Question 1

How should a teacher prepare a classroom for a Back-To-School night?

Accepted Answer

To prepare a classroom for a Back-To-Sch

Question 2

Individual letters or phone calls should not be made only to:

Accepted Answer

A)  give an academic progress report. 
B)  ask for assistance in the classroom. 
C)  make arrangements for a conference. 
D)  deliver bad news. 
A)  give an academic progress report. 
B)  ask for assistance in the classroom. 
C)  make arrangements for a conference. 
D)  deliver bad news.

Question 3

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Parent

Accepted Answer

A parent is a person who has given birth

Question 4

Assignment sheets typically show assignments for the next:

Accepted Answer

A)  two weeks. 
B)  month. 
C)  marking period. 
D)  semester. 
A)  two weeks. 
B)  month. 
C)  marking period. 
D)  semester.

Question 5

Parental involvement with their child's school has been associated with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  better attendance. 
B)  more instances of tardiness. 
C)  more positive student attitudes. 
D)  greater willingness to do homework. 
A)  better attendance. 
B)  more instances of tardiness. 
C)  more positive student attitudes. 
D)  greater willingness to do homework.

Question 6

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Assignment sheets

Accepted Answer

Assignment sheets are documents or tools

Question 7

The term "parent" refers only to the biological parent(s) of a student.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Families may resist involvement because they have a sense of _________ about the school.

Accepted Answer

A)  ignorance 
B)  discomfort 
C)  entitlement 
D)  pride 
A)  ignorance 
B)  discomfort 
C)  entitlement 
D)  pride

Question 9

Non-verbal messages become more important if you do not speak the same language as the family of a student.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Report cards typically have no place to record notes about effort or citizenship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Respecting families' beliefs, norms, and expectations is essential for effective collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following help teachers conduct an effective parent-teacher conference except:

Accepted Answer

A)  providing appropriate follow-up. 
B)  taking certain actions during the conference. 
C)  sending a letter about classroom management and discipline. 
D)  thoroughly planning for the conference. 
A)  providing appropriate follow-up. 
B)  taking certain actions during the conference. 
C)  sending a letter about classroom management and discipline. 
D)  thoroughly planning for the conference.

Question 13

When conducting parent-teacher conferences, teachers should avoid all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical barriers such as desks. 
B)  overwhelming parents with the presence of other school personnel. 
C)  presentations of grade documentation procedures. 
D)  presentations containing irrelevant materials. 
A)  physical barriers such as desks. 
B)  overwhelming parents with the presence of other school personnel. 
C)  presentations of grade documentation procedures. 
D)  presentations containing irrelevant materials.

Question 14

Schools never collaborate with for-profit businesses to support their programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some parents may be apathetic or may even resist involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe several types of management skills.

Accepted Answer

There are several types of management sk

Question 17

Collaboration rarely addresses problem solving, but instead should focus on positive aspects of a school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify several reasons why you would turn to colleagues for assistance.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why I would tu

Question 19

Describe the range of family situations that a present day student may come from.

Accepted Answer

Present day students may come from a wid

Question 20

Communication with parents at the start of the school year can occur by each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  an introductory letter. 
B)  report cards. 
C)  a letter about classroom management and discipline. 
D)  a Back-To-School Night. 
A)  an introductory letter. 
B)  report cards. 
C)  a letter about classroom management and discipline. 
D)  a Back-To-School Night.

How should a teacher prepare a classroom for a Back-To-School night?

Individual letters or phone calls should not be made only to:

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Parent

Assignment sheets typically show assignments for the next:

Parental involvement with their child's school has been associated with all of the following except:

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Assignment sheets

The term "parent" refers only to the biological parent(s) of a student.

Families may resist involvement because they have a sense of _________ about the school.

Non-verbal messages become more important if you do not speak the same language as the family of a student.

Report cards typically have no place to record notes about effort or citizenship.

Respecting families' beliefs, norms, and expectations is essential for effective collaboration.

All of the following help teachers conduct an effective parent-teacher conference except:

When conducting parent-teacher conferences, teachers should avoid all of the following except:

Schools never collaborate with for-profit businesses to support their programming.

Some parents may be apathetic or may even resist involvement.

Describe several types of management skills.

Collaboration rarely addresses problem solving, but instead should focus on positive aspects of a school.

Identify several reasons why you would turn to colleagues for assistance.

Describe the range of family situations that a present day student may come from.

Communication with parents at the start of the school year can occur by each of the following except:

Teaching Students in Todays World

Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The Fundamentals of Planning

Planning Lessons and Units

Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Strategies That Promote Understanding, Thinking, and Engagement

Managing Lesson Delivery

Classroom Management

Classroom Discipline

Assessing Student Performance

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

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Exam 13: Collaborating With Colleagues and Families

How should a teacher prepare a classroom for a Back-To-School night?

Individual letters or phone calls should not be made only to:

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Parent

Assignment sheets typically show assignments for the next:

Parental involvement with their child's school has been associated with all of the following except:

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Assignment sheets

The term "parent" refers only to the biological parent(s) of a student.

Families may resist involvement because they have a sense of _________ about the school.

Non-verbal messages become more important if you do not speak the same language as the family of a student.

Report cards typically have no place to record notes about effort or citizenship.

Respecting families' beliefs, norms, and expectations is essential for effective collaboration.

All of the following help teachers conduct an effective parent-teacher conference except:

When conducting parent-teacher conferences, teachers should avoid all of the following except:

Schools never collaborate with for-profit businesses to support their programming.

Some parents may be apathetic or may even resist involvement.

Describe several types of management skills.

Collaboration rarely addresses problem solving, but instead should focus on positive aspects of a school.

Identify several reasons why you would turn to colleagues for assistance.

Describe the range of family situations that a present day student may come from.

Communication with parents at the start of the school year can occur by each of the following except:

Teaching Students in Todays World

Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The Fundamentals of Planning

Planning Lessons and Units

Teacher-Centered Instructional Strategies

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

Strategies That Promote Understanding, Thinking, and Engagement

Managing Lesson Delivery

Classroom Management

Classroom Discipline

Assessing Student Performance

Grading Systems, Marking, and Reporting

Filters