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  1. A teacher notices a student has unexplained bruises and seems withdrawn. Under Florida law, what is the teacher's FIRST obligation?

    Answer: Report the suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline

    Florida law (F.S. 39.201) mandates that teachers as mandatory reporters must call the Florida Abuse Hotline immediately upon reasonable suspicion of abuse.

  2. According to Bloom's Taxonomy revised edition, which verb BEST represents the highest level of cognitive complexity?

    Answer: Create

    In the revised Bloom's Taxonomy, 'Create' is the highest level, involving synthesis of elements into a new structure or pattern.

  3. A teacher wants to ensure English Language Learners access grade-level science content. Which strategy is MOST aligned with ESOL best practices?

    Answer: Use graphic organizers, visual supports, and sheltered instruction

    Sheltered instruction with visual supports allows ELL students to access grade-level content while simultaneously developing language skills.

  4. Which Florida statute governs the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct for educators?

    Answer: F.S. 1012.795

    F.S. 1012.795 establishes grounds for discipline of educators and is the basis for Florida's educator Code of Ethics.

  5. A teacher is designing a unit and begins by identifying what students should know and be able to do at the end. This approach is called:

    Answer: Backward design

    Backward design (Wiggins & McTighe) starts with desired outcomes and then plans assessments and instruction to reach them.

  6. Under IDEA 2004, the principle requiring students with disabilities to be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate is called:

    Answer: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

    The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mandate requires placement decisions to favor inclusion with non-disabled peers whenever appropriate.

  7. A teacher uses pre-assessments, flexible grouping, and tiered assignments to meet varied student needs. This instructional approach is BEST described as:

    Answer: Differentiated instruction

    Differentiated instruction involves adjusting content, process, product, or environment based on individual student readiness, interest, and learning profile.