FTCE ESE K-12 NEWEST 2025-2026
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENT EDUCATION K-12
A student with a specific learning disability in mathematics
computation has an IEP goal of completing classroom
assignments independently 90% of the time. The ESE
teacher has been successfully modeling for and prompting
the student during instruction. Which of the following
techniques should the teacher use to help the student
work with increasing independence? Correct Answer
fading
Phonological difficulties at the receptive language level
typically involve problems with Correct Answer
discriminating speech sounds.
A kindergarten class includes a student with autism
spectrum disorder who shows frustration because of
limited speech and tends to exhibit inappropriate behavior.
To best meet this student's needs, the teacher should
Correct Answer provide the student a way to communicate
using augmentative communication.
A teacher reads a passage to students and then has them
read the same passage as a group. This is an example of
which strategy for increasing fluency? Correct Answer
choral reading
,Which of the following tools would be most useful in
improving the content area reading comprehension of
secondary students with learning disabilities? Correct
Answer graphic organizer
Which of the following is an element of reading fluency?
Correct Answer reading aloud with appropriate voice
intonation and pauses
Vocabulary strategy instruction is an effective way of
increasing students' reading comprehension by helping
them Correct Answer learn meanings of key terms in
depth.
Which of the following examples best illustrates
community-based instruction? Correct Answer paying for a
game of bowling
An ESE teacher has systematically collected a variety of
work from each student to document progress, showcase
accomplishments, and evaluate current status. Which of
the following types of educational measurement does this
represent? Correct Answer portfolio assessment
An ESE teacher works with a 16-year-old student who has
a learning disability in mathematics. In previous years the
student has not chosen to take an active role in personal
educational planning. Now, however, the student wishes
to become more involved. Which of the following would be
the teacher's most appropriate response? Correct Answer
, discussing the IEP with the student and assisting in
identifying topics the student would like to address at the
next IEP meeting
Which of the following should be the primary focus of a
high school ESE class designed to promote students' self-
determination skills? Correct Answer teaching students
strategies to use to define and achieve their desired goals
When an IEP team is initiating transition planning for a
student with a disability, which of the following should be
the team's primary focus? Correct Answer ensuring that a
person-centered approach is used
As a result of P.L. 94-142, what changes occurred in
education for students with disabilities? Correct Answer
Education is to be provided to all children (6-18) who meet
age eligibility requirements.
what important refinement in special education was a
result of the individuals with disabilities education
improvement act (IDEA 2004) Correct Answer Established
that special education teachers become highly qualified if
they teach core academic content to students with
disabilities.
Rule 6A-6.03011, Florida Administrative Code (FAC),
stated that the term "mental retardation" be changed to
Correct Answer Intellectual Disability
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENT EDUCATION K-12
A student with a specific learning disability in mathematics
computation has an IEP goal of completing classroom
assignments independently 90% of the time. The ESE
teacher has been successfully modeling for and prompting
the student during instruction. Which of the following
techniques should the teacher use to help the student
work with increasing independence? Correct Answer
fading
Phonological difficulties at the receptive language level
typically involve problems with Correct Answer
discriminating speech sounds.
A kindergarten class includes a student with autism
spectrum disorder who shows frustration because of
limited speech and tends to exhibit inappropriate behavior.
To best meet this student's needs, the teacher should
Correct Answer provide the student a way to communicate
using augmentative communication.
A teacher reads a passage to students and then has them
read the same passage as a group. This is an example of
which strategy for increasing fluency? Correct Answer
choral reading
,Which of the following tools would be most useful in
improving the content area reading comprehension of
secondary students with learning disabilities? Correct
Answer graphic organizer
Which of the following is an element of reading fluency?
Correct Answer reading aloud with appropriate voice
intonation and pauses
Vocabulary strategy instruction is an effective way of
increasing students' reading comprehension by helping
them Correct Answer learn meanings of key terms in
depth.
Which of the following examples best illustrates
community-based instruction? Correct Answer paying for a
game of bowling
An ESE teacher has systematically collected a variety of
work from each student to document progress, showcase
accomplishments, and evaluate current status. Which of
the following types of educational measurement does this
represent? Correct Answer portfolio assessment
An ESE teacher works with a 16-year-old student who has
a learning disability in mathematics. In previous years the
student has not chosen to take an active role in personal
educational planning. Now, however, the student wishes
to become more involved. Which of the following would be
the teacher's most appropriate response? Correct Answer
, discussing the IEP with the student and assisting in
identifying topics the student would like to address at the
next IEP meeting
Which of the following should be the primary focus of a
high school ESE class designed to promote students' self-
determination skills? Correct Answer teaching students
strategies to use to define and achieve their desired goals
When an IEP team is initiating transition planning for a
student with a disability, which of the following should be
the team's primary focus? Correct Answer ensuring that a
person-centered approach is used
As a result of P.L. 94-142, what changes occurred in
education for students with disabilities? Correct Answer
Education is to be provided to all children (6-18) who meet
age eligibility requirements.
what important refinement in special education was a
result of the individuals with disabilities education
improvement act (IDEA 2004) Correct Answer Established
that special education teachers become highly qualified if
they teach core academic content to students with
disabilities.
Rule 6A-6.03011, Florida Administrative Code (FAC),
stated that the term "mental retardation" be changed to
Correct Answer Intellectual Disability
