violation of Florida law for failing to self-report within 48 hours to the immediate supervisor for which situation?
a)
being arrested for possessing a controlled substance
b)
having been accused of sexual harassment
c)
falsifying an employment application
d)
violating a collective bargaining agreement
58.
A second-year principal has just overseen the introduction of a new district-mandated teacher evaluation system in her school. Although all teachers now seem to accept the new system, the change caused a great deal of tension and conflict in the school over a period of several months. The principal would like to improve her ability to implement future school changes smoothly and efficiently.
a)
using self-reflection to identify personal strengths and needs in the recent change process
b)
exploring a variety of authoritative works on key dimensions of school change processes
c)
surveying school staff to solicit their feedback regarding the recent school change process
d)
defining a clear personal philosophy of leadership in relation to school change processes
59.
Select the situation that would most likely be considered a violation of ethical conduct as stated in Florida Statutes.
a)
The teacher accepts small gifts from the parents of his students at the end of theschool year.
b)
The teacher is invited to bring the students in his jazz band to perform at the openingof a new mall in exchange for movie passes for the students.
c)
The teacher is paid by the parent to tutor a student enrolled in his 4th-grademathematics class.
d)
The teacher receives a plaque from the city council for the efforts of his students for a beach clean-up project.
60.
A superintendent has appointed a principal to lead a school whose performance isamong the lowest in the district. The superintendent informs the principal that thefirst goal upon taking over leadership of the school must be to improve studentachievement as measured by standardized test scores.In initiating efforts to achieve this goal, the principal can best facilitate a smooth transition by
a)
showing a willingness to defer to the experience and judgment of respected school stakeholders during the first weeks or months of the year.
b)
generating a draft improvement plan that is comprehensive and research based for review and comment by interested school stakeholder groups.
c)
sharing stories with school stakeholders about prior successes in turning around low-performing schools.
d)
meeting with school stakeholder groups to establish a collaborative effort toward school improvement.
61.
A group of students at Blue River High School meets each Tuesday morning before school for a prayer breakfast. Should the principal disband the group and discontinue the practice?
a)
Yes, because this is a violation of the separation of church and State.
b)
Yes, because the administration cannot provide supervision for activities before school.
c)
No, because the students are part of a religious minority group
d)
No, because the student activity is protected under the U.S. Constitution
62.
Following the third round of school budget cuts in four years, an elementary school principal hears from many teachers about problems they are facing as a result of the cuts. In this situation, the principal should place the highest priority on taking action to address which of the following teacher comments?
a)
"With the need to teach combination grade level classes, I’m often unable to provide adequate support to a number of students who need special academic assistance.”
b)
"Because we can't purchase the new textbooks we were promised, my students must continue using texts that are in poor condition and must sometimes share them.”
c)
"As a result of reduced funding for computer maintenance, two of the six computers in my classroom are out of service and unavailable for student use.”
d)
"Due to my increased teaching responsibilities, I’m required to spend significantly more time every day reviewing and grading the work my students submit.”
63.
Lisa and her family have recently relocated to Florida and are homeless. Lisa's parents want her to be admitted to kindergarten. All of the parents' records showing Lisa's birth and birth date have been destroyed. The school term for kindergarten begins in 5 days. The principal can
a)
prohibit Lisa from attending kindergarten until the records are produced.
b)
prohibit Lisa from attending kindergarten until proof of residency is submitted.
c)
exempt Lisa temporarily from the records requirement for 30 school days.
d)
exempt Lisa temporarily from the records requirement for 60 school days.
64.
Last year, after much discussion and debate, the principal of an elementary schoolwith low performance in mathematics ledstaff in making a decision to begin a newmathematics program. The principal arranged initial and ongoing support forfaculty in implementing the new program.Which of the following actions by the principal would best serve to evaluate the effectiveness of the new program?
a)
conducting observations in each teacher's classroom during periods when the teacher's class is using the program
b)
comparing the performance exhibited by students on standardized mathematics assessments before and after adoption of the program
c)
scheduling regular debriefs with those individuals who have been providing teachers with program-related support
d)
having teachers report on changes in the gap between mathematics standards and student performance since they began using the program
65.
The school's student achievement results have been declining for the last 3 years. The administrative team recognizes the need for organizational change. The most immediate and feasible step toward preparing the staff for change is to
a)
increase each department’s budget
b)
foster collaboration by promoting professional dialogue
c)
recognize faculty members who have perfect attendance.
d)
reduce average class size.
66.
Last year a school began implementing a new district policy regarding instruction. Teachers have had extensive opportunities for training in use of the new instructional approaches, and at this point all but a handful of resistant teachers appear to be doing their best to implement these approaches. When the principal meets with one of the resistant teachers to discuss the issue, the teacher insists that he has been doing his job well for more than 20 years and is certain that the instructional changes currently supported by the school would be disruptive for his students and ineffective in improving their learning. Which of the following would be the principal's most appropriate initial response to the teacher's comments?
a)
encouraging the teacher to propose alternate strategies for instructional change to promote his students' achievement of the new vision and goals and promising to review the strategies with an open mind
b)
agreeing to extend the teacher's timeline for implementing instructional change in order to give him additional time to adjust and to receive further training as needed
c)
arranging for the teacher to meet with colleagues who have been particularly successful in incorporating the mandated instructional changes to provide him with role models and potential sources of assistance
d)
reinforcing the idea that instructional change is required of all faculty and soliciting the teacher's ideas about the kinds of support that would help him ease the transition
67.
The school improvement plan for XYZ High School includes the following objective: Students in all subgroups will meet proficiency criteria on the statewide assessment test in mathematics. Given the AYP report shown below, did XYZ High School successfully achieve this plan objective?
a)
Yes, because the number of students in subgroups for Black, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian populations was not significant.
b)
Yes, because the total student population met the mathematics proficiency standard on the statewide assessment.
c)
No, because the school did not test 95% of the students with disabilities subgroup
d)
No, because the economically disadvantaged student population did not meet target criteria in mathematics or reading.
68.
A principal will be working with a team of stakeholders that includes teachers, administrators, specialists, and parents or guardians to develop a plan to improve the school's integration of technology and instruction. The principal can best help promote a successful effort by guiding the team to take which of the following actions first?
a)
defining the desired outcomes of the plan in clear and concrete terms
b)
determining an equitable and effective distribution of roles among team members
c)
brainstorming ideas about possible steps and procedures to include in the plan
d)
analyzing the types and quantities of resources now available in the school
69.
Ten students who were not previously enrolled in the school district have enrolled in a school. Their information is compared with the Florida Department of Education's most current monthly list of missing Florida school children, and it is discovered that one of the student's information matches the information on the list. After immediately contacting local law enforcement, what reporting procedure must the school follow next?
a)
Provide written notification to the Florida Department of Education within 72 hours.
b)
Provide written notification to the Florida Department of Education within 48 hours.
c)
Provide written notification to the Florida Department of Education within immediately.
d)
Provide written notification to the Florida Department of Education immediately thatthe current list of missing children has been compared with previous lists.
70.
A principal is leading a middle school with many discipline problems involving student-on-student aggression, students who cut classes, students who misuse school property, and other issues. Which of the following actions considered by the principal would likely be most effective to use as an initial step for reducing such discipline problems and promoting a safe, positive learning environment for all students?
a)
reviewing penalties for common student rule violations and increasing their severity as appropriate
b)
scheduling staff in ways that provide continuous supervision of students throughout the school
c)
assuring equity for individual students and groups of students regarding behavior rules and the imposition of punishments
d)
creating a student court whose members are selected by their peers to interpret and implement the student code of conduct
71.
Principal Barnes is preparing to open a new high school in the district and is forming a school advisory council. Select the group that is in compliance with Florida Statutes for composition of a school advisory council.
a)
the principal and an appropriately balanced number of teachers; education supportemployees; students; parents; and other business and community citizens who arerepresentative of the ethnic, racial, and economic community served by the school
b)
the principal and an appropriately balanced number of teachers; education support employees; adult education contacts; parents; and other business and community citizens who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and economic community served by the school
c)
the principal and an appropriately balanced number of teachers; education supportemployees; students; parents; community civic leaders; and other business andcommunity citizens who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and economiccommunity, with a majority of the members employed by the school
d)
the principal and an appropriately balanced number of teachers; education supportemployees who are affiliated with the school and are representative of the ethnic,racial, and economic community served by the school
72.
A principal who is reviewing the school's current school safety and security practices should make it the highest priority to address which of the following issues?
a)
Metal detectors were installed in the school a few years ago only in low-traffic areas.
b)
The school does not have a dedicated phone line linked directly to local emergency response agencies
c)
Visitors are able to use any of a number of unattended entrances to get into the school.
d)
The school security team includes no individuals who are emergency management professionals.
73.
Florida Statutes allow parents of public school students to seek private school choice under which of the following programs?
a)
McKay Scholarship
b)
Opportunity Scholarship
c)
the corporate income tax credit scholarship program
d)
the home education program
74.
Which of the following is likely to be the most important logistical challenge for school administrators who are preparing to implement a peer coaching plan aimed at assisting experienced teachers in the school who are struggling to meet new district expectations for teacher performance?
a)
pairing each teacher who requires assistance with a colleague with a similar educational and experiential background
b)
ensuring that pairs of teachers who will need to spend significant time working together are assigned to classrooms that are in close proximity
c)
tracking the rate of progress and degree of success for plan participants who exhibit a wide range of strengths and needs
d)
managing schedules in ways that make time available for participants to collaborate without adding to the length of their workday
75.
Two student groups were at odds with each other and threatening violence. Although no altercations occurred, rumors began to circulate among students, parents, faculty, and within the community. The next morning a photograph appeared on the front page of the newspaper showing a school resource officer's pistol with students in the background. An article appeared detailing parental fears of a school shooting. Which of the following is the most effective first step for the principal to deal with the rumor described in the scenario?
a)
Allow the situation to cool off on its own because no actual incident occurred
b)
Let the school’s internal communication system be a source of information
c)
Call a special meeting of faculty and staff to communicate clearly what is and is not known.
d)
Send a letter home with students, emphasizing that no incident actually occurred.
76.
The sponsor of a high school athletics club and his students plan to have a car wash on a Saturday in the school's parking lot to raise money to defray the cost of attending a summer athletics competition. Which of the following represents an acceptable procedure for handling funds collected during the car wash?
a)
The club sponsor deposits the monies collected into his personal bank account so that he can write one check back to the school for deposit.
b)
The club sponsor provides each patron with a handwritten receipt on school letterhead as documentation of their donation and then deposits the monies collected.
c)
The club sponsor places all of the monies collected into a manila envelope and deposits the money following school protocol.
d)
The club sponsor takes a relatively small portion of the monies collected to purchase lunch for students helping with the car wash and prepares a deposit for the remaining amount.
77.
A principal is faced with a rumor circulating in the school relating to a possible loss of an instructional unit. Which strategy would be most useful to ensure an effective schoolwide system of communication?
a)
Recognize that the informal system of communication is operational and use it tosupport the formal system.
b)
Ignore the informal system of communication and establish a formal system basedon the structure of the organization.
c)
Realize that a formal system of communication must be established by theadministrative staff before an informal system can be in place.
d)
Establish staff liaisons with members of the informal system to stay informed.
78.
Which of the following components is used as part of the calculation in the Florida Education Finance Program?
a)
Teachers Lead Program
b)
base student allocation
c)
Discretionary Lottery Funds
d)
class size reduction
79.
The Florida Department of Education has developed a multipage document describing the new standards for career preparation initiatives in public middle and high schools. To most fully communicate those standards and requirements and their impact on the school to parents and community members, the principal should
a)
post on the marquee in front of the school the Web site where the FDOE documentcan be found.
b)
duplicate the document in its entirety and send it home with every student enrolledin the school.
c)
contact members of the local press and offer to be interviewed for a story about career preparation for middle and high school students
d)
introduce the document in the monthly newsletter with specifics to be discussed ina series of future public forums.
80.
A school's IEP committee is preparing an IEP for a student with an intellectual disability. The committee plans to require that the student receive two periods of instruction daily in a resource room. In evaluating the appropriateness of this accommodation under federal and state guidelines, the committee should take steps to determine that
a)
the student cannot be provided with a satisfactory education in the regular classroom environment even with the use of supplementary aids and services
b)
peers with disabilities of a similar type or intensity are also being accommodated in the resource room for a similar amount of time each day.
c)
the student is able to receive a greater amount of individualized assistance in the resource room than the student would be able to receive in the regular classroom.
d)
resource room personnel are able to provide the student with standards-based instruction that is similar to that provided in mainstream courses.
81.
A middle school has failed to make adequate yearly progress under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in the area of reading among minority students in Grades 6 and 7 for 2 years in a row. The superintendent and district staff have asked the principal to present a plan for improvement. In preparing the presentation, essential elements the principal should include are
a)
a display of pertinent test data, a specific objective for improvement, sequential stepsthat will be taken and by whom, and a system for monitoring progress and assessing success.
b)
a display of pertinent test data including data from other schools with similardemographics, sequential steps to be taken and by whom, and a system formonitoring and assessing success.
c)
a display of pertinent test data, a list of explanations for past lack of achievement,sequential steps that will be taken and by whom, and a system for monitoringprogress and assessing success.
d)
a display of pertinent test data, an objective for improvement, sequential steps that will be taken and by whom, and the estimated costs in human and financial resources to implement the strategies.
82.
The principal of a middle school has been asked to confirm that the school is meeting requirements outlined in the federal Children's Internet Protection Act. The principal can best respond to this request by demonstrating that the school has
a)
a system in place for reporting to the appropriate authorities any suspected contact between students and potential Internet predators.
b)
implemented a program for educating students about safe and appropriate online behaviors.
c)
installed an effective firewall or similar system designed to prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access to confidential student files
d)
procedures in place for tracking the websites visited by students using school computers.
83.
The principal has decided to dismiss a teacher by the 97-day rule because of concern for poor classroom management and a lack of connection to events and students in the classroom. The teacher will be in the classroom until winter break. Some parents have complained to the principal, and one of the teacher's pupils has been withdrawn to be enrolled in a private school. The principal has made arrangements to hire an experienced teacher to take the class for the remainder of the year. To inform the parents of the change, the best action for the principal to take is to
a)
call a meeting of all parents of students in the class to discuss their concern about the probationary teacher, announce that she will not return after winter break, and invite anyone with questions or concerns to contact the principal.
b)
send a letter home to the guardians of each student in the class during winter breakintroducing the new teacher and her credentials and invite anyone with questions or concerns to contact the principal.
c)
announce in the school newsletter that there will be a new teacher in that grade afterwinter break, ask everyone to welcome her to the school, and invite anyone withquestions or concerns to contact the principal.
d)
send a letter home immediately with each student in the class informing parents thatthe current teacher will not be returning and invite anyone with questions or concernsto contact the principal.
84.
According to the Florida State Board of Education Consent Decree, students with limited English proficiency have a right to be provided with
a)
statewide assessments in the language in which they are comfortable
b)
multiple educational program options from which to choose
c)
instruction presented in a form that is comprehensible to them
d)
adaptive technology that translates text into their home language
85.
An elementary school's Grade 3-5 scores are below those of the district in some areas. The principal is meeting with the school improvement team to gain support for an action plan to address improving student achievement. Select the best strategy for the principal to communicate the need for the plan to teachers and parents.
a)
using a survey to ascertain the school improvement team's interest in an improvement plan
b)
inviting someone from a comparable school in which school achievement has improved to talk to the teachers and parents
c)
comparing a multiyear summary chart of mathematics data from the elementary school, comparable schools, and state averages
d)
providing the group with a copy of completed reading goals and requesting their input and approval
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