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Question 8 of 120 According to federal law-IDEA 2004, Part C, at what age is a child no longer eligible for the Early Steps program? A. 36 months B. 12 months C. 24 months D. 48 months

A. 36 months

Question 31 of 120 Florida's adoption of the Common Core State Standards has led to the development of a new assessment system that aligns with the Common Core. This system is known as which of the following? A. Florida Standards Assessments B. Smarter Balanced assessments C. End-of-Course assessments D. FTCE tests

A. Florida Standards Assessments

Question 13 of 120 Michelle and her son have moved from a county in North Florida to a county in Central Florida. Michelle's son has been identified as developmentally delayed and is four years old. When Michelle enrolls her son in school in Central Florida what can she expect? A. Children who qualify for ESE services in one Florida school district qualify for ESE services everywhere in Florida. B. Michelle will need to go through the eligibility criteria testing for her son again. C. Michelle needs to enroll her son in a private school. D. Michelle will need to have her son repeat prekindergarten.

A. Children who qualify for ESE services in one Florida school district qualify for ESE services everywhere in Florida.

Question 2 of 120 What important refinement in special education was a result of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA, 2004)? A. Established that special education teachers become highly qualified if they teach core academic content to students with disabilities. B. A free public education must be provided for all students. C. Recognized that most students with disabilities spend all or most of their school time in general education settings. D. Students with disabilities should be addressed in the same manner as other students, using either the same assessment instrument employed with typical learners or some type of alternative assessment.

A. Established that special education teachers become highly qualified if they teach core academic content to students with disabilities.

Question 10 of 120 Max was having difficulty in the second grade classroom. His teacher brought her concerns to the IEP team after conducting problem solving strategies in a multi-tiered system of supports. Mr. and Mrs. Jones gave written permission for an initial evaluation to occur. The IEP team now wishes to conduct an eligibility staffing to discuss Max's initial evaluation. Which of the following does NOT meet the requirement for informing parents that the IEP team is conducting an eligibility staffing? A. Plan and implement the evaluation findings without informing the parents. B. Parents attend the staffing at the suggested date and time. C. Parents ask to reschedule the meeting and suggest other dates and times they can meet. D. Parents decide that it is impossible to attend the staffing and tell the school to go ahead with the meeting and discuss the results with them afterward.

A. Plan and implement the evaluation findings without informing the parents.

Question 99 of 120 During the reading to learn stage of reading development, what abilities continue to develop and progress? A. Read critically. B. Develop fluency. C. Develop alphabetic principles. D. Manipulate language sounds.

A. Read critically.

Question 116 of 120 Debbie has severe physical disabilities and is attempting to secure a paid community-based employment preparation position. The IEP team met to discuss Debbie's options. Debbie's grandmother was in attendance at her IEP meeting. Some of the barriers to Debbie's situation were transportation and monetary concerns. Debbie's grandmother was willing to provide transportation to Debbie's work site but was concerned that Debbie's working would result in a loss of her Social Security benefits. How can the IEP team support Debbie's transition planning and keep aware of family concerns for her economic status? A. Refer Debbie's grandmother and Debbie to a Social Security work incentive consultant for clarification of the Social Security benefits Debbie receives. B. Promise the benefits will be available for Debbie regardless of her paid position. C. Dismiss the concerns of Debbie's grandmother and avoid the situation entirely. D. Talk about the transportation options for Debbie.

A. Refer Debbie's grandmother and Debbie to a Social Security work incentive consultant for clarification of the Social Security benefits Debbie receives.

Question 118 of 120 Identify the activity that would be included in the personal-social domain of transition planning. A. Set up a savings account for expenses related to purchasing a car. B. Obtain a part-time job at Lowe's. C. Complete a career portfolio. D. Participate in scheduling dance classes after school.

A. Set up a savings account for expenses related to purchasing a car.

Question 70 of 120 According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-112), which of the following is true? A. Students do not need to be enrolled in special education to receive related services. B. A learner's education may be composed of only special education. C. A weapon is defined as guns, bombs, grenades, rockets, and missiles. D. Schools must demonstrate adequate yearly progress in reading, math, and science.

A. Students do not need to be enrolled in special education to receive related services.

Question 61 of 120 What is the primary reason to use the Internet for educational purposes? A. Students spend less time in the classroom completing course work at their convenience. B. It is structured and leveled. C. It provides discussion, chat rooms, and other group activities. D. It provides virtual learning experiences

A. Students spend less time in the classroom completing course work at their convenience.

Question 55 of 120 Silvia frequently laughs out loud at inappropriate times during class discussion. She likes the reaction of her students and her teacher when they look at her and scold her to be quiet. Her teacher ignores these outbursts and also advises the students to ignore those who interrupt discussion. To eliminate Silvia's behavior, her teacher is using A. extinction. B. peer confrontation. C. peer interaction. D. punishment.

A. extinction.

Question 43 of 120 A text strategy used to compare and contrast characters, events, and/or settings is a A. Venn diagram. B. story map. C. concept map. D. prediction/reflection chart.

A. Venn diagram.

Question 67 of 120 Which is NOT considered a step in teaching cognitive behavior management strategies? A. clearly specifying the expectations for the student B. discussing the strategy with the student and presenting a rationale for its use C. modeling for the student what is expected D. providing practice and feedback

A. clearly specifying the expectations for the student

Question 88 of 120 Contextual analysis is using surrounding context and student prior knowledge of syntax and content for increasing vocabulary acquisition. What strategy would be effective in contextual analysis? A. cloze B. vocabulary notebook C. vocabulary field trip D. definitional knowledge

A. cloze

Question 54 of 120 Documents published by states that typically include common core standards, learning activities, and performance expectations for students are best described as_______________. A. common core curriculum guides. B. lesson plans. C. target curricula. D. implicit curricula.

A. common core curriculum guides.

Question 79 of 120 Carmen, a student in Mr. Tanaka's class, is constantly asking, "What time is it?" She does this about fifteen times a day. Mr. Tanaka considers this to be attention-getting behavior and wishes to eliminate it. He usually responds to Carmen's request by telling her the time. Using the example of Carmen which of the interventions do you think will be the most effective? A. differential reinforcement B. reprimand C. extinction D. time-out

A. differential reinforcement

Mrs. Jones blocks out 20 minutes for word study every day. She models skills and strategies that children need to decipher unknown words, explains why it is important to learn the skill or strategy, and guides students in their acquisition of the skill or strategy. What instructional method is she implementing? A. explicit instruction B. implicit instruction C. direct teaching D. logical instructional sequence

A. explicit instruction

Question 81 of 120 Instruction for children who have difficulties learning to read must be A. explicit, comprehensive, intensive, supportive. B. implicit, comprehensive, intensive, supportive. C. explicit, selective, intensive, supportive. D. explicit, comprehensive, moderate, supportive.

A. explicit, comprehensive, intensive, supportive.

Question 15 of 120 The professional who has the most detailed knowledge of the day-to-day needs of students with disabilities is the A. special education teacher. B. general education teacher. C. counselor. D. administrator.

B. general education teacher.

Question 64 of 120 Assessment procedures are typically administered in a certain order. Identify the answer choice that lists these procedures in the correct order. A. general interviews, use of rating scales, problem identification/problem analysis interview, observation B. observation, general interviews, use of rating scales, problem identification/problem analysis interview C. problem identification/problem analysis interview, general interviews, use of rating scales, observation D. use of rating scales, general interviews, problem identification/problem analysis interview, observation

A. general interviews, use of rating scales, problem identification/problem analysis interview, observation

Question 77 of 120 When discussing positive behavior support and functional behavioral assessment, teachers view the student in which of the following ways? A. in relationship to the factors that influence the behavior B. in isolation so that the behavior is not confused with the environment C. with expectations and roles that are established patterns and proven D. in terms of eliminating the inappropriate behavior

A. in relationship to the factors that influence the behavior

Question 108 of 120 Direct observation or situational assessment is usually conducted by an expert in the environment or community setting. Who would be most qualified to make an observation in a community setting? A. job coach or vocational educator B. classroom teacher C. principal D. physical education teacher

A. job coach or vocational educator

Question 104 of 120 When confronted with difficult situations, if the student says, "What's the use? I never do anything right anyway," she is displaying A. learned helplessness. B. social skills problems. C. self-control training. D. a need for a behavior contract.

A. learned helplessness.

Question 93 of 120 Which of the following system of language governs the structure of words and word forms? A. morphology B. syntax C. phonology D. pragmatics

A. morphology

Question 24 of 120 Select the test that summarizes student performance using grade equivalents and/or percentile ranks. A. norm-referenced B. criterion-referenced C. portfolio assessment D. psychological test

A. norm-referenced

Question 49 of 120 All of the following apply to evidence-based practices EXCEPT A. practices based on personal experience, opinion, and preference. B. sources evaluate research objectively. C. sources evaluate research according to the highest scientific standards. D. quality of research shows that the practice leads to increased student achievement.

A. practices based on personal experience, opinion, and preference.

Question 98 of 120 Identify the sequence of reading development. A. pre-reading, learning to read, transitional reading, reading to learn B. reading to learn, pre-reading, learning to read, traditional reading C. pre-reading, transitional reading, reading to learn, learning to read D. Pre-reading, reading to learn, learning to read, transitional reading

A. pre-reading, learning to read, transitional reading, reading to learn

Question 26 of 120 Addie, a student with a reading disability, attained benchmark levels in reading fluency and comprehension for her grade level. She was integrated into general education for the entire reading block, and her progress was carefully monitored to ensure that her gains were maintained. This scenario describes which decision-making area? A. program evaluation B. screening C. instructional evaluation D. program placement

A. program evaluation

Question 34 of 120 After the passage of a law, legal guidelines for implementing the law are written. These guidelines are called A. regulations. B. due process. C. compliance. D. litigation.

A. regulations.

Question 50 of 120 Sarah exhibits social skills difficulties in her first-grade classroom. She often displays defiant behavior toward other students and lashes out verbally or physically when she becomes frustrated. Her language skills are delayed for her age. She sees a speech-language therapist twice a week in a small group for assistance with language and social skills. The type of support she receives from the speech-language therapist is considered A. specialized instruction. B. curriculum-based instruction. C. least restrictive instruction. D. independent instruction.

A. specialized instruction.

Question 76 of 120 Functional behavioral assessment provides the information needed to increase the likelihood that an intervention will be successful. Which of the following best describes the functional assessment? A. the behavior of concern, where the behaviors can occur, consequences that maintain the behaviors, and data that support the hypotheses B. the home life of the student, the history of grades, teaching styles of the student's instructors, and how many times the student has moved in the past 10 years C. the management system in all the classrooms that the student is present in, the intelligence quotient results, and standardized test results D. medical conditions that exist in the family, the overall behavioral patterns of peers and how the school generally handles discipline problems, and a clearly defined zero tolerance policy

A. the behavior of concern, where the behaviors can occur, consequences that maintain the behaviors, and data that support the hypotheses

Question 66 of 120 Services that are coordinated through school, home, and community settings are described as A. wraparound processes. B. social learning. C. social skills training. D. self-monitoring.

A. wraparound processes.

Question 39 of 120 Thomas was born with cerebral palsy and requires the use of a wheelchair. He is able to use a computer for word processing and completes all of his assignments using either his laptop or his computer at home. Thomas's most recent statewide assessments indicate that he is at or above the level expected in all academic areas. Thomas can be served with a(n) A. Individualized Education Plan. B. 504 Plan with Accommodations. C. Transition Plan. D. Behavior Intervention Plan.

B. 504 Plan with Accommodations.

Question 102 of 120 For students who find school difficult, teachers should A. not encourage them to take risks. B. give them challenges appropriate for their skills. C. give them extra literacy homework. D. let them work on their own.

B. give them challenges appropriate for their skills.

Question 18 of 120 Select the statement that applies to instructional modifications. A. School expectations that students meet learning standards remain unchanged. B. Content expectations are altered and the performance outcomes expected of students change. C. Students are expected to learn everything their classmates without disabilities are supposed to learn. D. Highlighted text, extended time on assignments, and preferential seating are provided.

B. Content expectations are altered and the performance outcomes expected of students change.

Question 20 of 120 Select the statement that best describes curriculum information explained in an IEP. A. It considers the strengths of the child. B. Each area of functioning that is adversely affected by the student's disability must be represented by an annual goal on the IEP. C. The entire scope and sequence of what a student is to learn is included. D. The concerns of parents for enhancing education of their child are considered.

B. Each area of functioning that is adversely affected by the student's disability must be represented by an annual goal on the IEP.

Question 1 of 120 As a result of P.L. 94-142, what changes occurred in education for students with disabilities? A. Exceptional education programs were required for children ages 3 to 5. B. Education is to be provided to all children (6-18) who meet age eligibility requirements. C. Students may not be denied education or exclusion from school when their misbehavior is related to their handicap. D. "Separate but equal" facilities on the basis of race must be provided.

B. Education is to be provided to all children (6-18) who meet age eligibility requirements.

Question 56 of 120 By focusing on the essential knowledge and skills for success in life, the Common Core State Standards address which two major issues in the U.S.? A. Teacher pay and compensation B. Growing number of college students in need of remedial courses and growing skills gap in our workforce. C. Graduation and workforce decline. D. Government and policy involvement.

B. Growing number of college students in need of remedial courses and growing skills gap in our workforce.

Question 71 of 120 What laws require school-based teams to use positive behavior interventions and supports, and to move away from reliance on punishment when addressing problem behavior? A. Public Law 94-142 B. IDEA 1997 and IDEA 2004 C. manifestation determination D. Brown vs. Board of Education 0

B. IDEA 1997 and IDEA 2004

Question 58 of 120 If student assessment shows that co-teaching for a particular group of students is not effective, what is the next best course of action? A. Spend more time co-planning. B. Increase the intensity of instruction by decreasing the teacher-student ratio (e.g., more small-group support). C. Increase the total instructional time. D. Discontinue co-teaching and resume a pull-out model.

B. Increase the intensity of instruction by decreasing the teacher-student ratio (e.g., more small-group support).

Question 107 of 120 Identify an effective family involvement strategy for successful adaptive life skills attainment. A. Develop high school skills for graduation. B. Involve the student in household chores and allow the student to take responsibility in as many age-appropriate life activities as possible. C. Provide assistive technology devices. D. Complete all necessary paperwork for transition.

B. Involve the student in household chores and allow the student to take responsibility in as many age-appropriate life activities as possible.

Question 17 of 120 A key to success for students with disabilities is to make the learning visible. Select the most appropriate strategy that will help make content more understandable. A. study guides B. graphic organizers C. anticipation guides D. self-monitoring

B. graphic organizers

Question 83 of 120 Choose the statement that is NOT a guideline for teaching phonemic awareness. A. Keep it simple and explicit. B. Teach students to segment and blend phonemes. C. Teach phonemic awareness as whole-class instruction. D. Keep it short.

C. Teach phonemic awareness as whole-class instruction.

Question 46 of 120 The Common Core State Standards were built on international benchmarks and enable our students ______________________________. A. To improve End of Course assessment performance. B. To compete with peers on both national and international levels. C. Decrease the need for remediation. D. Improve higher order thinking skills. 0

B. To compete with peers on both national and international levels.

Question 35 of 120 Which of the following sections is typically presented first in psychoeducational reports? A. background and referral information B. identifying data C. test results D. test interpretations

B. identifying data

Question 101 of 120 Choice in student learning is considered A. an option for enrichment for certain students. B. a powerful motivating tool. C. appropriate within basal programs only. D. detrimental to classroom management.

B. a powerful motivating tool.

Question 22 of 120 Federal law (IDEA) requires that all students be included in statewide testing. An exception to this law includes A. accommodations in the administration of the statewide assessment. B. a small number of students with significant cognitive disabilities take the Florida Alternate Assessment. C. a statement that some students work and are not required to perform assessments. D. the end-of-course exams.

B. a small number of students with significant cognitive disabilities take the Florida Alternate Assessment.

Question 7 of 120 Courtney is a student with an autism spectrum disorder. She does not speak. She types what she wants to say into a device that converts the text to speech. The device helps Courtney to express her desires and needs. This is an example of A. corrective reading. B. assistive technology. C. speech and language therapy. D. universal design for learning.

B. assistive technology.

Question 109 of 120 Select the statement that identifies the four stages of career development in the correct sequential order. A. exploration, awareness, preparation, placement B. awareness, exploration, preparation, placement C. preparation, awareness, exploration, placement D. placement, preparation, exploration, awareness

B. awareness, exploration, preparation, placement

Question 62 of 120 Which commonality does not describe someone as having emotional disorders/behavioral disorders? A. behavior falls considerably outside the norm B. behavior falls at the lower range of the norm C. chronic in nature D. socially or culturally unacceptable

B. behavior falls at the lower range of the norm

Question 57 of 120 Mr. Rhodes is a tenth-grade social studies teacher. His state requires that all tenth-grade students take a social studies achievement test at the end of the year. The scores of students at his school have been poor in the past and Mr. Rhodes is under pressure from the principal to raise the scores. He covers a large amount of material each day to prepare his students for this test and some of his struggling students are falling behind. What barrier to successful inclusion is Mr. Rhodes experiencing? A. student ownership B. content versus accommodation C. individual versus class focus D. lack of preparation time

B. content versus accommodation

Question 23 of 120 High stakes tests are assessments designed to measure whether students have attained learning standards. These tests are a type of assessment referred to as A. norm-referenced. B. criterion-referenced. C. performance-based. D. standardized achievement tests.

B. criterion-referenced.

Question 30 of 120 Bill comes from a single-parent home in the city. When he read a story on a standardized achievement test about an affluent two-parent family in the suburbs, he had difficulty predicting the outcome. This scenario exemplifies A. curriculum alignment. B. cultural bias. C. incongruity between teachers and diverse students. D. disproportionate representation.

B. cultural bias.

Question 94 of 120 Ms. Leonard is working with a second grader who is an ELL and has difficulty forming complex sentences and causal structures. The second grader said, "I didn't arrive school on time. The bus was late." Ms. Leonard says, "Oh, you didn't arrive to school on time because the bus was late." What technique is she using to assist this second grader? A. self-talk B. expansion C. chunk information D. slow pacing

B. expansion

Question 91 of 120 The following represents the sequence of instruction: a. observe a list of known words with a common letter-sound relationship b. begin questioning about how the words look alike and sound the same and how they are different c. elicit the common letter-sound relationship and discuss d. have the learners phrase a generalization about the letter-sound relationship In this case, the teacher is using which type of phonics instruction? A. synthetic B. implicit C. explicit D. linguistic

B. implicit

Question 3 of 120 Rule 6A-6.03011, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), stated that the term "mental retardation" be changed to A. intelligence scale. B. intellectual disability. C. disordered reading. D. functional disability.

B. intellectual disability.

Question 21 of 120 Signals for learning disabilities are characteristics of students with learning disabilities. Select the signal that would NOT apply to a student with a learning disability. A. has trouble understanding and following directions B. is learning English as a second language C. is not efficient or effective in using learning strategies D. has difficulty allocating time and organizing work

B. is learning English as a second language

Question 114 of 120 Community-based training consists of experiences where students can develop actual career-related skills. Opportunities where students work alongside employees of area businesses for a few hours are known as A. internships. B. job shadowing. C. apprenticeships. D. volunteerism.

B. job shadowing.

Question 53 of 120 Patrick is a first grader who struggles with math. When he gets frustrated, he provokes other children in class by hitting and biting. Before each in-class math assignment, the teacher calls Patrick up to her desk and reminds him of how well he did on the previous assignment and shows him a graph of his improved grades. She provides him with a modified assignment and then has him sit with a math buddy. Patrick's teacher reduces his undesired behavior by A. providing positive reinforcement. B. manipulating antecedents. C. providing negative reinforcement. D. using cognitive strategy instruction.

B. manipulating antecedents.

Question 33 of 120 During the evaluation plan when the type of testing is determined, it is decided that the referred student should have her fine motor skills assessed. The specialist who performs this type of assessment is the A. physical therapist. B. occupational therapist. C. guidance counselor. D. behavior specialist.

B. occupational therapist.

Question 115 of 120 Identify the essential domains of transition planning. A. parent involvement, supported living, community presence B. personal-social, general community functioning, employment, leisure-recreational C. assess, plan, instruct, evaluate D. person-centered planning, self-advocacy, problem-solving skills

B. personal-social, general community functioning, employment, leisure-recreational

Question 37 of 120 Mr. Crown collects student products over the course of the year to demonstrate the progress his students make. Mr. Crown is utilizing what type of assessment? A. dynamic assessment B. portfolio assessment C. informal assessment D. performance-based assessment

B. portfolio assessment

Question 27 of 120 A frequent and ongoing measurement of student knowledge and skills and the examination of student data to evaluate instruction is A. response to intervention. B. progress monitoring. C. regular education initiative. D. inclusion.

B. progress monitoring.

Question 92 of 120 A person's ability to understand language is referred to as A. expressive language. B. receptive language. C. syntax. D. semantics.

B. receptive language.

Question 119 of 120 Which individuals experience poorer outcomes because they tend not to have access to the full array of transition services while in high school? A. young men with disabilities B. young women with disabilities C. all children with autism D. middle school boys with ADHD

B. young women with disabilities

Question 5 of 120 P. L. 99-457 extended the services provided to school-aged children with disabilities. Select the correct range of ages addressed by this law. A. 4-7 years B. 0-3 years C. 3-5 years D. 7-10 years

C. 3-5 years

Question 40 of 120 Tamika is in Mr. Hernandez's Algebra 1 class. She is having difficulty solving basic equations with one unknown because she has yet to master basic math computational skills. What would be Mr. Hernandez's most effective strategy in helping Tamika? A. Do nothing; she will catch on eventually. B. Send practice work for her to do at home. C. Assess Tamika on the relevant preskills and, if necessary, teach these skills. D. Pair her with another student who is also struggling.

C. Assess Tamika on the relevant preskills and, if necessary, teach these skills.

Question 68 of 120 Which would NOT be an effective strategy when working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders? A. Be consistent with clear procedures and expectations. B. Be in control in stressful situations. C. Be stern and never laugh. D. Spend time with students in nonacademic situations.

C. Be stern and never laugh.

Question 60 of 120 What level of text should be used for repeated reading? A. The level at which the student has 50 percent word recognition B. Any level as long as it engages the student C. Instructional level D. A level that is slightly higher than the student's level

C. Instructional level

Question 96 of 120 Which of the following statements about communication intervention for school-age children compared to younger children is true? A. Intervention goals for school-age children shift from secondary to primary. B. Intervention moves at a much faster pace with school-age children. C. Intervention must link directly to academic curriculum for school-age children. D. Because intervention for school-age children is federally mandated, the commitment of the child is no longer critical.

C. Intervention must link directly to academic curriculum for school-age children.

Question 6 of 120 Maria and her family came to the United States from Puerto Rico last year. Maria speaks only Spanish and seems unable to learn English despite extended help from an ESL teacher. Maria is failing all subjects. The school psychologist administered an intelligence test in Spanish. Maria is performing in a mentally deficient range for her age level. Based on these findings, the IEP team is recommending that Maria receive special education services as a student with an intellectual disability. Did Maria receive a nondiscriminatory evaluation as required by IDEA? A. Yes, the test was administered in Spanish. B. Yes, the IEP team was in agreement with the test results. C. No, there was only one test administered. D. No, the test giver was not Hispanic.

C. No, there was only one test administered.

Question 14 of 120 Stanley is 16 years old and is on track to receive a special diploma. He performs work for part of the school day in the community. The other half of the day Stanley receives life skill classes at his high school. What type of IEP meeting will be conducted for Stanley during the school year? A. Individual Family Support Plan B. Individual Education Plan C. Transition Individual Education Plan D. Community Service Education Plan

C. Transition Individual Education Plan

Question 44 of 120 Which statement is NOT a step for explicitly pre-teaching vocabulary words? A. Bring students' attention to the word by pronouncing the word, showing it to them in the text selection, and reading the sentence that contains the word aloud to the students. B. Provide a quick meaningful explanation and an example or two of the word's meaning. C. Vocabulary words are displayed on word cards or on a vocabulary chart. D. Invite students to use the word in a meaningful sentence.

C. Vocabulary words are displayed on word cards or on a vocabulary chart.

Question 85 of 120 Which of the following is a strategy that revolves around vocabulary learning by providing a visual display of how words are related to other words? A. a word sort B. a synonym C. a semantic map D. an antonym

C. a semantic map

Question 16 of 120 A person who serves as an advisor and sometimes represents parents at meetings related to their children with disabilities is a(n) A. mobility specialist. B. resource teacher. C. advocate. D. teaching assistant.

C. advocate.

Question 100 of 120 When planning a year-long strategy instruction curriculum A. plan to teach all nine comprehension strategies in the school year. B. teach exactly what your core reading program suggests. C. choose a few key strategies to teach in-depth. D. start the year with teaching inferencing.

C. choose a few key strategies to teach in-depth.

Question 75 of 120 A graph that displays the data over time by adding each day to previous ones is called a A. bar graph. B. line graph. C. cumulative graph. D. frequency graph.

C. cumulative graph.

Question 47 of 120 Jane Saunders, a second-grade teacher, has a room filled with print that interests students and is readily available to them. She plans times when students can engage in recreational reading. She models by reading aloud to students daily. She is implementing effective reading instruction by A. using appropriate and ongoing screening. B. providing intensive instruction. C. establishing an environment to promote reading. D. obtaining early intervention when needed.

C. establishing an environment to promote reading.

Question 12 of 120 According to IDEA, what term describes the right of a student with a disability to special services that will meet their individual learning needs, at no cost to the parents? A. independent educational evaluation B. functional behavior assessment C. free and appropriate public education D. due process hearing

C. free and appropriate public education

Question 29 of 120 Which is NOT a quality of a universally designed assessment? A. nonbiased items B. simple, clear instructions and procedures C. frequent breaks during testing D. precise definition of what is being measured

C. frequent breaks during testing

Question 80 of 120 Teaching for automaticity means A. breaking down words into their component sounds. B. reading instruction should take place in groups of four or fewer. C. giving enough practice so that students are able to read both accurately and fluently. D. teaching the alphabet code directly and systematically.

C. giving enough practice so that students are able to read both accurately and fluently

Question 63 of 120 A functional behavior assessment (FBA) A. identifies the needs of students with emotional or behavioral disorders. B. addresses the needs of students with emotional or behavioral disorders. C. identifies and addresses the needs of students with emotional or behavioral disorders. D. is not mandated by IDEIA.

C. identifies and addresses the needs of students with emotional or behavioral disorders.

Question 95 of 120 For the majority of people around the world, communication abilities develop A. in the same order but not at all the same ages. B. in different orders depending on the language of the geographical area. C. in the same order and at roughly the same ages. D. in the same order until the child actually uses language, and then at different paces around the world.

C. in the same order and at roughly the same ages.

Question 97 of 120 Visually impaired students are being increasingly supported by special computer programs. Examples of these special computer programs include all of the following EXCEPT A. screen magnification software. B. digital book readers. C. personal amplification devices. D. screen readers.

C. personal amplification devices.

Question 84 of 120 The understanding that individual spoken words can be broken down into individual syllables (wonderful:won-der-ful) is known as A. rhyming. B. phonics. C. phonological awareness. D. phonemes.

C. phonological awareness.

Question 90 of 120 Strategies used during the reciprocal teaching approach framework are A. prediction, and visualization of key concepts, events, and individuals. B. prediction, clarification, summarization. C. prediction, questioning, clarification, summarization. D. inferencing, clarification, summarization.

C. prediction, questioning, clarification, summarization.

Question 32 of 120 One of the primary purposes of early intervention services is to A. decide the classification category. B. classify students with learning and/or behavior disorders. C. recommend interventions and document attempts for academic and/or behavior problems. D. provide a rationale for retention in a grade.

C. recommend interventions and document attempts for academic and/or behavior problems.

Question 110 of 120 Choose an activity related to career awareness. A. on-campus jobs B. service learning projects C. studying community service workers D. community-based shadowing

C. studying community service workers

Question 74 of 120 During a momentary time sample, the observer records A. the absence or presence of a behavior during each interval. B. everything observed about the individual's behavior. C. the behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period. D. whether behavior occurred at a particular moment.

C. the behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period.

Question 69 of 120 A manifestation determination is a review of A. possible interim alternative educational settings for a student. B. a legal term related to a student's Individual Education Plan. C. the relationship between a student's disability and misconduct. D. the danger posed by a given child to the school community.

C. the relationship between a student's disability and misconduct.

Question 112 of 120 For each student who is 16 years of age or older, part of the IEP is an outcomes-oriented description of strategies and services for ensuring that the student will be prepared to leave school for adult life. This part of the IEP is called a A. behavior intervention plan. B. due process. C. transition plan. D. mediation.

C. transition plan.

Question 72 of 120 If Jonas arrives to school with a weapon and is suspended, what is the length of time Jonas can be placed in an appropriate interim alternative education setting? A. 15 days B. 30 days C. 25 days D. 45 days

D. 45 days

Question 73 of 120 The behavioral criteria of an objective should be based mainly on A. the ultimate or long-term goal. B. past performance. C. the student's home behavior. D. baseline data.

D. baseline data.

Question 113 of 120 Effective family involvement includes all of the following strategies EXCEPT: A. Allow the child to take responsibility for as many age-appropriate life activities as possible. B. Attend all meetings related to transition, and ensure that family members have input in determining who is invited and the content of the agenda. C. Verbally assure the child that he or she is supported in decisions regarding life after graduation. D. Develop a career portfolio in which students accumulate information related to career interests.

D. Develop a career portfolio in which students accumulate information related to career interests.

Question 117 of 120 Which activity would be included in the leisure-recreational domain of transition planning? A. Complete a career portfolio. B. Receiving tutoring in science. C. Participate in job shadowing experiences. D. Participate in guitar lessons at the YMCA.

D. Participate in guitar lessons at the YMCA.

Question 106 of 120 Which statement would NOT apply to effective student self-advocacy training? A. Students learn their strengths and weaknesses. B. Students learn the support they need to succeed. C. Students learn the skills required to communicate their needs positively and assertively. D. Students learn pre-skills as basic skills necessary for performing more complex skills.

D. Students learn pre-skills as basic skills necessary for performing more complex skills.

Question 89 of 120 Which of the following graphic organizers is a visual that consists of at least two overlapping circles, in which the common area represents similarities and the outer areas represent differences? A. story map B. concept map C. flow chart D. Venn diagram

D. Venn diagram

Question 36 of 120 A student is not progressing as the teacher believes he should for his age expectancy. The teacher uses teacher-made tests, observation, and criterion-referenced tests to gather information about the student. What method is his teacher using to discover why the student is not making progress? A. goals B. strategies C. behavior management D. assessment

D. assessment

Question 38 of 120 Informal assessments that can be tailored for individual students, used to identify mastery of a skill, and/or used to determine a curriculum include A. standardized testing. B. norm-referenced testing. C. curriculum-based assessment. D. checklists, rating scales, and observations.

D. checklists, rating scales, and observations.

Question 87 of 120 Which of the following techniques assists students when considering ways to get across the author's meaning using prosodic cues such as pitch, loudness, stress and pauses? A. timed reading B. reader's theater C. repeated reading D. choral reading

D. choral reading

Question 82 of 120 When children use their knowledge of familiar and predictable letter patterns to speed up the process of reading words, they are in the A. pre-alphabetic phase. B. partial-alphabetic phase. C. full-alphabetic phase. D. consolidated-alphabetic phase.

D. consolidated-alphabetic phase.

Question 9 of 120 The amendment to the Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 A. provided federal funding to expand three existing transition programs. B. created programs to cover diagnostic screening. C. negotiated a compact for insurance coverage and access for services for persons with developmental disabilities. D. created a new program to expand the number of postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities.

D. created a new program to expand the number of postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities.

Question 105 of 120 Conducting an environmental inventory will A. enable a student to learn to solve problems and complete tasks independently. B. teach students to reinforce themselves. C. give students a chance to show their strengths. D. define what modifications are needed to increase the participation of students in the classroom as well as in community environments.

D. define what modifications are needed to increase the participation of students in the classroom as well as in community environments.

Question 19 of 120 The most meaningful information about student progress is determined by A. observation. B. a checklist. C. a standardized achievement test. D. direct and frequent measures of student performance.

D. direct and frequent measures of student performance.

Question 111 of 120 Which category of transition activities prepares a student for a future career? A. Fill this in on corrections B. related services C. community experiences D. employment

D. employment

Question 52 of 120 Which of the following refers to the use of a variety of grouping practices that change depending on the goals and objectives for the lesson? A. scaffolding B. individualizing instruction C. curriculum-based measurement D. flexible grouping

D. flexible grouping

Question 42 of 120 Focusing on text structure helps students set up a framework to organize the information that students will be reading. One very effective way to focus on text structure is to use A. incremental rehearsal. B. pre-teaching of sight vocabulary. C. word walls. D. graphic organizers.

D. graphic organizers.

Question 103 of 120 One way to reduce isolation of weaker readers is to A. make all instruction whole-class. B. have all students reading the same text. C. ask stronger readers to read the texts to weaker readers. D. have all students reading texts on a common theme.

D. have all students reading texts on a common theme.

Question 28 of 120 Choose the phrase that is NOT a consideration when assessing student progress, designing interventions, and interpreting English language learners' (ELLs') responses to interventions. A. second language acquisition B. best practices for English language learners C. cultural variations D. high responders

D. high responders

Question 78 of 120 Which of the following behaviors warrant a behavior change program? A. annual two-minute tantrum B. occasional reading reversal C. bi-monthly bus-missing behavior D. lack of attention to tasks

D. lack of attention to tasks

Question 25 of 120 Alternate assessments can be collected in the following ways EXCEPT by A. portfolio. B. performance assessment. C. checklist of skills. D. norm-referenced test.

D. norm-referenced test.

Question 59 of 120 A tenth-grade student with intellectual disabilities attends the district's vocational training program. The student is initially placed at a workstation that measures the speed and accuracy of sorting and classifying skills. What activity is this an example of? A. criterion-referenced test B. adaptive behavior checklist C. personal interest inventory D. performance-based assessment

D. performance-based assessment

Question 51 of 120 One of the major obstacles in evaluating student progress is A. too much paperwork. B. assessments are too lengthy. C. lack of inservices for teachers. D. planning and organizing an evaluation system.

D. planning and organizing an evaluation system.

Question 11 of 120 Requirements outlined in IDEA that give parents the rights to participate, receive notice, and give permission (consent) are known as A. self-advocacy. B. reevaluation. C. eligibility criteria. D. procedural safeguards.

D. procedural safeguards.

Question 4 of 120 The 2004 Amendments to IDEA emphasize that more than 30 years of research indicate that the education of children with disabilities can be made more effective by A. separating all exceptional education students into their own classrooms. B. sending all students with disabilities to a separate school. C. providing each child born with disabilities with a paraprofessional. D. providing incentives for whole school approaches and pre-referral intervention to reduce the need to label children as disabled in order to address their learning needs.

D. providing incentives for whole school approaches and pre-referral intervention to reduce the need to label children as disabled in order to address their learning needs.

Question 86 of 120 High-frequency words are taught as sight words early in children's reading instruction. Which strategy is NOT effective in teaching sight words? A. word walls B. environmental print C. word games D. repeated readings

D. repeated readings

Question 65 of 120 Making a positive phone call to a parent is an example of a(n) A. activity reinforcer. B. tangible reinforcer. C. primary reinforcer. D. social reinforcer.

D. social reinforcer.

Question 120 of 120 Glen attended both general education and exceptional education classes in high school. During his IEP meetings, Glen shared his desires of owning his own home one day. Glen's teachers provided him with opportunities to visit local affordable housing programs and write a term paper on his experiences. After several years of employment, Glen decided to pursue his dream of owning his own home. Glen knew that his low income would present some challenges of being a homeowner. Glen's case manager and some of his family members began meeting with him once a month to help him achieve his goal. What aspect of transition planning is presented in this scenario that involves development of positive post-school outcomes? A. gender B. cultural and linguistic C. career planning D. socioeconomic status

D. socioeconomic status

Question 48 of 120 The process of focusing common core curriculum on predetermined goals or benchmarks that identify the content students should understand and the skills they should have after completing an area of study is best described as_____________________________. A. an explicit curriculum. B. an implicit curriculum. C. content-driven education. D. standards-based education.

D. standards-based education.

Question 41 of 120 Which is NOT a correct guideline when using manipulatives? A. use of verbal explanation accompany object manipulation B. selection of materials that suit the concept and developmental stage of the students C. use of a variety of materials D. teacher demonstration with manipulatives as students observe

D. teacher demonstration with manipulatives as students observe