TEXES 181 CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Identity vs. Role Diffusion.
Answer: + 11-18 years+Focus shifts from self to surrounding
world+Looking for niche/role in society
◍ Which of the following will help George establish ongoing interactions with
peers?Student: George Hwang- George is a 16-year-old student- He has
severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and a cochlear implant- His
parents speak English- His father also has hearing loss and uses ASL along
with speech- George signs well. His speaking skills are a little behind-
George is highly intelligent and outperforms some of his hearing peers in
certain areasA teacher of the dear and hard of hearing is planning for his IEP
conference and helping the classroom teacher with pedagogy and
instructiona. IE
P. b. Independent learning.c. Paired assignments.d. Field trips..
Answer: c. Paired assignments.Correct Answer:Paired
assignmentsInstructional strategies that require students to work together
will develop social skills. Paired and small group assignments create
interacts and develop relationships between peers.
◍ Negation.
Answer: Shaking your headfrowningSome people use the sign, "NOT"I
HAPPY
◍ What do the saccule and utricle do?a. Help with equilibrium.b. Help with
balance.c. Help with both equilibrium and balance.d. Help with vision..
Answer: c. Help with both equilibrium and balance.Correct Answer: Help
with both equilibrium and balance.The ear has three components. They are
, the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The ear is responsible for
hearing as well as balance (the inner ear). The inner ear has a bony labyrinth
that is made of three sections, the cochlea, semicircular canals, and the
vestibule. The cochlea is what is responsible for hearing. The semicircular
canals are associated with helping with balance. The vestibule is used to
connect the cochlea and semicircular canals. The vestibule contains the
saccule and utricle which help with equilibrium and balance.
◍ A student with hearing loss in the middle ear suffers from ______.a. Mixed
hearing loss.b. Sensorineural hearing loss.c. Conductive hearing loss.d.
Severe hearing loss..
Answer: c. Conductive hearing loss.Correct Answer:Conductive hearing
lossConductive hearing loss occurs when damage or a blockage in the
middle ear prevents the sound waves from moving to the inner ear. Damage
to the inner ear causes sensorineural hearing loss.
◍ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Answer: defines learning disabilities and requires that appropriate testing be
conducted before classifying a student as having a disability.
◍ Disadvantage of surrogate skills.
Answer: Have poor face validity
◍ Common Core State Standards.
Answer: Defines what students should be learning
◍ Bookshare.
Answer: Is an online library of over 150,000 digital versions of copyrighted
textbooks and other books
◍ gases in Earth's atmosphere.
Answer: Nitrogen - 78 percent.Oxygen - 21 percent.Argon - 0.93
percent.Carbon dioxide - 0.038 percent.
◍ Early hearing intervention and early exposure to language learning for deaf
and hard-of-hearing children is normally associated with a. slow language
progress in spite of increased language exposure.b. significant increases in
, verbal IQ and achievement scores.c. more efficient vocabulary learning and
word use.d. reading on grade level in the elementary grades..
Answer: more efficient vocabulary learning and word use.
◍ Which secondary condition is linked with auditory neuropathy?Student:
Henry Jordan- Henry is a 5-year-old student- He has mild sensorineural
hearing loss due to auditory neuropathy - The family speaks English-
Henry's language skills are far behind- He shows frustration and anger when
attempting to communicateThe teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing is
working with the members of the IEP team to determine Henry's needs and
the necessary accommodations.a. CM
V. b. Lupus.c. Friedreich's ataxia.d. All of the above..
Answer: c. Friedreich's ataxia.Correct Answer:Friedreich's ataxiaAuditory
neuropathy has no defined cause, but it has been associated with Friedreich's
ataxia. The hereditary condition causes nerve degeneration that affects
coordination and sensory function.
◍ Relapsing Disabilities.
Answer: cancer epilepsy- require less continual care but more ability to shift
suddenly from normal to crisis mode and rapidly activate resources
◍ Bilingual-bicultural educational approach.
Answer: Modeled on educational programs for students learning English as
a second language or ELL's
◍ Auditory-Verbal Therapy is associated with which of the following?a. High
expectations for listening.b. Providing clear speech.c. Learning through
listening skills.d. All of the above..
Answer: d. All of the above.Correct Answer:All of the
aboveAuditory-Verbal Therapy is used to teach children how to use the
sound provided from a cochlear implant or hearing aid. It is associated with
high expectations for listening, providing clear speech, learning through
listening skills, individual therapy. It is not associated with learning through
visual cues, group instruction, speaking too loudly, or expecting the student
not to hear spoken word.
, ◍ Adapted remedial reading approach.
Answer: automaticity, repetition, functional vocabulary, positive
relationship
◍ Which of the following is an example of natural reinforcement?a. A student
receives free play time for being quiet in class.b. A student receives positive
attention for helping another student.c. A student receives negative attention
for helping another student.d. A student receives extra points for getting a
good test score..
Answer: b. A student receives positive attention for helping another
student.Correct Answer:A student receives positive attention for helping
another studentTeachers should use reinforcement to encourage students. It
should always be positive reinforcement. There are five types of positive
reinforcements. They are natural reinforcement, social reinforcers, activity
reinforcers, tangible reinforcers, and token reinforcement. Natural
reinforcement happens naturally after an appropriate behavior occurs. An
example is when a student receives positive attention for helping another
student.
◍ Which of the following tests focuses on the vocabulary of deaf students who
sign?a. TERA-3.b. Carolina Picture Vocabulary Test.c. Comprehensive Test
of Early Reading Availability.d. None of the above..
Answer: b. Carolina Picture Vocabulary TestCorrect Answer:Carolina
Picture Vocabulary TestThe Carolina Picture Vocabulary Test is created to
assess the vocabulary of deaf students. The other answer choices test
reading and are not limited to the students who are deaf or hearing impaired.
◍ Anatomically, the ear is responsible for which of the following?a.
Perception.b. Hearing.c. Balance.d. Both hearing and balance..
Answer: d. Both hearing and balance.Correct Answer:Both hearing and
balanceThe ear has three components. They are the outer ear, the middle ear,
and the inner ear. The ear is responsible for hearing as well as balance (the
inner ear).
◍ Spelling Development: PRECOMMUNICATIVE SPELLING.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Identity vs. Role Diffusion.
Answer: + 11-18 years+Focus shifts from self to surrounding
world+Looking for niche/role in society
◍ Which of the following will help George establish ongoing interactions with
peers?Student: George Hwang- George is a 16-year-old student- He has
severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and a cochlear implant- His
parents speak English- His father also has hearing loss and uses ASL along
with speech- George signs well. His speaking skills are a little behind-
George is highly intelligent and outperforms some of his hearing peers in
certain areasA teacher of the dear and hard of hearing is planning for his IEP
conference and helping the classroom teacher with pedagogy and
instructiona. IE
P. b. Independent learning.c. Paired assignments.d. Field trips..
Answer: c. Paired assignments.Correct Answer:Paired
assignmentsInstructional strategies that require students to work together
will develop social skills. Paired and small group assignments create
interacts and develop relationships between peers.
◍ Negation.
Answer: Shaking your headfrowningSome people use the sign, "NOT"I
HAPPY
◍ What do the saccule and utricle do?a. Help with equilibrium.b. Help with
balance.c. Help with both equilibrium and balance.d. Help with vision..
Answer: c. Help with both equilibrium and balance.Correct Answer: Help
with both equilibrium and balance.The ear has three components. They are
, the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The ear is responsible for
hearing as well as balance (the inner ear). The inner ear has a bony labyrinth
that is made of three sections, the cochlea, semicircular canals, and the
vestibule. The cochlea is what is responsible for hearing. The semicircular
canals are associated with helping with balance. The vestibule is used to
connect the cochlea and semicircular canals. The vestibule contains the
saccule and utricle which help with equilibrium and balance.
◍ A student with hearing loss in the middle ear suffers from ______.a. Mixed
hearing loss.b. Sensorineural hearing loss.c. Conductive hearing loss.d.
Severe hearing loss..
Answer: c. Conductive hearing loss.Correct Answer:Conductive hearing
lossConductive hearing loss occurs when damage or a blockage in the
middle ear prevents the sound waves from moving to the inner ear. Damage
to the inner ear causes sensorineural hearing loss.
◍ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Answer: defines learning disabilities and requires that appropriate testing be
conducted before classifying a student as having a disability.
◍ Disadvantage of surrogate skills.
Answer: Have poor face validity
◍ Common Core State Standards.
Answer: Defines what students should be learning
◍ Bookshare.
Answer: Is an online library of over 150,000 digital versions of copyrighted
textbooks and other books
◍ gases in Earth's atmosphere.
Answer: Nitrogen - 78 percent.Oxygen - 21 percent.Argon - 0.93
percent.Carbon dioxide - 0.038 percent.
◍ Early hearing intervention and early exposure to language learning for deaf
and hard-of-hearing children is normally associated with a. slow language
progress in spite of increased language exposure.b. significant increases in
, verbal IQ and achievement scores.c. more efficient vocabulary learning and
word use.d. reading on grade level in the elementary grades..
Answer: more efficient vocabulary learning and word use.
◍ Which secondary condition is linked with auditory neuropathy?Student:
Henry Jordan- Henry is a 5-year-old student- He has mild sensorineural
hearing loss due to auditory neuropathy - The family speaks English-
Henry's language skills are far behind- He shows frustration and anger when
attempting to communicateThe teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing is
working with the members of the IEP team to determine Henry's needs and
the necessary accommodations.a. CM
V. b. Lupus.c. Friedreich's ataxia.d. All of the above..
Answer: c. Friedreich's ataxia.Correct Answer:Friedreich's ataxiaAuditory
neuropathy has no defined cause, but it has been associated with Friedreich's
ataxia. The hereditary condition causes nerve degeneration that affects
coordination and sensory function.
◍ Relapsing Disabilities.
Answer: cancer epilepsy- require less continual care but more ability to shift
suddenly from normal to crisis mode and rapidly activate resources
◍ Bilingual-bicultural educational approach.
Answer: Modeled on educational programs for students learning English as
a second language or ELL's
◍ Auditory-Verbal Therapy is associated with which of the following?a. High
expectations for listening.b. Providing clear speech.c. Learning through
listening skills.d. All of the above..
Answer: d. All of the above.Correct Answer:All of the
aboveAuditory-Verbal Therapy is used to teach children how to use the
sound provided from a cochlear implant or hearing aid. It is associated with
high expectations for listening, providing clear speech, learning through
listening skills, individual therapy. It is not associated with learning through
visual cues, group instruction, speaking too loudly, or expecting the student
not to hear spoken word.
, ◍ Adapted remedial reading approach.
Answer: automaticity, repetition, functional vocabulary, positive
relationship
◍ Which of the following is an example of natural reinforcement?a. A student
receives free play time for being quiet in class.b. A student receives positive
attention for helping another student.c. A student receives negative attention
for helping another student.d. A student receives extra points for getting a
good test score..
Answer: b. A student receives positive attention for helping another
student.Correct Answer:A student receives positive attention for helping
another studentTeachers should use reinforcement to encourage students. It
should always be positive reinforcement. There are five types of positive
reinforcements. They are natural reinforcement, social reinforcers, activity
reinforcers, tangible reinforcers, and token reinforcement. Natural
reinforcement happens naturally after an appropriate behavior occurs. An
example is when a student receives positive attention for helping another
student.
◍ Which of the following tests focuses on the vocabulary of deaf students who
sign?a. TERA-3.b. Carolina Picture Vocabulary Test.c. Comprehensive Test
of Early Reading Availability.d. None of the above..
Answer: b. Carolina Picture Vocabulary TestCorrect Answer:Carolina
Picture Vocabulary TestThe Carolina Picture Vocabulary Test is created to
assess the vocabulary of deaf students. The other answer choices test
reading and are not limited to the students who are deaf or hearing impaired.
◍ Anatomically, the ear is responsible for which of the following?a.
Perception.b. Hearing.c. Balance.d. Both hearing and balance..
Answer: d. Both hearing and balance.Correct Answer:Both hearing and
balanceThe ear has three components. They are the outer ear, the middle ear,
and the inner ear. The ear is responsible for hearing as well as balance (the
inner ear).
◍ Spelling Development: PRECOMMUNICATIVE SPELLING.
