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Sped EC-12 Study Questions and 116
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In determining the best instructional setting for Adam, it is most important for the special education
teacher to be familiar with the.
(A) Number of students in the general education classroom with specific learning disabilities
(B) Experience and willingness of the general education teacher in working with special-needs students.
(C) Various supports available in the general education classroom to meet
. - ANSWER C) Various supports available in the general education classroom to meet specific
educational needs
Both Mr. Smith and Billy's mother express frustration that even though Billy has average to above-
average intelligence, he has trouble following simple written directions and seems unmotivated to pay
attention. In response to their concerns, it is most appropriate for Ms. Kelly to do which of the
following?
(A) Keep track of the frequency with which Billy demonstrates an inability to follow directions (B) Ask for
further evaluation by a pediatrician to explore the possibility of attention deficit disorder
(C) Provide multisensory materials for the classroom and home for teaching new concepts to Billy
(D) Explain that sometimes children with dyslexia can have difficulty processing language - ANSWER (D)
Explain that sometimes children with dyslexia can have difficulty processing language
When planning instruction to improve Billy's decoding skills, the special education teacher should focus
primarily on which of the following?
(A) Systematic teaching of phonics
(B) Careful selection of appropriate texts
(C) Thorough review of print concepts
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(D) Explicit instruction in word syllabication - ANSWER (A) Systematic teaching of phonics
The special education teacher can best fulfill the principal's request that she communicate with Billy's
mother by using which of the following approaches?
(A) Speaking with the educational diagnostician and sending Billy's mother a detailed analysis of the
evaluation report
(B) Preparing a daily journal as a basis for dialogue with Billy's mother and using frequent brief
assessments to monitor Billy's progress
(C) Planning individualized reading instruction for Billy for the next grading period in conjunction with
Mr. Smith
(D) Reviewing Billy's previous school records and discussing his learning difficulties with his previous
teachers - ANSWER (B) Preparing a daily journal as a basis for dialogue with Billy's mother and using
frequent brief assessments to monitor Billy's progress
Ashley is a 2.5-year-old and will be attending private preschool in the fall. Her mother meets with Ms.
Benton who will be Ashley's teacher and tells her that Ashley shows no interest in using the toilet. Ms.
Benton offers several techniques that often succeed in engaging toddlers in toilet training. Ashleys
mother says that she has tried all the ideas mentioned, but her daughter shows no interest in using the
toilet, feeding herself, or dressing herself. The mother tells Ms. Benton that their pediatrician has
suggested that Ashley be tested, and she asks for Ms. Benton's opinion.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for Ms. Benton to take and address the
situation.
A. Providing Ashley's mother with information about the statewide early-intervention system for
toddlers.
B. offering to use the school's preschool screening instrument to gather the information about Ahsley's
skills
D. sending Ashley' - ANSWER A. Providing Ashley's mother with information about the statewide early-
intervention system for toddlers
Based on the concerns expressed by Ashly's mother. The most important area evaluation for Ashly is
her.
A. Cognitive development
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B. physical development
C. social development
D. Adaptive development - ANSWER D. Adaptive development
A close friend of Ashley's mother is worried about Ashley and contacts Ms. Benton. The friend asks
about the conversation Ms. Benton had with Ashley's mother, and she also expresses concerns about
Ashley's development, mentioning behaviors that she has personally witnessed. Which of the following
is the most appropriate way for Ms. Benton to respond?
(B) "Thank you for your information about Ashley."
(A) "Ashley has recognizable strengths as well as weaknesses.
(C) "A doctor confirmed Ashley's mother's concerns.
(D) "Other friends of Ashley's mom have expressed the same worries. - ANSWER (B) "Thank you for your
information about Ashley."
Which of the following is the most important first step for the Admission Review Dismissal (ARD)
committee to take before evaluating Ashley?
(A) Determining who is responsible for providing services
(B) Establishing the date for the assessment to be completed
(C) Obtaining the parents' informed written consent
(D) Deciding which areas of development will be measured - ANSWER (C) Obtaining the parents'
informed written consent
Which of the following people must be included in the development of an Individualized Family Service
Plan (IFSP) for Ashley?
(C) Pediatrician
(B) Principal
(A) Parent
(D) Nurse - ANSWER (A) Parent
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Jillian is a second-grade student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who has difficulty
completing classroom assignments. However, she is on level academically and responds well to
incentives.
Question 10
Which of the following is the most effective way to motivate Jillian to complete her assignments?
(A) Allowing her to choose a set number of assignments to submit each day
(C) Adjusting expectations of the quality of her work to ensure it is finished
(B) Giving her a list of the day's assignments at the beginning of each day
(D) Offering her daily rewards for turning in assignments on time - ANSWER (D) Offering her daily
rewards for turning in assignments on time
To best ensure Jillian's academic success, the teacher should assign her a seat
(A) near a side wall without decorations.
(B) near the middle of the room, by a friend.
(D) at the back of the classroom, near the teacher.
(C) at the front of the room, near a window. - ANSWER (A) near a side wall without decorations.
Ms. Payne is planning reading instruction for her fifth-grade inclusion classroom. Her daily reading block
consists of guided reading instruction in small groups, whole-group instruction, and silent sustained
reading time. Her goal is to improve comprehension strategies and increase fluency rates and reading
levels in all students, especially those who are struggling readers.
Question 12
Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for Ms. Payne to use to determine how to best
group her students for guided reading?
(A) Having parents complete a questionnaire about their child's reading abilities
(D) Performing timed reading assessment on fifth-grade materials from various genres
(C) Measuring reading fluency and comprehension using leveled reading passages
(B) Reviewing students' fourth-grade state assessment results and reading record - ANSWER (C)
Measuring reading fluency and comprehension using leveled reading passages
Complete Solutions.
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Complete Solutions.
In determining the best instructional setting for Adam, it is most important for the special education
teacher to be familiar with the.
(A) Number of students in the general education classroom with specific learning disabilities
(B) Experience and willingness of the general education teacher in working with special-needs students.
(C) Various supports available in the general education classroom to meet
. - ANSWER C) Various supports available in the general education classroom to meet specific
educational needs
Both Mr. Smith and Billy's mother express frustration that even though Billy has average to above-
average intelligence, he has trouble following simple written directions and seems unmotivated to pay
attention. In response to their concerns, it is most appropriate for Ms. Kelly to do which of the
following?
(A) Keep track of the frequency with which Billy demonstrates an inability to follow directions (B) Ask for
further evaluation by a pediatrician to explore the possibility of attention deficit disorder
(C) Provide multisensory materials for the classroom and home for teaching new concepts to Billy
(D) Explain that sometimes children with dyslexia can have difficulty processing language - ANSWER (D)
Explain that sometimes children with dyslexia can have difficulty processing language
When planning instruction to improve Billy's decoding skills, the special education teacher should focus
primarily on which of the following?
(A) Systematic teaching of phonics
(B) Careful selection of appropriate texts
(C) Thorough review of print concepts
,Sped EC-12 Study Questions and 116
Complete Solutions.
(D) Explicit instruction in word syllabication - ANSWER (A) Systematic teaching of phonics
The special education teacher can best fulfill the principal's request that she communicate with Billy's
mother by using which of the following approaches?
(A) Speaking with the educational diagnostician and sending Billy's mother a detailed analysis of the
evaluation report
(B) Preparing a daily journal as a basis for dialogue with Billy's mother and using frequent brief
assessments to monitor Billy's progress
(C) Planning individualized reading instruction for Billy for the next grading period in conjunction with
Mr. Smith
(D) Reviewing Billy's previous school records and discussing his learning difficulties with his previous
teachers - ANSWER (B) Preparing a daily journal as a basis for dialogue with Billy's mother and using
frequent brief assessments to monitor Billy's progress
Ashley is a 2.5-year-old and will be attending private preschool in the fall. Her mother meets with Ms.
Benton who will be Ashley's teacher and tells her that Ashley shows no interest in using the toilet. Ms.
Benton offers several techniques that often succeed in engaging toddlers in toilet training. Ashleys
mother says that she has tried all the ideas mentioned, but her daughter shows no interest in using the
toilet, feeding herself, or dressing herself. The mother tells Ms. Benton that their pediatrician has
suggested that Ashley be tested, and she asks for Ms. Benton's opinion.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for Ms. Benton to take and address the
situation.
A. Providing Ashley's mother with information about the statewide early-intervention system for
toddlers.
B. offering to use the school's preschool screening instrument to gather the information about Ahsley's
skills
D. sending Ashley' - ANSWER A. Providing Ashley's mother with information about the statewide early-
intervention system for toddlers
Based on the concerns expressed by Ashly's mother. The most important area evaluation for Ashly is
her.
A. Cognitive development
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B. physical development
C. social development
D. Adaptive development - ANSWER D. Adaptive development
A close friend of Ashley's mother is worried about Ashley and contacts Ms. Benton. The friend asks
about the conversation Ms. Benton had with Ashley's mother, and she also expresses concerns about
Ashley's development, mentioning behaviors that she has personally witnessed. Which of the following
is the most appropriate way for Ms. Benton to respond?
(B) "Thank you for your information about Ashley."
(A) "Ashley has recognizable strengths as well as weaknesses.
(C) "A doctor confirmed Ashley's mother's concerns.
(D) "Other friends of Ashley's mom have expressed the same worries. - ANSWER (B) "Thank you for your
information about Ashley."
Which of the following is the most important first step for the Admission Review Dismissal (ARD)
committee to take before evaluating Ashley?
(A) Determining who is responsible for providing services
(B) Establishing the date for the assessment to be completed
(C) Obtaining the parents' informed written consent
(D) Deciding which areas of development will be measured - ANSWER (C) Obtaining the parents'
informed written consent
Which of the following people must be included in the development of an Individualized Family Service
Plan (IFSP) for Ashley?
(C) Pediatrician
(B) Principal
(A) Parent
(D) Nurse - ANSWER (A) Parent
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Jillian is a second-grade student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who has difficulty
completing classroom assignments. However, she is on level academically and responds well to
incentives.
Question 10
Which of the following is the most effective way to motivate Jillian to complete her assignments?
(A) Allowing her to choose a set number of assignments to submit each day
(C) Adjusting expectations of the quality of her work to ensure it is finished
(B) Giving her a list of the day's assignments at the beginning of each day
(D) Offering her daily rewards for turning in assignments on time - ANSWER (D) Offering her daily
rewards for turning in assignments on time
To best ensure Jillian's academic success, the teacher should assign her a seat
(A) near a side wall without decorations.
(B) near the middle of the room, by a friend.
(D) at the back of the classroom, near the teacher.
(C) at the front of the room, near a window. - ANSWER (A) near a side wall without decorations.
Ms. Payne is planning reading instruction for her fifth-grade inclusion classroom. Her daily reading block
consists of guided reading instruction in small groups, whole-group instruction, and silent sustained
reading time. Her goal is to improve comprehension strategies and increase fluency rates and reading
levels in all students, especially those who are struggling readers.
Question 12
Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for Ms. Payne to use to determine how to best
group her students for guided reading?
(A) Having parents complete a questionnaire about their child's reading abilities
(D) Performing timed reading assessment on fifth-grade materials from various genres
(C) Measuring reading fluency and comprehension using leveled reading passages
(B) Reviewing students' fourth-grade state assessment results and reading record - ANSWER (C)
Measuring reading fluency and comprehension using leveled reading passages
