PRAXIS 5543 SPECIAL EDUCATION CORE
KNOWLEDGE// REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
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1. Sharmaine is a second-grade student who has been found eligible for
special education under the classification of intellectual disability. She
receives daily mathematics instruction in a resource room. Her special
education teacher wants to introduce Sharmaine to the addition of
single digit numbers. Which of the following strategies would be the
best activity to use?
(A) Make a ten
(B) Skip counting
(C) Counting backward
(D) Font-end addition ......ANSWER......1. This question tests
understanding of instructional strategies. (A) is the correct answer
because "make a ten" is a strategy for learning addition facts, which
would be developmentally appropriate for Sharmaine. (B) is incorrect
because skip counting is a precursor to multiplication, not addition. (C)
is incorrect because counting backward is a prerequisite to
subtraction. (D) is incorrect because front-end addition is a skill used
to estimate when adding large-digit numbers.
2. The least restrictive environment (LRE), as defined in IDEA, requires
that students with a disability be
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,(A) educated with nondisabled peers only for elective courses
(B) educated with nondisabled peers to the greatest extent possible
(C) educated in a special school so that there is no interaction with
nondisabled peers
(D) educated with the most assistance, whether or not it be in the same
environment as with nondisabled peers ......ANSWER......2. This
question assesses understanding of the term "least-restrictive
environment." (B) is the correct answer because IDEA ensures that
students are not unnecessarily removed from the general classroom
or isolated from nondisabled students of their age. These decisions
are made based on a student's ability to function in the school
environment. (A), (C), and (D) do not match the definition of least-
restrictive environment.
3. Toni is a seventh-grade student classified with a specific learning
disability (SLD). Her science teacher states that she is an active
participant in class, completes homework on time, but her reading
comprehension is below grade level. A chapter test is planned for next
week. Which of the following assessment accommodations would be
most appropriate for Toni's individualized education program (IEP)?
(A) Allowing the use of a dictionary to check spelling
(B) Reading the test aloud to her
(C) Administering the test to her in a separate room
(D) Providing her frequent breaks during testing ......ANSWER......3. This
question assesses the ability to make appropriate accommodations to
classroom assessments. (B) is correct because Toni comprehends the
material presented in class; thus, reading the test to her would
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,eliminate the struggle to read the questions and allow her to focus on
the content of the test. (A) is incorrect because Toni's disability is in
the area of reading comprehension and a dictionary would not be an
appropriate accommodation. (C) is incorrect because there is no
indication that Toni is suffering from test anxiety or another condition
that would be alleviated by testing in a separate room. (D) is incorrect
because there is no indication that Toni has difficulty concentrating or
any other condition that would require frequent breaks.
4. Trish is a sixth-grade student who is diagnosed with autism. She has
difficulty maintaining eye contact and makes impulsive comments
during lessons. Which of the following behavioral strategies would best
help Trish?
(A) Assigning Trish a peer buddy to help her keep on task
(B) Providing Trish a visual menu of appropriate behaviors
(C) Seating Trish next to the window so she can look outside
(D) Giving Trish high-interest, low-reading-level assignments
......ANSWER......4. This question tests understanding of the
characteristic behaviors of students with autism. This scenario
addresses two behaviors— maintaining eye contact and making
impulsive comments. (B) is correct because using a visual reminder
can increase appropriate behavior. (A) is incorrect because there is no
indication that Trish needs help staying on task. (C) is incorrect
because being able to look outside would not address the behavioral
problems of maintaining eye contact or making impulsive comments.
(D) is incorrect because high-interest, low-reading-level assignments
are appropriate for a student who is not reading on grade level, and
Trish is able to complete grade-level assignments.
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, 5. Isaac is a fourth-grade student who has been classified with a mild
cognitive impairment. He struggles to complete assignments
independently, requires redirection to keep on task, and needs to be
constantly reminded of the classroom rules. Which of the following is
required before a behavior intervention plan (BIP) can be developed?
(A) Hiring a paraprofessional to work with Isaac
(B) Conducting a functional behavioral assessment
(C) Assigning homework less frequently
(D) Applying the current behavior reward system ......ANSWER......5. This
question addresses understanding and application of a behavior
intervention plan (BIP). (B) is the correct answer because under
federal law the team must conduct a functional behavioral assessment
(FBA) prior to implementation of a behavior intervention plan. (A) is
incorrect because paraprofessional provide academic support, not
behavioral intervention. (C) is incorrect because it does not address
the behavior problems. (D) is incorrect because it is not a required
step to implementing a behavior intervention plan.
6. Under IDEA, which of the following age-groups are qualified to
receive early-intervention services?
(A) 0-3 years
(B) 3-4 years
(C) 5-6 years
(D) 7-8 years ......ANSWER......6. This question tests knowledge of IDEA.
(A) is the correct answer. According to Part C of this law, students
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KNOWLEDGE// REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A+
1. Sharmaine is a second-grade student who has been found eligible for
special education under the classification of intellectual disability. She
receives daily mathematics instruction in a resource room. Her special
education teacher wants to introduce Sharmaine to the addition of
single digit numbers. Which of the following strategies would be the
best activity to use?
(A) Make a ten
(B) Skip counting
(C) Counting backward
(D) Font-end addition ......ANSWER......1. This question tests
understanding of instructional strategies. (A) is the correct answer
because "make a ten" is a strategy for learning addition facts, which
would be developmentally appropriate for Sharmaine. (B) is incorrect
because skip counting is a precursor to multiplication, not addition. (C)
is incorrect because counting backward is a prerequisite to
subtraction. (D) is incorrect because front-end addition is a skill used
to estimate when adding large-digit numbers.
2. The least restrictive environment (LRE), as defined in IDEA, requires
that students with a disability be
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,(A) educated with nondisabled peers only for elective courses
(B) educated with nondisabled peers to the greatest extent possible
(C) educated in a special school so that there is no interaction with
nondisabled peers
(D) educated with the most assistance, whether or not it be in the same
environment as with nondisabled peers ......ANSWER......2. This
question assesses understanding of the term "least-restrictive
environment." (B) is the correct answer because IDEA ensures that
students are not unnecessarily removed from the general classroom
or isolated from nondisabled students of their age. These decisions
are made based on a student's ability to function in the school
environment. (A), (C), and (D) do not match the definition of least-
restrictive environment.
3. Toni is a seventh-grade student classified with a specific learning
disability (SLD). Her science teacher states that she is an active
participant in class, completes homework on time, but her reading
comprehension is below grade level. A chapter test is planned for next
week. Which of the following assessment accommodations would be
most appropriate for Toni's individualized education program (IEP)?
(A) Allowing the use of a dictionary to check spelling
(B) Reading the test aloud to her
(C) Administering the test to her in a separate room
(D) Providing her frequent breaks during testing ......ANSWER......3. This
question assesses the ability to make appropriate accommodations to
classroom assessments. (B) is correct because Toni comprehends the
material presented in class; thus, reading the test to her would
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,eliminate the struggle to read the questions and allow her to focus on
the content of the test. (A) is incorrect because Toni's disability is in
the area of reading comprehension and a dictionary would not be an
appropriate accommodation. (C) is incorrect because there is no
indication that Toni is suffering from test anxiety or another condition
that would be alleviated by testing in a separate room. (D) is incorrect
because there is no indication that Toni has difficulty concentrating or
any other condition that would require frequent breaks.
4. Trish is a sixth-grade student who is diagnosed with autism. She has
difficulty maintaining eye contact and makes impulsive comments
during lessons. Which of the following behavioral strategies would best
help Trish?
(A) Assigning Trish a peer buddy to help her keep on task
(B) Providing Trish a visual menu of appropriate behaviors
(C) Seating Trish next to the window so she can look outside
(D) Giving Trish high-interest, low-reading-level assignments
......ANSWER......4. This question tests understanding of the
characteristic behaviors of students with autism. This scenario
addresses two behaviors— maintaining eye contact and making
impulsive comments. (B) is correct because using a visual reminder
can increase appropriate behavior. (A) is incorrect because there is no
indication that Trish needs help staying on task. (C) is incorrect
because being able to look outside would not address the behavioral
problems of maintaining eye contact or making impulsive comments.
(D) is incorrect because high-interest, low-reading-level assignments
are appropriate for a student who is not reading on grade level, and
Trish is able to complete grade-level assignments.
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, 5. Isaac is a fourth-grade student who has been classified with a mild
cognitive impairment. He struggles to complete assignments
independently, requires redirection to keep on task, and needs to be
constantly reminded of the classroom rules. Which of the following is
required before a behavior intervention plan (BIP) can be developed?
(A) Hiring a paraprofessional to work with Isaac
(B) Conducting a functional behavioral assessment
(C) Assigning homework less frequently
(D) Applying the current behavior reward system ......ANSWER......5. This
question addresses understanding and application of a behavior
intervention plan (BIP). (B) is the correct answer because under
federal law the team must conduct a functional behavioral assessment
(FBA) prior to implementation of a behavior intervention plan. (A) is
incorrect because paraprofessional provide academic support, not
behavioral intervention. (C) is incorrect because it does not address
the behavior problems. (D) is incorrect because it is not a required
step to implementing a behavior intervention plan.
6. Under IDEA, which of the following age-groups are qualified to
receive early-intervention services?
(A) 0-3 years
(B) 3-4 years
(C) 5-6 years
(D) 7-8 years ......ANSWER......6. This question tests knowledge of IDEA.
(A) is the correct answer. According to Part C of this law, students
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