Special ed

Question 1

An IEP that ensures a student is working on goals and objectives that are aligned with state benchmarks and that promotes participation in the general curriculum is considered to be?

Answer 1

B.standards based

Question 2

One of the most critical educational components of providing an appropriate learning environment for a student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is to

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B.create a carefully structured environment with established routines and procedure

Question 3

Which of the following types of information is generally the most useful in making decisions about instruction for a student with a disability?

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C.Curriculum-based assessmen

Question 4

Wai has a specific learning disability in the area of writing, specifically dysgraphia. The second-grade class that Wai is in is learning to write in cursive. Which of the following strategies is most likely to benefit Wai during cursive writing instruction?

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C.Having Wai trace script letters in the air using two finger

Question 5

Teach the lesson to each student individually

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No

Question 6

Use centers for independent practice

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Yes

Question 7

Which of the following best describes how proximity control is used in the classroom?

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D.The teacher stands or sits close to a student who appears ready to start a disruption

Question 8

Lynne, a second-grade student with a learning disability, is significantly below grade level in the area of reading. Which of the following reading strategies is most likely to help Lynne improve her reading skills?

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C.Multisensory reading activities in a small group to develop fluency and comprehension skills

Question 9

The technique of guided practice is best demonstrated by a teacher who

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D.monitors students who are working on an assignmen

Question 10

Mr. Sempler has a ninth-grade student with EBD who frequently engages in inappropriate and disruptive behavior in the classroom. Mr. Sempler decides to conduct a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) to establish a behavior plan for the student. Place each of the following steps in an FBA in sequence from left to right, beginning with the first step.

Answer 10

Option (B), (C), (E), (A), and (D) is the correct sequence. A functional behavior assessment involves the following steps: Describe the targeted behavior in measurable, observable terms; collect information on possible functions of the targeted behavior; categorize the behavior to determine the deficit; analyze the behavior and form a hypothesis on the function of the behavior; devise an intervention plan. These steps help to develop an effective behavior plan.

Question 11

A student with an articulation disorder lacks confidence speaking in a large-group setting. Which of the following instructional techniques will be the most effective to provide an opportunity for the student to participate meaningfully in a class discussion?

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Using a think-pair-share activity

Question 12

Which of the following demonstrates the most appropriate student involvement in the assessment process?

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A.Students create an assignment and the scoring criteria.

Question 13

Which of the following is a procedural safeguard included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ?

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Parents have the right to examine all educational records

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of a formative assessment?

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A.Checking student progress so that instruction can be adjusteD

Question 15

Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for using reinforcement contingencies with students who exhibit challenging behaviors?

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A.To enhance students’ basic lifestyle

Question 16

To be identified as having an intellectual disability, a child must demonstrate significantly below average intellectual functioning and

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D.related limitations in two or more areas of adaptive skills

Question 17

Which of the following organizations serves youths with intellectual disabilities, children who are gifted and talented, and children who are abused or neglected?

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A.Council for Exceptional Children (CE

Question 18

Marta is a second grader with a specific learning disability (SLD) in mathematics who uses immature problem-solving procedures for simple arithmetic problems. Which of the following statements is most likely to be included in her IEP?

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D.Marta needs direct instruction in specific strategies for solving mathematical problems.

Question 19

Martha is an eleventh-grade student with spina bifida. She uses a motorized wheelchair and has limited fine motor skills. Her testing indicates her cognitive and language skills are on grade level. Which of the following accommodations is most likely to benefit the student in her inclusive history class?

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D.Providing Martha copies of notes to limit her need for writinG

Question 20

Which of the following goals will most likely be included in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for an eighth-grade student who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ?

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C.Using eye contact when speaking to the teacher

Question 21

The major difference between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and orthopedic impairment is that TBI

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D.is an acquired injurY

Question 22

Which THREE of the following are an effective way for a teacher to avoid gender bias in teaching?

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A.Recognizing the abilities of all children without regard to gendeR
B.Screening children’s storybooks for gender stereotypes
D.Using gender-neutral labels when discussing role model

Question 23

Alan is an eighth-grade student classified with an intellectual disability. Testing shows that Alan is functioning at a third-grade level in all academic areas. He receives instruction in the resource room. Which of the following is an appropriate goal for Alan?

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B.Using correct end-point punctuation when writing sentenceS

Question 24

The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales is most likely to be used in the identification o

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C.intellectual disabilities

Question 25

Which of the following activities would enable a student with an intellectual disability to best demonstrate knowledge of rocks and the rock cycle?

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B.Filling in a concept map of the rock cycle with examples for each type of rock

Question 26

A kindergarten teacher planning phonological awareness activities for the year must ensure that the activities match the phonological awareness continuum. Place the following levels of phonological awareness in the correct order of development.

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A kindergarten teacher planning phonological awareness activities for the year must ensure that the activities match the phonological awareness continuum. Place the following levels of phonological awareness in the correct order of development.

Question 27

Which of the following theoretical approaches includes stimulus-response associations made by the learner?

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A.Behaviorism

Question 28

Jerry is a third-grade student diagnosed with a moderate intellectual disability. His teacher has noticed significant problems with impulse control, attention, transitioning, planning, organizing, and initiating tasks.

Difficulties in these areas are most likely indicative of a deficit in

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D.executive functionin

Question 29

What is the most important information gained from conducting a functional behavioral assessment?

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A.Causes of the behav

Question 30

The most likely reason for administering the entire Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery, Third Edition, to a student is to evaluate for

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B.learning disabilities

Question 31

John is a ninth-grade student who has been identified as having an orthopedic impairment from cerebral palsy. Which of the following accommodations is most appropriate for John during his inclusive science class?

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D.Allowing him to use a computer with word-prediction software to take note

Question 32

Which of the following is the first federal law to mandate practices to ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education?

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D.Public Law 94–14

Question 33

Least restrictive environment defines that students with disabilities should be

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B.educated to the maximum extent appropriate with other students who are not disabled

Question 34

Carol is a 4-year-old girl who had a mild traumatic brain injury right after birth. Carol did not begin speaking until after her third birthday. She has difficulty understanding what others say and communicating her needs. Her fine and gross motor skills are age appropriate, as are her height and weight. Her favorite game is playing hide-and-seek, which she plays with her brothers.

Which of the following most accurately describes the symptoms listed above?

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B.Aphasia

Question 35

A student who has a moderate intellectual disability examined a set of twelve communication board symbols and could correctly identify the meaning of only five of them. Based on the student’s experience, which of the following can be inferred about the process of selecting symbols to use with a student’s communication board?

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D.Symbols should be taught and used within contexts meaningful to children

Question 36

Sheena is a fifth-grade student with a hearing impairment. If an FM system is used in the classroom, which of the following would be the most likely benefit to Sheena?

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B.Increased academic performance

Question 37

Which of the following conditions most often co-occurs with a traumatic brain injury?

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D.Personality changE

Question 38

Tim is 11 years old and is classified with autism spectrum disorder. He is in a general education classroom without adaptations. Which of the following is the best example of an appropriate learning outcome in science for Tim?

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A.Tim will help his group make a model of the planet SaturN

Question 39

Which of the following conditions can be prevented by proper prenatal care?

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B.Fetal alcohol syndromE

Question 40

Chung, a 7-year-old student with a learning disability, is learning to spell words with consonant blends. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the teacher to use to help Chung develop his reading skills?

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A.Encouraging Chung to read a decodable text

Question 41

Which THREE of the following are characteristics commonly exhibited by students who have acquired a traumatic brain injury (TBI) ?

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A.Pronounced inconsistencies in performanc
C.Inappropriate responses in social situation
D.Deficits in problem solving and abstract thinking

Question 42

Joseph, a 14-year-old student with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has frequent outbursts when learning a new academic concept. Which of the following options is most appropriate to help Joseph control his frustrations and increase on-task behavior?

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D.Working with Joseph to establish a self-management plan

Question 43

Which of the following adaptations best supports learning for students with intellectual disabilities?

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A.Providing seats for the students away from distractions

Question 44

Which of the following is the best example of task analysis?

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A.Describing the process of tying a shoelace by breaking it down into small steps and then explaining those steps