EAS MC Comprehensive Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
_____ therapy is a service intended to foster and develop the skills to accomplish every
day tasks.
a. Speech
b. Occupational
c. Physical
d. Psychological - ANSWER-b. Occupational
2. What should a teacher do if questions about diversity feel uncomfortable or seem too
hard?
a. If a question makes you feel uncomfortable, do not respond to it.
b. If a question makes you feel uncomfortable, bring in your school social worker to
facilitate.
c. If a question makes you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts about what you and
your students can handle.
d. If a question makes you uncomfortable, apologize to students for the fact that it
arose. - ANSWER-If a question makes you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts about
what you and your students can handle.
4. How can making a chart that identifies different students' strengths help promote
diversity in a classroom?
a. It helps teachers identify whether a class consists mainly of achieving or non-
achieving students who need help.
b. It helps students appreciate the range of abilities in the class and identify classmates
they should emulate.
c. None of the answers are correct; teachers should never make a public display of
students' abilities.
d. It helps students appreciate the range of abilities in the class and identify classmates
they can go to for help. - ANSWER-d. It helps students appreciate the range of abilities
in the class and identify classmates they can go to for help.
5. What should a teacher do about racial diversity if all the students in a class are from
one particular ethnic group?
a. Do not address racial diversity in the classroom.
b. Give one lecture at the start of the school year on racial diversity.
c. Teach students only about types of diversity that do not pertain to race.
d. Draw on external resources to help students talk and think about racial diversity. -
ANSWER-d. Draw on external resources to help students talk and think about racial
diversity.
504 plans are reviewed _____.
a. monthly
,b. daily
c. annually
d. Weekly - ANSWER-c. annually
A change in the level of instruction in special education is called _____.
a. a disability
b. a modification
c. discrimination
d. an accommodation - ANSWER-b. a modification
A learning disability is commonly identified when:
a. A child cannot read
b. Achievement is significantly higher than ability
c. Achievement and ability are the same
d. Achievement is significantly lower than overall ability - ANSWER-d. Achievement is
significantly lower than overall ability
A parent comes into the conference ranting about your homework policy. Your response
is to:
a. Explain that this policy is important because their child's classmates are just not so
smart
b. Just say that you are the teacher, and you decide.
c. Tell them that if their child behaved better in class, you would not have to be as strict
d. Explain the educational benefits of your homework policy - ANSWER-d. Explain the
educational benefits of your homework policy
A parent comes to meet with you, stating that their child needs to leave school early
every Monday for Tuba lessons. Your response is to:
a. Tell them that it is fine and thank them for telling you
b. Applaud them for job well done in broadening their child's horizons
c. Consult with an administrator
d. Question why they are telling this information to you - ANSWER-c. Consult with an
administrator
A small instructional group should consist of:
a. No more than eight to ten students.
b. No more than six to eight students.
c. Any number of students who need help.
d. No more than three to six students. - ANSWER-d. No more than three to six students
A student may be provided curricular __________, in which methods or materials are
changed but learning goals remain the same.
a. assistance
b. specializations
c. modifications
d. accommodations - ANSWER-d. accommodations
,A teaching method that focuses on students' cultural experiences is called _____.
a. cultural and religious techniques
b. culturally resourceful teaching
c. culturally responsive techniques
d. culturally responsive teaching - ANSWER-d. culturally responsive teaching
A two month old baby repeatedly babbles 'oooohhs' and 'aahhs. This is an example of
a. universal grammar at work.
b. a baby's use of phonemes from his native language.
c. the development of Wernicke's area.
d. overextending the meaning of words.
e. a baby's first speech-like sounds. - ANSWER-e. a baby's first speech-like sounds.
After an evaluation for special education is complete, eligibility must be determined
within _____ days.
a. 60
b. 45
c. 15
d. 30 - ANSWER-d. 30
After referral, which profession typically conducts the initial learning accommodations
evaluation?
a. Principal
b. School psychologist
c. Accommodations teacher
d. General education teacher - ANSWER-b. School psychologist
All of the following are true regarding accommodations, EXCEPT:
a. They can be in the form of a graphic organizer.
b. They can change how the information is presented.
c. They change the curriculum.
d. They provide an alternative way of learning the curriculum. - ANSWER-c. They
change the curriculum.
All of the following are ways a teacher can model cultural acceptance EXCEPT:
a. Recognizing their own bias
b. Modeling culturally-insensitive behavior to students
c. Saying, ''I don't know'' when they are unsure of an answer
d. Correctly pronouncing all student names - ANSWER-b. Modeling culturally-
insensitive behavior to students
All of the following conflict with the least restrictive environment concept, EXCEPT:
a. All special education students benefit from time spent in the resource room to get
extra help on assignments.
, b. It makes sense to have all of the special education students in one social studies
class so that the teacher can modify instruction for all of them at once.
c. A setting is not appropriate if it requires supplemental aids or extra adult support.
d. A student's progress should be monitored to determine whether their education goals
should be modified. - ANSWER-d. A student's progress should be monitored to
determine whether their education goals should be modified.
All of the following statements correctly describe the conversation level in articulation
therapy EXCEPT:
a. The student should be able to articulate words into sentences
b. The conversation must be error free
c. This stage is long due to daily changes in the conversations
d. This is the seventh, final level of articulation therapy - ANSWER-b. The conversation
must be error free
An English Language Learner is:
a. Any child who is from a country other than the United States.
b. Any child who has limited or no exposure to the English language.
c. Only those Hispanic children who do not speak English as their primary language.
d. Children who do not speak the King's English. - ANSWER-b. Any child who has
limited or no exposure to the English language.
An example of using realia might include which of the following?
a. Running around the room to demonstrate the phrase ''to run''
b. Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in front of the class using English to
describe every detail
c. Pointing to your shoe
d. All of the answers are correct. - ANSWER-d. All of the answers are correct.
An IEP is a(n) _____ plan for educating a child who receives special education services.
a. accommodated
b. lengthy
c. modified
d. individualized - ANSWER-d. individualized
Andrew has always been good at math but is having trouble with the current math
chapter. Mr. Smith set up a conference with his parents and started the conference by
asking 'What can we do to help Andrew succeed in learning these math concepts?' This
is an example of:
a. Productivity
b. Policies & Procedures
c. Principal
d. Partnership - ANSWER-d. Partnership
As part of the RTI process, Jimmy regularly meets with a small group of students, led by
an adult. In which tier is Jimmy?
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
_____ therapy is a service intended to foster and develop the skills to accomplish every
day tasks.
a. Speech
b. Occupational
c. Physical
d. Psychological - ANSWER-b. Occupational
2. What should a teacher do if questions about diversity feel uncomfortable or seem too
hard?
a. If a question makes you feel uncomfortable, do not respond to it.
b. If a question makes you feel uncomfortable, bring in your school social worker to
facilitate.
c. If a question makes you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts about what you and
your students can handle.
d. If a question makes you uncomfortable, apologize to students for the fact that it
arose. - ANSWER-If a question makes you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts about
what you and your students can handle.
4. How can making a chart that identifies different students' strengths help promote
diversity in a classroom?
a. It helps teachers identify whether a class consists mainly of achieving or non-
achieving students who need help.
b. It helps students appreciate the range of abilities in the class and identify classmates
they should emulate.
c. None of the answers are correct; teachers should never make a public display of
students' abilities.
d. It helps students appreciate the range of abilities in the class and identify classmates
they can go to for help. - ANSWER-d. It helps students appreciate the range of abilities
in the class and identify classmates they can go to for help.
5. What should a teacher do about racial diversity if all the students in a class are from
one particular ethnic group?
a. Do not address racial diversity in the classroom.
b. Give one lecture at the start of the school year on racial diversity.
c. Teach students only about types of diversity that do not pertain to race.
d. Draw on external resources to help students talk and think about racial diversity. -
ANSWER-d. Draw on external resources to help students talk and think about racial
diversity.
504 plans are reviewed _____.
a. monthly
,b. daily
c. annually
d. Weekly - ANSWER-c. annually
A change in the level of instruction in special education is called _____.
a. a disability
b. a modification
c. discrimination
d. an accommodation - ANSWER-b. a modification
A learning disability is commonly identified when:
a. A child cannot read
b. Achievement is significantly higher than ability
c. Achievement and ability are the same
d. Achievement is significantly lower than overall ability - ANSWER-d. Achievement is
significantly lower than overall ability
A parent comes into the conference ranting about your homework policy. Your response
is to:
a. Explain that this policy is important because their child's classmates are just not so
smart
b. Just say that you are the teacher, and you decide.
c. Tell them that if their child behaved better in class, you would not have to be as strict
d. Explain the educational benefits of your homework policy - ANSWER-d. Explain the
educational benefits of your homework policy
A parent comes to meet with you, stating that their child needs to leave school early
every Monday for Tuba lessons. Your response is to:
a. Tell them that it is fine and thank them for telling you
b. Applaud them for job well done in broadening their child's horizons
c. Consult with an administrator
d. Question why they are telling this information to you - ANSWER-c. Consult with an
administrator
A small instructional group should consist of:
a. No more than eight to ten students.
b. No more than six to eight students.
c. Any number of students who need help.
d. No more than three to six students. - ANSWER-d. No more than three to six students
A student may be provided curricular __________, in which methods or materials are
changed but learning goals remain the same.
a. assistance
b. specializations
c. modifications
d. accommodations - ANSWER-d. accommodations
,A teaching method that focuses on students' cultural experiences is called _____.
a. cultural and religious techniques
b. culturally resourceful teaching
c. culturally responsive techniques
d. culturally responsive teaching - ANSWER-d. culturally responsive teaching
A two month old baby repeatedly babbles 'oooohhs' and 'aahhs. This is an example of
a. universal grammar at work.
b. a baby's use of phonemes from his native language.
c. the development of Wernicke's area.
d. overextending the meaning of words.
e. a baby's first speech-like sounds. - ANSWER-e. a baby's first speech-like sounds.
After an evaluation for special education is complete, eligibility must be determined
within _____ days.
a. 60
b. 45
c. 15
d. 30 - ANSWER-d. 30
After referral, which profession typically conducts the initial learning accommodations
evaluation?
a. Principal
b. School psychologist
c. Accommodations teacher
d. General education teacher - ANSWER-b. School psychologist
All of the following are true regarding accommodations, EXCEPT:
a. They can be in the form of a graphic organizer.
b. They can change how the information is presented.
c. They change the curriculum.
d. They provide an alternative way of learning the curriculum. - ANSWER-c. They
change the curriculum.
All of the following are ways a teacher can model cultural acceptance EXCEPT:
a. Recognizing their own bias
b. Modeling culturally-insensitive behavior to students
c. Saying, ''I don't know'' when they are unsure of an answer
d. Correctly pronouncing all student names - ANSWER-b. Modeling culturally-
insensitive behavior to students
All of the following conflict with the least restrictive environment concept, EXCEPT:
a. All special education students benefit from time spent in the resource room to get
extra help on assignments.
, b. It makes sense to have all of the special education students in one social studies
class so that the teacher can modify instruction for all of them at once.
c. A setting is not appropriate if it requires supplemental aids or extra adult support.
d. A student's progress should be monitored to determine whether their education goals
should be modified. - ANSWER-d. A student's progress should be monitored to
determine whether their education goals should be modified.
All of the following statements correctly describe the conversation level in articulation
therapy EXCEPT:
a. The student should be able to articulate words into sentences
b. The conversation must be error free
c. This stage is long due to daily changes in the conversations
d. This is the seventh, final level of articulation therapy - ANSWER-b. The conversation
must be error free
An English Language Learner is:
a. Any child who is from a country other than the United States.
b. Any child who has limited or no exposure to the English language.
c. Only those Hispanic children who do not speak English as their primary language.
d. Children who do not speak the King's English. - ANSWER-b. Any child who has
limited or no exposure to the English language.
An example of using realia might include which of the following?
a. Running around the room to demonstrate the phrase ''to run''
b. Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in front of the class using English to
describe every detail
c. Pointing to your shoe
d. All of the answers are correct. - ANSWER-d. All of the answers are correct.
An IEP is a(n) _____ plan for educating a child who receives special education services.
a. accommodated
b. lengthy
c. modified
d. individualized - ANSWER-d. individualized
Andrew has always been good at math but is having trouble with the current math
chapter. Mr. Smith set up a conference with his parents and started the conference by
asking 'What can we do to help Andrew succeed in learning these math concepts?' This
is an example of:
a. Productivity
b. Policies & Procedures
c. Principal
d. Partnership - ANSWER-d. Partnership
As part of the RTI process, Jimmy regularly meets with a small group of students, led by
an adult. In which tier is Jimmy?
