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Texas TExEs Special Education (161)
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Which of the following behaviors observed over time in a three-year-old child would be a clear
indicator that the child may have an autism spectrum disorder?
(A) Uncoordinated movements when walking
(B) Lack of joint attention
(C) Refusal to write the letters of the alphabet
(D) Hitting other children - Answer✔The correct response is ( B ). Lack of joint attention is one
of the earliest signs of an autism spectrum disorder because it is the basis of human
communication. Very young children will follow their parent's pointing finger to share in looking
at something, like an airplane in the sky. Children with autism often lack this joint attention to
objects and will not point themselves. (A) could be a sign of motor delays in an older child but
uncoordinated movements are common in young children as part of normal development. (C)
could be a behavioral issue or a lack of comfort or confidence on the child's part. Again, very
young children do not yet have the fine motor skills necessary for neat writing. (D) is a
behavioral issue that have to be addressed as not appropriate.
In which academic area do the majority of learning disabilities fall?
(A) Mathematics
(B) Writing
(C) Reading
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(D) Science - Answer✔The correct response is ( C ). Statistics show that the predominant
learning disability is in the area of reading, accounting for more than 80 percent of LD
diagnoses. As a result, the U.S. Department of Education has urged states to implement
Response to Intervention programs to target primary students who are falling behind in reading
in hopes of reducing the number of LD diagnoses. (A) and (B) are also common learning
disability categories, but they are not nearly as prevalent as reading. (D) is not considered an
area of learning disability. If a student is struggling in science, it is generally related to a reading
or mathematics difficulty.
Which of the following situations would warrant recommending testing for a behavioral
disorder?
(A) A student is sent to the principal's office for acting out in class
(B) A student does not look his teacher in the eye after writing on his desk
(C) A student gets upset when corrected and cries
(D) A student gets angry every time anyone touches his/her belongings and stays angry for over
an hour each time - Answer✔The correct response is ( D ). When a student shows a pattern of
overreacting to a situation and not being able to calm down for long periods of time, it is an
indication discipline issue. (B) is a common reaction in children who feel guilty. (C) is also a
common reaction for some children who do not want to make mistakes.
Which of the following statements would likely be true of an individual with ADHD?
(A) The individual cannot communicate well
(B) The individual is often inattentive
(C) The individual has a difficult time making friends
(D) The individual always finishes her/his assignments - Answer✔The correct response is ( B ).
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, so it is characterized by frequent
periods of inattention. (A) is not connected to ADHD, but more likely a sign of either a
speech/language disorder or autism. Similarly, (C) is more likely associated with either shyness,
social skills deficits, or autism. (D) is not the correct answer because individuals with ADHD
often leave assignments unfinished when their attention wanders during class or homework
time.
What would most likely be provided for a child with a documented OHI disability?
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(A) School-health services
(B) After-school tutoring
(C) Extended school year program
(D) A full-time paraprofessional - Answer✔The correct response is ( A ). OHI stands for Other
Health Impairment and includes such diagnoses as epilepsy and heart conditions. Students with
an OHI disability may not require any modifications or assistance in academic or social skills
areas, but they may require health services if they experience a seizure or medical issue of
some kind. (B), (C), and (D) would all be associated with disabilities that require academic
intervention or close adult supervision.
Which of the following assessments is an example of a formal assessment?
(A) Checklist of observable behaviors
(B) Criterion-referenced test
(C) Parent interview
(D) Rubric - Answer✔The correct response is ( B ). A formal assessment, by definition, is a
standardized test that has been tested with a large number of individuals of a given age range
or group. This allows for comparisons to a norm or specific criteria. (A), (C), and (D) are all
examples of informal assessments. They all require a measure of personal judgment to be
completed.
What do test results of a norm-referenced test indicate?
(A) A student's performance relative to a larger group of students of similar ages
(B) How many questions a student answered correctly
(C) Whether a student passed or failed a class
(D) The likelihood a student will go to college - Answer✔The correct response is ( A ). Norm-
referenced tests are "normed" against the performance of a group of students who are similar
in age or grade level. Scores are reported norms of the group rather than a straight percentage
of incorrect to correct answers. (C) is incorrect because norm-referenced tests by themselves
do not indicated passing or failing a course. They indicate performance compared to a norm.
(D) is incorrect because the factors that affect a student going to college are many and varied,
including academic, family background, and socioeconomic factors.
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Texas TExEs Special Education (161)
Practice Exam Questions And Answers
|Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
Which of the following behaviors observed over time in a three-year-old child would be a clear
indicator that the child may have an autism spectrum disorder?
(A) Uncoordinated movements when walking
(B) Lack of joint attention
(C) Refusal to write the letters of the alphabet
(D) Hitting other children - Answer✔The correct response is ( B ). Lack of joint attention is one
of the earliest signs of an autism spectrum disorder because it is the basis of human
communication. Very young children will follow their parent's pointing finger to share in looking
at something, like an airplane in the sky. Children with autism often lack this joint attention to
objects and will not point themselves. (A) could be a sign of motor delays in an older child but
uncoordinated movements are common in young children as part of normal development. (C)
could be a behavioral issue or a lack of comfort or confidence on the child's part. Again, very
young children do not yet have the fine motor skills necessary for neat writing. (D) is a
behavioral issue that have to be addressed as not appropriate.
In which academic area do the majority of learning disabilities fall?
(A) Mathematics
(B) Writing
(C) Reading
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(D) Science - Answer✔The correct response is ( C ). Statistics show that the predominant
learning disability is in the area of reading, accounting for more than 80 percent of LD
diagnoses. As a result, the U.S. Department of Education has urged states to implement
Response to Intervention programs to target primary students who are falling behind in reading
in hopes of reducing the number of LD diagnoses. (A) and (B) are also common learning
disability categories, but they are not nearly as prevalent as reading. (D) is not considered an
area of learning disability. If a student is struggling in science, it is generally related to a reading
or mathematics difficulty.
Which of the following situations would warrant recommending testing for a behavioral
disorder?
(A) A student is sent to the principal's office for acting out in class
(B) A student does not look his teacher in the eye after writing on his desk
(C) A student gets upset when corrected and cries
(D) A student gets angry every time anyone touches his/her belongings and stays angry for over
an hour each time - Answer✔The correct response is ( D ). When a student shows a pattern of
overreacting to a situation and not being able to calm down for long periods of time, it is an
indication discipline issue. (B) is a common reaction in children who feel guilty. (C) is also a
common reaction for some children who do not want to make mistakes.
Which of the following statements would likely be true of an individual with ADHD?
(A) The individual cannot communicate well
(B) The individual is often inattentive
(C) The individual has a difficult time making friends
(D) The individual always finishes her/his assignments - Answer✔The correct response is ( B ).
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, so it is characterized by frequent
periods of inattention. (A) is not connected to ADHD, but more likely a sign of either a
speech/language disorder or autism. Similarly, (C) is more likely associated with either shyness,
social skills deficits, or autism. (D) is not the correct answer because individuals with ADHD
often leave assignments unfinished when their attention wanders during class or homework
time.
What would most likely be provided for a child with a documented OHI disability?
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(A) School-health services
(B) After-school tutoring
(C) Extended school year program
(D) A full-time paraprofessional - Answer✔The correct response is ( A ). OHI stands for Other
Health Impairment and includes such diagnoses as epilepsy and heart conditions. Students with
an OHI disability may not require any modifications or assistance in academic or social skills
areas, but they may require health services if they experience a seizure or medical issue of
some kind. (B), (C), and (D) would all be associated with disabilities that require academic
intervention or close adult supervision.
Which of the following assessments is an example of a formal assessment?
(A) Checklist of observable behaviors
(B) Criterion-referenced test
(C) Parent interview
(D) Rubric - Answer✔The correct response is ( B ). A formal assessment, by definition, is a
standardized test that has been tested with a large number of individuals of a given age range
or group. This allows for comparisons to a norm or specific criteria. (A), (C), and (D) are all
examples of informal assessments. They all require a measure of personal judgment to be
completed.
What do test results of a norm-referenced test indicate?
(A) A student's performance relative to a larger group of students of similar ages
(B) How many questions a student answered correctly
(C) Whether a student passed or failed a class
(D) The likelihood a student will go to college - Answer✔The correct response is ( A ). Norm-
referenced tests are "normed" against the performance of a group of students who are similar
in age or grade level. Scores are reported norms of the group rather than a straight percentage
of incorrect to correct answers. (C) is incorrect because norm-referenced tests by themselves
do not indicated passing or failing a course. They indicate performance compared to a norm.
(D) is incorrect because the factors that affect a student going to college are many and varied,
including academic, family background, and socioeconomic factors.
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