SLQ School Culture and Climate

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'school culture'?

Accepted Answer

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape behavior in a school community

Answer

School culture refers to the deep, shared values, beliefs, and norms — often unwritten — that guide behavior and decision-making in a school community.

Question 2

A school leader wants to shift from a punitive discipline culture to a restorative one. Which practice most directly supports this goal?

Accepted Answer

Implementing restorative circles and conferences to repair harm and rebuild relationships

Answer

Restorative circles and conferences address the harm caused by misbehavior by bringing affected parties together to repair relationships and rebuild community.

Question 3

Which term describes the degree to which students feel safe, respected, and connected to their school community?

Accepted Answer

School climate

Answer

School climate refers to students' (and staff's) perceptions of safety, belonging, and the quality of relationships within the school.

Question 4

A school has high staff turnover. Which root cause should a leader investigate first?

Accepted Answer

School climate and working conditions, including leadership, collaboration, and support

Answer

Research consistently identifies school climate and working conditions — including leadership quality, collaboration opportunities, and support — as primary drivers of teacher retention.

Question 5

Which framework for positive behavior support focuses on teaching and reinforcing expected behaviors rather than only reacting to misbehavior?

Accepted Answer

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Answer

PBIS is a proactive framework that explicitly teaches and reinforces expected behaviors, creating a positive school climate through consistent, data-informed practices.

SLQ - School Leaders Licensure Assessment Practice Test

SLQ - School Leaders Licensure Assessment Practice Test

SLQ School Culture and Climate