Praxis School Psychologist (5403) Secrets Study Guide
Praxis School Psychologist (5403) Practice Questions — 1–20
I. Professional Practices That Permeate All Aspects of Service Delivery
1. A school psychologist uses data from multiple sources (e.g., teacher ratings, observations,
achievement tests) to evaluate a student. This practice best demonstrates:
A) National norms comparison
B) Single-source assessment
C) Triangulation of data
D) Curriculum alignment
✔ Correct Answer: C — Triangulating data from multiple sources improves assessment
accuracy and reduces bias.
2. Which type of reliability refers to consistency of scores across different administrators of
the same test?
A) Internal consistency
B) Interrater reliability
C) Split-half reliability
D) Test–retest reliability
✔ Correct Answer: B — Interrater reliability assesses consistency between different
evaluators.
3. When selecting an assessment measure for an English language learner, the school
psychologist should prioritize:
A) A test standardized only in English
B) Nonverbal assessment and language considerations
C) Only curriculum-based assessments
D) Group achievement batteries
✔ Correct Answer: B — Choose culturally and linguistically appropriate measures to avoid
misclassification.
4. Consultation between a school psychologist and teacher is most effective when it is:
A) One-time and directive
B) Ongoing and collaborative
C) Informal and anecdotal
D) Confidential and non-strategic
✔ Correct Answer: B — Ongoing collaboration yields better outcomes for intervention
planning.
5. Which statistical concept reflects the extent to which a test measures what it claims to
measure?
A) Reliability
B) Validity
, C) Central tendency
D) Standard deviation
✔ Correct Answer: B — Validity refers to accuracy of what the test purports to assess.
II. Direct & Indirect Services (Student-Level)
6. A teacher refers a student for evaluation due to academic struggles. The school
psychologist first reviews:
A) IQ test scores only
B) Instructional history and progress monitoring data
C) Interview with unrelated students
D) Parent educational attainment
✔ Correct Answer: B — Review instructional history and data to understand academic
performance.
7. Tier 2 interventions in an MTSS framework typically involve:
A) Universal classroom strategies
B) Targeted small-group support
C) Intensive one-on-one therapy
D) Referral to outside specialists
✔ Correct Answer: B — Tier 2 supports are targeted group interventions.
8. Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is primarily used to:
A) Diagnose intellectual disabilities
B) Identify the function of problem behaviors
C) Determine eligibility for special education
D) Assess sensory processing disorders
✔ Correct Answer: B — FBA identifies the reasons behind behaviors to inform intervention.
9. A student exhibits anxiety impacting school performance. The best intervention would
likely include:
A) Psychoanalysis
B) Cognitive-behavioral strategies adapted for school
C) Medication without classroom support
D) Standardized testing only
✔ Correct Answer: B — CBT strategies are effective for anxiety and can be implemented in
schools.
10. Assistive technology for a student with writing difficulties might include:
A) Picture schedule charts
B) Voice-to-text software
C) Standardized achievement tests
D) Group discussion prompts
✔ Correct Answer: B — Voice-to-text tools assist students with written expression.
III. Direct & Indirect Services (Systems-Level)
11. Universal screening in an RTI/MTSS model is used to:
A) Diagnose learning disorders
Praxis School Psychologist (5403) Practice Questions — 1–20
I. Professional Practices That Permeate All Aspects of Service Delivery
1. A school psychologist uses data from multiple sources (e.g., teacher ratings, observations,
achievement tests) to evaluate a student. This practice best demonstrates:
A) National norms comparison
B) Single-source assessment
C) Triangulation of data
D) Curriculum alignment
✔ Correct Answer: C — Triangulating data from multiple sources improves assessment
accuracy and reduces bias.
2. Which type of reliability refers to consistency of scores across different administrators of
the same test?
A) Internal consistency
B) Interrater reliability
C) Split-half reliability
D) Test–retest reliability
✔ Correct Answer: B — Interrater reliability assesses consistency between different
evaluators.
3. When selecting an assessment measure for an English language learner, the school
psychologist should prioritize:
A) A test standardized only in English
B) Nonverbal assessment and language considerations
C) Only curriculum-based assessments
D) Group achievement batteries
✔ Correct Answer: B — Choose culturally and linguistically appropriate measures to avoid
misclassification.
4. Consultation between a school psychologist and teacher is most effective when it is:
A) One-time and directive
B) Ongoing and collaborative
C) Informal and anecdotal
D) Confidential and non-strategic
✔ Correct Answer: B — Ongoing collaboration yields better outcomes for intervention
planning.
5. Which statistical concept reflects the extent to which a test measures what it claims to
measure?
A) Reliability
B) Validity
, C) Central tendency
D) Standard deviation
✔ Correct Answer: B — Validity refers to accuracy of what the test purports to assess.
II. Direct & Indirect Services (Student-Level)
6. A teacher refers a student for evaluation due to academic struggles. The school
psychologist first reviews:
A) IQ test scores only
B) Instructional history and progress monitoring data
C) Interview with unrelated students
D) Parent educational attainment
✔ Correct Answer: B — Review instructional history and data to understand academic
performance.
7. Tier 2 interventions in an MTSS framework typically involve:
A) Universal classroom strategies
B) Targeted small-group support
C) Intensive one-on-one therapy
D) Referral to outside specialists
✔ Correct Answer: B — Tier 2 supports are targeted group interventions.
8. Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is primarily used to:
A) Diagnose intellectual disabilities
B) Identify the function of problem behaviors
C) Determine eligibility for special education
D) Assess sensory processing disorders
✔ Correct Answer: B — FBA identifies the reasons behind behaviors to inform intervention.
9. A student exhibits anxiety impacting school performance. The best intervention would
likely include:
A) Psychoanalysis
B) Cognitive-behavioral strategies adapted for school
C) Medication without classroom support
D) Standardized testing only
✔ Correct Answer: B — CBT strategies are effective for anxiety and can be implemented in
schools.
10. Assistive technology for a student with writing difficulties might include:
A) Picture schedule charts
B) Voice-to-text software
C) Standardized achievement tests
D) Group discussion prompts
✔ Correct Answer: B — Voice-to-text tools assist students with written expression.
III. Direct & Indirect Services (Systems-Level)
11. Universal screening in an RTI/MTSS model is used to:
A) Diagnose learning disorders
