PRAXIS Special Ed: Ck &
Applications (5354)
Practice Test Questions
(forms 2 &1)
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Answers
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,According to IDEA regulations, school districts must First: E.Identifying the student and referring or requesting an evaluation for a
address the needs of students with disabilities by disability
implementing an identification process. Place the Second: B. Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the student in all areas of
following steps in the identification process in order suspected disability
from first to last. Third: C. Determining which of the disabilities defined by IDEA the student has
First: Fourth: A.Determining the special education and related services the student
Second: requires
Third: Last: D. Writing an IEP and determining an appropriate placement for the student
Fourth:
Last:
A.Determining the special education and related services
the student requires
B. Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the student
in all areas of suspected disability
C. Determining which of the disabilities defined by IDEA
the student has
D. Writing an IEP and determining an appropriate
placement for the student
E.Identifying the student and referring or requesting an
evaluation for a disability
A fifth-grade student with cerebral palsy has average A.voice recognition software program
intelligence and intelligible speech but limited mobility and,
as a result, struggles greatly with both fine motor and
gross motor skills. To best help the student successfully
complete written assignments, the teacher should provide
a
A.voice recognition software program
B.pencil grip and raised-line paper
C.portable word processor
D.personal amplifier and FM system
In which of the following scenarios is it most appropriate C.A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher provides verbal
for a teacher to begin to use prompt-fading techniques to reminders.
support a student’s skill development?
A.A student reads only assigned fiction texts and refuses
to read nonfiction texts.
B.A student often becomes argumentative after receiving a
grade below 80 percent on an assignment.
C.A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher
provides verbal reminders.
D.A student ignores the gesture whenever the teacher
points to a clock to remind the student to stay on task.
,The teacher of a multigrade self-contained special C.Teaching the first and second graders together while the others work
education classroom considers the needs and abilities of independently
the following students to group them for an upcoming
mathematics lesson.
--Student 1 is a first grader with the following IEP goal.
“Given paper circles and squares, the student will fold the
papers and identify one-half and one-fourth of the whole
with at least 80% accuracy.”
--Student 2 is a second grader with the following IEP goal.
“Given a variety of concrete fraction models of halves,
fourths, and eighths, the student will correctly name the
fractional parts with at least 80% accuracy.”
--Student 3 is a third grader with the following IEP goal.
“Given a set of ten one-step problems involving addition
and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, the
student will solve them with at least 80% accuracy.”
--Student 4 is a fourth grader with the following IEP goal.
“When shown the first two steps of a pattern, the student
will extend the pattern twice with 80% accuracy on three
consecutive days.”
Based on the students’ IEP goals, which of the following
grouping formats is most appropriate?
A.Allowing the third and fourth graders to tutor the first and
second graders
B.Working with each student individually on specific
learning objectives
C.Teaching the first and second graders together while the
others work independently
D.Keeping all four students in a whole-group differentiated
lesson on fractions
Which of the following actions most effectively B.Identifying a red sweater, a red truck in the play area, and the red apple in a
demonstrates that a student with cognitive delays has basket of fruit
developed a generalization of the concept “red”?
A.Learning how to brush one’s teeth with a red toothbrush,
a red cup, and a red toothpaste
B.Identifying a red sweater, a red truck in the play area,
and the red apple in a basket of fruit
C.Separating a pile of red blocks and blue blocks into two
sets of blocks by color
D.Naming the letters in the word “red” and finding the word
in easy-to-read picture books
Which of the following is an appropriate research-based D.Creating a picture notebook of important items to facilitate communication
compensatory intervention for a student with a traumatic
brain injury that affects the student’s expressive-language
ability?
A.Providing environmental cues to prompt the student to
complete tasks
B.Guiding the student to communicate relevant information
needed for a task
C.Labeling the names of classroom items to help the
student request needed items
D.Creating a picture notebook of important items to
facilitate communication
An eighth-grade English-language learner (ELL) B Exhibiting plateaued growth in literacy skills over time despite recieveing help.
understands and speaks conversational English with
decreasing hesitancy but is significantly below grade level
in reading comprehension skills. Which of the following
best indicates that the source of the student’s difficulty is
most likely a learning disability and not a language barrier?
A.Going through a non-communicative silent period for
several months
B.Exhibiting plateaued growth in literacy skills over time
despite receiving help
C.Demonstrating stronger math computation skills than
word problem skills
D.Being more comfortable communicating with peers than
with teachers
, Based on the screening results indicated, which of the .
following assistive-technology tools would best support the .
needs of the student? .
A.A digital equation editor .
B.A talking calculator .
C.Graph paper .
D.Enlarged worksheets .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
C.Graph paper
Which of the following IEP goals is most appropriate for A.The student will review college information and will be able to discuss admission
preparing a student to achieve postsecondary education requirements and application deadlines with 90% accuracy by December of the
goals? current school year.
A.The student will review college information and will be
able to discuss admission requirements and application
deadlines with 90% accuracy by December of the current
school year.
B.The student will finish all enrolled high school career and
technology courses with a minimum grade of 75% and will
then research local and state training programs that satisfy
educational interests and needs.
C.When applying to colleges, the student will locate at
least three potential opportunities for part-time employment
that meet the following conditions: near campus, within
walking distance, and up to 20 hours per week.
D.After locating a residence within one mile of the college
campus and suitable work sites, the student will learn how
to effectively pay for and use various modes of
transportation such as buses, trains, subways, and taxis.
A second grader is an emergent reader who cannot read B.Providing the grade-level text in audio form
text independently. Which of the following instructional
strategies is likely to be most appropriate when introducing
a new science topic from an approved text written on a
second-grade level?
A.Locating a kindergarten version of the text on the
subject
B.Providing the grade-level text in audio form
C.Determining the text structure used by the text’s author
D.Removing grade-level vocabulary from the text
Place each of the following disability categories next to the 1. B. Intellectual disability
description that best characterizes a student who would be 2. A. Emotional disturbance
placed in that category. 3. E. Traumatic brain injury
1.Needs assistance remembering how to do simple tasks 4. C. Multiple disabilities
2. Becomes angry and aggressive when challenged 5. D. Specific learning disability
3.Since an accident, has difficulty with expressive
language
4. Has spina bifida and Down syndrome and uses a
wheelchair
5.Receives accommodations to learn to read and do math
A. Emotional disturbance
B. Intellectual disability
C. Multiple disabilities
D. Specific learning disability
E. Traumatic brain injury
Applications (5354)
Practice Test Questions
(forms 2 &1)
Updated Questions and
Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,According to IDEA regulations, school districts must First: E.Identifying the student and referring or requesting an evaluation for a
address the needs of students with disabilities by disability
implementing an identification process. Place the Second: B. Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the student in all areas of
following steps in the identification process in order suspected disability
from first to last. Third: C. Determining which of the disabilities defined by IDEA the student has
First: Fourth: A.Determining the special education and related services the student
Second: requires
Third: Last: D. Writing an IEP and determining an appropriate placement for the student
Fourth:
Last:
A.Determining the special education and related services
the student requires
B. Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the student
in all areas of suspected disability
C. Determining which of the disabilities defined by IDEA
the student has
D. Writing an IEP and determining an appropriate
placement for the student
E.Identifying the student and referring or requesting an
evaluation for a disability
A fifth-grade student with cerebral palsy has average A.voice recognition software program
intelligence and intelligible speech but limited mobility and,
as a result, struggles greatly with both fine motor and
gross motor skills. To best help the student successfully
complete written assignments, the teacher should provide
a
A.voice recognition software program
B.pencil grip and raised-line paper
C.portable word processor
D.personal amplifier and FM system
In which of the following scenarios is it most appropriate C.A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher provides verbal
for a teacher to begin to use prompt-fading techniques to reminders.
support a student’s skill development?
A.A student reads only assigned fiction texts and refuses
to read nonfiction texts.
B.A student often becomes argumentative after receiving a
grade below 80 percent on an assignment.
C.A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher
provides verbal reminders.
D.A student ignores the gesture whenever the teacher
points to a clock to remind the student to stay on task.
,The teacher of a multigrade self-contained special C.Teaching the first and second graders together while the others work
education classroom considers the needs and abilities of independently
the following students to group them for an upcoming
mathematics lesson.
--Student 1 is a first grader with the following IEP goal.
“Given paper circles and squares, the student will fold the
papers and identify one-half and one-fourth of the whole
with at least 80% accuracy.”
--Student 2 is a second grader with the following IEP goal.
“Given a variety of concrete fraction models of halves,
fourths, and eighths, the student will correctly name the
fractional parts with at least 80% accuracy.”
--Student 3 is a third grader with the following IEP goal.
“Given a set of ten one-step problems involving addition
and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, the
student will solve them with at least 80% accuracy.”
--Student 4 is a fourth grader with the following IEP goal.
“When shown the first two steps of a pattern, the student
will extend the pattern twice with 80% accuracy on three
consecutive days.”
Based on the students’ IEP goals, which of the following
grouping formats is most appropriate?
A.Allowing the third and fourth graders to tutor the first and
second graders
B.Working with each student individually on specific
learning objectives
C.Teaching the first and second graders together while the
others work independently
D.Keeping all four students in a whole-group differentiated
lesson on fractions
Which of the following actions most effectively B.Identifying a red sweater, a red truck in the play area, and the red apple in a
demonstrates that a student with cognitive delays has basket of fruit
developed a generalization of the concept “red”?
A.Learning how to brush one’s teeth with a red toothbrush,
a red cup, and a red toothpaste
B.Identifying a red sweater, a red truck in the play area,
and the red apple in a basket of fruit
C.Separating a pile of red blocks and blue blocks into two
sets of blocks by color
D.Naming the letters in the word “red” and finding the word
in easy-to-read picture books
Which of the following is an appropriate research-based D.Creating a picture notebook of important items to facilitate communication
compensatory intervention for a student with a traumatic
brain injury that affects the student’s expressive-language
ability?
A.Providing environmental cues to prompt the student to
complete tasks
B.Guiding the student to communicate relevant information
needed for a task
C.Labeling the names of classroom items to help the
student request needed items
D.Creating a picture notebook of important items to
facilitate communication
An eighth-grade English-language learner (ELL) B Exhibiting plateaued growth in literacy skills over time despite recieveing help.
understands and speaks conversational English with
decreasing hesitancy but is significantly below grade level
in reading comprehension skills. Which of the following
best indicates that the source of the student’s difficulty is
most likely a learning disability and not a language barrier?
A.Going through a non-communicative silent period for
several months
B.Exhibiting plateaued growth in literacy skills over time
despite receiving help
C.Demonstrating stronger math computation skills than
word problem skills
D.Being more comfortable communicating with peers than
with teachers
, Based on the screening results indicated, which of the .
following assistive-technology tools would best support the .
needs of the student? .
A.A digital equation editor .
B.A talking calculator .
C.Graph paper .
D.Enlarged worksheets .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
C.Graph paper
Which of the following IEP goals is most appropriate for A.The student will review college information and will be able to discuss admission
preparing a student to achieve postsecondary education requirements and application deadlines with 90% accuracy by December of the
goals? current school year.
A.The student will review college information and will be
able to discuss admission requirements and application
deadlines with 90% accuracy by December of the current
school year.
B.The student will finish all enrolled high school career and
technology courses with a minimum grade of 75% and will
then research local and state training programs that satisfy
educational interests and needs.
C.When applying to colleges, the student will locate at
least three potential opportunities for part-time employment
that meet the following conditions: near campus, within
walking distance, and up to 20 hours per week.
D.After locating a residence within one mile of the college
campus and suitable work sites, the student will learn how
to effectively pay for and use various modes of
transportation such as buses, trains, subways, and taxis.
A second grader is an emergent reader who cannot read B.Providing the grade-level text in audio form
text independently. Which of the following instructional
strategies is likely to be most appropriate when introducing
a new science topic from an approved text written on a
second-grade level?
A.Locating a kindergarten version of the text on the
subject
B.Providing the grade-level text in audio form
C.Determining the text structure used by the text’s author
D.Removing grade-level vocabulary from the text
Place each of the following disability categories next to the 1. B. Intellectual disability
description that best characterizes a student who would be 2. A. Emotional disturbance
placed in that category. 3. E. Traumatic brain injury
1.Needs assistance remembering how to do simple tasks 4. C. Multiple disabilities
2. Becomes angry and aggressive when challenged 5. D. Specific learning disability
3.Since an accident, has difficulty with expressive
language
4. Has spina bifida and Down syndrome and uses a
wheelchair
5.Receives accommodations to learn to read and do math
A. Emotional disturbance
B. Intellectual disability
C. Multiple disabilities
D. Specific learning disability
E. Traumatic brain injury
