D096 WGU PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A
What should teachers focus on while using visual cues, timers, and checklists in order
to avoid negating the benefits by triggering anxiety and too much stress? - Answer-Body
language
Turn the following "negative phrasing" into "positive phrasing" in an effort to shed light
on positive results for positive behavior:
If you do not finish your lunch, you will lose your afternoon computer time. - Answer-If
you finish your lunch, you will have some time to use the computer this afternoon.
True or False
Calling students out on their negative behavior in front of their peers is an effective
strategy for managing negative behavior. - Answer-False
PBIS Tier 1 - Answer-A school district is implementing a social emotional regulation
program to support students' independent self-regulation and communication skills.
PBIS Tier 3 - Answer-A student is unable to manage emotions in school. The student
has a difficult time making transitions and often becomes physically aggressive when
unexpected schedule changes occur. This student struggles to maintain friendships and
often spends time in a secluded area of the school for safety reasons.
PBIS Tier 2 - Answer-A student struggling with drug and alcohol abuse is often absent
from or tardy to class. The student has decent grades but appears to be depressed and
struggling with emotional connection. As a support for this student, they are assigned to
check in daily with an admired music teacher to ensure the student has a positive
interaction each day at office hours.
Goal Directed - Answer-"Nice work on your photosynthesis presentation. In order to
engage your audience, come up with two activities they can complete to better
understand the process you explained."
Immediate - Answer-"It is important for you to complete your homework each night so
we can figure out what you understand and where you might need more support. Let's
work together to set a homework completion plan."
, Constructive - Answer-"You're working really hard on this essay. Take a look at your
intro paragraph and first point. How can you make a strong transition between these
paragraphs so your audience is prepared?"
Respectful and Positive - Answer-"This is a difficult task, but I know you can power
through like you did yesterday! Tackling one math problem at a time using our notes will
help us figure out the answers."
Talia began school in Burlington, Vermont, a more rural area of the country. She was
born in the United States to parents who came to the United States from Nepal and only
speak Nepali. Talia has only spoken Nepali at home, and this is her first time being in
an environment with predominantly English language speakers.
What challenges might Talia initially face in the classroom? - Answer-Little formal
schooling if student is K-2
Parents accustomed to different school culture
Limited English proficiency to communicate with teachers and peers
Limited practice developing and using English or academic language
What is the most common language spoken by ELs in the United States? - Answer-
Spanish
True or False
ELs are the fastest growing student population in the country. - Answer-True
ELs with disabilities are more likely to be classified as having which educational
disability? - Answer-Specific learning disability (SLD)
Preproduction - Answer-Minimal comprehension. Does not verbalize. Uses nonverbal
means of communication (nods, draws, points).
Early Production - Answer-Limited comprehension. Produces one- or two-word
responses. Uses key or familiar phrases and mostly present tense verbs.
Speech emergence - Answer-Decent comprehension. Produces simple sentences with
grammatical and pronunciation errors. Does not often understand jokes.
Immediate fluencey - Answer-Excellent comprehension with limited grammar and
pronunciation errors.
Advanced fluency - Answer-Near native comprehension and communication.
Outside the ZPD - Answer-A student in your tenth-grade classroom is within the speech
emergence stage of second language acquisition. The student understands spoken
English quite well but struggles with reading and comprehending written English
independently. Additionally, the student is beginning to write grammatically correct
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A
What should teachers focus on while using visual cues, timers, and checklists in order
to avoid negating the benefits by triggering anxiety and too much stress? - Answer-Body
language
Turn the following "negative phrasing" into "positive phrasing" in an effort to shed light
on positive results for positive behavior:
If you do not finish your lunch, you will lose your afternoon computer time. - Answer-If
you finish your lunch, you will have some time to use the computer this afternoon.
True or False
Calling students out on their negative behavior in front of their peers is an effective
strategy for managing negative behavior. - Answer-False
PBIS Tier 1 - Answer-A school district is implementing a social emotional regulation
program to support students' independent self-regulation and communication skills.
PBIS Tier 3 - Answer-A student is unable to manage emotions in school. The student
has a difficult time making transitions and often becomes physically aggressive when
unexpected schedule changes occur. This student struggles to maintain friendships and
often spends time in a secluded area of the school for safety reasons.
PBIS Tier 2 - Answer-A student struggling with drug and alcohol abuse is often absent
from or tardy to class. The student has decent grades but appears to be depressed and
struggling with emotional connection. As a support for this student, they are assigned to
check in daily with an admired music teacher to ensure the student has a positive
interaction each day at office hours.
Goal Directed - Answer-"Nice work on your photosynthesis presentation. In order to
engage your audience, come up with two activities they can complete to better
understand the process you explained."
Immediate - Answer-"It is important for you to complete your homework each night so
we can figure out what you understand and where you might need more support. Let's
work together to set a homework completion plan."
, Constructive - Answer-"You're working really hard on this essay. Take a look at your
intro paragraph and first point. How can you make a strong transition between these
paragraphs so your audience is prepared?"
Respectful and Positive - Answer-"This is a difficult task, but I know you can power
through like you did yesterday! Tackling one math problem at a time using our notes will
help us figure out the answers."
Talia began school in Burlington, Vermont, a more rural area of the country. She was
born in the United States to parents who came to the United States from Nepal and only
speak Nepali. Talia has only spoken Nepali at home, and this is her first time being in
an environment with predominantly English language speakers.
What challenges might Talia initially face in the classroom? - Answer-Little formal
schooling if student is K-2
Parents accustomed to different school culture
Limited English proficiency to communicate with teachers and peers
Limited practice developing and using English or academic language
What is the most common language spoken by ELs in the United States? - Answer-
Spanish
True or False
ELs are the fastest growing student population in the country. - Answer-True
ELs with disabilities are more likely to be classified as having which educational
disability? - Answer-Specific learning disability (SLD)
Preproduction - Answer-Minimal comprehension. Does not verbalize. Uses nonverbal
means of communication (nods, draws, points).
Early Production - Answer-Limited comprehension. Produces one- or two-word
responses. Uses key or familiar phrases and mostly present tense verbs.
Speech emergence - Answer-Decent comprehension. Produces simple sentences with
grammatical and pronunciation errors. Does not often understand jokes.
Immediate fluencey - Answer-Excellent comprehension with limited grammar and
pronunciation errors.
Advanced fluency - Answer-Near native comprehension and communication.
Outside the ZPD - Answer-A student in your tenth-grade classroom is within the speech
emergence stage of second language acquisition. The student understands spoken
English quite well but struggles with reading and comprehending written English
independently. Additionally, the student is beginning to write grammatically correct
