TNT 700.5A QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Ms. McKend, a fifth grade math teacher, gave a quiz to assess students' ability to round decimals to
the nearest tenths. However, Ms. McKend became discouraged when only two out of her 25
students passed the exam. What should Ms. McKend consider first? ANSW✅✅Was the
assessment appropriately aligned to the learning standards?
A data team recently met to discuss the following ninth grade test scores from a district benchmark
in English. The team noticed that students 85% of students did not meet the standard for the English
I, objective (TEK) 5A (analyse non-linear plot development e.g. flashbacks, foreshadowing, sub-plots,
parallel plot structures and compare it to linear plot development). With this data in mind, how
should the data team proceed? ANSW✅✅The team will reteach how to analyse non-linear plot
using a variety of texts that have a non-linear plot.
In addition to the summative data, what else should be considered when disaggregating the data to
draw an informed conclusion? ANSW✅✅parental involvement
student attendance
professional development
student mobility rate
Which of the following is an early intervention process for children at-risk for not meeting their
grade level standards? ANSW✅✅Response to Intervention (RtI)
Which of the following is (are) considered Supplementary Aids and Services? ANSW✅✅Assistive
Technology
Adaptive Equipment
Occupational Therapy
, Speech Therapy
Who makes educational decisions for the student receiving special services? ANSW✅✅Admission,
Review, and Dismissal Committee
In addition to meeting the criterion for one of the thirteen disabilities, what other criteria must a
child meet to become eligible for special education services? ANSW✅✅educational need
What is the first component a teacher needs to consider for effective differentiated instruction?
ANSW✅✅student learner characteristics
Which of the following is an example of a modification? ANSW✅✅altering a test to account for 3
out of 5 TEKS
Which of the following standardized test is a student with a significant cognitive disability who
accesses and participates in grade level TEKS required to take? ANSW✅✅STAAR-ALT2
Which environment would be best for a student who needs specific and intensive instruction related
to their specific area of disability? ANSW✅✅general education classroom and special education
resource classroom
Which of the following can help motivate students involved in an inclusion program?
ANSW✅✅peer tutors or mentors
Why is the "No Child Left Behind" act of 2001 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of
2004 important in education? ANSW✅✅Both stress the importance of providing high quality,
scientifically-based instruction and interventions.
What is the purpose if having a diverse continuum of special education services? ANSW✅✅To
ensure the student is placed in the least restrictive environment
How does organizing and managing a classroom benefit students? ANSW✅✅It builds self-
responsibility and accountability for learning.
It defines clear rules and expectations for classroom behavior.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Ms. McKend, a fifth grade math teacher, gave a quiz to assess students' ability to round decimals to
the nearest tenths. However, Ms. McKend became discouraged when only two out of her 25
students passed the exam. What should Ms. McKend consider first? ANSW✅✅Was the
assessment appropriately aligned to the learning standards?
A data team recently met to discuss the following ninth grade test scores from a district benchmark
in English. The team noticed that students 85% of students did not meet the standard for the English
I, objective (TEK) 5A (analyse non-linear plot development e.g. flashbacks, foreshadowing, sub-plots,
parallel plot structures and compare it to linear plot development). With this data in mind, how
should the data team proceed? ANSW✅✅The team will reteach how to analyse non-linear plot
using a variety of texts that have a non-linear plot.
In addition to the summative data, what else should be considered when disaggregating the data to
draw an informed conclusion? ANSW✅✅parental involvement
student attendance
professional development
student mobility rate
Which of the following is an early intervention process for children at-risk for not meeting their
grade level standards? ANSW✅✅Response to Intervention (RtI)
Which of the following is (are) considered Supplementary Aids and Services? ANSW✅✅Assistive
Technology
Adaptive Equipment
Occupational Therapy
, Speech Therapy
Who makes educational decisions for the student receiving special services? ANSW✅✅Admission,
Review, and Dismissal Committee
In addition to meeting the criterion for one of the thirteen disabilities, what other criteria must a
child meet to become eligible for special education services? ANSW✅✅educational need
What is the first component a teacher needs to consider for effective differentiated instruction?
ANSW✅✅student learner characteristics
Which of the following is an example of a modification? ANSW✅✅altering a test to account for 3
out of 5 TEKS
Which of the following standardized test is a student with a significant cognitive disability who
accesses and participates in grade level TEKS required to take? ANSW✅✅STAAR-ALT2
Which environment would be best for a student who needs specific and intensive instruction related
to their specific area of disability? ANSW✅✅general education classroom and special education
resource classroom
Which of the following can help motivate students involved in an inclusion program?
ANSW✅✅peer tutors or mentors
Why is the "No Child Left Behind" act of 2001 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of
2004 important in education? ANSW✅✅Both stress the importance of providing high quality,
scientifically-based instruction and interventions.
What is the purpose if having a diverse continuum of special education services? ANSW✅✅To
ensure the student is placed in the least restrictive environment
How does organizing and managing a classroom benefit students? ANSW✅✅It builds self-
responsibility and accountability for learning.
It defines clear rules and expectations for classroom behavior.
