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Praxis Special Education: Foundational
Knowledge (5355) Questions 100% Solved.
Michael is a 14-year-old student who meets the criteria for other health impairment (OHI) and
receives special education and related services. According to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), which of the following meets the definition criteria for OHI?
a. Traumatic brain injury
b. Expressive language disorder
c. Chronic asthma
d. Developmental delay - answer✔c. Chronic asthma
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.
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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. - answer✔C. A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher provides verbal
reminders.
A second-grade student, John, has autism spectrum disorder. John receives special education and
related services and has a special education teacher in the classroom to support his learning.
During gym class, John struggles with physical activities because of low muscle tone and
repetitive rocking behaviors. Which of the following is the most effective approach to help John
develop and improve gross motor skills?
a. Integrating more physical body movements into classroom activities throughout the day
b. Contacting the parents to find out what exercises John likes to engage in at home with the
family
c. Asking an occupational therapist to evaluate the classroom environment and recommend
updates to support John
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d. Having a physical therapist design, implement, and document a treatment therapy plan that
can benefit John - answer✔d. Having a physical therapist design, implement, and document a
treatment therapy plan that can benefit John
After a student is referred by a teacher for an evaluation for special education services, which of
the following is the most appropriate next step for the school to take?
a. Provide the student with appropriate Tier 3 interventions
b. Obtain consent from a legal guardian for initial evaluation of the student
c. Schedule professional testing of the student
d. Draft an agenda with a list of participants for the initial IEP team meeting - answer✔B. Obtain
consent from a legal guardian for initial evaluation of the student
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 activities at the literacy center in an
inclusion classroom?
a. Assigning a paraprofessional to monitor participation at the center
b. Modifying the checklist used for assessing the activities at the center
c. Providing various-sized pencils, pens, grips, and slant boards
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d. Eliminating all activities that consist of individual writing rather than partner writing -
answer✔C. Providing various-sized pencils, pens, grips, and slant boards
The Response to Intervention (RTI) approach primarily affects special education procedures by
requiring that students
a. obtain a learning disability diagnosis before receiving special education services
b. be provided with instruction in an inclusion classroom with the support of a special education
teacher
c. receive daily personalized instructional intervention in a resource classroom
d. be provided with research-based interventions before evaluations are conducted - answer✔d.
be provided with research-based interventions before evaluations are conducted
During an IEP review meeting, Kelly's parents express concern that Kelly's functional skills are
not progressing at home as well as her parents would like, compared with the progress she is
making in the classroom. Which of the following is the best way to address the parents'
concerns?
a. Arranging videoconferences at regular intervals with a trained professional to discuss goals,
share resources, and recommend other community programs
10/11/2024 1:41 PM
Praxis Special Education: Foundational
Knowledge (5355) Questions 100% Solved.
Michael is a 14-year-old student who meets the criteria for other health impairment (OHI) and
receives special education and related services. According to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), which of the following meets the definition criteria for OHI?
a. Traumatic brain injury
b. Expressive language disorder
c. Chronic asthma
d. Developmental delay - answer✔c. Chronic asthma
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.
, ©SIRJOEL EXAM SOLUTIONS
10/11/2024 1:41 PM
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. - answer✔C. A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher provides verbal
reminders.
A second-grade student, John, has autism spectrum disorder. John receives special education and
related services and has a special education teacher in the classroom to support his learning.
During gym class, John struggles with physical activities because of low muscle tone and
repetitive rocking behaviors. Which of the following is the most effective approach to help John
develop and improve gross motor skills?
a. Integrating more physical body movements into classroom activities throughout the day
b. Contacting the parents to find out what exercises John likes to engage in at home with the
family
c. Asking an occupational therapist to evaluate the classroom environment and recommend
updates to support John
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d. Having a physical therapist design, implement, and document a treatment therapy plan that
can benefit John - answer✔d. Having a physical therapist design, implement, and document a
treatment therapy plan that can benefit John
After a student is referred by a teacher for an evaluation for special education services, which of
the following is the most appropriate next step for the school to take?
a. Provide the student with appropriate Tier 3 interventions
b. Obtain consent from a legal guardian for initial evaluation of the student
c. Schedule professional testing of the student
d. Draft an agenda with a list of participants for the initial IEP team meeting - answer✔B. Obtain
consent from a legal guardian for initial evaluation of the student
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 activities at the literacy center in an
inclusion classroom?
a. Assigning a paraprofessional to monitor participation at the center
b. Modifying the checklist used for assessing the activities at the center
c. Providing various-sized pencils, pens, grips, and slant boards
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d. Eliminating all activities that consist of individual writing rather than partner writing -
answer✔C. Providing various-sized pencils, pens, grips, and slant boards
The Response to Intervention (RTI) approach primarily affects special education procedures by
requiring that students
a. obtain a learning disability diagnosis before receiving special education services
b. be provided with instruction in an inclusion classroom with the support of a special education
teacher
c. receive daily personalized instructional intervention in a resource classroom
d. be provided with research-based interventions before evaluations are conducted - answer✔d.
be provided with research-based interventions before evaluations are conducted
During an IEP review meeting, Kelly's parents express concern that Kelly's functional skills are
not progressing at home as well as her parents would like, compared with the progress she is
making in the classroom. Which of the following is the best way to address the parents'
concerns?
a. Arranging videoconferences at regular intervals with a trained professional to discuss goals,
share resources, and recommend other community programs
