SPED 5313 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ 102) Which of the following types of assessments provides data such as
percentile level, stanine scores, and standard scores?
A. Curriculum-based
B. Formative
C. Standardized
D. Rating scale.
Answer: Correct Answer: CStandardized assessments are formal tests that
provide percentiles, stanine scores, and standard scores.
◍ Ecological model.
Answer: a theoretical model positing that deviance stems not solely from the
individual but also from the interaction of the individual with his or her
environment
◍ Conceptual Learning.
Answer: many concepts are taught through rule relationships in order to
identify the essential characteristics, and then multiple examples and
non-examples are given to limit or expand the meaning
◍ Negative reinforcement (SR-).
Answer: a procedure that maintains or increases a behavior because the
individual avoids or escapes a negative condition as a result of the behavior
◍ 92) Which of the following best defines the purpose of a
criterion-referenced test?
A. To measure a student's mastery of specific knowledge and skills after a
unit of study
B. To determine a student's reading level for instructional grouping purposes
C. To rank a student's performance when compared with other students who
, took the same test
D. To use a rubric to document a student's performance in conjunction with
teachers' observations.
Answer: Correct Answer: AThe question tests knowledge of assessments.
Criterion-referenced tests are designed to measure how well a person has
learned or mastered a well-defined and specific body of knowledge, such as
whole-number computations.
◍ Opportunities to learn.
Answer: the time in the school day schedule dedicated to instructional or
learning activities
◍ Group contingency.
Answer: a group reinforcement system in which a small or large group
works together to achieve a common reinforcement goal
◍ 105) Which of the following are important considerations in the process of
evaluating a student for evidence of an emotional behavior disturbance
(EBD) ?Select all that apply.
A. The referring teacher
B. The age of the student at the onset of the problem behavior
C. The setting in which the problem behavior is exhibited
D. The treatment to be used.
Answer: Correct Answer: A, B, CThe question tests understanding of the
process of evaluating a student for emotional and behavior disturbances
(EBD). These options are all correct because they are considered in the
evaluation process.
◍ 49) Ms. Brown taught a lesson on multiplying two-digit numbers to her
students in a self-contained classroom. Then the students completed a math
worksheet. Ms. Brown notes that most of the students had more than half the
problems incorrect. Which of the following should Ms. Brown do next?
A. Pair the students with regular education students who will act as peer
tutors.
B. Give the students another math worksheet the next day to see if they
, improve after doing their homework.
C. Reteach the lesson another way to see if the students can improve their
understanding of the topic.
D. Go on to the next lesson in the book because time is limited..
Answer: Correct Answer: CThe question tests understanding of using data to
modify instruction. This answer is correct because a strategy of effective
teaching is to modify instruction when the students show a lack of
understanding.
◍ 1) What is the purpose of a cognitive assessment?
A. To analyze emotional development
B. To calculate adaptive behavior
C. To test fine motor skills
D. To measure intellectual ability.
Answer: Correct Answer: DThe question tests understanding of the uses of
assessments. Cognitive assessments test how well an individual solves
problems, interprets information, and recalls information, which are all part
of intellectual ability.
◍ Function.
Answer: the purpose of a behavior
◍ 48) Examiners attempting to identify a student with learning disabilities tend
to focus on the discrepancy between
A. ability and achievement test scores, with ability being greater than what
is indicated by achievement test scores
B. ability and achievement test scores, with achievement test scores being
greater than demonstrated ability
C. curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and achievement test scores, with
CBA results being greater than achievement test scores
D. curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and achievement test scores, with
achievement test scores being greater than CBA results.
Answer: Correct Answer: AThe question tests knowledge of a critical
conceptual component of learning disabilities. This answer is correct
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ 102) Which of the following types of assessments provides data such as
percentile level, stanine scores, and standard scores?
A. Curriculum-based
B. Formative
C. Standardized
D. Rating scale.
Answer: Correct Answer: CStandardized assessments are formal tests that
provide percentiles, stanine scores, and standard scores.
◍ Ecological model.
Answer: a theoretical model positing that deviance stems not solely from the
individual but also from the interaction of the individual with his or her
environment
◍ Conceptual Learning.
Answer: many concepts are taught through rule relationships in order to
identify the essential characteristics, and then multiple examples and
non-examples are given to limit or expand the meaning
◍ Negative reinforcement (SR-).
Answer: a procedure that maintains or increases a behavior because the
individual avoids or escapes a negative condition as a result of the behavior
◍ 92) Which of the following best defines the purpose of a
criterion-referenced test?
A. To measure a student's mastery of specific knowledge and skills after a
unit of study
B. To determine a student's reading level for instructional grouping purposes
C. To rank a student's performance when compared with other students who
, took the same test
D. To use a rubric to document a student's performance in conjunction with
teachers' observations.
Answer: Correct Answer: AThe question tests knowledge of assessments.
Criterion-referenced tests are designed to measure how well a person has
learned or mastered a well-defined and specific body of knowledge, such as
whole-number computations.
◍ Opportunities to learn.
Answer: the time in the school day schedule dedicated to instructional or
learning activities
◍ Group contingency.
Answer: a group reinforcement system in which a small or large group
works together to achieve a common reinforcement goal
◍ 105) Which of the following are important considerations in the process of
evaluating a student for evidence of an emotional behavior disturbance
(EBD) ?Select all that apply.
A. The referring teacher
B. The age of the student at the onset of the problem behavior
C. The setting in which the problem behavior is exhibited
D. The treatment to be used.
Answer: Correct Answer: A, B, CThe question tests understanding of the
process of evaluating a student for emotional and behavior disturbances
(EBD). These options are all correct because they are considered in the
evaluation process.
◍ 49) Ms. Brown taught a lesson on multiplying two-digit numbers to her
students in a self-contained classroom. Then the students completed a math
worksheet. Ms. Brown notes that most of the students had more than half the
problems incorrect. Which of the following should Ms. Brown do next?
A. Pair the students with regular education students who will act as peer
tutors.
B. Give the students another math worksheet the next day to see if they
, improve after doing their homework.
C. Reteach the lesson another way to see if the students can improve their
understanding of the topic.
D. Go on to the next lesson in the book because time is limited..
Answer: Correct Answer: CThe question tests understanding of using data to
modify instruction. This answer is correct because a strategy of effective
teaching is to modify instruction when the students show a lack of
understanding.
◍ 1) What is the purpose of a cognitive assessment?
A. To analyze emotional development
B. To calculate adaptive behavior
C. To test fine motor skills
D. To measure intellectual ability.
Answer: Correct Answer: DThe question tests understanding of the uses of
assessments. Cognitive assessments test how well an individual solves
problems, interprets information, and recalls information, which are all part
of intellectual ability.
◍ Function.
Answer: the purpose of a behavior
◍ 48) Examiners attempting to identify a student with learning disabilities tend
to focus on the discrepancy between
A. ability and achievement test scores, with ability being greater than what
is indicated by achievement test scores
B. ability and achievement test scores, with achievement test scores being
greater than demonstrated ability
C. curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and achievement test scores, with
CBA results being greater than achievement test scores
D. curriculum-based assessment (CBA) and achievement test scores, with
achievement test scores being greater than CBA results.
Answer: Correct Answer: AThe question tests knowledge of a critical
conceptual component of learning disabilities. This answer is correct
