TExES Special Education EC-12 (161)
Brandon is a toddler whose vocabulary consists of labels, such as 'doggie' for all four-legged animals and 'ball' for anything round. His neighbor Cara, who is a few months older, says 'thank you' when given something, and 'good doggie' when she sees the family pet respond to a command. Brandon exhibits the _____ language style, while Cara is developing _____ language.
referential; expressive
What would be the most effective way to learn the most important concept of a chapter?
repeat it mentally, write it down, say it out loud
Parents may _____ if they disagree with a placement recommendation.
request a mediator to settle placement disputes
Why does setting up study routines help students achievement?
routines help students study more, which helps them learn more
Which of these is NOT a functional routine that might be taught for classroom use?
rules to a videogame
Studies indicate that children whose parents were substance abusers _____ on standardized tests.
score lower
A student's score at the 85% percentile indicates that the student _____.
scored better than 85% of the other test-takers
Which of the following is a hereditary factor that can influence growth and development?
sex
If you could spare two hours over the next few days to study for a test, which set of study sessions would likely be the most effective?
three periods of 40 minutes
Wait time 2 is defined as the _____.
time period between the student's initial response and the teacher's reaction
A child is determined to have cognitive delay if their intellectual performance is _____.
two grade levels below their peers
The normal distribution shows the _____ and _____ of scores.
variability and mean
This learning disability makes it hard for students to receive and correctly process images:
visual processing
What might be a good strategy to use when teaching students self-management?
visual reminders and graphic organizers
Creating descriptive character drawings or comic strips based off a reading selection are examples of assessment for which skill?
visualization
Which is not an example of mechanics?
word order
Paul wants to play quarterback for his football team, but that decision depends on who serves as head coach for a given game. Coach Smith is head coach about 60 percent of the time, and Coach Brown is head coach the other 40 percent. Coach Brown has faith in Paul, so he starts him at quarterback in 80 percent of the games he coaches. Coach Smith, though, isn't so sure, so he starts Paul at quarterback 40 percent of the time. What's the probability of Paul starting as quarterback for the next game?
56/100
Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for teaching life skills to high school students?
A solo essay assignment over the facts of World War I and World War II.
What is media literacy?
A specific skill set to interpret, evaluate and create visual media, often based on technology
A mobility impairment can be:
short-term.
Students who need help with prosody:
should focus on punctuation marks
Which of the following is NOT one of the likely consequences that schools, districts or individual staff members can face for FERPA violations?
criminal charges and jail time
The social or ethnic group that a person is from is called his or her _____.
culture
What is developmentally appropriate curriculum?
curriculum that considers students' needs and abilities
In general, reassessment of the effectiveness of a student's assistive technology should take place every _____ years unless situations occur, such as difficulty with new tasks, changes in his/her physical condition, or new technology.
three
Wait time 1 is defined as the _____.
time period between the teacher's question and the student response
What are transitions in the classroom?
times students move from one activity to another
Why do students need to learn fluency?
to help with comprehension
Why teach readers fluency?
to increase comprehension
What is the goal of the whole-language approach?
to understand the function of reading over understanding the actual content
What should a teacher do if a child in poverty is suspected of having a learning disability?
try interventions first, then track progres
The collection of all the outputs of a function is known as which one of the following?
range
Which of the following is an example of information that might be included in an ecological assessment?
All of these are examples of information that might be included in an ecological assessment.
Which of the following test-taker differences is NOT likely to result in test bias?
All of these can result in test bias.
The inclusive classroom caters to all of the following EXCEPT:
All of these options are correct.
Why is visualization important?
All of these reasons.
Which of these words carries inherently negative connotations when communicating about people with disabilities?
All of these words carry a negative connotation.
In the math classroom, assistive technology can be used to address which of the following issues?
All options are correct.
Which of the following stages comes first in spelling development?
Alphabetic principle
AAIDD stands for:
American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Which assistive technology device is utilized as a portable note taker?
An Alphasmart.
Which of the following is an assessment strategy that supports a differentiated math classroom?
An Exit Slip
What is the main difference between an IEP and an IHP?
An IHP is NOT legally binding
Which of the following situations is most appropriate for a performance-based assessment?
An art teacher wants to assess her students' ability to differentiate between still-life and portraits by creating a charcoal drawing of each.
Multiply 11/3 * 2.
22/3
If a car drives at 60 miles per hour for 4 hours, how far will it go?
240 miles
Use f(x) and g(x) to find f(x) + g(x). f(x) = -x + 5 and g(x) = 3x + 2
2x + 7
To a student with no skills in blending, how many syllables would the word 'dog' seem to have?
3
Translate. Three chocolate bars and six chocolate bars combined is how many chocolate bars?
3 + 6 = x
Research shows the optimum length of wait time 1 and wait time 2 is _____.
3-5 seconds
How many students is ideal for guided writing groups?
3-6
Find the standard deviation for the following data set: 32, 35, 40, 42, 36, 33, 37, 32, 39. Assume that the set represents a sample of the population.
3.60
Use the information given to find h(x) / l(x): h(x) = 6x2 and l(x) = 2x5
3/3^3
In a fish tank there are 10 clown fish, 4 angel fish, 6 puffer fish, and 5 eels. What is the probability of scooping out a clown fish on the second scoop after scooping out a clown fish on the first scoop and not replacing it? Give your answer as a fraction in its most reduced form.
3/8
Albert is building a rectangular fence around his horse pasture. He has 160 feet of fencing materials and wants the lot to have a length of 50 ft. Using only the fencing materials that he has, how wide will his pasture be?
30ft
Recalling function notation, we want x to be w. Therefore, if f(x) = (3x + 5) / 2, find f(w).
3w + 5 / 2
Combine like terms. 7x + 1 + 3 - 4x = 0.
3x + 4 = 0
3x - 9 = 3
4
x/4 + 1 = 2
4
Conduct disorder is sometimes thought to be a precursor to which of the following mental illnesses?
Antisocial personality disorder
Assistive technology is for students identified as/with _____.
Any disability
Find the domain of f(x)/g(x), if: F (x) = x -1 g (x) = square root of (x + 1 )
Any real number > -1.
Find the domain of f(g(x)), if: f(x) = 1/x g(x) = 1/(x+4)
Any real number except -4
An adult recently experienced a stroke and now has difficulty finding words, though her cognitive ability is not affected. Which of the following is she likely suffering from?
Aphasia
Which of following terms refers to a field in which interventions are systematically applied based upon the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviors to a meaningful degree, and to demonstrate that the interventions employed are responsible for the improvement in behavior?
Applied behavior analysis
Which of the following is NOT a naturalistic teaching strategy?
Applied verbal behavior
Three main types of standardized assessments used in schools are:
Aptitude, intelligence and achievement
After a student has shown through working with you that they are competent with the skill you have taught them, what is your next step?
Assess to ensure they have mastered the skill
Which of the following is an important use of dictation?
Assessing students' grasp of phonics
Which of the following would NOT be considered differentiation?
Assigning tasks based on what an average student should know
Why are assistive technologies helpful for students diagnosed with autism?
Assistive technologies help students diagnosed with autism compensate for their weaknesses.
What strategy might benefit a visual learner?
Associating an image with a mathematical term
Bookshare, LearningAlly, and Amazon Kindle are examples of what type of assistive technology for reading in the classroom?
Audio books and publications
How can an ecological assessment be used to compliment an Individualized Education Program?
Data is collected about how a child functions in different settings, then it may be used to determine why a child may act or perform well in a setting but have difficulty in others.
According to research, children that have a _____ are more likely to be abused.
Difficult temperament
Which kind of transformation stretches or shrinks the graph of the function?
Dilation
Which of the following types of information does the school have discretion in releasing publicly?
Directory information
Which of the following techniques refers to when an instructor breaks down a specific skill into smaller components and teaches them one at a time until the skill is learned?
Discrete trial instruction
How can we avoid defining a person by their disability?
Discuss their disability in terms of their individual life, i.e. 'a person living with this disability'.
Which scenario is an effective form of collaboration for subject area and special education teachers?
Discussing levels of proficiency and designing common formative assessments
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was created so that:
Districts, schools and teachers were held accountable for what students learned.
The word 'per' is which math operation?
Division
Which of the following is NOT a resource that offers libraries of audio books and other publications?
Dolphin ScreenReader
Formative communication always reports progress
During a learning period
When should teachers include writing conventions in their instruction?
During the writing process
Which type of learning disability is based in math?
Dyscalculia
When the brain isn't able to integrate and organize the sensory information that it receives, this is known as a:
Dysfunction in sensory integration
Given A = {1, 2, 3, T, U, B, E} Which of the following is an element of set A?
E
At what age does emergent literacy occur?
between birth and first grade
When does communication begin?
birth with cries
What ages does an IFSP service?
birth-3 years
Very little or complete loss of sight is called:
blindness
Why does fluency matter in reading?
both are true
What is a benefit of using evidence-based interventions?
both of these are true
An algebra class normally has y students, but today it is just 2/3 full. Express the number of students in class today in terms of y.
(2/3)y
Solve 2(3x + 5) - 1 = 3
-1
Solve 4(x + 1) = 0
-1
Put these integers in ascending order. 3, 2, 11, 1, -2
-2, 1, 2, 3, 11
Evaluate 3c3 - 7d when c = -4 and d = 6
-234
If f(x) = -2x -5 and g(x) = x^2 + 1, find f(g(x)).
-2x^2 - 7
Use f(x) and g(x) to find f(x) * g(x). f(x) = -x + 5 and g(x) = 3x + 2
-3x2 + 13x + 10
Simplify: ((5x + 2x) - (4x - 3x)) - ((8x + 4x) - 2x)
-4
The revenue of a company is represented by R(x) and their costs are represented by C(x). What is the profit function R(x) - C(x)? R(x)= -x^2+1800x, c(x)= 600x + 100
-x^2 + 1200x - 100
What is 4% as a decimal?
.04
For the word 'cane', which is the onset?
/c/
Solve 5(x + 2) = 10.
0
The letters that spell out the state CALIFORNIA are cut and placed in a bag. What is the probability that the 3rd letter selected will be a C if the first two letters selected were both I's? (Letters were not replaced)
1/8
Using a standard deck of cards (which has 26 red cards and 26 black cards, with 13 cards of every suit), what is the probability of selecting a red card, and then after replacing the card, selecting a heart card?
1/8
Tom likes to go over to his friend's house almost every night to play video games. They usually spend 3 hours a night playing the video game together. Last week, they spent a total of 15 hours playing the video game. If Tom went over every night, he would spend 21 hours playing the video game. Also, Tom's friend's mom gives Tom two cookies each time he is there. How many cookies does Tom get last week?
10
Which of the following describes the suspension rule covered under IDEA?
10-day rule
A car lot has 50 Model A cars, 20 Model B cars, and 5 Model C cars. Joe has to sell 1 more Model A car and 1 more Model C car to get a bonus. What are the chances of this occurring if he sells only two more cars?
10/111
Round 134 to the nearest hundreds.
100
Which of the following is the result of simplifying 9x + 9x^2 + 1x = 0?
10x + 9x^2 = 0
While playing with a standard deck of playing cards, what is the probability that Jim's 5th card will be red after selecting 4 cards that were also red and not replacing them? (Hint: There are 52 cards in a deck which contains 26 red and 26 black cards.)
11/24
Mrs. Allison is preparing a cookies and milk party for her third grade class. There are 12 students that drink only whole milk, 8 students that drink only almond milk, 7 students that drink only skim milk, and 3 students that drink only soy milk. What is the probability that a student from Mrs. Allison's class drinks only almond or soy milk?
11/30
Becky bought a cheese log at the grocery store that is 15 cm long and has a diameter of 6 cm. Find the volume of the cheese log.
423.9 cm^3
Simplify: 7 * 5 - 2 + 11
44
What is the volume of a cone with a radius of 3 cm and a height of 5 cm?
47.1 cm^3
If f(x) = -2x - 5 and g(x) = x^2 + 1, find f(f(x)).
4x + 5
Use f(x) and g(x) to find g(x) - f(x). Here, f(x) = -x + 5 and g(x) = 3x + 2.
4x - 3
Solve. x + 2 = 7
5
About how many words should be in a child's vocabulary by the time they reach their second birthday?
50
How many words are good for repeated reading experiences?
50-200
Suppose a construction crew is trying to build a bridge across a lake. They are trying to figure out how long the bridge will be, and they were able to take the measurements shown, where x is the length of the bridge they want to build. ΔADF is similar to ΔBCE. Use this information to find the length the bridge will be.
53.3 feet
If a class has 12 boys and 15 girls, what percent of the students are girls? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
56%
Solve for x: 2x + 4 = 16
6
Steve has a regular deck of 52 playing cards. He wants to know the probability of pulling two clubs from the deck in a row without replacing the first club. What is the probability of this event? (A standard deck of 52 cards has 4 suits (hearts, clubs, spades, diamonds), each with 13 cards. Each suit has an ace, cards numbered 2 through 10, and a jack, a queen, and a king.)
6%
Callers had hold times of 2, 20, 15, 10, 1, 8, 6, 12, 4 and 3 minutes for one hour of a day. Find the standard deviation of hold times for that hour.
6.17 minutes
Evaluate 3a2 + 2b when a = -4 and b = 6.
60
A bicycle wheel has a diameter of 26 inches. What is the circumference?
81.64 inches
Which one is a number in standard form?
89,456
If f(x) = 5 - 2x and g(x) = -4x + 2, find g(f(x)).
8x - 18
What percentage of students is required to participate in state testing according to ESSA?
95%
Which of these numbers is the greatest?
99,101
Which symbol is the less than symbol?
<
Which of these is an example of a money lesson differentiated by process?
A teacher allows students to practice counting money by playing on the computer, working with dollar bills and coins, or playing a matching game with a partner.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an assistive technology device for communication disorders?
A telephone to make calls
Evaluate the metaphors below and indicate which one best aligns with sensory processing errors.
A traffic jam of information.
Sam is a fifteen-year-old student who has an intellectual disability. All of the following are necessary components of Sam's IEP, EXCEPT:
A transitional plan
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of repeated readings?
A variety of activities that involve multiple reads of the same letters, words, or text
What is a math word wall?
A wall dedicated to displaying math vocabulary
What is a sight word?
A word that appears frequently
Which of the following is an example of systems theory?
A young girl's interaction with her family, community, school and church all have impact on her development and growth.
The two primary types of assistive technology for hearing-impaired students used in the classroom are _____ and _____.
ALDs and AACs
Harry is a middle school math teacher. He needs to know the levels of student readiness in his classroom. Which of the following actions would be BEST for Harry to take?
Administer an informal assessment in order to understand their current level of understanding
___ include assessment; curricular content knowledge; programs, services and outcomes; research and inquiry; leadership and policy; professional and ethical practice; and collaboration.
Advanced Preparation Standards
The child's family has the strongest interest in making sure the child's needs are met by any of the professionals seeking to assess their child. This statement describes which of the following roles of a parent in the assessment process?
Advocate
What game is good for teaching sight words?
All answers are correct
Which of the following might be included in a close reading of the line from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona, where we lay our scene
All answers are correct
How can teachers of non-native English learners support the development of the alphabetic principle?
All answers are correct.
Which writing convention skill should an upper elementary teacher focus on?
All answers are correct.
Which is an example of a child with a communication disorder?
A student that is deaf
Which of the following teaching strategies can be used to promote student autonomy?
All of these are correct.
In all communication with families, it is important to keep the conversation as _____ as possible.
positive
All of the letters that spell MISSISSIPPI are put into a bag. What is the probability of selecting a vowel, and then after replacing the letter, also drawing an S?
16/121
The Individual Transition Plan is created at the first PPT meeting after the child's _____ birthday.
16th
In a football game, Peyton threw 17 more complete passes than Tom, who threw p. Express the number of complete passes Peyton had in terms of p.
17+p
Which of the following situations would require protection under IDEA?
A student with an emotional impairment slams a door during class.
In differentiated instruction, the in-class and hands-on activities that are designed to enhance students' learning are called _____.
process
The tests or student presentations that show what students have learned are called _____.
product
Mike's Restaurant has an aquarium that is 2 ft wide, 10 ft long, and 4 ft high. What is the volume of the aquarium?
80 ft^3
Which of the following is in descending order?
800, 795, 790, 690, 420
What is a probe when used in the context of curriculum-based measurement?
A short activity or set of questions that target a specific skill
6 If the price of a shirt is $25, then express the price of n shirts.
$25n
What is a learning disability?
A student's inability to perform learning tasks on the same level as their peers that is not related to a physical disability.
Sarah's piggy bank has $12.50 in it. If Sarah splits this money with her sister, how much money does each get?
$6.25
Jim has two jobs. He gets paid $10 an hour at one job and $8 an hour at the other job. If he works 5 hours at the job that pays $10 an hour and 3 hours at the other, how much money will he make?
$74
Jenny has $100.24 in her bank account. She withdraws $20. How much is left in her bank account?
$80.24
Which of the following questions represents an example of when a teacher might prefer a short wait time?
'What is the capital of Arizona?'
Find the inverse of the following function: f(x) = 2x + 1
(x - 1)/2
Isaac is diagnosed with a severe cognitive impairment. Under ESSA, _____ of students statewide with impairments such as Isaac's may _____.
1%; take an alternative assessment
Amanda has room in her rented limousine to take two of her friends while she celebrates her birthday. Her best friends are Barbara, Samantha, Rachel, and Kim. So as not to hurt anyone's feelings, she chooses each name randomly from a hat without putting the previous selection back. What are the chances she'll take Rachel and Kim?
1/6
Find the standard deviation for the following data set: 5, 6, 2, 6, 3, 7, 4. Assume that the set represents a population.
1.67
What are the steps for teaching the student the task?
1. Model it. 2. Support while the student practices. 3. Support the student in the naturally occurring setting. 4. Fade support until student can perform independently.
Sam has to find one more pair of cards to win a memory game. Of the cards left, two show apples, two show oranges, and two show grapes. What are the odds of Sam turning over two cards and getting two cards with grapes?
1/15
2/6 + 1/6
1/2
Using a standard deck of 52 cards, what is the probability of selecting a 4 and then after not replacing the card, selecting another 4?
1/221
Gary has a deck of 52 cards. He wants to know the probability of drawing the jack of spades and then drawing the two of hearts from the deck without replacing either card. What's the probability of this event? (A standard deck of 52 cards has 4 suits (hearts, clubs, spades, diamonds), each with 13 cards. Each suit has an ace, cards numbered 2 through 10, and a jack, a queen, and a king.)
1/2652
Jessie has a deck of 52 regular playing cards and a bag of six marbles. In the bag, there are two blue marbles, three green marbles, and one white marble. What is the probability of Jessie drawing an ace from the deck of cards and a blue marble from the bag? (A standard deck of 52 cards has 4 suits (hearts, clubs, spades, diamonds), each with 13 cards. Each suit has an ace, cards numbered 2 through 10, and a jack, a queen, and a king.)
1/39
Jenny has a bowl of M&M's that has 6 brown, 3 green, 4 red, and 12 yellow M&M's. She selects a yellow M&M and does not replace it. What is the probability that her second selection will be a brown M&M?
1/4
All of the letters of MISSISSIPPI are put in a bag. What is the probability of selecting an M and then after not replacing the letter, selecting a P?
1/55
If you roll a die three times, what is the probability of rolling only even numbers?
1/8
How many disability categories were established by the federal government for special education?
13
Lisa has a two-sided coin with heads and tails. She also has a spinner with four colors: green, blue, red, and yellow. What is the probability of Lisa flipping the coin and getting heads and spinning the spinner to land on green?
13%
Eric completed 1/3 of his homework before dinner and then 2/7 after dinner. How much homework did Eric complete?
13/21
Identify the coefficient(s) in this equation: 14x + 3y = 72.
14 and 3
Simplify: 42 - (23 / (4 * 2))
15
Which of the following is an example of a unit rate?
15 slices/1 loaf
Mitchell has decided to give his dog a longer leash to roam in the backyard. If the new 7 ft. leash is tied to the center pole in the yard, how much area in the yard does the dog have to move around?
153.86 ft. squared
Karen takes her group of third grade students out for ice cream. There is a total of 30 students. 13 of the students enjoy chocolate ice cream, 12 of the students enjoy strawberry ice cream, and 5 students enjoy vanilla ice cream. When asked which two ice creams are their favorite, 8 students said they enjoy chocolate and strawberry ice cream. Out of the 30 students, what is the probability of a student enjoying ONLY chocolate or strawberry?
17/30
Simplify: 5x + 12x
17x
Solve 237 x 79.
18,723
When was the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed?
1975
Identify the constant(s) in this equation: 7x + 2 = 33.
2 and 33
When the graph of f(x - 1) + 3 is changed into the graph of f(x + 1) + 3, the graph will shift in which direction?
2 units to the left
Simplify: 2x^2 + 5 + 4x^2 - 3
2(3x^2 + 1)
Solve 35 x 62.
2,170
9*.25 = ?
2.25
Of the following standard deviations listed, which one indicates the most variance among test scores?
2.34
Calculate the z-score using the following data: Raw score is 75, mean is 50, and standard deviation is 10
2.5
3 8/10 - 3 4/10
2/5
What is the area of a rectangle with a width of 10cm and a length of 6cm?
60 sq. cm.
Which number is sixty thousand thirty-four?
60,034
Simplify: 4x^2 + 6x + 2x^2 - 8x + 10
6x^2 - 2x + 10
Combine like terms. 7 + 6x = 0
7 + 6x = 0
Stacy planted 5 1/4 rows of peas in her garden; she then decided to plant 2 1/2 more rows. How many rows of peas did Stacy plant?
7 3/4
A circle with a radius of 7 inches is congruent to another circle with what radius?
7 inches
What is the average age range for the Word Pattern Readers and Spellers stage of literacy development?
7 to 10
It's the first day of school and Anne is comparing her class schedule with her friends. Thirty percent of Anne's friends are in Geometry and World History with her. She has 60% of her friends in Geometry, and she has 40% of her friends in World History. What is the probability that one of her friends is in Geometry or World History with Anne?
70%
Melissa collects data on her college graduating class. She finds out that of her classmates, 60% are brunettes, 20% have blue eyes, and 5% are brunettes that have blue eyes. What is the probability that one of Melissa's classmates will be a brunette or have blue eyes?
75%
What is the percentage of students that the Texas Education Agency advises schools to serve with special education?
8.5%
James has been exhibiting dangerous behaviors such as hitting and throwing objects. After a team meeting, whom might the team recommend to give him support services?
A BCBA
Why is it important to set up reviews of a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) at regular intervals?
A BIP is a work in progress rather than a quick-fix.
How does a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) differ from a classroom management plan?
A BIP is individualized and created to target a specific problem behavior
Which of the following is an instructional strategy that supports a differentiated math classroom?
A Learning Menu
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
A United States law that makes sure students with special needs have equal access to education.
All of the following conflict with the least restrictive environment concept, EXCEPT:
A student's progress should be monitored to determine whether their education goals should be modified.
What is one classroom accommodation that you might use for a student who struggles on a sensory level?
A bumpy cushion
What is an inclusion classroom?
A classroom consisting of students with different learning styles, disabilities, and achievement levels
What is an inclusive setting in reference to a classroom?
A classroom in which students of all abilities are taught together (mainstream)
In an abusive household, a parent may interpret a baby's cry as:
A critique of his or her parenting style
What is an intellectual disability according to IDEA?
A deficit in cognitive function and adaptive behavior
Which of the following best explains the difference between a developmental language disorder and an acquired language disorder?
A developmental language disorder is one that begins in childhood and can involve delays in speech, while an acquired language disorder usually starts in adulthood and is cause by injury or illness
What is a learning disability?
A disparity between overall intelligence and learning
What could be used as an assistive technology device that provides the student with ADHD stimulation?
A fidget object
Which of the following statements is true?
A foot-long ruler, with inches and centimeters marked, uses standard units of measurement
If a teacher is pressed for time, which situation best warrants a personal message or phone call home?
A student has been bullying other students for the past week.
Which of the following statements is true?
A function must always pass the vertical line test.
Which of the following best explains the difference between a language delay and a language disorder?
A language delay occurs when a child is slower to learn speech but eventually catches up. A language disorder is more serious and the child might experience lifelong problems.
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
A law that guarantees students with disabilities are provided with appropriate educational services tailored to their needs
What is dyscalculia?
A learning disability that makes it hard to work with numbers
What is instruction?
A lecture
What does the zone of proximal development refer to?
A level that isn't too easy or too difficult for students
What is a communication board?
A low-tech communication solution that allows a student to choose pictures to represent words in order to communicate needs to others.
What is NOT an example of aided AAC?
A student nodding her head in agreement.
Which of these situations best exemplifies the use of the satiation technique?
A student often spits in class, usually on their desk or the floor. During a break period, the teacher hands the student a cup and asks them to spit continuously into the cup for several minutes.
What is an example of a low-tech device for people with communication disorders?
A notepad and pencil
Which of the following individuals would NOT qualify as having a disability under the Rehabilitation Act?
A person with a broken rib
Jackie Smith is a sixteen year old student at ABC high school. She is not sure yet what she wants to do after high school. What should be included in her ITP?
A plan to give Jackie an opportunity to explore different career fields.
What is metacognition?
A reader's awareness of her or his own thought processes
Music could be used in the math classroom to teach which of the following concepts?
All of the above
What is a benefit to community-based learning?
All of the above
What is the data gained from curriculum-based measurement useful for?
All of the answers are correct
What tools can be helpful when trying to safely transport a student?
All of the answers are correct
What type of samples go into a portfolio used to determine student placement?
All of the answers are correct
In an experiment, a coin is flipped, and the coin can either land heads up, or tails up. What would we call the outcome where the coin lands heads up?
An event
Which one of the following is the best definition of sensory processing disorder?
An inability to organize sensory input in an appropriate way
To what does the phrase 'pull-out setting' refer?
An instructional method in which students are removed from the main classroom for part or all of the day and taught in a different manner
Tania is blind. She is entering middle school in a new building, and needs to learn how to get from class to class independently. Who is likely to work with her on this?
An orientation and mobility specialist
What is the first step in using task analysis to teach functional routines?
Analyze the task: What are the expectations for the student?
Why is it important for students with disabilities to work with many examples of media?
Analyzing an array of media leads to fluency in media literacy.
Which of these is an example of a push-in service?
Angela's PT observes her during morning circle and helps her try out a few different seats to enable her to participate with her peers.
Mr. Carmen has students read aloud in class each day. Students practice in pairs reading key words and pronouncing the syllables in the words. Which of the following sensory inputs is Mr. Carmen primarily using?
Auditory
What are the four most common learning styles?
Auditory, visual, physical, and verbal
Which system is more effective in one-on-one interactions for students with hearing impairments?
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices
What does AAC stand for?
Augmented and alternative communication
What is task analysis?
Breaking down a skill into small, manageable parts
How does an Individualized Education Program (IEP) help to support students with disabilities?
It outlines the student's goals and the support needed to achieve those goals.
Which is NOT a way to celebrate individuality in the classroom?
Avoid bringing too much attention to students' worth and commenting on their value too much in class, as this will give them too much of an ego.
Reading comprehension should focus on three areas. Which area is the least necessary regarding reading comprehension skills?
Background reading
Which of these is NOT needed to self-advocate for the learning disabled student?
Be able to write well
Janine has to read a chapter per night of a novel for her English class. When should she use visualization as a reading strategy?
Before, during, and after reading each evening
Operant conditioning can be used in which aspect of the classroom?
Behavior management
Why is automaticity in particular so critical for reading comprehension?
Being able to quickly identify a letter or word allows a student to focus on understanding the meaning of the text.
Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate accommodation for students with communication disorders?
Being excused from school on days when there's a lot of reading and writing
With regard to adaptive and assistive technology, how would you categorize a special telephone that has been designed with large number keys to be better seen by people with low vision?
Both adaptive and assistive technology
How can teachers create guided writing groups?
Both answers are correct
How are the effects of physical disabilities and chronic illnesses similar?
Both lead to physical limitations, lower socioeconomic statuses, emotional challenges and high medical costs.
What cutting edge technology can read a user's thoughts as an input to a computer or other technological device?
Brain computer interface
What is the purpose of task analysis?
Break down a task into steps so each step can be taught.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can generally be diagnosed:
By 18-24 months old
If a teacher already was using kinesthetic, visual and auditory input, how could she incorporate more senses into her multi-sensory lesson?
By adding food students could smell and taste that relates to the lesson
What is one way students can check for bias in a piece of visual media?
By checking to see if source information is provided
How does a functional behavior assessment work?
By identifying the purpose of the problem behavior and replacing it with a more desirable behavior.
What is one good strategy for teaching life skills to students?
By modeling life skills
How have legislators ensured that protections for special education students are preserved under ESSA?
By retaining provisions of earlier legislation, such as requiring schools to continue reporting disaggregated data about student achievement
How does a teacher determine what a student with a disability needs in order to be successful at school?
By reviewing the student's IEP
How should a teacher instruct students with their thought process while reading?
By showing and modeling examples of what to do while reading.
How can visualization help with reading comprehension?
By supporting recall of the text.
Tony has an IEP for an information processing disability. He has trouble listening to lectures and taking notes at the same time. Which AT would you recommend for Tony?
Carbon Copied Student Notes
Which is NOT one of the disabilities classified as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Cerebral Palsy
Ms. Casin is monitoring her student's progress toward his IEP goals. She realizes that her student has barely made any progress throughout the entire unit. Which of the following should be her next step?
Change her teaching strategies and monitor student progress on a daily basis.
With regard to religious diversity in the classroom, which of the following is something that a teacher would not do?
Change policies regarding separation of church and state.
Which is true about children in poverty and learning disabilities?
Children in poverty often have learning delays due to many factors in their environment
All of the following statements are true about language development in children EXCEPT:
Children who are emotionally reactive develop language quickly
Dan has been suffering from multiple sclerosis for almost twenty years. His symptoms include double vision and weakness. This limits his ability to function normally. How would Dan's disease be classified?
Chronic illness
The teacher organizes a field trip to the city hall during an open meeting. This describes a strategy for teaching which of the following types of life skill?
Citizenship
In 1975, Public Law 94-142 was passed to ensure children with disabilities have an opportunity to receive a free and appropriate education. What is the name associated with Public Law 94-142?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which of the following statements about effective classroom management is FALSE?
Classroom management should include no less than 10 classroom rules
Which item cannot be considered an assistive technology device?
Cochlear implant
Which is an effective strategy for helping AAC using students learn in your classroom?
Collaborate with the specialists.
Ms. Jennings, the regular fifth grade teacher, and Ms. Crates, the special education teacher are upset with each other. Ms. Jennings was supposed to write a lesson plan for science time and did not include any supports for the students with special needs in her class. What do these teachers need to work on?
Collaboration
What is differentiated instruction?
It refers to teaching with individual student needs in mind.
What are portfolio assessments?
Collections of student work used to evaluate students for a specific purpose
Which of the following is an example of a teacher modeling organization?
Color-coding classroom materials and talking about it with students
Which assistive technology device can reduce glare on the printed page to make it easier to read for visually impaired students?
Colored transparency or acetate film
Students use exaggerated pantomime to interpret each other's body language. This strategy would be effective at integrating which of the following social skills into the classroom?
Communication
Pre-vocational training helps students with disabilities develop what skills?
Communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
The instructor moves all the desks into 2 rows and sits at the front pretending to be the bus driver. The students play the role of passengers and identify which stop is theirs. This describes a strategy for teaching which of the following types of life skill?
Community living skills
The federal legislation that outlines categories under which students qualify for special education services is known as the _____.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
All of the following are characteristics of pre-linguistic language development, EXCEPT:
Complex utterance
Asking students questions after they've read a passage allows teachers to monitor student:
Comprehension
What other pillar of literacy does fluency especially help with?
Comprehension
When we collect A-B-C data, what does 'C' represent?
Consequence
Which of the following answer choices best reflects considerations teachers must take when using the extinction technique?
Consistently ignoring the problematic behavior to avoid sending mixed messages and being aware that this technique may take a long time to be effective
Sanjay stopped taking the test when he came upon several questions with words that had different meanings and contexts to him. This is an example of:
Construct bias
Which educational perspective proposes that the responsibility of learning falls on the learner rather than the teacher?
Constructivism
The professionals assessing a child should consider their services primarily responsible to the child's family by including them in on the content and results of the assessment process. This statement describes which of the following roles of a parent in the assessment process?
Consumer
What are the three ways teachers can differentiate their instruction?
Content, Product, Process
Highlighters, highlighting tape, and colored overlays are examples of what type of assistive technology for reading?
Contrast aids
Students work on teams to build a structure from specific materials within defined parameters. This strategy would be effective at integrating which of the following social skills into the classroom?
Cooperation
Which technique allows gifted students and students with disabilities to work together in a group with other students?
Cooperative learning
Which classroom technique listed below is currently banned by over half of the states in the United States?
Corporal Punishment
Under which law are students with traumatic brain injury protected?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What education law defines special education transition planning?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This professional organization publishes professional standards for special education teachers:
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
What measure might a teacher use to determine a student's initial fluency before doing repeated readings?
Counting of the number of accurate words read per minute
Which of the following is NOT an entry point to an elementary literacy curriculum?
Counting with one-to-one correspondence
A student who is hyposensitive to proprioception will:
Crave excessive amounts of vigorous sensory input
What is visualization when reading?
Creating pictures in your mind as you read.
Which word is used to represent more than one crisis?
Crises
What is another name for curriculum-based assessment?
Curriculum-based measurement
What is the domain of the function below? (-2,5) (-1,10) (4,5 )(2,6)
D = {-2, -1, 4, 2}
What is the ability to read words accurately?
Decoding
What should happen to the number of images in text between first and second grades?
Decrease
What is the first step in developing a behavior management plan?
Define the behavior.
Accommodations for special education students:
Depend on the needs of the individual student
All of the following can be expressions of a developmental abnormality in a child, EXCEPT:
Depression
Which stage of literacy development involves analyzing why a word is spelled a certain way or has a certain meaning?
Derivational Relations
Which of the following is NOT an example of what a portfolio is used for when it comes to assessments?
Determine student work load
How is developmental abnormality defined?
Development that is significantly delayed or different from that of peers.
Which of the following is an example of a chronic illness?
Diabetes
How can teachers assess awareness of syllables?
Dictate a word and ask students to identify how many syllables
Before a class trip to the public library, Mr. Jones visits with the librarian, who helps him locate the elevator and a place to take any students who might have a meltdown. Which one of the following best describes what Mr. Jones is doing?
Developing a relationship with a community partner
Maren is a special education specialist currently attending to the in-home needs of a two-month-old who was born with West Syndrome. This law states that Maren's work is subject to special education services, despite the fact she is working in a private home.
EHA
The 1975 law which mandated that special needs students are entitled to a free and appropriate education is:
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)
This 1975 law mandated that special needs students are entitled to a free and appropriate education:
Education of the Handicapped Act
A picture board system is more appropriate for hearing impaired students of what age group?
Elementary students
Sarah watched another child fall on the playground and start crying. She showed no emotion or empathy toward this child. What could this indicate?
Emotional development difficulties caused by abuse.
When using the strategy of perspective taking, what is one useful idea?
Encourage students to take the point of view of someone very different from themselves
Which of these is an example of summative documentation?
End-of-quarter report card
When creating probes to use in curriculum-based measurement, where should you get the material?
From the curriculum
The word 'is' stands for what mathematical operation?
Equals
This set of standards helps special educators provide professional services to students and their families through a set of nine strands. What are these standards called?
Ethical Principles and Practice Standards
Equality is defined as being equal in regards to rights, status or opportunity. In the classroom, equality looks like:
Every student having the same rights and opportunities
How often should parents receive a copy of the procedural safeguards of IDEA?
Every year that a child is identified as having a disability.
Which of the following is an example of a close reading strategy?
Examining the sound patterns of a poem.
Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate classroom accommodation for students with sensory processing disorder?
Excusal from challenging assignments
Children taught using ____ phonics instruction can view reading as a chore.
Explicit
Tanisha explains to her class the phonics rule that an 'e' at the end of a word is usually silent in English. She is using ____ phonics instruction.
Explicit
____ phonics instruction has more scientific evidence supporting its efficacy.
Explicit
How can a family help encourage their student with disabilities toward a meaningful career?
Expose the student to many role models with meaningful careers.
How are expressive language and receptive language different?
Expressive language refers to the ability to communicate through speech, while receptive language refers to the ability to comprehend spoken language.
Types of accommodations for special education students include all of the following EXCEPT:
Functional
Ms. Greenberg realizes that one of her students has been misbehaving in class to get the attention from her. Ms. Greenberg decides to simply ignore the behavior until the student stops associating the behavior with the reward her attention. Which technique is used in this example?
Extinction
A type of accommodation might be:
Extra time for assessments
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of inclusion?
Extra time for teacher preparation.
Which one of these functions has a domain of all real numbers?
F(x)=6x/7
Which one of these functions has a domain of all real numbers?
F(x)=6x/y
The type of assistive technology device for the hearing impaired that uses radio signals is called a/an _____ system.
FM
What can you do if you want to make sure your goals and objectives are aligned with TEKS?
Familiarize yourself deeply with the standards for your grade
Every day the instructor reminds students to wash their hands before and after meals and bathroom visits, modeling this habit and demonstrating effective hand washing. This describes a strategy for teaching which of the following types of life skill?
Functional living skills
g(x)= 2x-1 Given the function below, evaluate g(7).
G(7)=13
Which assistive technology would you use for students who have delayed speech skills?
GoTalk Pocket
What is one important criterion for an instructional goal?
Goals should be realistically attainable
How do you determine whether a function is an inverse of another function?
Find the composite of the functions
When can teachers use assistive technology for differentiation in writing?
For students with special needs
How can you monitor daily progress toward IEP goals?
Formal assessments
In the context of educational instruction, the difference between formal and informal data is:
Formal data is usually gathered from purposely-designed tests or assessments, while informal data can come from other sources, like group discussions.
Alex was in a car accident, during which he was struck in the head by debris. He now feels that being at school for seven hours a day with his peers is a huge challenge. Which of the following accommodations may help Alex survive a full day?
Frequent breaks
How did Piaget's theory of development differ from that of Freud?
Freud focused on factors that motivate behavior; Piaget focused on intellectual development.
What is the first step when developing culturally-responsive classroom management?
Get to know students and their families
Jacob is having a hard time finishing his paragraph in science. Which one of the following might be the most effective way to help Jacob complete his paragraph?
Give Jacob some extra time to complete his paragraph.
Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate way to give students with sensory processing disorder a break?
Give them extra recess time.
Which of the following BEST demonstrates a reader who is using a big picture reading strategy?
Jim keeps the idea of redemption and Shakespeare's treatment of that idea in mind as he reads Hamlet.
Which scenario is an example of effective collaboration for instruction?
Grade-level teachers and the special education teacher plan an interdisciplinary unit so students can access multiple subject areas.
Which of the following is NOT a developmental skill used for measuring a child's development?
Gross anatomy
A teacher who used the physical design of their classroom as a preventative approach would do which of the following?
Have desks organized in class where they could access students easily
What can be done to overcome educational bias?
Have rich and long lasting conversations addressing bias in education
If you were introducing a puppet show to emphasize different sizes, what might you use to introduce a kinesthetic (motion or physical position) component for the audience?
Have students act out what they think the puppets will do.
Which is NOT an example of an effective use of assistive technology to aid a person with a communication disorder?
Having another student speak for a non-verbal friend
What is peer tutoring?
Having two students work together to complete an assignment or activity
Students in a seventh-grade cohort have been acting very exclusive toward children with disabilities. How might the special educator handle this situation?
Help demystify the student's struggles for others.
What is one strategy for ensuring students' social safety?
Help each student find a friend
What is one strategy for ensuring emotional safety?
Help students learn language for talking about their emotions.
Another name for standardized tests/assessments are also called:
High stakes tests
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an electronic device to assist a nonverbal student to verbalize his or her thoughts?
High-tech solutions require higher maintenance and training for the user than low-tech solutions require.
What is the best way for a teacher to help a special education student transition out of high school?
Hold a transition meeting with the family and all service providers
What concept might be taught well through a word sort?
How to distinguish among th, sh, and ch
A formal, teacher-made assessment should be used to answer which of the following questions?
How well does John know this week's key history concepts?
Which of the following best describes the difference between hyporeactive and hyperreactive?
Hyporeactive is an underreaction, while hyperreactive is an overreaction.
What might you say to a family who thinks vocational training is inappropriate for a female student?
I hear and respect your opinion, but I think this training might benefit her.
This law entitles disabled students to a free and adequate education depending on their unique needs:
IDEA
Which set of laws outlines the requirements for an Individual Transition Plan?
IDEA
How is the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) different from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
IDEA ensures the fair treatment of disabled students, whereas the ADA provides fair access to public facilities for the disabled.
This is an educational plan designed for special needs students based on unique needs:
IEP
Who determines the specific assistive technology a student is entitled to?
IEP Team
Current academic performance is a requirement of which of the following?
IEP, Individual Education Program
Which step in an assistive technology assessment process is best described as a brainstorming step?
Identifying possible solutions
Which of the following is NOT true of homebound education?
If a district has to make budget cuts, it's acceptable for them to get rid of this service.
How will a school determine if a nurse/aid is provided to a student?
If a doctor says it is necessary, it will be in an IEP and the school must provide it
Jim acts up from time to time in class, mocking the teacher in a way that seems to indicate he wants the attention of his classmates. When would you expect his teacher and other school personnel to consider a BIP?
If his behavior increases in intensity, frequency, or duration.
Which of the following is a benefit of CRT?
Increased motivation
If ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF, which of the following statements is true?
If ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF, all of these statements are true.
Clarissa decides to teach the 'sh' sound by reading a poem where every line starts with a word with 'sh' in it. She is using ____ phonics instruction.
Implicit
When should punishment be used in the classroom?
In extreme situations of bad behavior
Which of the following is a KEY difference between ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) and the act that preceded it?
In response to student failure, state governments are able to set their own performance targets and remediation plans rather than the federal government.
Which of the following is NOT necessarily a challenge that accompanies a communication disorder?
Inability to be in a regular classroom
In relation to writing, special education students usually share three out of the following four characteristics. Which one may be the EXCEPTION?
Inability to follow directions
As a teacher advocate, what is one way you can demonstrate respect for the families of your students?
Include family in the decision-making process
Which of the following examples would be appropriate instruction for a teacher trying to help a student meet reading comprehension goals?
Including readings three times per week into instruction
A(n) _____ is an environment in which students with disabilities are learning alongside their non-disabled peers in a general education class.
Inclusive environment
Which of the following is a benefit of learning to write in cursive?
Increased brain development
Which is true about parent engagement?
Increasing parent involvement is a process that takes time and effort.
Kasey (a girl) and Michael (a boy) are auditioning for a reality TV show about singing. The show's producers want to choose one boy and one girl. Including Kasey and Michael, there are 4 girls and 2 boys auditioning. Is the event of Kasey being selected independent from the event of Michael being selected, or are the events dependent? Also, what is the probability that the producers will select Kasey and Michael for the show?
Independent; 13%
Mary was the school guidance counselor and conducted interviews with Jimmy's teacher and principal regarding his problem behaviors. What form of observation is Mary executing?
Indirect observation
Which of the following levels of intervention usually happens in a one-on-one setting?
Individual level
What criteria should be utilized when making accommodations and modifications in the inclusive environment?
Individual student needs will be served to match their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
IEP stands for:
Individualized Education Plan
What plan is created for a student who has been identified as special needs?
Individualized Education Plan
What is the name of the US federal law that outlines special education rules effective for the entire country?
Individuals with Disabilities Act
Annie's parents have asked her classroom teacher not to mention their daughter's learning disability to others, including the special education services department at the school. What should Annie's classroom teacher do?
Inform the parents about her obligation to disclose Annie's disability to the special education services department
The child's family knows more about them than anyone else and this information is critical to any professional conducting an assessment. This statement describes which of the following roles of a parent in the assessment process?
Informant
_____ include individual learning differences, learning environments, curricular content knowledge, assessment, curricular content knowledge, programs/services/outcomes, research and inquiry, leadership and policy, professional and ethical practice, and collaboration.
Initial and Advanced Preparation Standards
Which is an instructional strategy used to develop students' critical thinking skills?
Inquiry-based math tasks
What is direct instruction?
Instruction that is given directly from the teacher
The four main components that should be part of data-driven instruction are:
Instruction, assessment, analysis, and re-teaching
Tom is guiding a group of his students through a big picture reading of Romeo and Juliet. Which of the scenarios below should NOT be included as part of this guided reading?
Instructions for identifying places where the author made interesting word choices.
Students are asked to identify and categorize a list of scenarios as either 'telling' or 'tattling.' This strategy would be effective at integrating which of the following social skills into the classroom?
Interaction
Which one of the following refers to a student's participation in a paid or an unpaid community-based work experience that allows him or her to learn and become excited about an industry?
Internship
Which word represents a plan to prevent something from happening or to solve a problem that has already happened?
Intervention
All of the following are examples of how information is collected for an ecological assessment, EXCEPT:
Interviews with other children
Students play a memory game to learn the names of school staff. This strategy would be effective at integrating which of the following social skills into the classroom?
Introductions
You just arrived as a new teacher in your school. You noticed that there is not enough parent involvement, so you decide to take the lead and bridge the gap between parents and teachers. Which of the following would NOT increase parent involvement?
Invite parents to a meeting to solicit help for the next PTO bake sale, to raise money for the next school year.
When creating classroom rules, teachers should:
Involve students in the creation of rules and consequences
Why did the use of developmental theories become popular for analyzing human growth?
It allowed growth to take place in a positive way.
Why is the functional behavior assessment important?
It avoids labeling children as 'bad' kids.
For something to have reflection symmetry, its line of reflection must go which direction?
It can go in any direction.
In education, what does it mean to make accommodations?
It means to alter some of your instructional processes.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about assistive technology?
It must be implanted.
Why is parental substance abuse a major issue?
It disrupts the bonding between parent and child.
How does self-reflection help aid self-advocacy in learning disabled students?
It helps students think about the scenario presented and judge what's the best action.
What is one advantage to reader's theater?
It helps students with prosody as they act.
What does self-advocacy do for learning disabled students?
It helps them gain confidence and be independent.
Why should teachers use questioning techniques?
It helps them provide the best instruction by gauging the students' learning before, during, and after the lesson.
Why is timing important to a learning objective?
It helps to determine if a learning objective can be achieved within a certain time frame.
How does the study of human development help us understand developmental abnormalities in children
It helps us understand what most children should be capable of doing at different stages of their life.
How does the study of human development help us understand developmental abnormalities in children?
It helps us understand what most children should be capable of doing at different stages of their life.
Which of the following statements about pre-linguistic speech is FALSE?
It involves hand signals
Assistive Technology must be provided if...
It is on the student's IEP as a need.
Why is a developmental delay not one of the 13 IDEA disability categories?
It is only acceptable for students aged three to nine.
Why is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 especially important?
It is the first U.S. civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities
Why was the Education of the Handicapped Act important?
It mandated that special needs students are entitled to a free and appropriate education.
why was the Education of the Handicapped Act important?
It mandated that special needs students are entitled to a free and appropriate education.
What is the point of focusing on speaking with prosody?
It will help with prosody because the practice will transfer into reading.
Why is early intervention for developmental abnormalities important?
It will likely lead to increased self-confidence, academic success, and improved social interactions.
Why is Flummox and Friends a useful app for students with autism?
It's useful because it teaches them social and emotional skills.
Which of the following is an example of a developmental abnormality in children?
Jake's learning abilities as well as social interactions are impaired and less developed than those of other children of his same age.
What is one strategy for ensuring physical safety?
Keep your classroom neat and tidy
Which strategy can help students from overloading?
Keeping lessons brief
What is arguably one of the most important aspects of stakeholder communication?
Keeping parents in the loop and involved
At which grade-level should students be able to identify the first phoneme in a word?
Kindergarten
What is prerequisite knowledge?
Knowledge you expect students to already have before you start something new
Special education students include students with:
Learning disabilities, emotion and behavior disabilities, and students with developmental disabilities
Which statement below identifies a major difference between learning theories and psychoanalytic theories?
Learning theories can be tested and applied to real life situations.
Applying a concept or skill learned in one area to an experience in a different area is called what?
Learning transfer
The teacher helps the class brainstorm a list of everyone's favorite game or toy. Students then choose something from the list they have never tried before. This describes a strategy for teaching which of the following types of life skill?
Leisure activities
Research shows the typical length of wait time 1 and wait time 2 in the average classroom is _____.
Less than 1 second
Kyle is a student with autism who is obsessed with electronics. His teachers are struggling to find ways to get him to work on classroom assignments because he is too preoccupied thinking about computers, cell phones, and batteries. Which of the following strategies might specifically address this problem?
Let him solve problems about cell phones, or practice handwriting with words like 'battery'
How might you meet the needs of a tactile learner in an inclusive math environment?
Let them work with manipulatives
In the alphabetic readers and spellers stage of literacy development, students sound out words by _____.
Letter sounds
What information does a spelling inventory provide?
Level of spelling and phonics development
Which of the following statements best reflects the importance of learning life skills?
Life skills are important to know because they assist you in managing behavior and establishing healthy habits.
How can listening to your student help build up his or her self-esteem?
Listening and valuing what they say shows you are truly committed to supporting to their needs.
Which of the following might help you maintain good communication with your paraeducators?
Listening respectfully when they speak
During reading, what should teachers do to help students identify the main points?
Look for a common or reoccurring theme.
In Mrs. Smith's class, several students are talking and goofing off. What should Mrs. Smith do if she wants to use positive reinforcement to change their behavior?
Loudly praise a student who is following the rules
When teaching the number line with the aid of blocks, what else does it teach your students?
Magnitude of numbers
Which of the following was the initial focus of the civil rights movement for disabled persons?
Making public places physically accessible to people with disabilities
Which of the following is an important scheduling issue for paraeducators?
Making sure they have a routinized lunch break plan
What is organization?
Management of time and space
Which of the following describes the process for assessing if a student's disability caused a discipline issue?
Manifestation determination
Which of the following is true of infancy?
Many physical milestones occur during infancy.
How is the term 'nonverbal' misleading?
Many students can make sounds and say words, but they still need a way to effectively communicate.
Mary began the school year by gathering data on student readiness in her classroom. Mary plans to use this data for the entire school year to inform her lesson planning. Which of the following BEST describes Mary's mistake?
Mary should constantly be assessing for student readiness, not only at the beginning of the year
Which of the following is true of math games?
Math games offer a good opportunity to practice for students with learning disabilities.
which of the following is true of math games?
Math games offer a good opportunity to practice for students with learning disabilities.
The purpose of aptitude tests is to:
Measure what a student understands about a particular subject area.
A child in class regularly gets called out for not listening. They generally struggle with spelling tests and regularly ask the teacher to repeat instructions. Which of the following assessments is the most appropriate referral for that teacher to make?
Medical assessment
Which of the following would NOT be considered a life skill?
Memorizing Civil War dates and facts
There are many important features of a text and skills that need to be taught to students. Which answer listed is the least important in reading comprehension?
Memorizing important vocabulary.
The use of differing test administration and instruction potentially results in _____.
Method bias
Which of these is an example of formative communication?
Mid-term progress report
This professional organization has a smartphone app for special education teachers:
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
How are appropriate behaviors taught?
Modeling, Direct Instruction, and Role Play
Which of these modifications is most likely to remove the triggers for challenging behavior in the classroom?
Modify the classroom environment
What is an example of a physical need of a student with a disability?
More space between furniture
Mr. Tom only does lectures. He does not ask any questions or give students any practice work. Which statement below shows what Mr. Tom knows about his students?
Mr. Tom does not know whether his students are engaged or whether they understand the material.
Carolyn has a chromosomal disorder. She has seizures and a visual impairment. She is also non-verbal. Under which disability category can she receive services?
Multiple disabilities
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been found to be caused by:
Multiple factors including genetics and environment
How would you categorize a motor vehicle off the lot (unchanged) with regard to adaptive and assistive technology?
Neither adaptive nor assistive technology
Which of these is NOT one of the federal disability categories?
Neurological impairment
Dr. A. Jean Ayres defined sensory integration as a(n):
Neurological process
When should one expect to stop having to use context clues and other methods to inform their reading?
Never
Is a transportation plan a mandated part of a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP)?
No
Which of the following pieces of legislation did ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) replace?
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
At what age should a student begin a transition plan?
No later than age 16,or earlier in some states
Is it true that a special education professional is just a teacher that teaches special needs students?
No, there are many roles that are unique to a special education professional that do not apply to a mainstream teacher.
Which of these is a synonym for 'sight words?'
None of these answers are correct
Which subject area is NOT conducive to critical thinking?
None, all subject areas can involve critical thinking.
Which of these is not a way to motivate students?
Not giving verbal feedback
How is numeration different than number sense?
Numeration is represented by counting on your fingers, where number sense is understanding that the 2 in the tens place actually means 20 and not 2.
Which of the following is NOT a category of disability designated by the federal government for special education?
Obesity
Where should a statement of the postsecondary goals be listed?
On the PLAAFP
Which of the following is an example of providing fading support for community-based instruction?
On the first trip to the grocery store, Sarah chooses an item and Mr. Smith helps her pay for it. On the second trip, Sarah pays by herself.
The prevalence rate for ASD is:
One in 68, with more boys than girls diagnosed.
Which of the following makes an equation a relation rather than a function?
One input has multiple outputs
Every time young Haley says the word 'teddy,' she is given her favorite stuffed bear, which reinforces her understanding and continued use of the word for getting the toy. According to behaviorist theory, this is an example of:
Operant conditioning
Which of the following is an example of a performance-based assessment?
Oral presentation in history class
Which of the following is true of organization?
Organization is highly personal.
Which of the following accurately reflects the rules of the prior written notice requirement of the procedural safeguards of IDEA?
Parents are notified with enough opportunity to adjust the meeting's time if needed, and the purpose of the meeting is clear.
An objectively identifiable end-point goal should contain three parts. Which of the following is NOT one of those three parts?
Program modifications
How can teachers group students to account for student readiness?
Organize small groups based on skill level or need
Jessica has attention deficit disorder. Which disability category fits her needs?
Other health impairment
When you conduct an experiment, what are you observing?
Outcomes
What is the number of American students with a learning disability?
Over 2 million
Why is PBIS considered a proactive approach?
PBIS is proactive because it focuses on preventing problem behaviors
If a student has skills that will benefit an employer, the employment should be which one of the following?
Paid
Why is it important for young children with special needs to receive an intervention early?
Young children grow and develop quickly in early years.
Jan holds a negative internal working model of herself and others; therefore, she likely believes:
People cannot be trusted and are difficult to love.
Mrs. Miller is conducting an FBA on Tyra, who is struggling with solving math problems. What category of hypothesis will Tyra's problem behavior fall into?
Performance deficit
What is the name of the evaluation used to assess school systems in Texas?
Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System
The smallest unit of language is called a:
Phoneme
What is the best term to describe the smallest unit of sound in a word?
Phoneme
Recognizing phonemes is the key quality of ____ awareness.
Phonemic
Substitutions of letters and blends to make new words is a good way to teach ____ awareness.
Phonemic
The link between written and spoken language is called:
Phonics
The ability to recognize that words are made up of a variety of sound units is called ____ awareness.
Phonological
Which of the following is true of a physical disability?
Physical disabilities can range from mild to severe.
Medical conditions most affect students in what ways?
Physically, mentally, and emotionally
For a student who struggles with symbolization, which of the following could be hard?
Picturing nine items mentally
What does PBIS stand for?
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports
What are the two main tools used in operant conditioning?
Positive reinforcement and punishment
Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to help Jenny generalize the skill of introducing herself to others?
Practice during naturally occurring events, such as meeting a new student or introducing herself to the bus driver on a field trip.
You have been teaching your students to tie their shoes in your classroom, and you want to make sure they generalize this skill. You could include all of the following suggestions EXCEPT which to help them generalize this skill?
Practice in the classroom
How can establishing routines help students with developmental delays?
Predictability and structure give students a sense of stability that boosts their confidence in being able to follow routines
What should you do if there is a problem with safety in your classroom?
Process the experience with your class.
Where should you look first for transportation and safety guidelines?
Your school district's protocols
What is toxic stress?
Prolonged, frequent and strong events that impact brain development in young children.
A student is reading a passage and doesn't remember to pause at periods and instead continues into the new sentence without any change of pace or tone. What area is a struggle for this student, based on this description?
Prosody
Which of the following contributed to the Americans with Disabilities Act becoming a law in 1990?
Protests against inaccessible public transportation and lack of representation of disabled persons in the legislature and education
How can teachers help students with disabilities make learning concrete?
Provide manipulatives
Which of the following would NOT be an effective way to reduce uncertainty in the classroom?
Provide unexpected evaluations at random moments during the day
Before learning about differentiated instruction, a group of students were asked to guess the meaning of the term. The teacher received four responses. Analyze those responses and indicate which one best aligns with the concept of differentiated instruction.
Providing students with different options for demonstrating what they have learned
Jeff leaves class for thirty minutes each week to work one-on-one with the physical therapist. What type of service is this?
Pull-out
3 Which of the following is NOT a technique used in applied behavior analysis?
Punishment
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in applied behavior analysis?
Punishment
When formulating a written plan for implementing assistive technology, the assessment team should include all of the following in a written plan EXCEPT?
Rationale of how the plan meets the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requirements
Which of the following statistical tools has a standard deviation of 1 and a mean of 0?
Z-scores
Andrew has a hearing impairment, and his individual education plan under FAPE requires an assistive technology device that the school doesn't have. How should his school handle this requirement?
Purchase the assistive technology device immediately
Which of the following is a 3-dimensional solid?
Pyramid
All of the following are ways to compare one test-taker score to a population of test-taker scores, EXCEPT:
Raw score
What is the range of the function: g(x) = |x| + 1
R = {y ≥ 1}
What is the benefit of meeting with more than one RSP at a time?
RSPs working with the same student can share ideas and problem solve.
Mark is a student with multiple disabilities who has difficulty reading small print. Which of the following accommodations would not help him with this problem?
Reading material on a lower grade level.
What is fluency?
Reading rate and expression
What sort of relationship do speaking and reading have?
Reciprocal
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a portable note taker?
Reduces visual clutter on the Web by removing ads
Which educational psychology perspective proposes that learning occurs through observation?
Social-Cognitive
Which of the following assistive technology Braille aids uses rounded plastic pins to temporarily form Braille characters for the visually impaired to read?
Refreshable Braille
When students feel like they belong, they are demonstrating which competency of self-determination?
Relatedness
The following statement reflects which part of the SMART learning objectives? The study of the socio-cultural impacts of tourism will help students as they evaluate tourism's contribution to the economy.
Relevant
Which is a component of comprehension?
Remembering the main idea, important details, and characters
Sara frequently shuts down during group work when there is a lot going on in the classroom. Any of the following strategies may help Sara with this problem EXCEPT?
Repeating instructions over and over again using a variety of pictures to help her understand
Which term refers to the areas in which a student will receive special education services?
Replacement instruction
14 The bell rings for second period and all of the students stand up, look towards the American flag and begin saying the Pledge of Allegiance. This is an example of
Socialization
Which of the following is a management strategy that supports a differentiated math classroom?
Rescue card
Posters, bulletin boards, and visual supports are examples of:
Resources
The early intervention process used to identify students with education needs that is followed prior to special education referral is known as _____.
Response to Intervention
What is the name of the three-tiered intervention pyramid?
Response to Intervention Model
Which of these would most likely NOT be considered a means of casual communication?
Results of a standardized exam
What should be a considered assistive technology device for a person with weakened or poor fine motor skills?
Rubberized pencil grip
Create a _____ and _____ plan for each of your students.
Safety and Transportation
Sam's star is 20 inches tall. Mary's star measures 18 inches tall. Susan's star measures 16 inches tall. Jacob's star measures 20 inches tall. Who has congruent stars?
Sam and Jacob
What is a set (S) of a random experiment that includes all possible outcomes of the experiment?
Sample space
Sara is a student with a traumatic brain injury, which occurred during a soccer game. She has been observed and evaluated and qualifies for special education services and accommodations. What is the next step?
Sara, her parents, and teachers will meet to write her individualized education plan
OpenBook and VoiceOver for Mac are two examples of optical character recognition (OCR) devices. What does an OCR device do that is helpful to readers in the classroom?
Scans printed text, turns it into digital format, then converts it to audio to read and hear books and worksheets
Which of the following individuals is NOT a vital team member when assessing the proper assistive technology for a student?
School board president
Which of the following is NOT a related service directly governed by IDEA?
School lunch
After referral, which profession typically conducts special education evaluations?
School psychologist
A non-slip surface, rolled towel, and blocks for feet are low-tech examples of assistive technology in which of the following areas of need?
Seating and positioning
By which grade level should students be able to create new words by substituting phonemes?
Second Grade
In which range of grades does the transition to chapter books start to happen?
Second and third
Julie wants to use differentiated instruction in her classroom in order to meet the needs of all of her students. Which of the following is not a component of differentiated instruction?
Separate lesson plans for each student
When introducing yourself to someone with a disability, what's generally polite to do?
Shake their hand.
Which statement best describes the relationship between spelling and shared reading?
Shared reading helps you highlight spelling patterns and sight words.
For students with difficulty learning and keeping up with their peers, which of the following accommodations would be appropriate?
Shortened assignments
Gregg has been diagnosed with a conduct disorder. Which of the following would most likely describe Gregg's behaviour?
Showing a persistent pattern of disregard for other's rights and property
Sally is a nonverbal young girl who also has severe difficulty with fine motor skills due to an inability to manipulate her fingers. Which of the following is least likely to assist Sally to communicate at school?
Sign language
What is an example of unaided AAC?
Sign language and gestures
Which type of accommodation uses hand motions to translate speech for the hearing impaired?
Sign language interpreter
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Individual Education Programs (IEPs) are:
Similar in that they may both contain accommodations
After you have collected and analyzed a recent assessment, you determined that four students are still struggling with a part of the lesson. How could you effectively re-teach that part of the lesson?
Since you identified a fairly small group of students, conduct small group sessions, ranging from 15 to 20 minutes of targeted skills instruction, as often per week as necessary until mastery is demonstrated.
What techniques can teachers use to teach phonological awareness?
Singing, clapping, and tapping to identify sounds
Which of the following would be considered a massive or life-threatening school crisis?
The suicide of a student
Rachel is working with her students to teach them long division. She walks through the principles on the SMART Board and directs the students to try the math problem using their iPads. Rachel monitors the class and gives assistance while adjusting the instruction as needed. Why does Rachel use this instructional strategy in her classroom?
To factor each student's level and learning style to ensure optimum learning.
Which of the following does NOT indicate normal or average language ability of a child who has just turned three? Choose the best answer.
Use past tense in words, such as adding ' 'ed.' '
What factors are included in fluency?
all the answers are correct
How can teachers modify assessments for different levels of learners?
allow some students to work on assessments in groups
When establishing routines in the classroom, what should teachers do while students are transitioning?
allow students to self-monitor
The No Child Left Behind Act was written with the intent to __________.
improve education in all schools for all students
Which reader factor is determined by the amount of knowledge a student brings to the classroom about a topic?
background
B.F. Skinner is best known for his contributions to the _____ perspective of educational psychology.
behaviorist
Which of the following categories in a social skills curriculum would best fit lessons about skills such as cooperating and sharing, and being a good sport and a role model, and accepting differences and fostering identity?
being part of a group
What can teachers do to help children with learning disabilities stay organized?
Use smaller notebooks
Taylor has been diagnosed with a learning disability, this means that she _____.
doesn't necessarily need an IEP if she is able to keep up with the classwork
Measureable goals on the student IEP are those that the child will attempt to reach _____.
during the academic year
This learning disability causes students to mix up letters:
dyslexia
Why might you choose community-based instruction for students with severe disabilities?
To teach them practical life skills in an authentic environment
What does it mean to think about the etiology of a disability?
To think about the cause of the disability
What does it mean to maximize students' gross motor abilities?
To work on strength and stamina for large movements
Mr. Runningbear has a classroom reward system in which students earn one replica dollar each time they complete their homework on time. Students can then use these dollars to purchase items such as stickers or posters from a classroom store. Which technique is used in this example?
Token Economy
According to NASET, self-determination is a student's _____ .
ability to control his/her own destiny
What is literacy?
ability to read and write
How might a school librarian provide equal access to a student if the halls are too narrow to accommodate a wheel chair?
The librarian may bring books to the student in his/her classroom.
Devices or methods used to meet the needs of those with disabilities:
accommodation
Special methods or tools that can help deaf or hearing impaired students succeed in the classroom:
accommodation
What are the devices or methods used to meet the needs of those with disabilities called?
accommodation
Devices or methods used to meet the needs of those with disabilities are:
accommodations
Special methods or tools that can help visually impaired students succeed in the classroom are called:
accommodations
What three aspects should teachers assess to determine fluency?
accuracy, rate, prosody
What is an example of two patterns you might have young students focus on during a spelling sort?
The short o sound vs. the long o sound
Studies show a strong positive connection between family involvement in education and student _____.
achievement
Students with mobility issues may benefit from _____.
adjustable tables
Bias in decision-making occurs when _____.
administration cuts a program based on personal preference
Developmental milestones are events that assess whether a child is _____ in their development.
advanced, normal, or delayed
What are research-based instructional strategies for math?
Strategies that have been tested and proven successful
The Council for Exceptional Children _____.
advocates, trains and maintains standards for teachers of students with special needs
What can teachers use to select developmentally appropriate curriculum?
all of the answers are correct
Which are signs of emergent literacy?
all of the answers are correct
Which is a type of diversity in students?
all of these
Which is an example of a transition signal used when establishing classroom routines?
all of these
What is prosody?
all of these are correct
Tom likes to go over to his friend's house almost every night to play video games. They usually spend 3 hours a night playing the video game together. Last week, they spent a total of 15 hours playing the video game. If Tom went over every night, he would spend 21 hours playing the video game. Also, Tom's friend's mom gives Tom two cookies each time he is there. How many cookies did Tom get last week? For this problem, which of the following is an important part?
Tom spends 15 hours a week at his friend's house.
If we were measuring the weight of a cruise ship, which standard unit of measurement would be most appropriate to use?
Tons
Which of the following would be hard for students who struggle with language-embedded mathematics?
Solving a story problem
In the academic setting
Some children with ASD need the support of an IEP or 504.
What is an emergent reader?
Someone who is still learning the basics of reading
What is a critical thinker?
Someone who thinks actively and engages with the world
Which of the following software programs reinforces reading comprehension and meets the Common Core State Standards?
Sortegories
What should you consider when visualizing?
Sounds, smells, and sights
How does spatial reasoning help those students who are not as articulate as other students?
Spatial reasoning allows these students to explain by using movements
What is the primary way that people learn culture?
Speaking
Which one of the following is NOT considered as a major life activity that can be affected by a disability according to the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
Speaking a foreign language
Which of these is not one of the ways that speaking impacts reading?
Speaking convinces people that there is no need to learn reading, since speaking is sufficient.
Which of the following statements is true?
Special education students may refuse to work, write illegibly, or record thoughts in a disorganized way.
What is the philosophy of the least restrictive environment section of IDEA?
Special education students should not be inappropriately isolated from their peers.
What did the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) develop to help teacher preparation programs in the building of curriculum and assessments for specific disabilities or gifts?
Specialty Sets
Fluency is the combination of ____ and ____ in reading.
Speed; understanding
_____ assessments are constructed by experts and published for use in schools.
Standardized
Which of the following is NOT a main principle of the IDEA?
Standardized Evaluation.
Which of the following statistical tools is used to represent standardized test results by ranking student performance on an equal interval scale of 1-9?
Stanines
What does the ethical dilemma of equality look like in the inclusive classroom?
Student A and Student B must complete the same writing assignment, but a student with disabilities may get more time or an alternative assignment.
Mr. Barry has different centers around the room in which students perform different tasks related to math. One part of Mr. Barry's daily classroom schedule includes breaking his students up into collaborative groups, and then sending these groups to each center for 15 minutes at a time. This part of Mr. Barry's daily routine ensures which of the following?
Student movement
What three criteria do teachers consider when differentiating?
Student readiness, interest, and learner profile
How are access skills used to teach literacy?
Students address communication and motor skills necessary for class participation in the context of literacy instruction.
Which of the following is true of students reading their own writing?
Students are typically more fluent when reading their own writing.
What is NOT considered community-based learning?
Students handing out sales brochures at a mall for school fundraising
An occupational therapist working within a school offering services to special needs children would fall under which aspect of the special education professional?
Support service provider
What laws govern special education in Texas?
TEC and TAC
What can a family do to encourage educational attainment in students with disabilities?
Take them to visit many different higher education institutions
Which of the following is NOT a duty of a teacher advocate?
Taking an opportunity to promote your agenda
Which of the following is NOT an example of positive reinforcement?
Taking away something distracting from a student
Any behavior that is chosen for change is known as what?
Target behavior
Joshua is a seventh grader with a communication disorder. His teachers have noticed that he has a difficult time completing complex tasks like writing a report or completing a lab experiment. Which of the following strategies could his teachers implement to help Joshua complete a complex task?
Task analysis
When you re-teach a lesson, you may want to:
Teach it in a different way to see if students are able to understand the lesson better.
What might you do for a student who struggles with executive function?
Teach the student strategies for breaking down story problems.
What can you teach your students to help them get meaningful jobs?
Teach them how to handle a job interview.
How often should a child's Individual Transition Plan's goals be reviewed?
Yearly
Which biological factors can impact students in poverty?
all of these are correct
How is the Americans with Disabilities Act related to the Rehabilitation Act?
The Americans with Disabilities Act is based on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Who enforces the Rehabilitation Act?
The Department of Education
Who determines the need and purpose of assistive technology?
The IEP team
Who is responsible for creating and implementing the transition plan?
The IEP team
This 1990 law mandated that special needs students are entitled to a free and appropriate education:
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which of the following best defines phonemic awareness?
The ability to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken words.
What is numeracy?
The ability to work with numbers
What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
The collaborative document that identifies a special education student's needs, goals and accommodations
Which of the following is NOT required in order to make IEP components legally defensible?
The components must apply to all special education students.
How should a research-based literacy curriculum that targets students with severe disabilities be used?
The curriculum should be used as designed to ensure effectiveness.
Should teachers be trained on how to co-teach in an inclusive classroom?
Yes, all teachers need training when it comes to new types of practices and learning disabilities.
What is the overall role of the family in the life of a student with disabilities?
The family plays a crucial role in this student's success.
Should special education students who are having trouble with handwriting be allowed to use a keyboard?
Yes, because students with certain physical disabilities may be unable to hand write an entire paragraph.
Which is an example of a student portfolio assessment?
all of these are correct
What is motivation?
The inner drive to act
Which of the following patterns of scores lies mostly in the mid-range?
The normal distribution
Which of the following statements best describes the 'composite' of two functions?
The output of one function becomes the input of the other function.
How do special education teachers collaborate with transition coordinators?
The special education teacher and transition coordinator help students plan for smooth movement between educational levels.
Which of the following is an example of a life skill?
all of these are correct
What is phonemic awareness?
The process of noticing the individual sounds in a word
What is remedial instruction?
The process of providing help to students who are struggling to learn certain concepts
What is curriculum-based assessment?
The repeated, direct assessment of targeted skills in basic areas
What were the results of studies comparing pull-out versus inclusive settings of instruction?
The results were mostly inconclusive; pull-out is better in some scenarios and inclusive is better in others. However, the use of a special needs aide in the inclusive classroom offered the most benefit to students.
FAPE protects all of the following, EXCEPT:
The right to choose which school a child attends
Modern day advocates for people with disabilities continue to focus on all of the following goals EXCEPT:
The right to marry others with disabilities
Which of the following is true about portfolio assessments?
all of these are correct
Which of the following is true?
The standard deviation of a data set is always positive.
How does self-advocacy and self-reflection help a learning disabled student ask questions?
The student learns how much information to include in a question, and when and where is the best time is to ask.
Which of the following is true in relation to providing a severely disabled student with access to a literacy curriculum at grade level?
The student's accommodations cannot change the content of the curriculum.
Why does the quality of text impact comprehension?
all of these are true
Who usually serves as the bridge between parents and the special education team?
The teacher
Which of the following is the correct response for a teacher assistant who is questioned by a parent about student progress?
The teacher assistant should refer the parents to the teacher.
Informal assessments should be used when _____.
The teacher wants to make observations of students' social interactions with other children
Which of the following is a property of two similar figures?
Their corresponding angles have equal measure
6 How are learning theories different from cognitive developmental theories?
Their focus on the way individuals learn new behaviors makes learning theories different.
Mary was just diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. Which of the following treatments will most likely be recommended?
Therapy focused on changing thoughts and behaviors.
The term learning disability is used as an umbrella term because:
There are many different types of learning disabilities.
Setting challenging expectations for students, ensuring a safe environment for students, following all laws related to special needs students, and working closely with families for the best educational outcome for each student are all part of what aspect of the special education professionals roles/responsibilities?
These are all part of the ethical guidelines for special education professionals.
Which of the following statements describes children's language development in Asian cultures?
They are more likely to be expressive-style language learners
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about speech synthesizers and screen readers?
They are not able to scan documents.
Which of the following is NOT true about teacher advocates?
They are not necessary for students with disabilities.
Why was FAPE established?
To ensure that all children receive free and appropriate public education.
In general, why do students who are nonverbal or severely deficient in communication skills often behave poorly in the classroom?
They become frustrated at their inability to communicate needs and attempt to communicate through behavior.
In what way is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) similar to the Civil Rights Acts?
They both prevent discrimination.
Which of the following is true regarding educational services?
They can be customized to meet the social needs of the student.
How might young students use a word wall for spelling?
They can reference the word wall when writing independently.
All of the following are true regarding accommodations, EXCEPT:
They change the curriculum.
Why are the procedural safeguards of IDEA helpful?
They ensure that a child with a disability has access to free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
Which is true about bilingual and non-native English learners?
They follow a similar process for learning the alphabetic principle with the addition of vocabulary development.
Which of the following is a characteristic of child abusers?
They hold unrealistic expectations of children.
How might fine motor skills be relevant to classroom functioning?
They impact a student's ability to write.
Which of the following is true of kinesthetic learners?
They learn better if they can use their bodies.
Which of the following is true regarding modifications?
They make changes to the curriculum.
How does sensory processing disorder affect students' motor skills?
They may avoid touching and holding things in the classroom that make them uncomfortable.
How were children with disabilities educated prior to federal legislation that regulated the treatment of disabled students?
They were home-schooled.
In the context of a sample space, how do we distinguish an event from a subset?
They're the same.
What are writing conventions?
Things like spelling and punctuation that make writing clear
Why do you need to collect baseline and final data?
This data lets us know if the PBIS plan is working or not.
Why is it important to use scientifically research-based interventions with special needs students?
This is important because the Office of Special Education Programs mandates that they are used for addressing behavior issues in students with special needs.
Which group is likely to be the most effective student collaboration in a special education classroom?
Three students
What strategy might you implement if your primary interest is ensuring that students try spelling independently?
Three tries
How do children learn syntax?
Through a process that consists of a series of developmental stages, starting with understanding language and speech.
Which is an example of a low tech assistive technology tool?
Timer
Which of the following is NOT an ACT that relates to laws requiring augmentative communication be offered to students with communication difficulties in the classroom?
Title IX
What does it mean to carry over a therapist's methodology?
To address student goals using the therapist's techniques and equipment
What are the responsibilities of the special education professional?
To comply with ADA, IDEA, and FERPA as they deliver educational services to students with disabilities
Why is collaboration important between special education teachers and school nurses?
To create medical plans for special education students with medical needs
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of assessment?
To create stress and anxiety
What is the benefit of community-based work experiences to students with disabilities?
To help students generalize and practice vocational skills
What is the purpose of the transition plan?
To help the student transition from high school to postsecondary activities
Why is it important to teach life skills?
To keep students healthy, happy and safe
Why should teachers have students complete Multiple Intelligence Assessments and Interest Inventories?
To learn students strengths and interests, and then incorporate them into the classroom.
Why did the federal government pass the Americans with Disabilities Act?
To provide equal access to public facilities for people with disabilities.
Why might there be paraeducators in an inclusive classroom?
To provide more support to the students with special needs
Why may students with special needs struggle with decoding?
all of these are true
Which of the following is NOT a type of development humans experience?
Traditional
What is the general rule when communicating with or about people with disabilities?
Treat that person with good manners, just as you would anyone else.
Which is a form of cultural bias?
Under representation of cultures in books
What is phonological awareness?
Understanding the way sounds work within syllables and words
Which of the following might be prerequisite knowledge for learning to comprehend a fable?
Understanding what a moral is
What category does verb tense fit into when talking about writing conventions?
Usage
How can teachers differentiate during instructional time for writing?
Use different methods, like interactive writing
Which of the following includes examples of the BEST way to help students with frequent absences?
Use flexible content delivery, record lectures, and provide note printouts
A teacher who used instruction as a preventative approach would do which of the following?
Use verbal or nonverbal cues to signal appropriate or inappropriate behavior
A teacher who used instruction as a preventative approach would do which of the following?
Use verbal or visual cues to transition from one activity to another
A teacher who used the preventative approach to scheduling would do which of the following?
Use verbal or visual cues to transition from one activity to another
Which of the following is NOT considered a misuse of standardized assessments?
Using assessments as a motivational tool to hold students accountable for their learning
A teacher wants to integrate more visual learning into her teaching. Which approach would be best for her classroom?
Using cards with color coded root words for students to sort
Which of the following is an easy way to gain the attention of a visual learner?
Using different colored ink for sight words
Which of the following is an example of a kinesthetic approach to reading?
Using plastic models of letters to form words
All of the following are considered uses of standardized assessments EXCEPT:
Using standardized assessment results to modify classroom curriculum
If students with disabilities have unique needs and goals, can special education teachers also use evidence-based practices?
Yes. The research includes practices that have been tried and tested with a variety of students with different disabilities.
Common symptoms of multiple disabilities include all of the following EXCEPT:
Violent outbursts
1 The number of words a student knows is called his or her:
Vocabulary
Instructors explain and demonstrate to students how to read a job description to identify skills needed and instructions for application. This describes a strategy for teaching which of the following types of life skill?
Vocational competence
Which of the following is true of adolescence?
We seek to find our identity during adolescence.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a specific learning objective?
We will examine the seventeen species of penguins and discuss their similarities and differences.
Which of the following questions should be considered when planning instruction?
What is the educational objective for this unit?
What is educational bias?
When one group of students is treated differently than another in an educational setting
What makes a test biased?
When one group's scores are predictably different compared to the results from the other test takers
How does positive behavior support differ from more traditional approaches to discipline?
When problems arise in the classroom, the student is offered progressive support rather than discipline.
When might you allow a student to use a calculator for math?
When the purpose of the assignment is conceptual
When should an educational modification be used?
When the student is not capable of meeting the learning objectives
Data-driven instruction is:
When you, as the teacher, use data collected from your students to plan and deliver instruction in the classroom.
When does a baby start communicating?
With their first cry upon being born
An adult with a low reading-level will stay in the _____ stage for most of their life.
Word Pattern Readers and Spellers
The ability to understand word parts is part of:
Word analysis
What is mathematical vocabulary?
Words that deal with mathematical concepts or ideas
A student would be demonstrating competence when he/she does which of the following actions?
Working to solve a math problem independently even though he/she may get it wrong
Students are required to write a five-paragraph essay. Which of the following is the best example of a modification of this assignment?
Write three paragraphs instead of five.
Kathy is a high school student with severe disabilities. Her peers are working on writing persuasive essays. Which of the following could be an entry point for her to work on?
Writing a sentence with a subject and verb
Mobility impairments can be the result of:
a brain injury.
Down Syndrome is caused by _____.
a child being born with an extra chromosome
A circle with a radius of 3 inches is congruent to which of the following?
a circle with a radius of 3 inches
Students in self-contained settings may or may not receive _____.
a high school diploma
Which is NOT an example of a general, non-personal method of communication?
a phone call home
A type of health condition that results in limited mobility, speech, vision, or hearing is referred to as _____.
a physical disability
Which of the following is a nonstandard unit of measurement?
a toe
What is a phoneme?
a unit of sound
What are diverse learners?
a wide variety of students
Identify the variable(s) in this equation: 6a + 3x = 7y.
a, x, and y
Which of the following categories in a social skills curriculum would best fit a lesson about how to identify problem-causing behavior, refocusing one's attitude, and learning from one's mistakes?
problem-solving skills
An educational plan designed for special needs students based on their unique needs is:
an IEP
Students with ADHD have either _____ or a Section 504 plan.
an IEP
A wheelchair is an example of _____.
an accommodation
Miss Rogers' business students will be participating in mock interviews next week. This assignment is an example of _____.
an authentic activity
Which type of assessment tools is used to determine whether or not students understand an objective, but does not measure the degree of mastery?
analytical checklists
Which of the following describes an assessment tool that consists of objective written observations of student learning?
anecdotal notes
How often are schools required to notify students and families about the guidelines under FERPA that protect their privacy?
annually
How often should an IEP be reviewed and updated?
annually
According to the 68-95-99.7 rule _____.
approximately 68% of all values lie within 1 standard deviation of the mean
Generally, a BIP is created _____.
as a team process
One way to help avoid bias in classroom instruction might be to _____.
ask for feedback from the students about how your instruction is being received
When does the IFSP team begin transition toward new services?
at least three months before the child's third birthday
To be diagnosed as intellectually disabled, individuals must score:
at or below 70 on a professionally administered and standardized assessment designed to measure intellectual aptitude
This learning disability makes it hard for students to correctly identify and process sounds:
auditory processing
Which of the following categories in a social skills curriculum would best fit a lesson about self-care and empathy?
caring for oneself and others
Multiple disabilities is a condition _____.
categorized by more than one disability that causes severe educational challenges
What is the first step to be taken by a teacher when developing a transition routine for the classroom?
choose a signal
What is it called when all students read the same text at the same time?
choral reading
Janet is focused on reading the first four lines of Romeo and Juliet. She is using a/an _____ reading strategy.
close
Which of the choices is NOT an assistive technology device?
cochlear implant hearing aid
Some _____ cultures may not value independent living in their students with disabilities.
collectivist
Which of the following categories in a social skills curriculum would best fit a lesson about interpreting body language signals and emotional cues in others?
communication
Which reading skill involves linking what one has read to aspects of one's personal life?
connecting
In regards to main characters and the setting of a story, teachers should instruct students to make a _____ to the text.
connection or relation
What is often a feature of the educational perspective on disability?
considering how the disability affects the child's academic performance
Which of these is not a function for behavior?
control
Student behavior resulting from a teacher's negative bias is generally _____.
counter-productive
What does an IFSP do?
create a plan to ensure a child with special needs receives early interventions
AutiPlan helps students diagnosed with autism _____.
create schedules
Very little hearing ability or complete loss of hearing is referred to as _____.
deafness
If you wanted to introduce a problem-solving element in a story, you might have the students _____.
decide what the hero should do next, and explain their answers
What is the term for the advancement of thinking and physical characteristics?
development
The _____ educational psychology perspective proposes that learning occurs through stage-like processes.
developmental
A physical or mental limitation is defined as a _____.
disability
Impairment of normal physical or mental functioning is:
disability
What is an impairment in physical or mental functioning called?
disability
One of the most important methods for determining the reason a student exhibits challenging behavior would be to _____.
discuss the situation with the student
One reason a teacher may choose to use behavior self-monitoring is if a student is _____.
distracting other students
In general, when should the transition to 'reading to learn' occur?
end of the third grade
When using technology in math classrooms, what should teachers always strive for?
engaging students
A tactile map helps the user memorize their:
environment.
Which reading skill consists of making a judgment or forming an opinion on the selection?
evaluate
Teachers must provide _____ when advocating for a change of placement.
evidence of current interventions and student progress
One important item for the student to note when self-monitoring for academic learning is _____.
evidence of mastery
Which skill does readers' theater help most?
expression
Which of the following is the inverse function of f(x) = 2x - 3?
f -1 (x) = (x + 3)/2
Which of the following is the inverse function of f(x) = 3x?
f -1 (x) = x/3
Which of the following is written in function notation?
f(x)= x^2 + 2x-1
Is the following statement true or false? Kids these days are much better at multi-tasking than their parents were, therefore they are just as effective at studying while also doing other tasks.
false, all multi-tasking leads to decreased effectiveness of studying
Many of a student's unique qualities that are tied to their worldview come directly from their _____.
family
What should teachers do with students who aren't motivated?
find what is interesting to them and attempt to motivate naturally
Which reading skill means to read with accuracy and appropriate tone?
fluency
Which type of assessment is used primarily to informally gather information to help make instructional decisions?
formative
A type of curriculum that focuses on life skills training rather than academics is:
functional curriculum
g(x) = 2x - 1 Given the function below, evaluate g(7).
g(7) = 13
Juju learned how to calculate trajectory in her physics classroom. At home, she uses that skill to help build a rocket with her brother. Juju's transfer of the information from her physics classroom to her real world leisure activities is an example of _____.
generalization
Teachers are showing bias when they _____.
give grades based on how much they like the student
An illness, disease or condition that requires special care or attention is a(n):
health impairment
Assistive technology is meant to _____.
help students that have trouble with or not capable of completing skills such as walking, hearing, speaking, organizing or learning.
What kind of expectations should you set for students with disabilities in the general education classroom?
high
An ecological assessment is a comprehensive process in which data about _____ is collected.
how a child functions in different settings
Which of the following might be important to teach students who are going to live independently?
how to grocery shop for themselves
ndicating the author's purpose and theme in a selection shows which reading skill?
identifying
A student with ADHD is _____.
impulsive
Most students with disabilities receive educational services through the _____ model.
inclusion
All of these are functions of behavior, except for _____.
increasing punishments
The goal of special education is to help all learners to become _____
independent
IEP is short for _____.
individualized educational program
An assessment is the process of making _____ about a student's knowledge and abilities.
inferences
Ms. Jones is teaching a math lesson. After five minutes, she stops to ask her students some questions. What kind of assessment is she giving?
informal
African-American students are ten times as likely as their white counterparts to be identified as _____.
intellectually disabled
Some people with autism show unique abilities that may include all of the following EXCEPT _____.
interest in a wide variety of activities
What are evidence-based interventions?
interventions developed based on valid research
Which factor refers to the voice quality of a reader?
intonation
Which is true about assessing prosody?
it is subjective
Students exhibit challenging behavior because _____.
it seems to produce the desired result
Using idiomatic phrases such as 'bury the hatchet' could lead to _____.
item bias
All of the following are involved with classroom management, EXCEPT _____.
knowing the students' IQs
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of communication disorders:
laziness
_____ is a chemical that can cause stunted growth and development.
lead
An issue that delays or impairs learning is called a _____
learning disability
How are learning theories different from cognitive developmental theories?
learning theory explains an individual's actions as a learned response (how one picks up new behaviors)
Schools can maximize a student's interaction with non-disabled peers by placing a student with disabilities in the _____ to meet his or her needs
least restrictive environment
Schools can maximize a student's interaction with non-disabled peers by placing a student with disabilities in the _____ to meet his or her needs.
least restrictive environment
The idea that disabled students should be in the mainstream classroom if possible is known as _____.
least restrictive environment
Which of the following is not an assessment type?
lecture
Research shows the typical length of wait time 1 and wait time 2 in the average classroom is _____.
less than 1 second
People who have impaired but some level of vision are said to have:
low vision
Fill in the blank: For a given data set with a non-zero variance, the standard deviation will be _____ if the set is treated as the entire population compared to the sample of the population.
lower
Keara is 5 years older than Michelle. If Michelle is m years old, write an expression for Keara's age.
m+5
Soraya is teaching her son how to be more organized. She helps him build a habit of making and consulting a to-do list every morning when he's eating breakfast and every evening before he plays video games. Soraya is helping her son with _____, which is often approached through building habits.
maintenance
Helping students with autism memorize multiplication facts may be an effective way to teach because _____.
memorization of rote facts is a strength that many students with autism have in common
A disability that impacts thinking or memory is called _____.
mental disability
Students may use cuing devices to improve self-monitoring. This is a form of a _____ tool.
mid-tech
A change in the level or method of instruction in special education is called:
modification
A change in the level or method of instruction in special education is:
modification
Bells, beeps, claps, and pictures are examples of _____.
monitoring cues
Which of the following groups require explicit written consent for the school to disclose student records?
non-custodial parents
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
observation
Work with a _____ can be an important way to build fine motor capacity.
occupational therapist
When baby Terrell says 'wa-wa-wa' and points to a cup, his mother responds with 'you want water,' and reinforces his learning by giving him a drink of water. This is an example of the _____ perspective of language development.
operant conditioning
Which assessment is used to measure accuracy and rate?
oral fluency assessment
Which of the following statement about the release of information for review by parents or students is FALSE?
parents of students over age 18 can request records for review
What do students first need to understand for success with the alphabetic principle?
phonemes
A disability that affects movement is called a _____.
physical disability
Impairment of normal physical functioning is a(n
physical disability
What are the steps in the writing process?
plan, draft, edit, publish
How can preschool math teachers engage early learners with technology?
play videos and songs about numbers
Which of the following is a lifestyle choice that may enhance growth and development?
playing outside every day
Which of the following genres might be especially helpful for prosody?
poetry
What is the writing process?
steps students go through to complete a piece of writing
Which of the following was NOT listed as a signal of emotional or behavioral disorders?
strong athletic ability
Schools can make _____ changes as assistive technology.
structural
Which is an example of being metacognitive?
struggling with a word and reading more carefully to understand what it means
What math technology can be used to have students answer questions that will send immediate data to the teacher?
student clickers or apps
Which is not a component of an effective writing program?
students modeling strategies
Self-monitoring is defined as _____.
students tracking their own behavior and academic progress
In probability, a/an _____ is an event of a sample space.
subset
A type of curriculum that may introduce specific services for the student and may include accommodations or modifications to existing curriculum is:
supplementary curriculum
The most effective instructional materials _____.
support a variety of learning styles
Which is true for phonics instruction?
teach a few easily distinguishable letters at a time
How can teachers improve comprehension in students with special needs?
teach skimming techniques
Inadequate _____ can lead to teachers referring culturally diverse students for special education services due to classroom behavior deemed inappropriate.
teacher training
The increase of _____ in schools has assisted with student supports, especially assistive technology.
technology
What two factors impact comprehension?
text and reader factors
What is prosody in reading?
the combination of expression and fluency
What aspects should teachers differentiate when considering diverse learners?
the content of what is being taught, the process used to teach, and methods used to assess
When you are selecting an assistive technology tool for a student, you should always start with _____.
the lowest tech tool possible.
New immigrants to the United States need to learn how to blend into the American way of life. A person making the above statement would most likely be a proponent of
the melting pot.
What does the alphabetic principle describe?
the relationship of letters and sound
What does it mean if a student has a learning disability?
the student has been diagnosed with learning difficulties
A teacher may phase out a self-monitoring system for a student if _____.
the student shows significant improvement in behavior
Which digit do you look at when rounding to the nearest hundreds?
the tens digit
What is technology in education?
the use of tools and machines to advance learning
Standardized tests differ from teacher-made tests because:
they are not specific to any lesson or activity from the classroom.
Which is true of classroom routines?
they are predictable
Students with disabilities need special practice with generalization because __________.
they do not automatically apply their skills to different settings
Divorce can be tough on young children because _____.
they lack an understanding of what it is
Standardized assessments should not replace end-of-course exams because _____.
they only test a sample of general knowledge for each subject
Harry ate 2.5 more hot dogs than Frank. Frank only ate 1.5 hot dogs. How many hot dogs did Harry eat?
4
If you fold a piece of paper in half and then hole punch it, how many holes will there be after you unfold the paper?
2
Sam needs to triple a recipe that calls for 2/3 of a cup of maple syrup. How many cups of maple syrup does Sam need?
2
Grace, Avery, and Noah are creating a maze for their pet gerbil, Sam. Grace bets that Sam will turn left when first entering the maze. Avery bets that Sam will turn right, and Noah bets that Sam will go straight. If there's an equal chance of Sam taking one of the given paths, then what is the probability that Grace or Noah will be correct?
2/3
Leo is in the two-word period of linguistic development. He's able to say short phrases like 'play dog' and 'food mommy'. What likely age is Leo?
20-30 months
Which of the following is in descending order?
200, 100, 50, 40, 10
In which year was IDEA adjusted to include methods and considerations for the punishment of disabled students:
2004
Twelve employees at a local company decide to go out for lunch. Of the 12 employees, 8 are men and 4 are women. If a woman is the first to order, what is the probability that a man will be the next person to order lunch?
8/11
Which of the following is NOT a behavior you would see with students suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders?
Ability to easily avoid distraction from other students
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a student who self-advocates?
Able to never ask questions
What do we call programs, devices, or methods used to meet the needs of those with disabilities?
Accommodations
Which are the two components of speaking, both of which are improved by reading?
Accuracy and fluency
What part of the SMART learning objectives ensures that the learning objective is realistic?
Achievable
Which is an example of a skill related to phonemic awareness?
Adding or deleting sounds from a word
Which principle do we need to apply to solve this equation? x - 3 = 4
Addition principle
How would you categorize a hearing aid with regard to adaptive and assistive technology?
Assistive technology
Which activity might help with sound spelling?
All of the answers are correct
Which is an important part of the process of remedial math instruction?
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is a part of universal design?
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is a strategy recommended to improve fluency?
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is true of the fluent reader?
All of the answers are correct
By the time a child has reached kindergarten, he can usually (according to child language development milestones):
All of the answers are correct.
Which beneficial characteristics were attributed to the pull-out setting for instruction?
All of the answers are correct.
Which is a way to encourage the growth of number sense?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following attribute was a benefit of both the pull-out setting and inclusive setting of instruction?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is a common outcome for disabled individuals and their families?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is a reason communication among stakeholders is important?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is an example of a stakeholder in special education?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is true of adulthood?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following should you communicate with the school nurse or health professional?
All of the answers are correct.
Which one of the following might be involved in the team-centered planning process?
All of the answers are correct.
Why might a student who has not developed strong phonological skills struggle when learning to read?
All of the answers are correct.
Why should you review an outing with students afterwards?
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is true of human development?
All of the answers are true.
Ms. Kim, the science teacher, wants to know if her students understand gravity. What can she do to find out?
All of these
What is the role of an occupational therapist?
All of these
Which is a component of phonics?
All of these
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the term socialization?
All of these
Which of the following is an example of classroom accommodations to support the intellectually disabled?
All of these
Why should teachers give new students reading assessments?
All of these
Which of the following are characteristics that teacher advocates should possess?
All of these answers are correct
According to the SMART learning objective formula, which of the following clearly shows a measurable goal for a student studying astronomy?
All of these answers are correct.
Which of the following can impede our willingness to advocate in an ethical dilemma?
All of these answers are correct.
Which of the following is a type of assessment?
All of these answers are correct.
What types of difficulties might a special education professional need to be familiar with?
All of these are areas that a special education professional may work in
Which of the following is NOT a category under which a student can qualify for special education services under IDEA?
All of these are areas where a student would qualify for special education services.
What is a barrier to parent involvement?
All of these are correct
Which is a component of parent involvement?
All of these are correct
Which of the following can an assistive technology be?
All options are correct.
How can an ecological assessment help improve the educational performance of a student?
All the answers are correct.
Sarah is a fifth grade student with sensory processing disorder who often becomes overwhelmed by classroom noise; this affects her ability to complete assignments. Which of the following strategies would be an effective way to help Sarah cope with this problem?
Allow Sarah to take breaks or use soundproof headphones.
A child has a hard time forming words to speak because his brain is not properly working with the muscles needed to produce speech. What condition is this child likely suffering from?
Apraxia
What is the difference between adaptive technology and assistive technology?
Assistive technology is a general term referring to tools that help people with disabilities perform tasks, where adaptive technology is assistive technology that came about through the adaptation of existing tools.
Which student is NOT a special education student?
Henry, an average student
Jim has an IEP and his parents want to make sure he is being educated in the least restrictive environment possible. Evaluate the options below and indicate which situation most aligns with a LRE for Jim.
Jim will be educated in the same classroom with his peers to the maximum amount possible.
Mrs. Kim's class is going to a fast food restaurant. Which of the following is NOT a good goal for the outing?
Johann will do a good job at the restaurant.
Which of these might represent a task analysis of a classroom's bathroom routine?
Line up. Walk down the hall. Stand against the wall in line. The first three students will enter the bathroom. When a student comes out, another student may go in. Wait for your turn. When you exit the bathroom, sit down at the end of the line.
Does rewarding students have any effect on their behavior?
Rewards can increase desired behaviors.
What is the first phonological awareness skill that children learn?
Rhyme
Which of these is one of the first things to be done in kindergarten for literacy?
Rhyming
Which of the following features of an iOS device allows a visually impaired student to navigate the Web through voice commands?
Siri
Why should teachers allow students to have input, jobs, and responsibilities in the classroom?
So students know their skills are not only trusted, but also valued.
Why might it be important to provide supervision to your paraeducators?
So that they can grow in their ability to support students
Of the following groups, who was NOT directly affected by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act?
State representatives
Why is a safe classroom environment important?
Students learn better when they feel safe.
What is the importance of developing student self-esteem in the special education classroom?
Students need to feel valued and supported as a whole, so they are able to dig deep and keep trying, even when failure is an option.
It is required by law that learning-disabled students are provided an education in the least restrictive environment. This means that:
Students should not be unnecessarily removed from traditional classrooms or isolated from peers
What is the MAIN reason behind the controversy about capping special education services to a certain percentage of students?
Students who need special education may be neglected.
Which of the following is a good example of an instructional objective for TEKS?
Students will know the short 'e' sound
How might socioeconomic status result in more white children being identified with autism than their diverse counterparts?
Students with access to quality healthcare may receive a diagnosis of autism versus emotional disturbance.
In order for an education to be considered nondiscriminatory, it must meet the following guideline:
Students with disabilities cannot be denied an education.
Which of the following is the main reason behind transition planning for students with disabilities?
Students with disabilities have the chance to learn life skills before they leave high school.
Which students might especially benefit from multisensory mapping?
Students with dyslexia
Which of the following is true about time for students with learning disabilities?
Students with learning disabilities benefit from extra time for assignments.
Why is creating a video beneficial to students with specific learning disabilities?
Students with limitations in written expression may find presenting information in video form more accessible.
Which of the following is a common developmental language disorder in children?
Stuttering
Why should teachers concern themselves with the environment in which a negative behavior occurs?
Teachers can prevent certain behaviors from occurring if they can determine their cause.
What is true of economic bias in education?
Teachers often mistrust poor students
Which of the following is true about learning disabilities and math?
Teachers often think of learning disabilities as related to literacy when in fact they impact math as well.
Ideally, what criteria should be considered regarding teachers who educate children with disabilities according to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known as the No Child Left Behind Act?
Teachers should have a high level of qualification and experience.
What is TRUE about scheduling breaks for students in an academic setting?
Teachers should schedule breaks and always use them.
When teaching students with disabilities, what is inclusion?
Teaching and including students with and without disabilities in the general education classroom
What is differentiation?
Teaching in different ways so all students learn
Why is it a good idea to have students make predictions throughout the reading as well as before?
making predictions throughout can show what they understand about the text so far
Which of the following categories in a social skills curriculum would best fit a lesson about how to deal with teasing and bullying, avoiding fights, responding to peer pressure, and learning to say no?
managing conflict
A student needing assistive technology for writing in the classroom may need support for writing composition and/or...
many skill areas, it depends on the student.
The Individualized Transition Plan should contain _____ for the child
post-secondary goals
Which of these is a reason a student might need an IEP?
previously identified as having learning disabilities
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor that may impact growth and development?
race
What can teachers do to adapt writing instruction for students with learning disabilities?
re-teach or offer small group instruction
What form of indirect instruction increases fluency?
reading to a student
Which is an example of reading fluency?
reading with expression
To help students avoid isolation, you can teach them the importance of joining _____ activities.
recreational
Brandon is a toddler whose vocabulary consists of labels, such as 'doggie' for all four-legged animals and 'ball' for anything round. His neighbor Cara, who is a few months older, says 'thank you' when given something, and 'good doggie' when she sees the family pet respond to a command
referential; expressive
Which is an example of adjusting fluency for a different type of text?
skimming and scanning
Albert Bandura is famous for his contributions to the _____ perspective of educational psychology.
social-cognitive
Josh has difficulty following the classroom rules about getting along amicably with others. Josh could be _____.
socially delayed
Resilience in children tends to be particularly high regarding _____ issues.
socioemotional
How does language impact students on assessments?
some students may not understand questions
The process of coordinated sounds and movements to express ideas both verbally and nonverbally is:
speech
Which of the following disorders is caused when the spinal column fails to develop in the first few weeks of pregnancy?
spina bifida
Which of the following is NOT an example of accessibility:
stairs
The score that indicates how far a student's performance is from the mean with respect to standard deviation units is called the _____.
standard score
