IFPC
TESTED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Question 1.
Summative Assessment
ANSWER
to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some
standard or benchmark. Summative assessments are often high stakes, which means that they
have a high point value. Examples of summative assessments include: a midterm exam. a final
project.
Question 2.
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. The parents reach out to the IEP
team to find out the next steps. Based on the information, the IEP team is most likely to recommend
which of the following?
Continuing to test Joseph twice a week on the same IEP goal
Adding enrichment mathematics goals to Joseph's IEP
Focusing on the remaining mathematics goals in Joseph's IEP
Removing goals in mathematics from Joseph's IEP
ANSWER
Option (C) is correct. The teacher interprets the results of the IEP goal for the parents and
determines the next area of focus. Since the tests administered twice a week demonstrate
mastery of one of the math goals, the teacher should focus math instruction on the remaining
goals in Joseph's IEP.
Question 3.
remedial instruction
ANSWER
one-on-one or small-group instruction that focuses on the needs of the individual student.
Question 4.
Amy, a third-grade student, is classified with a mild intellectual disability and receives most of her
instruction in a general education classroom. Although Amy received instruction with a reading
specialist for 45 minutes daily, she continues to struggle with reading comprehension during
,classroom activities. Of the following, which is the best way for the classroom teacher to help Amy
develop comprehension skills through self-directed learning?
Speaking with Amy's IEP team about evaluating her readiness to learn independently
Encouraging Amy to choose books based on her personal interests and strengths
Asking Amy to review pre taught vocabulary from previous lessons
Meeting with the reading specialist to consider adjusting Amy's IEP goals
ANSWER
Option (B) is correct. Self-directed learning is known to improve the literacy skills of students
with disabilities because students have a choice in their learning and become active
participants in the learning process. Students take ownership and responsibility for their
learning by choosing specific experiences that interest them the most. Self-directed learning
also enables students to improve their self-confidence, motivation, and lifelong learning skills.
Question 5.
Paraprofessional
ANSWER
A teacher assistant, teacher aide, or paraeducator
Question 6.
At the end of a lesson on photosynthesis, an inclusion science teacher poses a question for students to
answer on an index card. Which of the following terms best describes the tool the teacher is using?
Cooperative learning
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Exit ticket
Survey
ANSWER
Option (C) is correct. An exit ticket is a tool for assessing a student's understanding of a topic
taught in class. This form of ongoing evaluation provides continuous feedback to the teacher
on whether adjusting instruction is needed.
,Question 7.
Which of the following is a learning disability that affects comprehension of math symbols and causes
difficulties with memorization, number organization, and counting?
Dyscalculia
Dysmetria
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
ANSWER
Option (A) is correct. Dyscalculia can severely hinder a person's ability to compute math facts
and process numerical representations in mathematical problems.
Question 8.
Functional Behavioral Assessment
ANSWER
an ongoing process of collecting information with a goal of identifying the environmental
variables that control a problem or target behavior
Question 9.
Based on the comments in a recent progress report, the parents of a student with SLD find out that
the student makes syntax errors in writing. When interpreting the comments to the parents at a
conference, the teacher should focus on which TWO areas of improvement in the student's writing?
Base words, roots, prefixes, and suffixes
The mechanics of language
The identification of syllables in spoken words though clapping
The correct use of grammar to ensure meaning in a sentence
ANSWER
Options (B) and (D) are correct. Based on the progress report, the student needs to focus on
the mechanics of language as well as grammar, since both aspects show the functions of words
to convey meaning.
, Question 10.
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?
Behavioral
Cognitive
Constructivist
Ecological
ANSWER
Option (A) is correct. The teacher is using the flashcards as stimuli and using praise and high
fives as reinforcement for correct answers. By using praise and high fives to reward and
increase the frequency of correct responses, the teacher is taking a behavioral approach to
student learning.
Question 11.
A special education teacher wants to determine a student's growth in reading comprehension. Which
of the following steps is completed first in the assessment process?
Analyzing the data
Creating a graph
Improving instruction
Collecting baseline data
ANSWER
Option (D) is correct. The first step in assessing a student's growth in reading comprehension is
to collect baseline data on the student. The baseline data show the student's current level of
performance, and they inform the teacher of the reading improvement goals to set for the
student.
Question 12.
Auditory Integration Therapy
ANSWER
a type of sound therapy, similar to the Tomatis method. It aims to reduce sensitivity to sounds
or other problems with how sounds are processed
TESTED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Question 1.
Summative Assessment
ANSWER
to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some
standard or benchmark. Summative assessments are often high stakes, which means that they
have a high point value. Examples of summative assessments include: a midterm exam. a final
project.
Question 2.
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. The parents reach out to the IEP
team to find out the next steps. Based on the information, the IEP team is most likely to recommend
which of the following?
Continuing to test Joseph twice a week on the same IEP goal
Adding enrichment mathematics goals to Joseph's IEP
Focusing on the remaining mathematics goals in Joseph's IEP
Removing goals in mathematics from Joseph's IEP
ANSWER
Option (C) is correct. The teacher interprets the results of the IEP goal for the parents and
determines the next area of focus. Since the tests administered twice a week demonstrate
mastery of one of the math goals, the teacher should focus math instruction on the remaining
goals in Joseph's IEP.
Question 3.
remedial instruction
ANSWER
one-on-one or small-group instruction that focuses on the needs of the individual student.
Question 4.
Amy, a third-grade student, is classified with a mild intellectual disability and receives most of her
instruction in a general education classroom. Although Amy received instruction with a reading
specialist for 45 minutes daily, she continues to struggle with reading comprehension during
,classroom activities. Of the following, which is the best way for the classroom teacher to help Amy
develop comprehension skills through self-directed learning?
Speaking with Amy's IEP team about evaluating her readiness to learn independently
Encouraging Amy to choose books based on her personal interests and strengths
Asking Amy to review pre taught vocabulary from previous lessons
Meeting with the reading specialist to consider adjusting Amy's IEP goals
ANSWER
Option (B) is correct. Self-directed learning is known to improve the literacy skills of students
with disabilities because students have a choice in their learning and become active
participants in the learning process. Students take ownership and responsibility for their
learning by choosing specific experiences that interest them the most. Self-directed learning
also enables students to improve their self-confidence, motivation, and lifelong learning skills.
Question 5.
Paraprofessional
ANSWER
A teacher assistant, teacher aide, or paraeducator
Question 6.
At the end of a lesson on photosynthesis, an inclusion science teacher poses a question for students to
answer on an index card. Which of the following terms best describes the tool the teacher is using?
Cooperative learning
Unit preview
Exit ticket
Survey
ANSWER
Option (C) is correct. An exit ticket is a tool for assessing a student's understanding of a topic
taught in class. This form of ongoing evaluation provides continuous feedback to the teacher
on whether adjusting instruction is needed.
,Question 7.
Which of the following is a learning disability that affects comprehension of math symbols and causes
difficulties with memorization, number organization, and counting?
Dyscalculia
Dysmetria
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
ANSWER
Option (A) is correct. Dyscalculia can severely hinder a person's ability to compute math facts
and process numerical representations in mathematical problems.
Question 8.
Functional Behavioral Assessment
ANSWER
an ongoing process of collecting information with a goal of identifying the environmental
variables that control a problem or target behavior
Question 9.
Based on the comments in a recent progress report, the parents of a student with SLD find out that
the student makes syntax errors in writing. When interpreting the comments to the parents at a
conference, the teacher should focus on which TWO areas of improvement in the student's writing?
Base words, roots, prefixes, and suffixes
The mechanics of language
The identification of syllables in spoken words though clapping
The correct use of grammar to ensure meaning in a sentence
ANSWER
Options (B) and (D) are correct. Based on the progress report, the student needs to focus on
the mechanics of language as well as grammar, since both aspects show the functions of words
to convey meaning.
, Question 10.
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?
Behavioral
Cognitive
Constructivist
Ecological
ANSWER
Option (A) is correct. The teacher is using the flashcards as stimuli and using praise and high
fives as reinforcement for correct answers. By using praise and high fives to reward and
increase the frequency of correct responses, the teacher is taking a behavioral approach to
student learning.
Question 11.
A special education teacher wants to determine a student's growth in reading comprehension. Which
of the following steps is completed first in the assessment process?
Analyzing the data
Creating a graph
Improving instruction
Collecting baseline data
ANSWER
Option (D) is correct. The first step in assessing a student's growth in reading comprehension is
to collect baseline data on the student. The baseline data show the student's current level of
performance, and they inform the teacher of the reading improvement goals to set for the
student.
Question 12.
Auditory Integration Therapy
ANSWER
a type of sound therapy, similar to the Tomatis method. It aims to reduce sensitivity to sounds
or other problems with how sounds are processed
