PRAXIS Special Ed: Ck & Applications (5354) Practice Test Questions (forms 2 &1)

For each row, select whether the support identifies an assessment accommodation or modification. 1. Providing a partially completed graphic organizer 2.Chunking a reading passage into smaller sections 3.Allowing the use of noise-filtering headphones

1. Providing a partially completed graphic organizer: Modification 2.Chunking a reading passage into smaller sections: Accommodation 3.Allowing the use of noise-filtering headphones: Accommodations

Based on the screening results indicated, which of the following assistive-technology tools would best support the needs of the student? A.A digital equation editor B.A talking calculator C.Graph paper D.Enlarged worksheets

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.Graph paper

Which of the following must also be included in Kyle's PLAAFP to satisfy the legal requirements of IDEA? A.How progress toward meeting his annual IEP goals will be measured and recorded B.How the disability affects his involvement in the general-education curriculum C.How soon his transitional objectives for high school will be implemented D.How a graduation plan will be sequenced into his customized curriculum

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.How the disability affects his involvement in the general-education curriculum

Kyle's level of functioning is most characteristic of a student with a A.mild intellectual disability B.moderate intellectual disability C.severe intellectual disability D.profound intellectual disability

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.mild intellectual disability

Which of the following placement options is most appropriate to improve Kyle's social-skills development? A.Participating in an extended school day that is customized for students with disabilities B.Receiving instruction in a resource room setting C.Receiving homebound instruction with peers who can challenge one another D.Maximizing supported time spent with peers in the general education classroom

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D.Maximizing supported time spent with peers in the general education classroom

Place each of the following disability categories next to the description that best characterizes a student who would be placed in that category. 1.Needs assistance remembering how to do simple tasks 2. Becomes angry and aggressive when challenged 3.Since an accident, has difficulty with expressive language 4. Has spina bifida and Down syndrome and uses a wheelchair 5.Receives accommodations to learn to read and do math A. Emotional disturbance B. Intellectual disability C. Multiple disabilities D. Specific learning disability E. Traumatic brain injury

1. B. Intellectual disability 2. A. Emotional disturbance 3. E. Traumatic brain injury 4. C. Multiple disabilities 5. D. Specific learning disability

The type of behavior recording system chosen depends on the behavior being observed and the information desired. Match the description of each of the behavioral recording systems to the information it yields. 1. Frequency 2. Duration 3. Interval A.Observing the student at predetermined times to assess whether or not the behavior is occurring B.Counting how many times a behavior occurs during a specified amount of time C.Monitoring the amount of time the behavior is exhibited during an observation period

1. Frequency: B.Counting how many times a behavior occurs during a specified amount of time 2. Duration: C.Monitoring the amount of time the behavior is exhibited during an observation period 3. Interval: A.Observing the student at predetermined times to assess whether or not the behavior is occurring

For each characteristic listed in the table, indicate whether it is most likely to be associated with autism spectrum disorder or emotional disturbance. 1. Pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression 2. Fighting, acting out, or self-injurious behavior 3. Engaging in repetitive or stereotyped responses

1. Pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression: Emotional Disturbance 2. Fighting, acting out, or self-injurious behavior: Emotional Disturbance 3. Engaging in repetitive or stereotyped responses: autism spectrum disorder

A student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has difficulty staying on task during independent work. Which of the following tools is likely to be most effective in helping the student recognize and replace off-task behaviors? A.A daily self-monitoring chart B.A token-economy reward system C.A hierarchy of consequences D.A classroom-wide behavior contract

A.A daily self-monitoring chart

Which of the following classroom behaviors is likely to be more prevalent in girls with ADHD than in boys with ADHD? A.A tendency to daydream B.Physical aggression C.Talking excessively D.An inability to sit still and sit quietly

A.A tendency to daydream

A second-grade student with a recent traumatic brain injury has reduced stamina during classroom writing tasks. Which of the following accommodations is most appropriate to address the student's needs? A.Allowing rest breaks during writing time B.Using a voice-to-text computer application C.Allowing writing assignments to be finished at home D.Using teacher-prepared notes, outlines, and summaries

A.Allowing rest breaks during writing time

A special education teacher uses flash cards to reinforce students' knowledge of sight words. The teacher acknowledges correct responses with verbal praise and high-fives and withholds praise for incorrect responses. Which of the following best describes the teacher's instructional approach during the activity? A.Behavioral B.Cognitive C.Constructivist D.Ecological

A.Behavioral

Which of the following is considered atypical behavior for a kindergarten student? A.Being unable to walk down steps independently by alternating feet B.Struggling to tie shoelaces C.Having difficulty sharing with others and taking turns D.Speaking with a loud voice to attract attention

A.Being unable to walk down steps independently by alternating feet

Which THREE of the following are specific but infrequently used skills that should be regularly practiced with students with disabilities using mock scenarios? A.Calling 9-1-1 for emergency help B.Cleaning a cut before using a sterile gauze pad C.Greeting classmates in the morning D.Knowing what to do in case of fire E.Using a picture activity schedule

A.Calling 9-1-1 for emergency help B.Cleaning a cut before using a sterile gauze pad D.Knowing what to do in case of fire

Which of the following is a research-based, self-management, intervention strategy that helps students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learn to independently regulate their own actions and react appropriately in a variety of home, school, and community-based situations? A.Cognitive-behavioral therapy B.Developmental relationship-based treatment C.Sensory-integration therapy D.Auditory-integration training

A.Cognitive-behavioral therapy

A student with autism spectrum disorder is successful with addition and subtraction number-fact problems but struggles to use the facts when purchasing lunch in the cafeteria. Which of the following best accounts for the student's struggle? A.Difficulty generalizing from one setting to another B.Inability to use short-term memory skills C.Difficulty reasoning about abstract concepts D.Inability to process information rapidly

A.Difficulty generalizing from one setting to another

Which of the following instructional approaches best demonstrates an inclusion teacher's understanding of lesson planning based on an approved curriculum? A.Engaging students in standards-based classroom activities B.Developing activities that keep students entertained and busy C.Using an approved textbook as the major organizing framework D.Planning from day to day according to students' accomplishments

A.Engaging students in standards-based classroom activities

According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which of the following is a protection provided for students with a disability? A.Ensuring that a student with a physical disability is included in physical education classes B.Ensuring that data collected on a student's behavior is kept confidential at all times C.Ensuring that private coaching in individual sports is provided for a student with a physical disability D.Ensuring that teachers know how to properly use assistive technology in their classrooms

A.Ensuring that a student with a physical disability is included in physical education classes.

The IEP for a student with an intellectual disability contains the following science objective. The student will use tools appropriately to measure time, temperature, and volume in 3 out of 4 trials. Which of the following student activities most effectively addresses the student objective? A.Following a recipe to bake a dozen muffins for the class in the school's kitchen B.Determining whether proper sanitation procedures are followed in the school kitchen C.Learning how to select the correct kitchen knife for a task and using the knife properly D.Using a food scale to weigh the ingredients needed to prepare a one-dish meal for six people

A.Following a recipe to bake a dozen muffins for the class in the school's kitchen

A fifth-grade special education teacher plans to diagnose and correct students' misunderstandings related to the topics in a social studies unit. The teacher can best achieve the goal by using which of the following types of assessments? A.Formative B.Summative C.School readiness D.Universal screening

A.Formative

What is the primary purpose of a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) ? A.Formulating a program of action for teaching replacement behaviors B.Ensuring that a student is not placed in an alternative educational setting C.Mapping out the transition of a student from resource classes to self-contained classes D.Helping school personnel decide how to identify relevant student behavior triggers

A.Formulating a program of action

Which of the following is the most appropriate formative assessment to give at the end of a first lesson on solving two-step word problems? A.Giving students three to five minutes to respond to a question using the new skills B.Offering students an extra-credit take-home test based on the day's lesson C.Asking students to select and solve a problem using an alternate strategy D.Having students vote on how easy it was to learn the solution process

A.Giving students three to five minutes to respond to a question using the new skills

Which of the following is most likely to help prekindergarten through first-grade students with autism spectrum disorder transition successfully during daily routines? A.Having a visual schedule of the day's events B.Watching a large timer count down during transitions C.Marking a favorite quiet spot in the classroom with a colored circle D.Putting task cards in a "finished" box after a successful transition

A.Having a visual schedule of the day's events

A second-grade student's IEP goal is to use nonverbal communication in the classroom to express the need for a five-minute break when becoming frustrated. Data from the first three weeks of the term show that the student used nonverbal communication no more than once a day when frustrated and was sent to the office several times for outbursts. Which of the following is the best next step for the teacher to take? A.Meeting with the IEP team to discuss alternative interventions for the student B.Meeting with parents to ask their opinion on the student's progress C.Collaborating with a case manager to develop a reward system for the student D.Revising the student's IEP to describe appropriate nonverbal ways of communicating

A.Meeting with the IEP team to discuss alternative interventions for the student

Franz is a middle school student with autism spectrum disorder who is educated in a general education inclusion setting. Franz's IEP indicates he is to develop skills for independently participating in the daily class meeting. Which of the following supports will best help Franz achieve the goal? A.Observing peers modeling appropriate classroom behavior B.Receiving prompts from a paraprofessional during classroom meetings C.Practicing classroom meeting protocols with a speech therapist D.Attending after-school workshops on interpreting social stories

A.Observing peers modeling appropriate classroom behavior

Which of the following best indicates the primary purpose for incorporating the four blocks of literacy instruction—guided reading, self-directed reading, writing, and working with words—into daily instruction for students with cognitive disabilities? A.Providing a variety of opportunities for reading and writing B.Maintaining students' attention by using shortened assignments C.Creating opportunities for movement during reading tasks D.Giving the students a choice of language arts activities

A.Providing a variety of opportunities for reading and writing

Students in an inclusion classroom are learning a new procedure for entering the room after recess that helps them transition to the daily math lesson. Which of the following will best help the students learn the procedure? A.Providing opportunities for students to practice the new procedure correctly B.Rewarding students who follow the new procedure and creating consequences for those who do not C.Reviewing and reteaching the procedure to students until it becomes a natural part of the class's flow D.Giving examples to students of what the new procedure should and should not look like

A.Providing opportunities for students to practice the new procedure correctly

A teacher is preparing a science unit about sea life for an inclusion kindergarten class. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to help the students acquire background knowledge for the unit? A.Teaching students vocabulary at a sensory table with sand, shells, plastic fish, and water B.Asking all students to share their unique experiences at the beach during show-and-tell C.Making a set of banners, signs, and labels for the classroom featuring an octopus theme D.Showing the students a documentary on marine animals and their survival techniques

A.Teaching students vocabulary at a sensory table with sand, shells, plastic fish, and water

Which of the following IEP goals is most appropriate for preparing a student to achieve postsecondary education goals? A.The student will review college information and will be able to discuss admission requirements and application deadlines with 90% accuracy by December of the current school year. B.The student will finish all enrolled high school career and technology courses with a minimum grade of 75% and will then research local and state training programs that satisfy educational interests and needs. C.When applying to colleges, the student will locate at least three potential opportunities for part-time employment that meet the following conditions: near campus, within walking distance, and up to 20 hours per week. D.After locating a residence within one mile of the college campus and suitable work sites, the student will learn how to effectively pay for and use various modes of transportation such as buses, trains, subways, and taxis.

A.The student will review college information and will be able to discuss admission requirements and application deadlines with 90% accuracy by December of the current school year.

The most significant limitation of certain evidence-based fluency assessments is that they do not A.indicate a student's ability to comprehend the text B.measure a student's phonemic awareness C.predict a student's long-term success as a reader D.present a visual representation of a student's growth in reading

A.indicate a student's ability to comprehend the text

Assessing the reliability of a test helps determine whether the test A.produces consistent results B.remains free from bias C.aligns well with the curriculum D.is legally defensible

A.produces consistent results

A fifth-grade student with cerebral palsy has average intelligence and intelligible speech but limited mobility and, as a result, struggles greatly with both fine motor and gross motor skills. To best help the student successfully complete written assignments, the teacher should provide a A.voice recognition software program B.pencil grip and raised-line paper C.portable word processor D.personal amplifier and FM system

A.voice recognition software program

An eighth-grade English-language learner (ELL) understands and speaks conversational English with decreasing hesitancy but is significantly below grade level in reading comprehension skills. Which of the following best indicates that the source of the student's difficulty is most likely a learning disability and not a language barrier? A.Going through a non-communicative silent period for several months B.Exhibiting plateaued growth in literacy skills over time despite receiving help C.Demonstrating stronger math computation skills than word problem skills D.Being more comfortable communicating with peers than with teachers

B Exhibiting plateaued growth in literacy skills over time despite recieveing help.

Which of the following is a required component of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for a child with developmental delays? A.An explicit guarantee of a free and appropriate public education B.A list of relevant, specific, and measurable short-term outcomes C.A current assessment of the levels of functioning of all children in the family D.A schedule for developing an IEP when the child turns 3

B.A list of relevant, specific, and measurable short-term outcomes

A middle school student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has unpredictable mood swings, panic attacks, and low self-esteem. To best support the student, teachers need to implement interventions that address which of the following conditions? A.Autism spectrum disorder B.Anxiety disorder C.Oppositional defiant disorder D.Obsessive-compulsive disorder

B.Anxiety disorder

A special education coteacher has been working with third-grade students on writing and reviewing complete sentences. Which of the following tasks is most appropriate to use to assess whether students are ready to begin lessons on paragraph writing? A.Identifying the parts of speech in a set of sentences B.Composing a short writing sample for a narrative prompt C.Completing a writing sample consisting of cloze sentences D.Marking up the grammar errors in a short writing sample

B.Composing a short writing sample for a narrative prompt

Which of the following is the most effective way to help a kindergarten student with a severe visual impairment make sense of daily activities in the classroom? A.Putting large signs on all classroom objects in print and braille B.Creating a predictable environment with repetitive routines C.Restricting the student to one area of the classroom D.Providing a paraprofessional to support the student's daily activities

B.Creating a predictable environment with repetitive routines

For a whole-group shared reading activity, a teacher develops on-level, below-level, and above-level sets of comprehension questions. By considering the students' various comprehension levels, the teacher best demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following? A.Flexible grouping B.Differentiated instruction C.Compacted curriculum D.Summative planning

B.Differentiated instruction

Following the completion of a running record on a student diagnosed with a specific learning disability in reading, which of the following pieces of information is a teacher most likely to analyze first? A.Number of clues used during reading B.Errors made in reading C.Intonation while reading D.Number of self-corrections

B.Errors made in reading

Several students in a high school inclusion class are impolite, impulsive, and emotionally immature. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to provide behavioral support to the students? A.Holding regular class discussions about respect and responsibility B.Having students role-play scenarios demonstrating behaviors C.Initiating punishment for the disrespectful behaviors D.Allowing students more time to mature socially

B.Having students role-play scenarios demonstrating behaviors

A fourth-grade student with autism spectrum disorder struggles with retaining verbal instructions but does well with visual learning tasks. Which of the following strategies most effectively uses the student's learning strength? A.Teaching vocabulary through songs B.Highlighting directions in color C.Supplying a talking calculator D.Providing textured paper

B.Highlighting directions in color

Which of the following actions most effectively demonstrates that a student with cognitive delays has developed a generalization of the concept "red"? A.Learning how to brush one's teeth with a red toothbrush, a red cup, and a red toothpaste B.Identifying a red sweater, a red truck in the play area, and the red apple in a basket of fruit C.Separating a pile of red blocks and blue blocks into two sets of blocks by color D.Naming the letters in the word "red" and finding the word in easy-to-read picture books

B.Identifying a red sweater, a red truck in the play area, and the red apple in a basket of fruit

Classwide peer tutoring is a research-based tutoring model that is most likely to be recommended by special education co-teachers for which of the following reasons? A.It teaches students with learning disabilities to accept criticism from classmates. B.It can be applied within multiple environments with consistent results. C.It reduces the likelihood that students will drop out of school. D.It provides individual and group awards to motivate and maximize learning.S

B.It can be applied within multiple environments with consistent results.

An elementary student with a language processing disorder scores poorly on a pretest for a science unit. Before retesting the student, the teacher edits the test and includes visual representations for many of the questions. By including visuals, the teacher is primarily doing which of the following? A.Modifying the objectives tested B.Making the test questions accessible C.Ensuring that the student's grade improves D.Changing the student's learning goal

B.Making the test questions accessible

An inclusion classroom reduces isolation for students with Down syndrome and provides them best with opportunities to observe which of the following? A.Students engaging in competitive and cooperative play B.Peers modeling social and communicative skills C.Paraprofessionals supporting all students D.Teachers implementing an adapted curriculum

B.Peers modeling social and communicative skills

Which of the following supplementary supports best helps a student with memory deficits improve executive functioning skills? A.Extending project-based homework deadlines B.Providing a personal assignment notebook C.Supplying recordings of nonfiction books D.Reducing the number of questions on assignments

B.Providing a personal assignment notebook

A second grader is an emergent reader who cannot read text independently. Which of the following instructional strategies is likely to be most appropriate when introducing a new science topic from an approved text written on a second-grade level? A.Locating a kindergarten version of the text on the subject B.Providing the grade-level text in audio form C.Determining the text structure used by the text's author D.Removing grade-level vocabulary from the text

B.Providing the grade-level text in audio form

Adrian, a student with an emotional disorder, refuses to sit at his desk and insists on sitting on the floor. The behavioral intervention team determines that the behavior has an attention-seeking function. Which of the following will best help decrease the floor-sitting behavior? A.Reminding Adrian to sit at his desk by singing a jingle about obeying B.Refusing to pay attention to Adrian until he sits at his desk C.Revoking Adrian's daily recess unless he sits at his desk D.Removing tokens from Adrian each time he sits on the floor

B.Refusing to pay attention to Adrian until he sits at his desk

Ms. Jackson is a special education teacher who is coteaching with a team of second-grade teachers in full-inclusion classrooms. Which THREE of the following are most likely to be Ms. Jackson's primary responsibilities? A.Being the teacher of record for the students in the second-grade classrooms B.Serving as the case manager and drafting IEPs for the students on her caseload C.Adapting classroom materials as stated in the adaptations and modifications section of an IEP D.Monitoring the educational progress of students with RTI plans E.Collaborating with the classroom teachers on the team to develop lesson plans

B.Serving as the case manager and drafting IEPs for the students on her caseload C.Adapting classroom materials as stated in the adaptations and modifications section of an IEP E.Collaborating with the classroom teachers on the team to develop lesson plans

Which of the following characteristics is most closely associated with an emotional disturbance? A.Processing difficulties B.Social withdrawal C.Receptive language problems D.Intellectual disability

B.Social withdrawal

Which of the following mandates that public schools must provide instruction and/or related services at the appropriate level and free of charge for a student with a learning disability? A.Brown v. Board of Education B.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act C.Plessy v. Ferguson D.The Every Student Succeeds Act

B.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

A special education teacher and a general education teacher are coteaching a first-grade class composed of students with and without IEPs. All special education services are provided within the classroom. Which of the following best describes the most successful collaborative relationship between the teachers? A.The special education teacher instructs only small groups of students with IEPs, and the general education teacher groups the rest of the students by ability. B.The special education and the general education teachers plan together and use dynamic grouping to ensure that students receive instruction from both teachers. C.The general education teacher takes on the leadership role in the classroom and shares daily lesson plans with the special education teacher. D.The general education teacher provides all direct instruction, and the special education teacher pulls small groups of students to reteach lessons as necessary.

B.The special education and the general education teachers plan together and use dynamic grouping to ensure that students receive instruction from both teachers.

A seventh-grade student with a specific learning disability is functioning below grade level and is in an inclusion science class. The student is provided with a customized science curriculum. The changes made to the science curriculum are known as A.accommodations B.modifications C.functional adaptations D.life-skills training

B.modifications

A special education teacher who gives frequent progress monitoring assessments is most likely doing so to A.write detailed weekly progress reports B.modify instructional interventions C.provide parents with bimonthly feedback D.eliminate the need for benchmark assessments

B.modify instructional interventions

Immediately after a student is referred by a teacher for an evaluation for special education services, the school must A.provide appropriate Tier 3 interventions to the student B.obtain consent from a legal guardian to test the student C.schedule professional testing of the student D.draft an agenda with a list of participants for the initial IEP team meeting

B.obtain consent from a legal guardian to test the student

A student with a learning disability in reading comprehension and written expression struggles when asked to find the main idea of a nonfiction text. Which of the following types of graphic organizers is most likely to support the student's needs? A.A Venn diagram B.A K-W-L chart C.A 5 W's chart D.Fact or opinion chart

C.A 5 W's chart

A teacher gives a sticker to a student with an intellectual disability for every three correct answers provided during independent work time. By giving a sticker for a desired behavior, the teacher is using which of the following? A.A structured work system B A token-reward system C.A reinforcement schedule D.A behavioral intervention plan

C.A reinforcement schedule

Which of the following is a limitation of oral reading as a decoding assessment? A.A student may develop low self-esteem when asked to read orally in front of peers. B.A student's silent reading competence is hindered by oral reading. C.A student can guess words correctly using context clues or pictures. D.A student's word knowledge is acquired through reading grade-level material.

C.A student can guess words correctly using context clues or pictures.

In which of the following scenarios is it most appropriate for a teacher to begin to use prompt-fading techniques to support a student's skill development? A.A student reads only assigned fiction texts and refuses to read nonfiction texts. B.A student often becomes argumentative after receiving a grade below 80 percent on an assignment. C.A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher provides verbal reminders. D.A student ignores the gesture whenever the teacher points to a clock to remind the student to stay on task.

C.A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher provides verbal reminders.

Which of the following is the most effective way for a special education teacher to communicate with parents whose primary language at home is not English? A.By communicating in English to encourage families to learn the language B.By requesting that all non-English-speaking parents take an English class C.By providing written communication in English and preferred languages D.By suggesting that parents hire a bilingual interpreter from the school community

C.By providing written communication in English and preferred languages

A middle school student with a mild intellectual disability has difficulty transitioning between tasks and relies on teacher redirection. Which of the following strategies is most likely to help the student act independently during transitions? A.Giving the student a silent signal when it is time to prepare for a transition B.Pairing the student with a supportive peer to provide ongoing encouragement C.Creating a picture schedule to guide the student through the day's activities D.Setting a class timer to help manage the student's movements

C.Creating a picture schedule to guide the student through the day's activities

Students with learning disabilities and low levels of self-esteem are at greatest risk of developing which of the following conditions? A.Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder B.Dyslexia C.Depression D.Speech disorder

C.Depression

An occupational therapist (OT) is unable to attend the initial IEP team meeting for a student with a traumatic brain injury. To meet federal requirements, the OT should provide the IEP team with which of the following before the meeting? A.Charts documenting the student's percent of progress toward goals B.Written consent from the principal to be absent from the meeting C.Detailed recommendations for environmental modifications D.A written proposal for an alternative or additional staffing meeting

C.Detailed recommendations for environmental modifications

A third-grade student is referred for evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services. The student's full evaluation is reviewed by a team of professionals who determine that the student is eligible for special education services. The parents also agree with the decision. Which of the following best identifies the next required step? A.Placing the student in the least restrictive environment B.Conducting an Independent Educational Evaluation C.Developing an Individualized Education Program D.Confirming the student's primary classification category

C.Developing an Individualized Education Program

A special education teacher tests students after a lesson on an important concept, and the students' test scores are very low. Which of the following reflective questions will best help the teacher determine whether the lesson plan was effective? A.Did the anticipatory set adequately draw on the students' knowledge? B.Were new vocabulary terms introduced and explained prior to the lesson? C.Did the test accurately assess whether the instructional objective was achieved? D.Were appropriate accommodations in place for each student during the test?

C.Did the test accurately assess whether the instructional objective was achieved?

A teacher is developing a unit about dinosaurs when a colleague points out that the state learning standards for the grade level do not include learning about dinosaurs. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the teacher to take? A.Making plans to teach a standards-based unit after the dinosaur unit is completed B.Adding state standards for reading and writing to the end of the dinosaur unit C.Examining the state standards to determine the expected learning outcomes D.Asking another colleague to determine whether the lessons address any state standards

C.Examining the state standards to determine the expected learning outcomes

By midyear a student, Joseph, reaches 95 percent accuracy on all benchmarks related to one of the math goals in his IEP, as measured by a twice-weekly teacher test. Based on the information, the IEP team is most likely to recommend which of the following? A.Continuing to test Joseph twice a week on the same IEP goal B.Adding enrichment mathematics goals to Joseph's IEP C.Focusing on the remaining mathematics goals in Joseph's IEP D.Removing goals in mathematics from Joseph's IEP

C.Focusing on the remaining mathematics goals in Joseph's IEP

Which of the following legislative acts provides the legal support for the testing modifications included in an IEP for a public school student with an intellectual disability? A.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) B.Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) C.Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) D.Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 (EEOA)

C.Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

During center time, several kindergarten students are using blocks and cardboard tubes to build a series of tunnels for marbles. One student decides to dump the box of marbles onto the blocks before the tunnels are finished. The students report the incident, and the teacher scolds the student who dumped the marbles. The student reacts by crying and refusing to return to the center. Which of the following stages of Erikson's psychosocial development is best illustrated by the events in the scenario? A.Trust versus mistrust B.Autonomy versus shame and doubt C.Initiative versus guilt D.Industry versus inferiority

C.Initiative versus guilt

A student moves about constantly, talks excessively, lacks persistence, and struggles to remain on task, but does not exhibit any specific delays or deficits. For which of the following disability categories is the student most likely to be assessed? A.Emotional disturbance B.Intellectual disability C.Other health impairment D.Traumatic brain injury

C.Other health impairment

A high school student who is blind is enrolled in a biology class that has a lab requirement. One of the curricular objectives is to make a labeled drawing of a cell when viewed through a microscope. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to assess the student's achievement of the objective? A.Having the student identify the major parts of a cell as described by a peer partner B.Letting the student use specialized software to view an enlarged image of a cell C.Providing the student with a tactile model of a cell on which to locate and name its parts D.Asking the student to name from memory the major parts of a cell and their functions

C.Providing the student with a tactile model of a cell on which to locate and name its parts

Which of the following is the most appropriate way for a kindergarten teacher to ensure that a student with fine motor deficits will be able to work on the tasks at the literacy center? A.Assigning a paraprofessional to monitor participation at the center B.Modifying the checklist used for assessing the tasks at the center C.Providing various-sized pencils, pens, grips, and slant boards D.Eliminating all tasks that consist of individual writing rather than partner writing

C.Providing various-sized pencils, pens, grips, and slant boards

Roy is an eleventh-grade student with an intellectual disability. During his annual IEP meeting, Roy indicates that he wants to get a job and share an apartment within four years of graduating from high school. Which of the following IEP transition goals best supports Roy's goal? A.Roy will be able to read traffic signs independently while traveling. B.Roy will be able to clean the kitchen floors with staff assistance on a weekly basis. C.Roy will be able to write a check to pay monthly rent and utility bills. D.Roy will be able to socialize with new friends and seek help when needed.

C.Roy will be able to write a check to pay monthly rent and utility bills.

The teacher of a multigrade self-contained special education classroom considers the needs and abilities of the following students to group them for an upcoming mathematics lesson. --Student 1 is a first grader with the following IEP goal. "Given paper circles and squares, the student will fold the papers and identify one-half and one-fourth of the whole with at least 80% accuracy." --Student 2 is a second grader with the following IEP goal. "Given a variety of concrete fraction models of halves, fourths, and eighths, the student will correctly name the fractional parts with at least 80% accuracy." --Student 3 is a third grader with the following IEP goal. "Given a set of ten one-step problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, the student will solve them with at least 80% accuracy." --Student 4 is a fourth grader with the following IEP goal. "When shown the first two steps of a pattern, the student will extend the pattern twice with 80% accuracy on three consecutive days." Based on the students' IEP goals, which of the following grouping formats is most appropriate? A.Allowing the third and fourth graders to tutor the first and second graders B.Working with each student individually on specific learning objectives C.Teaching the first and second graders together while the others work independently D.Keeping all four students in a whole-group differentiated lesson on fractions

C.Teaching the first and second graders together while the others work independently

Eleanor is a student with a learning disability who struggles with expository writing. She is learning to focus on the stages of the writing process during assignments. Which of the following ways of recording self-monitoring data is most appropriate to teach Eleanor? A.Marking a rating scale B.Collecting a frequency count C.Using a checklist D.Writing in a journal

C.Using a checklist

Which of the following is the best example of a Tier 3 intervention for a student who is struggling with learning math facts? A.Using flash cards with a partner twice a week to practice recall of math facts B.Working with a classmate to complete math-fact families printed on large, triangular cards C.Working with a specialist daily on visual and tactile representations of math facts D.Attending resource classes once a week for supplementary math-fact tutoring

C.Working with a specialist daily on visual and tactile representations of math facts

A special education teacher who uses running records to gather information about how well students are reading required texts is evaluating students by means of A.a summative assessment B.an interview-based assessment C.an informal assessment D.a rubric-driven assessment

C.an informal assessment

A teacher who plans a lesson with consideration of the various family structures and backgrounds of students is primarily demonstrating an understanding of A.social learning theory B.scaffolding theory C.culturally responsive instruction D.teaching for understanding

C.culturally responsive instruction

The best example of extrinsic motivation is the desire to A.learn something new B.connect with others C.earn a token or privilege D.solve a personal problem

C.earn a token or privilege

A fourth-grade student with moderate-to-severe intellectual disabilities has difficulty writing whole numbers when requested. The teacher initially uses hand-over-hand guidance and later transitions to touching the student's elbow to confirm correct number formation. The teacher's approach to skill reinforcement is known as A.cooperative learning B.repeated modeling C.hierarchy of prompts D.concept generalization

C.hierarchy of prompts

Parents or public agencies filing due process complaints must do which of the following in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? A.Document the alleged violations of IDEA that have occurred within the past five years B.Request signatures from the IDEA hearing officer and a representative of the local education agency C.Solicit attorney services to file the required IDEA paperwork and contact state officers D.Address the identification, evaluation, and free appropriate public education provisions of IDEA

D.Address the identification, evaluation, and free appropriate public education provisions of IDEA

A school district conducts a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) to evaluate a student who is exhibiting problem behaviors. A parent who disagrees with the results of the FBA has the right to request which of the following? A.Another FBA conducted by the school district B.A change of placement for the student C.A mediation session to modify the results of the FBA D.An independent educational evaluation

D.An independent educational evaluation

Which of the following is an appropriate research-based compensatory intervention for a student with a traumatic brain injury that affects the student's expressive-language ability? A.Providing environmental cues to prompt the student to complete tasks B.Guiding the student to communicate relevant information needed for a task C.Labeling the names of classroom items to help the student request needed items D.Creating a picture notebook of important items to facilitate communication

D.Creating a picture notebook of important items to facilitate communication

According to IDEA, which of the following best indicates that a student may be eligible for special education services because of a specific learning disability? A.Reading at least two grade levels below current grade placement B.Showing a lack of progress in multiple academic subject areas C.Exhibiting behaviors associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder D.Demonstrating a significant discrepancy between intelligence and achievement

D.Demonstrating a significant discrepancy between intelligence and achievement

To ensure that a student with a disability has access to the curriculum, a special education teacher is responsible for which of the following? A.Aligning the student's IEP goals with state standards B.Monitoring colleagues' implementation of the IEP goals C.Seeking parental consent for needed adaptations D.Determining which adaptations are necessary and appropriate

D.Determining which adaptations are necessary and appropriate

The availability of audiobooks is of greatest benefit for students with which of the following? A.Dysgraphia B.Auditory processing disorders C.Expressive language delays D.Dyslexia

D.Dyslexia

An IEP team is planning a meeting for a student whose guardian does not speak English. The case manager can ensure that the guardian is a full participant at the meeting by doing which of the following? A.Inviting a disability-rights advocate to speak for the guardian B.Recommending that meeting notes be translated for the guardian C.Providing an English-as-a-second-language teacher to represent the guardian D.Ensuring that an appropriate translator is in attendance for the guardian

D.Ensuring that an appropriate translator is in attendance for the guardian

The mother of a child with Down syndrome expresses concerns about the child not being socially or emotionally ready to enter preschool. Which of the following teacher suggestions will best help the mother support her child's social and emotional development at home? A.Teaching the child to identify the letters of the alphabet and to count to ten B.Selecting the child's clothing to eliminate the need to make decisions C.Singing interactive songs daily that involve body movements D.Establishing and following a predictable daily routine

D.Establishing and following a predictable daily routine

Which of the following is the most appropriate use of exit slips in a coteaching setting? A.Forming collaborative groups in which students can work on future activities B.Documenting students' academic progress for report cards C.Teaching students how to use feedback to assess their peers D.Gathering information about students' current understanding

D.Gathering information about students' current understanding

Midway through a science unit, a fifth-grade inclusion teacher asks students to name three main organs associated with the respiratory system. The following table summarizes the students' responses. # of responses : Response Content 8 : Off topic or incorrect (for example: sense of smell, warms air, helps you breathe, out of breath, oxygen, heartbeat, heart, stomach) 15 : Three correct responses (for example: nose, trachea, lungs, diaphragm, bronchi, larynx, windpipe, voice box) 1 : No response Based on the information in the table, which of the following teacher actions is most appropriate? A.Adjusting lesson plans to reteach the unit to all students B.Planning critical-thinking enrichment activities for all students C.Having the struggling students redo the assignment at home D.Providing small-group instruction to reteach the struggling students

D.Providing small-group instruction to reteach the struggling students

Which of the following is most likely to have the greatest negative impact on the self-esteem of a student with Tourette syndrome? A.Knowing that tic severity often decreases in early adulthood B.Reducing the prevalence of tics with cognitive-awareness training C.Realizing that medication can effectively control symptoms of the disorder D.Receiving reminders to stay calm, sit still, and refrain from making noises

D.Receiving reminders to stay calm, sit still, and refrain from making noises

Peggy is a seventh grader with cerebral palsy whose twin sister, Ginny, is a typically developing teenager. Ginny's friends often ask questions about Peggy, and Ginny is sometimes embarrassed by the questions. Which of the following is the best way for Ginny's parents and teachers to help Ginny respond when asked such questions? A.Teaching Ginny to avoid answering questions about Peggy's medical condition B.Reminding Ginny that Peggy needs her support and loyalty at school C.Discouraging Ginny from expressing negative feelings about Peggy D.Rehearsing with Ginny different ways of explaining Peggy's disability

D.Rehearsing with Ginny different ways of explaining Peggy's disability

Several students in a second-grade class are English-language learners (ELLs) who are reading significantly below grade level. Which of the following will best ensure that the ELLs understand the responsibilities of an assigned classroom job? A.Having students remain with the same job throughout the year B.Designating a peer to inform the students of their assigned job C.Listing the classroom jobs in two languages on a large poster D.Representing each job on a chart using pictures and simple words

D.Representing each job on a chart using pictures and simple words

Average intelligence, poor listening and reading comprehension skills, and difficulty with productive writing tasks are most characteristic of which of the following? A.Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) B.Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) C.Intellectual disability (ID) D.Specific learning disability (SLD)

D.Specific learning disability (SLD)

Jade is a 13-year-old student with disabilities who considers a classmate, Mac, her friend. Mac, however, makes fun of Jade when she is not around. Jade feels betrayed when she realizes that Mac makes fun of her. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for their teacher to address the bullying? A.Telling Jade that it is best to avoid Mac and encouraging her to find new friends B.Talking to Mac about Jade, her special needs, and how to be a good friend to her C.Sending Jade to recess at a different time so she has a different group of friends to interact with D.Teaching Jade how to assertively advocate for her own needs in social situations

D.Teaching Jade how to assertively advocate for her own needs in social situations

Which of the following accommodations can best help a first-grade student with a serious speech and language disorder communicate effectively? A.Placing a visual schedule on the student's desk B.Using a brain-computer interface system C.Providing the student with a talking calculator D.Utilizing a picture and symbol board

D.Utilizing a picture and symbol board

A third-grade teacher is having difficulty determining why a student is struggling with reading and writing. The most appropriate professional for the teacher to consult is the A.ESL teacher B.special education supervisor C.guidance counselor D.reading specialist

D.reading specialist

Before writing a measurable IEP goal for a student, it is most important to consider the student's A.age B.gaps C.grade level D.skill level

D.skill level

According to IDEA regulations, school districts must address the needs of students with disabilities by implementing an identification process. Place the following steps in the identification process in order from first to last. First: Second: Third: Fourth: Last: A.Determining the special education and related services the student requires B. Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the student in all areas of suspected disability C. Determining which of the disabilities defined by IDEA the student has D. Writing an IEP and determining an appropriate placement for the student E.Identifying the student and referring or requesting an evaluation for a disability

First: E.Identifying the student and referring or requesting an evaluation for a disability Second: B. Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the student in all areas of suspected disability Third: C. Determining which of the disabilities defined by IDEA the student has Fourth: A.Determining the special education and related services the student requires Last: D. Writing an IEP and determining an appropriate placement for the student