Special Education Certification Test -
Solved 2024
A kindergarten teacher reads a familiar passage out loud and asks a student with a
learning disability to clap his hands once every time he hears "b" sound. What skill is
this activity intended to promote? - ANSWER-Phonemic awareness
A particular assessment reveals that Marisa has performed at the 37th percentile for her
age group in reading comprehension. What type of assessment was used? - ANSWER-
Norm referenced
A teacher engages students in an activity in which they compare the written words sight,
light, tight, and fight in order to call attention to the fact that "ight" makes the same
sound. What phase of decoding is the teaching attempting? - ANSWER-Consolidated
alphabetic
accommodation - ANSWER-Adjustments to the way the assessments are administered
that will allow SWD to participate on an equal basis with their peers
According to IDEA how many federally defined disability classifications are there? -
ANSWER-13
According to New York State Department of Education regulations, what best
represents the membership of the special education committee? - ANSWER-the
parents, regular education teacher, special education teacher, and school psychologist
According to the requirements of IDEA, what would be an acceptable postsecondary
goal - ANSWER-John will join one organization that promotes cycling, one of his
favorite leisure activities
Adaptive Life Skills - ANSWER-a broad variety of skills that allow people to care for
themselves, interact with others, and otherwise cope with the demands of everyday
living, including: self-care, health and safety, domestic living, communication, social,
community use, functional academics, self-direction, work, leisure
After presenting students with new information and skills, a teacher wishes to provide
them with an opportunity for guided practice. What is an example of a guided practice
activity? - ANSWER-After a language arts teacher has recited a poem, students are
given the opportunity to recite the poem while looking at the written text as little as
possible. The teacher provides corrective feedback with respect to students' accuracy
as well as their phrasing and expression
age of majority - ANSWER-the designated age at which an individual is recognized as
an adult
,Alternative Assessment - ANSWER-A type of evaluation other than a conventional test.
It is sometimes used with students who cannot take a conventional test for some reason
or for whom a conventional test is not an accurate assessment of their knowledge or
ability.
American education research association (AERA) - ANSWER-Largest professional and
scientific organizations that supports research pertaining to CWD
Americans with Disabilities Act - ANSWER-Passed by Congress in 1991, this act
banned discrimination against the disabled in employment and mandated easy access
to all public and commercial buildings.
Anger management training - ANSWER-A social skills program designed for individuals
who have trouble with aggressive behavior.
areas of writing - ANSWER-1. Mechanics (good posture, pencil grip)
2. Orthography (spelling, capitalization)
3. Content (word choice, organization)
4. Process (planning, drafting)
articulation disorder - ANSWER-difficulty in coordinating the articulators in production of
a limited set of phonemes; difficulty with the motoric aspects of speech production
As the parent of a child with a disability, your child is eligible for no cost except -
ANSWER-Child care
Aspects of language development are rather predictable. Therefore, the more extreme
the deviation from a typical time frame of development, the more likely the child has a
disability that is related to language and communication. What statement is false? -
ANSWER-Children must reach a specific level of language development before starting
school
Assessment - ANSWER-The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of
someone or something
Assistive Technology - ANSWER-any item, piece of equipment, or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to
increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(wheelchairs, walkers, large pencils)
Assistive technology refers to any device that maintains or improves the functioning of
individuals with disabilities. Example of assistive technology - ANSWER-Wheelchair
Large pencils
Graphic organizer software
, Autism - ANSWER-A developmental disorder marked by disabilities in language, social
interaction, and the ability to understand another person's state of mind.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ANSWER-A component of an IEP it is developed for
students with special behavior problems and identifies the strategies and steps school
personnel will use with the student to address the behavior.
Behavior Prompts - ANSWER-Clues or hints for appropriate action
behavioral instruction - ANSWER-task analysis, chaining, shaping, prompts, fading,
transfer
Best example of ongoing scaffolding - ANSWER-A teacher who sits with a student and
periodically looks over the shoulder of a another student who is working independently
on a project and offers a briefly summarizes the main theme of a passage before asking
other students to read the passage independently
Career Awareness - ANSWER-Student knowledge of various career clusters, work
requirements, and job-readiness skills.
Causes of Problem Behavior - ANSWER-Resentment toward authority figures
Concerns about one particular teacher
Insecurity about ability to succeed academically
Lack of knowledge about interaction with others
Poor impulse control
Need for attention from adults
Need for approval from peers
Chaining - ANSWER-in operant conditioning, combining the steps of a sequence to
progress toward a final action
Characteristics of autism - ANSWER-Communication problems (for example, with the
use or comprehension of language);
Difficulty relating to people, things, and events;
Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways;
Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings; and
Repetititive body movements or behaviors. (1)
Checklists, rating scales, and duration records are all examples of what type of
assessment? - ANSWER-Observational
Child Find - ANSWER-A function of each state, mandated by federal law, to locate and
refer individuals who might require special education
Choral Reading - ANSWER-reading aloud in unison with a whole class or group of
students. Choral reading helps build students' fluency, self-confidence, and motivation.
Solved 2024
A kindergarten teacher reads a familiar passage out loud and asks a student with a
learning disability to clap his hands once every time he hears "b" sound. What skill is
this activity intended to promote? - ANSWER-Phonemic awareness
A particular assessment reveals that Marisa has performed at the 37th percentile for her
age group in reading comprehension. What type of assessment was used? - ANSWER-
Norm referenced
A teacher engages students in an activity in which they compare the written words sight,
light, tight, and fight in order to call attention to the fact that "ight" makes the same
sound. What phase of decoding is the teaching attempting? - ANSWER-Consolidated
alphabetic
accommodation - ANSWER-Adjustments to the way the assessments are administered
that will allow SWD to participate on an equal basis with their peers
According to IDEA how many federally defined disability classifications are there? -
ANSWER-13
According to New York State Department of Education regulations, what best
represents the membership of the special education committee? - ANSWER-the
parents, regular education teacher, special education teacher, and school psychologist
According to the requirements of IDEA, what would be an acceptable postsecondary
goal - ANSWER-John will join one organization that promotes cycling, one of his
favorite leisure activities
Adaptive Life Skills - ANSWER-a broad variety of skills that allow people to care for
themselves, interact with others, and otherwise cope with the demands of everyday
living, including: self-care, health and safety, domestic living, communication, social,
community use, functional academics, self-direction, work, leisure
After presenting students with new information and skills, a teacher wishes to provide
them with an opportunity for guided practice. What is an example of a guided practice
activity? - ANSWER-After a language arts teacher has recited a poem, students are
given the opportunity to recite the poem while looking at the written text as little as
possible. The teacher provides corrective feedback with respect to students' accuracy
as well as their phrasing and expression
age of majority - ANSWER-the designated age at which an individual is recognized as
an adult
,Alternative Assessment - ANSWER-A type of evaluation other than a conventional test.
It is sometimes used with students who cannot take a conventional test for some reason
or for whom a conventional test is not an accurate assessment of their knowledge or
ability.
American education research association (AERA) - ANSWER-Largest professional and
scientific organizations that supports research pertaining to CWD
Americans with Disabilities Act - ANSWER-Passed by Congress in 1991, this act
banned discrimination against the disabled in employment and mandated easy access
to all public and commercial buildings.
Anger management training - ANSWER-A social skills program designed for individuals
who have trouble with aggressive behavior.
areas of writing - ANSWER-1. Mechanics (good posture, pencil grip)
2. Orthography (spelling, capitalization)
3. Content (word choice, organization)
4. Process (planning, drafting)
articulation disorder - ANSWER-difficulty in coordinating the articulators in production of
a limited set of phonemes; difficulty with the motoric aspects of speech production
As the parent of a child with a disability, your child is eligible for no cost except -
ANSWER-Child care
Aspects of language development are rather predictable. Therefore, the more extreme
the deviation from a typical time frame of development, the more likely the child has a
disability that is related to language and communication. What statement is false? -
ANSWER-Children must reach a specific level of language development before starting
school
Assessment - ANSWER-The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of
someone or something
Assistive Technology - ANSWER-any item, piece of equipment, or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to
increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
(wheelchairs, walkers, large pencils)
Assistive technology refers to any device that maintains or improves the functioning of
individuals with disabilities. Example of assistive technology - ANSWER-Wheelchair
Large pencils
Graphic organizer software
, Autism - ANSWER-A developmental disorder marked by disabilities in language, social
interaction, and the ability to understand another person's state of mind.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ANSWER-A component of an IEP it is developed for
students with special behavior problems and identifies the strategies and steps school
personnel will use with the student to address the behavior.
Behavior Prompts - ANSWER-Clues or hints for appropriate action
behavioral instruction - ANSWER-task analysis, chaining, shaping, prompts, fading,
transfer
Best example of ongoing scaffolding - ANSWER-A teacher who sits with a student and
periodically looks over the shoulder of a another student who is working independently
on a project and offers a briefly summarizes the main theme of a passage before asking
other students to read the passage independently
Career Awareness - ANSWER-Student knowledge of various career clusters, work
requirements, and job-readiness skills.
Causes of Problem Behavior - ANSWER-Resentment toward authority figures
Concerns about one particular teacher
Insecurity about ability to succeed academically
Lack of knowledge about interaction with others
Poor impulse control
Need for attention from adults
Need for approval from peers
Chaining - ANSWER-in operant conditioning, combining the steps of a sequence to
progress toward a final action
Characteristics of autism - ANSWER-Communication problems (for example, with the
use or comprehension of language);
Difficulty relating to people, things, and events;
Playing with toys and objects in unusual ways;
Difficulty adjusting to changes in routine or to familiar surroundings; and
Repetititive body movements or behaviors. (1)
Checklists, rating scales, and duration records are all examples of what type of
assessment? - ANSWER-Observational
Child Find - ANSWER-A function of each state, mandated by federal law, to locate and
refer individuals who might require special education
Choral Reading - ANSWER-reading aloud in unison with a whole class or group of
students. Choral reading helps build students' fluency, self-confidence, and motivation.
