*It is time for the state standardized tests. According to the state, which would be expected
of a first year English Language Learning student?
a. Require the student to complete the writing portion of the test but allow the student to
complete it in their own language
b. Require the student to take the reading exam without an interpreter
c. Require the student to complete the mathematics exam but allow an interpreter for
translating directions and clarifying instructions
Allow the student to use a bilingual dictionary that includes word definitions or pictures -
ANSWER C Require the student to complete the mathematics exam but allow an
interpreter for
translating directions and clarifying instructions
*Which of the following accommodations would be appropriate for a child with a physical
disability?
a. Use the same materials/means as have been used for other things in the classroom
b. Send the test home with the child to complete
c. Allow the child to see the test and questions prior to taking the test
d. Have the child take the exam in a separate room - ANSWER A Use the same
materials/means as have been used for other things in the classroom
*A child has a hearing device. You and the student discuss the device with the class. What is
this promoting?
a. Positive peer and student interaction
b. Informs the class about the child's disability and implications
c. Encourages students to learn other forms of communication
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,d. Allows other students to communicate for that child - ANSWER A Positive peer and
student interaction
A student who is typically well behaved has suddenly started acting out and crying in school.
He doesn't want to join the class during activities. The teacher knows that his sister has
recently been diagnosed with leukemia and the family has had stress. The student's behavior
shows which principle of the family systems theory?
a. Adaptation
b. Triangulation
c. Interdependence
d. None of the above - ANSWER C Interdependence
During a parent teacher conference, the teacher asks, "How and with whom should I
disclose information about your child?" This teacher understands which component of the
family systems theory?
a. Climate
b. Hierarchies
c. Rules
Adaptation - ANSWER B Hierarchies
What is atypical of four-year-old speech?
a. Speech consists of repetitive phrases and words
b. Hard time pronouncing different sounds, like /r/ or /l/
c. Asking grammatically incorrect questions
d. Using incorrect verb tenses like "holded" - ANSWER A Speech consists of repetitive
phrases and words
Which behavior appears first in an infant?
a. Spontaneous laughter
b. Angry cry
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, c. Social smile
d. Stranger anxiety - ANSWER C Social smile
*A student tells a teacher about two instances of physical abuse that happened one year
ago. The student begs the teacher to keep it a secret. How should the teacher respond?
a. Document stories and keep an eye out for future signs of abuse.
b. Keep the child's secret.
c. Tell the child you cannot keep it a secret and report it.
d. None of the above. - ANSWER C Tell the child you cannot keep it a secret and report
it.
How do you act as an advocate as a teacher?
a. Stay after school to help the child.
b. Meet with an IEP team.
c. Talk to the student only.
d. Talk to other teachers. - ANSWER B Meet with an IEP team.
There is going to be a child in your class with Leukemia. What possible struggles/problems
should you expect to prepare for that could affect the child's learning?
a. Frequent absences
b. Struggles with literacy
c. Physical appearance
d. Behavior issues - ANSWER A Frequent absences
A teacher has a student with ADHD who has a hard time sitting still for prolonged periods of
time. A special speaker is coming in to speak to the class for 30 minutes. What should the
teacher do to accommodate the ADHD student?
a. Send the student to another classroom while the presentation is going on.
b. Request a paraprofessional for this time period.
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of a first year English Language Learning student?
a. Require the student to complete the writing portion of the test but allow the student to
complete it in their own language
b. Require the student to take the reading exam without an interpreter
c. Require the student to complete the mathematics exam but allow an interpreter for
translating directions and clarifying instructions
Allow the student to use a bilingual dictionary that includes word definitions or pictures -
ANSWER C Require the student to complete the mathematics exam but allow an
interpreter for
translating directions and clarifying instructions
*Which of the following accommodations would be appropriate for a child with a physical
disability?
a. Use the same materials/means as have been used for other things in the classroom
b. Send the test home with the child to complete
c. Allow the child to see the test and questions prior to taking the test
d. Have the child take the exam in a separate room - ANSWER A Use the same
materials/means as have been used for other things in the classroom
*A child has a hearing device. You and the student discuss the device with the class. What is
this promoting?
a. Positive peer and student interaction
b. Informs the class about the child's disability and implications
c. Encourages students to learn other forms of communication
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,d. Allows other students to communicate for that child - ANSWER A Positive peer and
student interaction
A student who is typically well behaved has suddenly started acting out and crying in school.
He doesn't want to join the class during activities. The teacher knows that his sister has
recently been diagnosed with leukemia and the family has had stress. The student's behavior
shows which principle of the family systems theory?
a. Adaptation
b. Triangulation
c. Interdependence
d. None of the above - ANSWER C Interdependence
During a parent teacher conference, the teacher asks, "How and with whom should I
disclose information about your child?" This teacher understands which component of the
family systems theory?
a. Climate
b. Hierarchies
c. Rules
Adaptation - ANSWER B Hierarchies
What is atypical of four-year-old speech?
a. Speech consists of repetitive phrases and words
b. Hard time pronouncing different sounds, like /r/ or /l/
c. Asking grammatically incorrect questions
d. Using incorrect verb tenses like "holded" - ANSWER A Speech consists of repetitive
phrases and words
Which behavior appears first in an infant?
a. Spontaneous laughter
b. Angry cry
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, c. Social smile
d. Stranger anxiety - ANSWER C Social smile
*A student tells a teacher about two instances of physical abuse that happened one year
ago. The student begs the teacher to keep it a secret. How should the teacher respond?
a. Document stories and keep an eye out for future signs of abuse.
b. Keep the child's secret.
c. Tell the child you cannot keep it a secret and report it.
d. None of the above. - ANSWER C Tell the child you cannot keep it a secret and report
it.
How do you act as an advocate as a teacher?
a. Stay after school to help the child.
b. Meet with an IEP team.
c. Talk to the student only.
d. Talk to other teachers. - ANSWER B Meet with an IEP team.
There is going to be a child in your class with Leukemia. What possible struggles/problems
should you expect to prepare for that could affect the child's learning?
a. Frequent absences
b. Struggles with literacy
c. Physical appearance
d. Behavior issues - ANSWER A Frequent absences
A teacher has a student with ADHD who has a hard time sitting still for prolonged periods of
time. A special speaker is coming in to speak to the class for 30 minutes. What should the
teacher do to accommodate the ADHD student?
a. Send the student to another classroom while the presentation is going on.
b. Request a paraprofessional for this time period.
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