Name: Score:
49 Multiple choice questions
,Definition 1 of 49
Option D is correct because sitting upright with the head above stomach level aids digestion.
Option A is incorrect because lying down is not the best position for aiding digestion. Option B
is incorrect because although the student should be sitting upright, a 90-degree angle is not
the best position because compression of the abdomen will occur, which may interfere with
digestion. Option C is incorrect because lying down is not the best position for aiding in
digestion. Also lying flat can increase the likelihood of reflux.
11. Cory, a third-grade student with a specific learning disability in mathematics, is
struggling to learn the process of multiplication. His general education teacher requests
suggestions from his special education teacher. Which of the following suggestions
would be most helpful for Cory?
A. Allowing more time for him to learn from the current instructional strategies
B. Demonstrating an alternative problem-solving method for him using a hands-on
approach
C. Referring his teacher to the mathematics department chairperson for additional ideas
D. Collecting manipulatives to use with him throughout the remainder of the unit
3. Chris, a third-grade student with cystic fibrosis, receives intermittent tube feedings
during the school day. With support from the school nurse, a teacher should encourage
the student to use which of the following positions to prevent reflux and to aid with
digestion?
A. Lying down on his left side with a pillow under his head
B. Sitting upright at a 90-degree angle with his arms above his head
C. Lying down on his right side with no pillow under his head
D. Sitting upright at a 30-degree angle with his head above the level of his stomach
10. Matthew is a fourth-grade student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). He has a Section 504 plan that calls for him to be placed in a structured
learning environment. Which of the following modifications to the learning environment
should the teacher implement first to most effectively meet Matthew's needs?
A. Reducing the class size to limit peer distractions
B. Assigning work in small groups to increase student participation
C. Limiting the number of instructional choices available
D. Implementing individual behavior management techniques
19. The parent of a child attending a Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities
(PPCD) asks the teacher for suggestions to help develop the child's preliteracy skills. It is
most appropriate for the teacher to recommend that the parent engage in which of the
following activities?
A. Pointing, tracking and practicing decoding strategies when reading stories
B. Using graphic organizers to display story elements and promote comprehension
,C. Developing sight word recognition with flashcards, word walls, and fun games
D. Reading aloud and encouraging the child to talk about books
, Definition 2 of 49
Option C is correct because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the nation's
federal special education law that ensures public schools serve the educational needs of
students with disabilities. Option A is incorrect because summer school would be the best
option to support failing high school students, not IDEA. Option B is incorrect because
Response to Intervention (RTI) best supports students at risk of failure. Option D is incorrect
because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers all people with disabilities, no matter
their age.
34. The primary purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is to
provide
A. assistance for students who fail high school.
B. support for all students who are at risk of failure.
C. special education services to students with disabilities.
D. support in the community for adults with disabilities.
27. A student in a special education inclusion setting is being considered for a disciplinary
alternative education placement due to multiple infractions involving violent and unsafe
behaviors. The student's Admission Review Dismissal committee is meeting to conduct a
manifestation determination review (MDR). The primary purpose of the MDR is to
determine
A. how long the student should be placed in an alternate setting.
B. the antecedent of the behavior that caused the student to misbehave.
C. whether the student's behavior is linked to his or her disability.
D. what changes need to be made to the behavioral intervention plan.
37. According to the Texas Health and Safety Code, schools have a responsibility to
provide care assistance to students with type 1 diabetes. Which of the following
statements most accurately reflects a school's staffing responsibility in regard to such
students?
A. Schools with a part-time nurse must provide at least one licensed diabetes care
assistant.
B. Schools with a full-time nurse must provide at least two licensed diabetes care
assistants.
C. Schools without a full-time nurse must provide at least three unlicensed diabetes care
assistants.
D. Schools with a full-time nurse are not required to provide unlicensed diabetes care
assistants.
6. A third-grade student with a learning disability in reading comprehension is preparing
to take a teacher-made assessment. Which of the following is the most appropriate
strategy to address the student's need?
A. Providing highlighters for use during testing
49 Multiple choice questions
,Definition 1 of 49
Option D is correct because sitting upright with the head above stomach level aids digestion.
Option A is incorrect because lying down is not the best position for aiding digestion. Option B
is incorrect because although the student should be sitting upright, a 90-degree angle is not
the best position because compression of the abdomen will occur, which may interfere with
digestion. Option C is incorrect because lying down is not the best position for aiding in
digestion. Also lying flat can increase the likelihood of reflux.
11. Cory, a third-grade student with a specific learning disability in mathematics, is
struggling to learn the process of multiplication. His general education teacher requests
suggestions from his special education teacher. Which of the following suggestions
would be most helpful for Cory?
A. Allowing more time for him to learn from the current instructional strategies
B. Demonstrating an alternative problem-solving method for him using a hands-on
approach
C. Referring his teacher to the mathematics department chairperson for additional ideas
D. Collecting manipulatives to use with him throughout the remainder of the unit
3. Chris, a third-grade student with cystic fibrosis, receives intermittent tube feedings
during the school day. With support from the school nurse, a teacher should encourage
the student to use which of the following positions to prevent reflux and to aid with
digestion?
A. Lying down on his left side with a pillow under his head
B. Sitting upright at a 90-degree angle with his arms above his head
C. Lying down on his right side with no pillow under his head
D. Sitting upright at a 30-degree angle with his head above the level of his stomach
10. Matthew is a fourth-grade student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). He has a Section 504 plan that calls for him to be placed in a structured
learning environment. Which of the following modifications to the learning environment
should the teacher implement first to most effectively meet Matthew's needs?
A. Reducing the class size to limit peer distractions
B. Assigning work in small groups to increase student participation
C. Limiting the number of instructional choices available
D. Implementing individual behavior management techniques
19. The parent of a child attending a Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities
(PPCD) asks the teacher for suggestions to help develop the child's preliteracy skills. It is
most appropriate for the teacher to recommend that the parent engage in which of the
following activities?
A. Pointing, tracking and practicing decoding strategies when reading stories
B. Using graphic organizers to display story elements and promote comprehension
,C. Developing sight word recognition with flashcards, word walls, and fun games
D. Reading aloud and encouraging the child to talk about books
, Definition 2 of 49
Option C is correct because the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the nation's
federal special education law that ensures public schools serve the educational needs of
students with disabilities. Option A is incorrect because summer school would be the best
option to support failing high school students, not IDEA. Option B is incorrect because
Response to Intervention (RTI) best supports students at risk of failure. Option D is incorrect
because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers all people with disabilities, no matter
their age.
34. The primary purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is to
provide
A. assistance for students who fail high school.
B. support for all students who are at risk of failure.
C. special education services to students with disabilities.
D. support in the community for adults with disabilities.
27. A student in a special education inclusion setting is being considered for a disciplinary
alternative education placement due to multiple infractions involving violent and unsafe
behaviors. The student's Admission Review Dismissal committee is meeting to conduct a
manifestation determination review (MDR). The primary purpose of the MDR is to
determine
A. how long the student should be placed in an alternate setting.
B. the antecedent of the behavior that caused the student to misbehave.
C. whether the student's behavior is linked to his or her disability.
D. what changes need to be made to the behavioral intervention plan.
37. According to the Texas Health and Safety Code, schools have a responsibility to
provide care assistance to students with type 1 diabetes. Which of the following
statements most accurately reflects a school's staffing responsibility in regard to such
students?
A. Schools with a part-time nurse must provide at least one licensed diabetes care
assistant.
B. Schools with a full-time nurse must provide at least two licensed diabetes care
assistants.
C. Schools without a full-time nurse must provide at least three unlicensed diabetes care
assistants.
D. Schools with a full-time nurse are not required to provide unlicensed diabetes care
assistants.
6. A third-grade student with a learning disability in reading comprehension is preparing
to take a teacher-made assessment. Which of the following is the most appropriate
strategy to address the student's need?
A. Providing highlighters for use during testing
