WGU D096 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which practice advances meaningful collaboration between schools and families? -
ANS Inviting families to participate in workshops and committee meetings.
Which practice would effectively develop collaboration with community stakeholder? -
ANS Creating a community advisory board composed of representatives from various
community organizations.
Which strategy uses community resources in a way that is effective in supporting diverse
students' educational needs? - ANS Collaborating with local libraries to provide tutoring
services for students after school.
Which plan advocates for students by building relationships with families? - ANS Organizing
parent volunteers to help with school activities.
How should educators work with students and families during challenging situations? -
ANS Meet with families to develop solutions and support strategies.
How can educational relationships with community members benefit students? -
ANS Community leaders can provide additional resources and support not otherwise
available through school for students.
Which method can educators use to connect families to beneficial services? -
ANS Collaborate with community agencies to identify appropriate services for families.
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,Which role do educators serve in connecting families to helpful services? - ANS Facilitators
who work with families and service providers.
Which federal law protects the rights of English learners with disabilities and their parents? -
ANS Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
How does a family's culture affect their involvement in the school setting? - ANS A wide
range of differences exists among cultures and could significantly impact participation.
An EL student was referred to the special education teacher by another teacher. After working
with the student, the special education teacher determines that the student does not have a
learning disability. Why might the student have been places in a special education class?
A. The student was unfamiliar with the cultural elements of the test
B. The student was unfamiliar with the math questions on the test.
C. The student has not lived in the U.S. very long
D. The student has not yet learned test taking skills - ANS A.
Which principle guides the educational placement (LRE) according to the individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
A. Attend classes with students with the same special needs
B. Attend classes in a separate school
C. Attend class taught by special ed teacher
D. Attend class with non-disabled peers - ANS D.
What is the difference between IEP and a 504 plan?
A. IEP is governed by a civil rights law, but a 504 plan is not
B. IEP must be reviewed annually, unlike a 504 plan
C. IEP is not as strictly monitored as a 504 plan
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,D. IEP requires a diagnosis, but a 504 plan does not - ANS B.
If a student has diabetes that affects academic achievement, what is the appropriate disability
category for this student?
A. Specific Learning Disability
B. Orthopedic Impairment
C. Visual Impairment
D. Other Health Impairment - ANS D.
According to the IDEA, which disability category has the highest percentage of children?
A. Specific Learning Disability
B. Autism
C. Visual Impairment
D. Speech and Language Impairment - ANS A
Which scenario is a Tier 2 Intervention in a Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework?
A. A group of 3 students receives explicit instruction and opportunities to practice.
B. A special education teacher gives one-on-one formative feedback and completes frequent
monitoring.
C. An entire class is broken into groups to address their strengths and needs.
D. A teacher reminds a class about the behaviors that are expected of them at school. -
ANS A.
A student's native language is Chinese. This student is learning to speak English and is in the
Intermediate Fluency Stage.
A. Produces one-word and two-word responses
B. Communicates at near-native language level
C. Writes using complex sentences
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, D. Forms short phrases that may not be grammatically correct - ANS C.
What is an example of differentiating content?
A. Using several different types of assessments
B. Creating Places in the classroom where students can work quietly.
C. Giving students different resources based on their comprehension
D. Offering different amounts of teacher support during the lesson - ANS C.
What is a guiding principle of systematic instruction?
A. Present lessons that build on one another
B. Prepare students for formative assessments
C. Give precise instructions to students
D. Work on guided practice before independent practice - ANS A.
A teacher wants to find a suitable alternative assessment for students who are gifted and
talented. The teacher believes this can be effectively accomplish by assessing the students'
thinking skills. Which option is most effective?
A. Tests that provide insights into the students' test-taking strategies
B. Tests that provide insights into the students' math abilities
C. Open-ended tests
D. Close-ended tests - ANS C.
Which statement is true about prejudice and stereotypes?
A. Stereotypes often form because of prejudices.
B. Prejudices often form because of stereotypes.
C. Stereotypes are based on fact, and prejudices are based on opinion.
D. Prejudices are based on fact, and stereotypes are based on opinion. - ANS B.
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ANSWERS
Which practice advances meaningful collaboration between schools and families? -
ANS Inviting families to participate in workshops and committee meetings.
Which practice would effectively develop collaboration with community stakeholder? -
ANS Creating a community advisory board composed of representatives from various
community organizations.
Which strategy uses community resources in a way that is effective in supporting diverse
students' educational needs? - ANS Collaborating with local libraries to provide tutoring
services for students after school.
Which plan advocates for students by building relationships with families? - ANS Organizing
parent volunteers to help with school activities.
How should educators work with students and families during challenging situations? -
ANS Meet with families to develop solutions and support strategies.
How can educational relationships with community members benefit students? -
ANS Community leaders can provide additional resources and support not otherwise
available through school for students.
Which method can educators use to connect families to beneficial services? -
ANS Collaborate with community agencies to identify appropriate services for families.
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,Which role do educators serve in connecting families to helpful services? - ANS Facilitators
who work with families and service providers.
Which federal law protects the rights of English learners with disabilities and their parents? -
ANS Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
How does a family's culture affect their involvement in the school setting? - ANS A wide
range of differences exists among cultures and could significantly impact participation.
An EL student was referred to the special education teacher by another teacher. After working
with the student, the special education teacher determines that the student does not have a
learning disability. Why might the student have been places in a special education class?
A. The student was unfamiliar with the cultural elements of the test
B. The student was unfamiliar with the math questions on the test.
C. The student has not lived in the U.S. very long
D. The student has not yet learned test taking skills - ANS A.
Which principle guides the educational placement (LRE) according to the individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
A. Attend classes with students with the same special needs
B. Attend classes in a separate school
C. Attend class taught by special ed teacher
D. Attend class with non-disabled peers - ANS D.
What is the difference between IEP and a 504 plan?
A. IEP is governed by a civil rights law, but a 504 plan is not
B. IEP must be reviewed annually, unlike a 504 plan
C. IEP is not as strictly monitored as a 504 plan
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,D. IEP requires a diagnosis, but a 504 plan does not - ANS B.
If a student has diabetes that affects academic achievement, what is the appropriate disability
category for this student?
A. Specific Learning Disability
B. Orthopedic Impairment
C. Visual Impairment
D. Other Health Impairment - ANS D.
According to the IDEA, which disability category has the highest percentage of children?
A. Specific Learning Disability
B. Autism
C. Visual Impairment
D. Speech and Language Impairment - ANS A
Which scenario is a Tier 2 Intervention in a Multitiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework?
A. A group of 3 students receives explicit instruction and opportunities to practice.
B. A special education teacher gives one-on-one formative feedback and completes frequent
monitoring.
C. An entire class is broken into groups to address their strengths and needs.
D. A teacher reminds a class about the behaviors that are expected of them at school. -
ANS A.
A student's native language is Chinese. This student is learning to speak English and is in the
Intermediate Fluency Stage.
A. Produces one-word and two-word responses
B. Communicates at near-native language level
C. Writes using complex sentences
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, D. Forms short phrases that may not be grammatically correct - ANS C.
What is an example of differentiating content?
A. Using several different types of assessments
B. Creating Places in the classroom where students can work quietly.
C. Giving students different resources based on their comprehension
D. Offering different amounts of teacher support during the lesson - ANS C.
What is a guiding principle of systematic instruction?
A. Present lessons that build on one another
B. Prepare students for formative assessments
C. Give precise instructions to students
D. Work on guided practice before independent practice - ANS A.
A teacher wants to find a suitable alternative assessment for students who are gifted and
talented. The teacher believes this can be effectively accomplish by assessing the students'
thinking skills. Which option is most effective?
A. Tests that provide insights into the students' test-taking strategies
B. Tests that provide insights into the students' math abilities
C. Open-ended tests
D. Close-ended tests - ANS C.
Which statement is true about prejudice and stereotypes?
A. Stereotypes often form because of prejudices.
B. Prejudices often form because of stereotypes.
C. Stereotypes are based on fact, and prejudices are based on opinion.
D. Prejudices are based on fact, and stereotypes are based on opinion. - ANS B.
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