OAE 013 Early Childhood Special
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1. An early childhood special education teacher is reviewing research on
child abuse and neglect. The most effective protective factor against child
maltreatment has been proven to be:
A. a supportive family environment and social networks.
B. two married parents or caregivers living together in the home.
C. large amounts of one-on-one time spent between the child and his or
her family.
D. a higher education level of the child's caregivers. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. a
supportive family environment and social networks.
-Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families,
communities, or the larger society that, when present, migrate or eliminate
risk in families. Research has shown that protective factors are linked to a
lower incidence of child abuse and neglect. Many protective factors have
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,been studied, but the one that has been proven most reliable and effective
is a supportive family environment and social networks.
2. According to research, a baby's brain continues to develop after birth,
primarily because of:
A. sensory experiences.
B. environmental factors.
C. family history.
D. physical well-being. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. sensory experiences.
- An infants brain development is heavily dependent on sensory
experiences beginning immediately after birth. Touching, holding,
comforting, rocking, singing, and talking to a baby all provide stimulation for
brain development.
3. A kindergarten teacher observes that during many of the free-play
activities, two children with disabilities are often excluded and left to play by
themselves. The kindergarten teacher conferences with the special
education teacher to discuss ways to help all students interact more
inclusively. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for
achieving this goal?
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,A. assigning different partners each day with the direction that they
participate together in all activities
B. videotaping a typical day and then showing it to the class to illustrate
their exclusionary practices
C. organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each
free-play time
D. providing opportunities for small-group activities with a set goal such as
finishing a puzzle - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. organizing a whole-group activity or
game during the beginning of each free-play time
- Organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each
free-play time will allow all of the children to participate, get to know one
another better, and be more comfortable with one another. By modeling
and encouraging positive social skills, behaviors, and language, the
teacher should be gradually be able to release control of fee-play activities
to children, once expectations have been established.
4. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with
which of the following activities?
A. sitting in a circle listening to a book being read
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, B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
C. retelling a story in front of the class
D. drinking from a cup without spilling - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B. putting a puzzle
together or working with small objects
- Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder affecting fine and/or gross-motor
coordination. Children diagnosed with dyspraxia have additional problems
related to planning, organizing, and carrying out movements in the right
order in everyday situations. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely find
putting a puzzle together quite difficult given the fine motor skills and motor
planning needed to complete the task.
5. According to current research, which of the following factors has the
most positive impact in the social/emotional development of children with
disabilities?
A. stronger connections between child and school
B. increased numbers of inclusive classrooms
C. development of self-advocacy skills
D. increased resources to enhance teacher support - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C.
development of self-advocacy skills
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Education 2025/2026 Exam Questions
and Answers | 100% Pass
1. An early childhood special education teacher is reviewing research on
child abuse and neglect. The most effective protective factor against child
maltreatment has been proven to be:
A. a supportive family environment and social networks.
B. two married parents or caregivers living together in the home.
C. large amounts of one-on-one time spent between the child and his or
her family.
D. a higher education level of the child's caregivers. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. a
supportive family environment and social networks.
-Protective factors are conditions or attributes in individuals, families,
communities, or the larger society that, when present, migrate or eliminate
risk in families. Research has shown that protective factors are linked to a
lower incidence of child abuse and neglect. Many protective factors have
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,been studied, but the one that has been proven most reliable and effective
is a supportive family environment and social networks.
2. According to research, a baby's brain continues to develop after birth,
primarily because of:
A. sensory experiences.
B. environmental factors.
C. family history.
D. physical well-being. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. sensory experiences.
- An infants brain development is heavily dependent on sensory
experiences beginning immediately after birth. Touching, holding,
comforting, rocking, singing, and talking to a baby all provide stimulation for
brain development.
3. A kindergarten teacher observes that during many of the free-play
activities, two children with disabilities are often excluded and left to play by
themselves. The kindergarten teacher conferences with the special
education teacher to discuss ways to help all students interact more
inclusively. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for
achieving this goal?
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,A. assigning different partners each day with the direction that they
participate together in all activities
B. videotaping a typical day and then showing it to the class to illustrate
their exclusionary practices
C. organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each
free-play time
D. providing opportunities for small-group activities with a set goal such as
finishing a puzzle - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. organizing a whole-group activity or
game during the beginning of each free-play time
- Organizing a whole-group activity or game during the beginning of each
free-play time will allow all of the children to participate, get to know one
another better, and be more comfortable with one another. By modeling
and encouraging positive social skills, behaviors, and language, the
teacher should be gradually be able to release control of fee-play activities
to children, once expectations have been established.
4. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with
which of the following activities?
A. sitting in a circle listening to a book being read
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, B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects
C. retelling a story in front of the class
D. drinking from a cup without spilling - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B. putting a puzzle
together or working with small objects
- Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder affecting fine and/or gross-motor
coordination. Children diagnosed with dyspraxia have additional problems
related to planning, organizing, and carrying out movements in the right
order in everyday situations. A preschooler with dyspraxia would likely find
putting a puzzle together quite difficult given the fine motor skills and motor
planning needed to complete the task.
5. According to current research, which of the following factors has the
most positive impact in the social/emotional development of children with
disabilities?
A. stronger connections between child and school
B. increased numbers of inclusive classrooms
C. development of self-advocacy skills
D. increased resources to enhance teacher support - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C.
development of self-advocacy skills
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