TeXes SPED EC-12 161 Study Guide
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What is untrue about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (Skill 10.01) (EASY) -
ANSWER-If reauthorized the discretionary programs of EHA
What is true about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (Skill 10.01) (EASY) -
ANSWER-Signed into law same year as IDEA by President Bush, Protection to all
people on basis of race, sex, national origin, and religion, & It guarantees equal
opportunities to person with disabilities in employment, public accommodations,
transportation, government services, and telecommunications.
If a student is predominately a visual learner, he may learn more effectively by: (Skill
12.02) (EASY) - ANSWER-Watching a DVD
What is true about IDEA? In order to be eligible, a student must: (Skill 10.01) (EASY) -
ANSWER-Have a disability that fits into one of the categories listed in the law.
Autism is a disorder characterized by: (Skill 1.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-Distorted
relationships with others, perceptual anomalies, and self-stimulation.
Which of these factors relate to eligibility for learning disabilities? (Skill 2.04) (EASY) -
ANSWER-A discrepancy between potential and performance
Which is an educational characteristic common to students with midl intellectual
learning and behavioral disabilities? (Skill 1.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-Require
modification in classroom instruction
In general, characteristics of learning disabilities include: (Skill 1.01) (EASY) -
ANSWER-A discrepancy between achievement and potential
Which of the following is true about autism? (Skill 1.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-It is a
separate exceptionality category in IDEA
Safeguards against bias and discrimination in the assessment of children include: (Skill
2.02) (EASY) - ANSWER-The use of evaluative materials in the child's native language
or other mode of communication
The MOST RESTRICTIVE environment in which an individual might be placed and
receive instruction is that of: (Skill 3.06) (EASY) - ANSWER-Institutional setting
,Which legislation has forced public and private facilities to accommodate those who are
physically disabled? (Skill 10.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-ADA
Students who receive special services in a regular classroom with consultation,
generally have academic and/ or social- interpersonal performance deficits at which
level of severity? (Skill 7.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-Mild
One of the most important goals of the special education teacher is to foster and create
with the student: (Skill 7.02) (EASY) - ANSWER-Self-Advocacy
The opportunity for a student with a disability to attend a class as close to the normal as
possible describes: (Skill 10.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-Normalization
John learns best through the auditory channel, so his teacher wants to reinforce his
listening skills. Through which of the following types of equipment would instruction be
most effectively presented? (Skill 5.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-CD Player
The social skills of students in programs for children with mental retardation are likely to
be appropriate for children of their mental age, rather than their chronological age. This
means that the teacher will need to do all of the following: (Skill 5.08) (EASY) -
ANSWER-Model desired behavior, Provide clear instructions, & Adjust the physical
environment when necessary.
The effective teacher varies her instructional presentations and response requirements
depending upon: (Skill 5.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-Student needs, The task at hand, &
The learning situation.
Which tangible reinforcer would Mr. Whiting find to be most effective with teenagers?
(Skill 6.05) (EASY) - ANSWER-Free Homework Pass
Which of the following is the first step you should take to prepare to teach preparation
for social situations? (Skill 6.05) (EASY) - ANSWER-Anticipate possible problems
_________________________ is a method used to increase student engaged learning
time by having students teach other students. (Skill 5.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-
Collaborative learning
Which of the following must be provided in a written notice to parents when proposing a
child's educational placement? (Skill 6.03) (EASY) - ANSWER-A list of parental due
process safeguards
IEP's continue to have multiple sections; one section, present levels now addresses
what? (Skill 6.10) (EASY) - ANSWER-Academic achievement and functional
performance
,Social maturity may be evidenced by the student's: (Skill 7.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-
Recognition of rights and responsibilities (his own and others), Display of repeat for
legitimate authority figures, and Formulation of a valid moral judgment.
The individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law in and later
reauthorized to its current in what years? (Skill 10.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-1990 and
2004
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) describes special education and related
services as? (Skill 6.03) (EASY) - ANSWER-Public expenditure and standard to the
state educational agency, Provided in conformity with each student's individualized
education program, if the program is developed to meet requirements of the law, &
Include preschool, elementary, and/or secondary education in the state involved.
Which behavior would be expected at the mild level of emotional/behavioral disorders?
(Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Attention Seeking
The Key Math Diagnostic Arithmetic Test is an individually administered test of math
skills. It is comprised of fourteen subtests which are classified into the major math areas
of content, operations, and applications for which subtest scores are reported. The test
manual describes the population sample upon which the test was normed, and reports
data pertaining to reliability and validity. In addition, for each item in the test, a
behavioral objective is presented. From the decryption, it can be determined that this
achievement test is: (Skill 2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Individually administered,
Criterion-referenced, & Diagnostic.
A test, which measures students' skill development in academic content areas, is
classified as an _____________ test. (Skill 2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Achievement
For which of the following purposes is a norm-referenced test LEAST appropriate?(Skill
2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Individual Program Planning
For which of the following purposes is a norm-referenced test MOST appropriate?(Skill
2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Screening, Program evaluation, & Making placement
decisions
Which of the following statements about children with an emotional/ behavioral disorder
is true? (Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-They display poor social skills
As a separate exceptionality category in IDEA, autism: (Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Is a developmental disability that affects verbal and non-verbal
communication
Echolalia is a characteristic of which disability? (Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-
Autism
, All of the following are characteristics of a student who has an emotional disturbance:
(Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Highly disruptive to the classroom environment,
Academic difficulties, & Areas of talent overlooked by a teacher
According to IDEA 2004, the IEP team (ARD committee) is composed of: (Skill 2.09)
(AVERAGE) - ANSWER-The student's parents or guardians, a representative of the
LEA, special education teacher, general education teacher, a person knowledgeable in
assessment (if assessment information is reviewed), and related service providers.
Mrs. Stokes has been teaching her third-grade students about mammals during a recent
science unit. Which of the following would be true of a criterion-referenced test she
might administer at the conclusion of the unit? (Skill 2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-It will
be based on unit objectives
Which of the following is an example of tactile perception? (Skill 2.08) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Identifying a rough surface with eyes closed
IDEA 2004 states that evaluations of student eligibility should? (Skill 2.09) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Use a variety of assessment tools and strategies
Which of the following activities best exemplifies a kinesthetic exercise in developing
body awareness? (Skill 2.08) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Singing with motions "Head and
Shoulder's Knees and toes."
The definition for "Other Health Impaired (OHI)" in IDEA: (Skill 1.04) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Is the definition that accepts heart conditions.
Antwon is in your high school resource classroom. You begin to wonder if a functional
program would be best when you not the student's? (Skill 2.08) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Difficulties understanding concrete examples
The greatest number of students receiving special services are enrolled primarily in:
(Skill 3.06) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-The regular classroom
ARD meetings are held for different reasons. Which of the following would be a reason
to hold an ARD meeting? (Skill 3.04) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Transition to post-
scondary school life
What components of the IEP are required by law? (Skill 3.04) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-
Present level of academic and functional performance; statement of how the disability
affects the student's involvement and progress; evaluation criteria and timeliness for
instructional objective achievement; modifications of accommodations,
Projected dates for services initiation with anticipated frequency, location and duration;
statement of when parent will be notified; statement of annual goals,
Extent to which child will not participate in regular education program; transitional needs
for students age 16
Latest Updated
What is untrue about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (Skill 10.01) (EASY) -
ANSWER-If reauthorized the discretionary programs of EHA
What is true about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (Skill 10.01) (EASY) -
ANSWER-Signed into law same year as IDEA by President Bush, Protection to all
people on basis of race, sex, national origin, and religion, & It guarantees equal
opportunities to person with disabilities in employment, public accommodations,
transportation, government services, and telecommunications.
If a student is predominately a visual learner, he may learn more effectively by: (Skill
12.02) (EASY) - ANSWER-Watching a DVD
What is true about IDEA? In order to be eligible, a student must: (Skill 10.01) (EASY) -
ANSWER-Have a disability that fits into one of the categories listed in the law.
Autism is a disorder characterized by: (Skill 1.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-Distorted
relationships with others, perceptual anomalies, and self-stimulation.
Which of these factors relate to eligibility for learning disabilities? (Skill 2.04) (EASY) -
ANSWER-A discrepancy between potential and performance
Which is an educational characteristic common to students with midl intellectual
learning and behavioral disabilities? (Skill 1.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-Require
modification in classroom instruction
In general, characteristics of learning disabilities include: (Skill 1.01) (EASY) -
ANSWER-A discrepancy between achievement and potential
Which of the following is true about autism? (Skill 1.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-It is a
separate exceptionality category in IDEA
Safeguards against bias and discrimination in the assessment of children include: (Skill
2.02) (EASY) - ANSWER-The use of evaluative materials in the child's native language
or other mode of communication
The MOST RESTRICTIVE environment in which an individual might be placed and
receive instruction is that of: (Skill 3.06) (EASY) - ANSWER-Institutional setting
,Which legislation has forced public and private facilities to accommodate those who are
physically disabled? (Skill 10.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-ADA
Students who receive special services in a regular classroom with consultation,
generally have academic and/ or social- interpersonal performance deficits at which
level of severity? (Skill 7.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-Mild
One of the most important goals of the special education teacher is to foster and create
with the student: (Skill 7.02) (EASY) - ANSWER-Self-Advocacy
The opportunity for a student with a disability to attend a class as close to the normal as
possible describes: (Skill 10.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-Normalization
John learns best through the auditory channel, so his teacher wants to reinforce his
listening skills. Through which of the following types of equipment would instruction be
most effectively presented? (Skill 5.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-CD Player
The social skills of students in programs for children with mental retardation are likely to
be appropriate for children of their mental age, rather than their chronological age. This
means that the teacher will need to do all of the following: (Skill 5.08) (EASY) -
ANSWER-Model desired behavior, Provide clear instructions, & Adjust the physical
environment when necessary.
The effective teacher varies her instructional presentations and response requirements
depending upon: (Skill 5.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-Student needs, The task at hand, &
The learning situation.
Which tangible reinforcer would Mr. Whiting find to be most effective with teenagers?
(Skill 6.05) (EASY) - ANSWER-Free Homework Pass
Which of the following is the first step you should take to prepare to teach preparation
for social situations? (Skill 6.05) (EASY) - ANSWER-Anticipate possible problems
_________________________ is a method used to increase student engaged learning
time by having students teach other students. (Skill 5.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-
Collaborative learning
Which of the following must be provided in a written notice to parents when proposing a
child's educational placement? (Skill 6.03) (EASY) - ANSWER-A list of parental due
process safeguards
IEP's continue to have multiple sections; one section, present levels now addresses
what? (Skill 6.10) (EASY) - ANSWER-Academic achievement and functional
performance
,Social maturity may be evidenced by the student's: (Skill 7.04) (EASY) - ANSWER-
Recognition of rights and responsibilities (his own and others), Display of repeat for
legitimate authority figures, and Formulation of a valid moral judgment.
The individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law in and later
reauthorized to its current in what years? (Skill 10.01) (EASY) - ANSWER-1990 and
2004
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) describes special education and related
services as? (Skill 6.03) (EASY) - ANSWER-Public expenditure and standard to the
state educational agency, Provided in conformity with each student's individualized
education program, if the program is developed to meet requirements of the law, &
Include preschool, elementary, and/or secondary education in the state involved.
Which behavior would be expected at the mild level of emotional/behavioral disorders?
(Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Attention Seeking
The Key Math Diagnostic Arithmetic Test is an individually administered test of math
skills. It is comprised of fourteen subtests which are classified into the major math areas
of content, operations, and applications for which subtest scores are reported. The test
manual describes the population sample upon which the test was normed, and reports
data pertaining to reliability and validity. In addition, for each item in the test, a
behavioral objective is presented. From the decryption, it can be determined that this
achievement test is: (Skill 2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Individually administered,
Criterion-referenced, & Diagnostic.
A test, which measures students' skill development in academic content areas, is
classified as an _____________ test. (Skill 2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Achievement
For which of the following purposes is a norm-referenced test LEAST appropriate?(Skill
2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Individual Program Planning
For which of the following purposes is a norm-referenced test MOST appropriate?(Skill
2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Screening, Program evaluation, & Making placement
decisions
Which of the following statements about children with an emotional/ behavioral disorder
is true? (Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-They display poor social skills
As a separate exceptionality category in IDEA, autism: (Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Is a developmental disability that affects verbal and non-verbal
communication
Echolalia is a characteristic of which disability? (Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-
Autism
, All of the following are characteristics of a student who has an emotional disturbance:
(Skill 1.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Highly disruptive to the classroom environment,
Academic difficulties, & Areas of talent overlooked by a teacher
According to IDEA 2004, the IEP team (ARD committee) is composed of: (Skill 2.09)
(AVERAGE) - ANSWER-The student's parents or guardians, a representative of the
LEA, special education teacher, general education teacher, a person knowledgeable in
assessment (if assessment information is reviewed), and related service providers.
Mrs. Stokes has been teaching her third-grade students about mammals during a recent
science unit. Which of the following would be true of a criterion-referenced test she
might administer at the conclusion of the unit? (Skill 2.01) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-It will
be based on unit objectives
Which of the following is an example of tactile perception? (Skill 2.08) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Identifying a rough surface with eyes closed
IDEA 2004 states that evaluations of student eligibility should? (Skill 2.09) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Use a variety of assessment tools and strategies
Which of the following activities best exemplifies a kinesthetic exercise in developing
body awareness? (Skill 2.08) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Singing with motions "Head and
Shoulder's Knees and toes."
The definition for "Other Health Impaired (OHI)" in IDEA: (Skill 1.04) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Is the definition that accepts heart conditions.
Antwon is in your high school resource classroom. You begin to wonder if a functional
program would be best when you not the student's? (Skill 2.08) (AVERAGE) -
ANSWER-Difficulties understanding concrete examples
The greatest number of students receiving special services are enrolled primarily in:
(Skill 3.06) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-The regular classroom
ARD meetings are held for different reasons. Which of the following would be a reason
to hold an ARD meeting? (Skill 3.04) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-Transition to post-
scondary school life
What components of the IEP are required by law? (Skill 3.04) (AVERAGE) - ANSWER-
Present level of academic and functional performance; statement of how the disability
affects the student's involvement and progress; evaluation criteria and timeliness for
instructional objective achievement; modifications of accommodations,
Projected dates for services initiation with anticipated frequency, location and duration;
statement of when parent will be notified; statement of annual goals,
Extent to which child will not participate in regular education program; transitional needs
for students age 16
