STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CST NYSTCE (060) :
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A special education teacher seeks to determine whether published research on a new
instructional intervention is peer-reviewed. Establishing that it has been peer-reviewed would
primarily ensure that the:
a.) research has been evaluated by qualified members of the professional field.
b.) intervention is able to be implemented by the teacher's network of colleagues.
c.) research is current and has been conducted within the past five years.
d.) intervention reflects the specific needs of the students who attend the school.
Answer: a.
Peer reviews are defined as the process by which something proposed (research or publication)
is evaluated by a group of experts in the appropriate field of practice. Determining that
published research has been peer-reviewed helps validate and contribute the quality of the
evaluation.
The primary effect of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act of 2001 has been
the:
a.) reduction of barriers for students identified as homeless to attend and have the same public
education as students who are not homeless.
,b.) development of modified learning standards that can be used to promote accelerated
achievement of curricular goals by students identified as homeless.
c.) increase the availability of special classes designed for students who have been identified as
temporarily or chronically homeless.
d.) creation of a public database that can be accessed by schools and that identifies students
who are homeless and reside in federally funded shelter programs.
Answer: a.
Mr. Graham is a specialist who works with students who have special needs. You observe Mr.
Graham and he is working with a group of students on the tasks of cutting with scissors, holding
a pencil, and writing sentences using the same hand without switching to another hand. Mr.
Graham is the:
Answer: occupational therapist
Which is an example of an unmet need that can be addressed prior to the referral process?
Answer: providing assistance to help the student increase his/her attendance rate
Which of the following is the best example of a chronic behavioral pattern that is problematic?
Answer: Kelly cannot verbally sound out digraphs when reading aloud.
,The first step in addressing an identified unmet need is to:
Answer: contact the family or guardian
The multidisciplinary team is creating Jenna's IEP. In regards to placement in general education,
the team must:
Answer: justify her placement if she is not participating in general education
Lisa is a new student in your class. She has an IEP. You are planning instruction but need to know
what Lisa is expected to achieve by the end of the year. Which section of the IEP best articulates
this information?
Answer: The Annual Goals
On Sheldon's IEP, it states that Sheldon will attend a two-year college with the purpose of taking
courses in child day care. Where on the IEP should this information be documented?
Answer: Post-Secondary Goal
Which is the best example of an IEP Annual Goal?
Answer: Scott will solve math problems that involve addition and subtraction of three- and four-
digit numbers with 90% accuracy on 7 out of 10 tests, in which he will be assessed weekly
through the use of classroom assessment and classwork worksheets.
, Which is the best example of the information concerning a related service found on an IEP?
Answer: physical therapy, small group delivery, twice a week, 40 minutes, in the therapy room,
beginning 10/2015
According to the least restrictive environment (LRE) requirements in the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must insure that students with disabilities:
a.) are educated to the maximum extent appropriate alongside students without disabilities.
b.) learn from a specialized teacher alongside their peers with similar learning profiles.
c.) receive special education services in a substantially instructional setting.
d.) participate in general education classes with direct support from related service providers.
Answer: a.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) under section 1412(a)(5) states, "To the
maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private
institutions or other care facilities, are (to be) educated with children who are not disabled."
Providing instruction outside of the general education classroom environment and away from
students without disabilities should occur only when the nature or severity of the disability of a
student is such that education in the general education classroom, with the use of
supplementary aids and services, cannot be achieved satisfactorily.
Which protection is a primary intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
A special education teacher seeks to determine whether published research on a new
instructional intervention is peer-reviewed. Establishing that it has been peer-reviewed would
primarily ensure that the:
a.) research has been evaluated by qualified members of the professional field.
b.) intervention is able to be implemented by the teacher's network of colleagues.
c.) research is current and has been conducted within the past five years.
d.) intervention reflects the specific needs of the students who attend the school.
Answer: a.
Peer reviews are defined as the process by which something proposed (research or publication)
is evaluated by a group of experts in the appropriate field of practice. Determining that
published research has been peer-reviewed helps validate and contribute the quality of the
evaluation.
The primary effect of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act of 2001 has been
the:
a.) reduction of barriers for students identified as homeless to attend and have the same public
education as students who are not homeless.
,b.) development of modified learning standards that can be used to promote accelerated
achievement of curricular goals by students identified as homeless.
c.) increase the availability of special classes designed for students who have been identified as
temporarily or chronically homeless.
d.) creation of a public database that can be accessed by schools and that identifies students
who are homeless and reside in federally funded shelter programs.
Answer: a.
Mr. Graham is a specialist who works with students who have special needs. You observe Mr.
Graham and he is working with a group of students on the tasks of cutting with scissors, holding
a pencil, and writing sentences using the same hand without switching to another hand. Mr.
Graham is the:
Answer: occupational therapist
Which is an example of an unmet need that can be addressed prior to the referral process?
Answer: providing assistance to help the student increase his/her attendance rate
Which of the following is the best example of a chronic behavioral pattern that is problematic?
Answer: Kelly cannot verbally sound out digraphs when reading aloud.
,The first step in addressing an identified unmet need is to:
Answer: contact the family or guardian
The multidisciplinary team is creating Jenna's IEP. In regards to placement in general education,
the team must:
Answer: justify her placement if she is not participating in general education
Lisa is a new student in your class. She has an IEP. You are planning instruction but need to know
what Lisa is expected to achieve by the end of the year. Which section of the IEP best articulates
this information?
Answer: The Annual Goals
On Sheldon's IEP, it states that Sheldon will attend a two-year college with the purpose of taking
courses in child day care. Where on the IEP should this information be documented?
Answer: Post-Secondary Goal
Which is the best example of an IEP Annual Goal?
Answer: Scott will solve math problems that involve addition and subtraction of three- and four-
digit numbers with 90% accuracy on 7 out of 10 tests, in which he will be assessed weekly
through the use of classroom assessment and classwork worksheets.
, Which is the best example of the information concerning a related service found on an IEP?
Answer: physical therapy, small group delivery, twice a week, 40 minutes, in the therapy room,
beginning 10/2015
According to the least restrictive environment (LRE) requirements in the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school districts must insure that students with disabilities:
a.) are educated to the maximum extent appropriate alongside students without disabilities.
b.) learn from a specialized teacher alongside their peers with similar learning profiles.
c.) receive special education services in a substantially instructional setting.
d.) participate in general education classes with direct support from related service providers.
Answer: a.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) under section 1412(a)(5) states, "To the
maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private
institutions or other care facilities, are (to be) educated with children who are not disabled."
Providing instruction outside of the general education classroom environment and away from
students without disabilities should occur only when the nature or severity of the disability of a
student is such that education in the general education classroom, with the use of
supplementary aids and services, cannot be achieved satisfactorily.
Which protection is a primary intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
