ABCTE Special Ed practice exam 1 and 2
According to a 1994 study, students with multicultural backgrounds are more likely to
experience which of the following? - correct answer Poorer quality in academic programs
Five skills for effective reading instruction have been identified by the National Reading Panel.
They are phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and - correct answer
fluency
A child consistently fails to use developmentally appropriate speech sounds and has difficulty
with pronunciation. What is this child MOST likely affected by? - correct answer An articulation
disorder
A high school student with a learning disability is working the evening shift at the local
supermarket as a general custodian. The supervisor is only available during the first two hours
of the student's shift. According to the transition plan, the student will have access to a
supervisor to obtain instructions when a task seems too difficult. What should be done to help
this student? - correct answer The supervisor and a job coach should train the student on all
tasks and provide simple instructions that the student may use when alone.
A teacher asks the class, "Who was the first president of the United States"? What is the level
of this question? - correct answer Lower-level
For students with disabilities, explicit instruction to develop listening skills is necessary in order
to achieve academic success. According to the research, which of the following will MOST
effectively encourage students to listen in class? - correct answer Presenting meaningful
information and providing the message in brief segments.
In order to write goals for a student, which of the following IEP components is required? -
correct answer Present levels of performance
Which of the following will offer insight about how well students are able to apply the
knowledge they have gained from class lessons? - correct answer An expansion activity
According to many classroom teachers, which of the following is considered to be the biggest
problem regarding standardized state assessments? - correct answer The tests are not relevant
to the daily classroom activities.
What two laws must ensure that the LRE and FAPE are provided? - correct answer IDEA 2004
and 504.
Which of the following strategies would be used with a student who is diagnosed with "Other
Health Impairments"? - correct answer Provide a flexible schedule for work completion.
,A student with a hearing impairment has been evaluated for a specialized assistive technology
device. Which of the following agencies is available to support this student and the IEP team? -
correct answer The state school for the deaf
What is the BEST way for teachers to maintain a positive and informative relationship with
paraeducators? - correct answer Provide feedback on the paraeducator's work
Which of the following is the simplest way to determine whether a child with mild disabilities in
a full time regular education classroom needs an adaptation in the curriculum? - correct answer
Closely examine the daily performance of the student
For students with learning disabilities, which of the following is MOST affected by the learning
disability? - correct answer employment
A middle school student with an emotional disability is attempting to eliminate some of the
inappropriate behaviors that caused so many class interruptions when the student was in
elementary school. Which strategy would help this student in providing self-delivery of reward?
- correct answer A contract system
A family who has a child with a disability will MOST likely require assistance from school
personnel regarding which of the following? - correct answer Advocating for the child's needs
and accommodations
Which of the following would be BEST to train students with disabilities in workplace skills so
that they will perform better at work? - correct answer School-based businesses
Which of the following is thought to be one reason that students are misdiagnosed with
learning disabilities? - correct answer Overuse of an instructional strategy that is not a good
match to the student's learning style
What should students be taught FIRST when learning to minimize inappropriate behaviors? -
correct answer Self-monitoring
Transition planning is required under federal law for students at which of the following levels? -
correct answer Early childhood and high school
Which of the following has been proven to be a very effective instructional strategy for
students with second language learning needs? - correct answer Cooperative learning
On occasion, parents or guardians can become angry and confrontational at a meeting. What
proven method will diffuse intense emotions and produce positive feelings? - correct answer
Using active listening
What does a functional behavior assessment determine? - correct answer The relationship
between specific variables in the environment and the problem behavior
, In order to hold all students accountable, what should the teacher do when asking a question? -
correct answer Allow wait time.
When an adult ignores a non-dangerous, non-destructive behavior in a child, such as whining,
there should be a decline in the behavior. However, sometimes there is a temporary increase in
the behavior. What is this temporary increase called? - correct answer An extinction burst
A fifth grade teacher works with a group of learning disabled students on their writing skills.
The teacher prompts the students to think about their spelling and the errors they tend to
make as the students prepare their written drafts. What is this technique known as? - correct
answer Reflective spelling
Which of the following would be the BEST way to involve parents when setting IEP goals for
their child? - correct answer Provide the parents with ideas and information about the child's
program to review ahead of the meeting
What is the MOST effective praise for students that respond correctly? - correct answer
Spontaneous statements, specific to the moment
A student who is categorized with an orthopedic impairment is MOST likely to need
accommodations for which of the following? - correct answer school environment
Which of the following is the BEST method for teaching cultural awareness and acceptance of
diversity to young children? - correct answer Encourage each child to share information about
his/her family with the entire class.
Which of the following is the MOST critical step when developing a community-based
instruction (CBI) program? - correct answer Check the district's liability policies.
Students with disabilities are allowed accommodations and modifications in the classroom
which will be detailed in their IEP. What accommodations and modifications are students
allowed in a testing situation? - correct answer The same accommodations and modifications
that are used in the classroom
Which of the following should NOT be included when presenting letters using explicit
instruction? - correct answer blended words
What should the special education teacher do to establish rapport with parents during the IEP
process? - correct answer Identify the parents as full members of the multidisciplinary team.
A middle school student with an identified learning disability has begun to exhibit some
uncontrolled outbursts in class. After these incidents subside, the student becomes withdrawn
and non responsive. What should the IEP team do? - correct answer Ask the principal to
develop a behavior plan and have the student sign it.
According to a 1994 study, students with multicultural backgrounds are more likely to
experience which of the following? - correct answer Poorer quality in academic programs
Five skills for effective reading instruction have been identified by the National Reading Panel.
They are phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and - correct answer
fluency
A child consistently fails to use developmentally appropriate speech sounds and has difficulty
with pronunciation. What is this child MOST likely affected by? - correct answer An articulation
disorder
A high school student with a learning disability is working the evening shift at the local
supermarket as a general custodian. The supervisor is only available during the first two hours
of the student's shift. According to the transition plan, the student will have access to a
supervisor to obtain instructions when a task seems too difficult. What should be done to help
this student? - correct answer The supervisor and a job coach should train the student on all
tasks and provide simple instructions that the student may use when alone.
A teacher asks the class, "Who was the first president of the United States"? What is the level
of this question? - correct answer Lower-level
For students with disabilities, explicit instruction to develop listening skills is necessary in order
to achieve academic success. According to the research, which of the following will MOST
effectively encourage students to listen in class? - correct answer Presenting meaningful
information and providing the message in brief segments.
In order to write goals for a student, which of the following IEP components is required? -
correct answer Present levels of performance
Which of the following will offer insight about how well students are able to apply the
knowledge they have gained from class lessons? - correct answer An expansion activity
According to many classroom teachers, which of the following is considered to be the biggest
problem regarding standardized state assessments? - correct answer The tests are not relevant
to the daily classroom activities.
What two laws must ensure that the LRE and FAPE are provided? - correct answer IDEA 2004
and 504.
Which of the following strategies would be used with a student who is diagnosed with "Other
Health Impairments"? - correct answer Provide a flexible schedule for work completion.
,A student with a hearing impairment has been evaluated for a specialized assistive technology
device. Which of the following agencies is available to support this student and the IEP team? -
correct answer The state school for the deaf
What is the BEST way for teachers to maintain a positive and informative relationship with
paraeducators? - correct answer Provide feedback on the paraeducator's work
Which of the following is the simplest way to determine whether a child with mild disabilities in
a full time regular education classroom needs an adaptation in the curriculum? - correct answer
Closely examine the daily performance of the student
For students with learning disabilities, which of the following is MOST affected by the learning
disability? - correct answer employment
A middle school student with an emotional disability is attempting to eliminate some of the
inappropriate behaviors that caused so many class interruptions when the student was in
elementary school. Which strategy would help this student in providing self-delivery of reward?
- correct answer A contract system
A family who has a child with a disability will MOST likely require assistance from school
personnel regarding which of the following? - correct answer Advocating for the child's needs
and accommodations
Which of the following would be BEST to train students with disabilities in workplace skills so
that they will perform better at work? - correct answer School-based businesses
Which of the following is thought to be one reason that students are misdiagnosed with
learning disabilities? - correct answer Overuse of an instructional strategy that is not a good
match to the student's learning style
What should students be taught FIRST when learning to minimize inappropriate behaviors? -
correct answer Self-monitoring
Transition planning is required under federal law for students at which of the following levels? -
correct answer Early childhood and high school
Which of the following has been proven to be a very effective instructional strategy for
students with second language learning needs? - correct answer Cooperative learning
On occasion, parents or guardians can become angry and confrontational at a meeting. What
proven method will diffuse intense emotions and produce positive feelings? - correct answer
Using active listening
What does a functional behavior assessment determine? - correct answer The relationship
between specific variables in the environment and the problem behavior
, In order to hold all students accountable, what should the teacher do when asking a question? -
correct answer Allow wait time.
When an adult ignores a non-dangerous, non-destructive behavior in a child, such as whining,
there should be a decline in the behavior. However, sometimes there is a temporary increase in
the behavior. What is this temporary increase called? - correct answer An extinction burst
A fifth grade teacher works with a group of learning disabled students on their writing skills.
The teacher prompts the students to think about their spelling and the errors they tend to
make as the students prepare their written drafts. What is this technique known as? - correct
answer Reflective spelling
Which of the following would be the BEST way to involve parents when setting IEP goals for
their child? - correct answer Provide the parents with ideas and information about the child's
program to review ahead of the meeting
What is the MOST effective praise for students that respond correctly? - correct answer
Spontaneous statements, specific to the moment
A student who is categorized with an orthopedic impairment is MOST likely to need
accommodations for which of the following? - correct answer school environment
Which of the following is the BEST method for teaching cultural awareness and acceptance of
diversity to young children? - correct answer Encourage each child to share information about
his/her family with the entire class.
Which of the following is the MOST critical step when developing a community-based
instruction (CBI) program? - correct answer Check the district's liability policies.
Students with disabilities are allowed accommodations and modifications in the classroom
which will be detailed in their IEP. What accommodations and modifications are students
allowed in a testing situation? - correct answer The same accommodations and modifications
that are used in the classroom
Which of the following should NOT be included when presenting letters using explicit
instruction? - correct answer blended words
What should the special education teacher do to establish rapport with parents during the IEP
process? - correct answer Identify the parents as full members of the multidisciplinary team.
A middle school student with an identified learning disability has begun to exhibit some
uncontrolled outbursts in class. After these incidents subside, the student becomes withdrawn
and non responsive. What should the IEP team do? - correct answer Ask the principal to
develop a behavior plan and have the student sign it.
