NYSTCE EAS EXAMS SET COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS HIGH SCORE
PREPARATION
●● A student with an IEP struggles with fine motor skills, what
classroom accommodation could best support the student
Answer: Provide access to assistive technology, like a keyboard for
written assignments or allow oral responses
●● A teacher notices frequent behavioral outbursts from a student during
transitions, what could be an effective intervention
Answer: Use a visual schedule or provide verbal warnings before
transitions to help the student prepare and reduce their anxiety
●● What is "culturally responsive teaching"
Answer: An approach that incorporates students' cultural backgrounds
into instruction to make learning more relevant and engaging
●● How can a teacher promote an inclusive classroom environment for
the students that have diverse cultural backgrounds
Answer: Celebrating cultural diversity by including multicultural
literature and hosting activities, like cultural appreciation days
, ●● What is an example of a formative assessment
Answer: Using exit tickets at the end of a lesson to check for
understanding and to inform future instruction
●● How can a teacher address implicit bias occuring in the classroom
Answer: Reflect on personal assumptions, use neutral and inclusive
language, and provide equitable opportunities for all of the students
●● A student with ADHD struggles to stay on task during independent
work, what is an effective support
Answer: Break assignments into smaller chunks, provide clear
expectations, and use a timer for focused work intervals
●● What is the purpose of scaffolding in instruction
Answer: To provide temporary support that helps students accomplish
tasks they cannot yet complete independently, gradually removing
support as they gain proficiency
●● How can teachers use data to improve instruction
Answer: Analyze assessment results to identify trends, adjust lesson
plans to address learning gaps, and to provide targeted interventions
●● How can teachers differentiate instruction for a mixed ability
classroom
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS HIGH SCORE
PREPARATION
●● A student with an IEP struggles with fine motor skills, what
classroom accommodation could best support the student
Answer: Provide access to assistive technology, like a keyboard for
written assignments or allow oral responses
●● A teacher notices frequent behavioral outbursts from a student during
transitions, what could be an effective intervention
Answer: Use a visual schedule or provide verbal warnings before
transitions to help the student prepare and reduce their anxiety
●● What is "culturally responsive teaching"
Answer: An approach that incorporates students' cultural backgrounds
into instruction to make learning more relevant and engaging
●● How can a teacher promote an inclusive classroom environment for
the students that have diverse cultural backgrounds
Answer: Celebrating cultural diversity by including multicultural
literature and hosting activities, like cultural appreciation days
, ●● What is an example of a formative assessment
Answer: Using exit tickets at the end of a lesson to check for
understanding and to inform future instruction
●● How can a teacher address implicit bias occuring in the classroom
Answer: Reflect on personal assumptions, use neutral and inclusive
language, and provide equitable opportunities for all of the students
●● A student with ADHD struggles to stay on task during independent
work, what is an effective support
Answer: Break assignments into smaller chunks, provide clear
expectations, and use a timer for focused work intervals
●● What is the purpose of scaffolding in instruction
Answer: To provide temporary support that helps students accomplish
tasks they cannot yet complete independently, gradually removing
support as they gain proficiency
●● How can teachers use data to improve instruction
Answer: Analyze assessment results to identify trends, adjust lesson
plans to address learning gaps, and to provide targeted interventions
●● How can teachers differentiate instruction for a mixed ability
classroom
