A needs assessment is a systematic process for - correct answer a. surveying teachers to determine areas of improvement and where to allocate
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b. determining and addressing the needs or gaps between current conditions and desired conditions or wants.
c. using student achievement data to drive decisions made in the classroom.
d. analyzing resources and determining allocation on desired student achievement.
Which of the following stakeholders are involved in the SIP? - correct answer a. administration, SAC, teacher leaders/department heads
b. SAC, students, and administration
c. district personnel, state legislators, and staff
d. principals, assistant principals, and parents
The principal discovers students are performing proficiently on the common assessments constructed by the Math department. However, student standardized test scores are low. What could be causing this discrepancy? - correct answer a. The teachers are not using the District curriculum.
b. The teachers are not following the scope and sequence on the District academic plans.
c. The student have not practiced taking state standards.
d. The classroom assessments are not aligned with the state standards.
An assistant principal is conducting walkthroughs regarding a particular standard for 7th grade science: Describe the scientific theory of cells (cell theory) and relate the history of its discovery to the process of science. However, the objective on the teacher's board for the last two walkthroughs has outlined something different: Identify the three aspects of cell theory. What should be the assistant principal's first step in addressing this issue? - correct answer a. Invite the teacher in for a post conference to discuss aligning the complexity of the standard to the lesson objectives in the classroom.
b. Have the teacher meet with her peer teacher and devise a plan to increase students' state test scores.
c. Request the teacher take time to observe another teacher in regard to aligning the complexity level of the standard to the lesson objectives in the classroom.
d. Send an email reminding teachers to be sure to align their objectives to the state standards. p
The principal of LES High School is working on increasing the curriculum and instructional focus to include a targeted approach to student subgroups, specifically students who are identified as low socioeconomic and ESE. What should be the first step the principal takes? - correct answer a. Form a committee of experience teachers to analyze the data and come up with solutions.
b. Review the SIP and analyze current goals identified in the plan.
c. Disaggregate the data based on subgroups and analyze achievement gaps and areas of weakness.
d. Delegate part of the task to assistant principal so time can be used efficiently.
The principal of DGS Elementary School has been instructed by the district to implement the district-wide reading program adopted last year. Some of the teachers have expressed concern that the program does not increase comprehension, and they even argue it is having a negative effect on comprehension. What can the principal do first to adhere this issue? - correct answer a. Survey the teachers in the building to determine if there is a consensus among staff.
b. Request the assistant principal review the data and construct a report to be discussed at the next faculty meeting.
c. Call the teachers in and remind them this is a school-adopted program and it should be used in accordance to the academic plan.
d. Conduct multiple, targeted walkthroughs to determine if the program is being implemented with fidelity.
What is the best way to cultivate life-long learners regarding teacher professional development? - correct answer a. Provide multiple opportunities for teachers to engage in district-mandated PDs.
b. Allow teachers to decide their own path of professional learning based on interests and needs.
c. Provide teachers will information of online PLCs.
d. Require professional development points to renew teacher certification.
Which of the following is the most effective way for an administrative team to conduct a needs assessment? - correct answer a. Evaluate the objective and learning goals of the school and then evaluate data, both quantitative and quantitative, to determine the desired goal and current progress.
b. Design a survey to be given to teachers in regard to changes in the school to ensure all teachers are involved in the needs assessment.
c. Conduct the needs assessment at the beginning of the year and develop a plan according to the data collected.
d. Conduct the needs assessment twice per year: in the beginning for a benchmark and at the end to measure progress.
What is the best way to cultivate thinkers who can compete in the global workforce? - correct answer a. Provide learners with opportunities to use technology that connects them to the world.
b. Create learning opportunities for all students to achieve their potential.
c. Focus on analytical and evaluation skills.
d. Hire teachers with advanced degrees and teaching credentials.
The assistant principal of TYR school will be assisting teachers during their PLCs to focus on higher-order thinking skills. What would be the most effective approach to achieving this goal? - correct answer a. Follow the guidelines of the district to ensure fidelity.
b. Help teachers when they need it, but otherwise be there for support.
c. Guide teachers in identifying goals and objectives, developing common assessments, monitoring progress, and using the data to drive instructional goals.
d. Requiring teachers to establish norms, identify goals regarding student achievement, plan effective lessons, and work collaboratively.
Walkthrough rubrics provide all of the following except: - correct answer a. clear objectives, specific criteria, and consistent expectations.
b. quantitative data
c. a framework to reduce bias
d. qualitative data
The principal of ABC school wants to ensure PLCs are focused on student achievement, particularly in math. According to the data above, what approach should she use to maximize effectiveness?
See chart on pg. 27 - correct answer a. Have the 3rd grade team observe the 1st grade team and apply the effective strategies in the classroom.
b. Hire an outside contractor who specialized in math to work with the 3rd and 4th grade teams.
c. Ask the district to provide math coaches for 1st-5th grade teams in the area of math fluency.
d. Using grade-level teams, focus on increasing math gains by mapping curriculum based on the test specifications for the state math test, while also focusing on the math standards.
The principal of ABC school wants to focus professional development in the area of both reading and math. She also wants to cultivate buy-in from all the teachers on each team. According to the data, what is the most effective way to do this?
See chart on pg. 27 - correct answer a. Encourage the 5th grade team come up with a plan for teacher-led PDs to train the staff on these methods.
b. Inform the staff that they will be required to attend PDs during PLCs focused on increasing math gains for this upcoming year.
c. Create a math advisory council to help the teachers who are struggling to increase student gains.
d. Offer incentives to the team with the highest gains at the end of the year.
A new principal has just taken over a school that has had less than desirable student achievement over the last few years. She knows she will have to make sweeping changes to the reading and math programs to get students back on track with state and district objectives and goals. What should be her first action? - correct answer a. Conduct a needs assessment using survey data, student achievement data, and demographics data.
b. Evaluate student data and implement a plan of action.
c. Form a committee of teachers to address the problems in reading and math.
d. Hire an outside contractor skilled in this area for support in implementing a plan.
The principal asks the assistant principal to put together a presentation for the first faculty meeting of the new school year. The principal would like the presentation to inform the faculty of last year's assessment data. What should the assistant principal be sure to do? - correct answer a. Make sure the presentation clearly and concisely outlines the data using visuals and charts.
b. Summarize the data in small digestible bites.
c. Focus on areas of weakness so interventions can be devised.
d. Focus primarily on reading because that is the most effective content area according to the data.
e. Both A and B.
Based on the data below, what should be your first step in addressing the deficits? (See chart on pg. 28) - correct answer a. Invite teacher 1 to come in and talk about her achievement data.
b. Pair Teacher 1 and Teacher 5 for a mentoring session.
c. Designate time n Teacher 1's schedule to observe Teachers 3, 4, and 5.
d. Have a meeting with both Teacher 1 and Teacher 2 to discuss their data.
e. Send out an email to the entire Reading Department to express your concern.
Based on the chart below, what questions should you as the educational leader be asking yourself and other educators in the building. (See chart on pg. 29) - correct answer a. What can be done to exceed the state average?
b. What can be done to maintain the current trajectory?
c. What happened from 2014-2015 to cause less than desirable increase in proficiency?
d. What can we change to make gains even better than they are right now?
A principal has blocked off time in teachers schedules so content area teachers in social studies and English can plan interdisciplinary units based on the state standards. By doing this, the principal is giving teachers the necessary resource of time so their lessons can have: - correct answer a. vertical alignment
b. horizontal alignment
c. common assessments
d. lesson study
Walkthrough rubrics provide leaders with: - correct answer a. consistency
b. unbiasedness
c. qualitative data
d. all of the aboveThe
The principal is beginning the SIP process and wants to focus efforts on reading across the curriculum. What can the principal do to ensure teachers are on board with this decision? - correct answer a. Encourage content area teachers to build a committee to look at the data, come up with solutions, design a plan, complete a list of needs, and implement the plan by leading professional development in their content areas. [Show Less]