TExES Supplemental Flashcards
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A teacher wants to promote higher-order thinking in a social studies class. Which question best targets the 'Evaluate' level of Bloom's Taxonomy?
Answer: How would you judge whether Reconstruction was a success or failure?
Evaluation questions require students to make judgments using criteria and evidence, which is the highest level in the revised Bloom's Taxonomy.
The TEKS for a second-grade science class require students to observe and record properties of matter. Which activity best aligns with this standard?
Answer: Sorting classroom objects by color, size, and texture and recording findings
Hands-on observation and recording of physical properties directly addresses the TEKS standard for second-grade science inquiry.
A teacher uses a 'think-aloud' strategy while reading a complex text to students. What is the primary instructional purpose of this technique?
Answer: To model the metacognitive processes skilled readers use
Think-alouds make the invisible thought processes of expert readers visible, helping students learn to monitor their own comprehension.
Under FERPA, which of the following individuals generally has the right to access a student's educational records without written consent?
Answer: A school official with a legitimate educational interest
FERPA allows school officials with a legitimate educational interest to access records without parental consent, as defined by the school's annual notification.
A student in a 504 plan has a physical disability requiring preferential seating. When a substitute teacher rearranges the room, the accommodation is not provided. Who bears primary responsibility for ensuring the accommodation is implemented?
Answer: The school, which must ensure substitutes are informed of 504 accommodations
Schools are legally responsible for ensuring Section 504 accommodations are consistently provided, including communicating them to all staff such as substitutes.
Which writing stage involves students sharing drafts with peers to receive suggestions on clarity and content before final revision?
Answer: Peer conferencing (revision stage)
Peer conferencing occurs during the revision stage of the writing process and focuses on improving ideas, organization, and clarity.
A supplemental math teacher wants to address a student's math anxiety. Which research-supported approach is most effective?
Answer: Using growth mindset messaging and low-stakes practice opportunities
Growth mindset framing and low-stakes practice reduce performance pressure and help students develop positive associations with mathematics.