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FTCE ESE Exceptional Student
Education K-12 (Sample Questions)
A 2nd-grade teacher has referred a student who is struggling with basic reading
skills for a comprehensive evaluation. Before the multidisciplinary team members
begin the assessment process, they must complete which of the following steps
first? - correct-answer -obtaining written permission from the student's parents or
guardians
Which of the following measurement concepts compares an individual student's
test performance with those of other students of the same age or grade level? -
correct-answer -standard score
A 9th-grade student with an intellectual disability is enrolled in the district's
vocational training program. The student is initially placed at a workstation that
measures the speed and accuracy of sorting and classifying skills. This activity is an
example of a(an) - correct-answer -performance-based assessment
An inexperienced ESE teacher is searching the Internet for sources on instructional
practices. Which of the following is likely to be the most reliable source? - correct-
answer -an address ending in .gov or .org
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An ESE teacher is planning activities to help upper elementary students with
intellectual disabilities develop and extend basic self-care skills such as grooming
and personal hygiene. Which of the following would be the teacher's best strategy
for achieving this objective? - correct-answer -providing direct instruction in the
skills in natural contexts and environments
A 4th-grade student with a specific learning disability functions at a 2nd-grade
level in written expression. The student participates actively in class discussions,
but putting ideas in writing is an ongoing struggle. The class will soon take a
curriculum-based social studies test that includes writing an essay. Which of the
following accommodations would best facilitate the student's demonstration of
learning? - correct-answer -allowing the student to complete the test using oral
responses
At the beginning of a parent-teacher conference, the parent says, "I'm really
concerned that my son comes home in tears every day and says that no one likes
him." Which of the following would be the ESE teacher's best response? - correct-
answer -paraphrasing the parent's statement and soliciting further information
about the situation
An ESE teacher uses a variety of curricula, strategies, resources, and technology to
address the diverse learning strengths and challenges of every student. Which of
FTCE ESE Exceptional Student
Education K-12 (Sample Questions)
A 2nd-grade teacher has referred a student who is struggling with basic reading
skills for a comprehensive evaluation. Before the multidisciplinary team members
begin the assessment process, they must complete which of the following steps
first? - correct-answer -obtaining written permission from the student's parents or
guardians
Which of the following measurement concepts compares an individual student's
test performance with those of other students of the same age or grade level? -
correct-answer -standard score
A 9th-grade student with an intellectual disability is enrolled in the district's
vocational training program. The student is initially placed at a workstation that
measures the speed and accuracy of sorting and classifying skills. This activity is an
example of a(an) - correct-answer -performance-based assessment
An inexperienced ESE teacher is searching the Internet for sources on instructional
practices. Which of the following is likely to be the most reliable source? - correct-
answer -an address ending in .gov or .org
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An ESE teacher is planning activities to help upper elementary students with
intellectual disabilities develop and extend basic self-care skills such as grooming
and personal hygiene. Which of the following would be the teacher's best strategy
for achieving this objective? - correct-answer -providing direct instruction in the
skills in natural contexts and environments
A 4th-grade student with a specific learning disability functions at a 2nd-grade
level in written expression. The student participates actively in class discussions,
but putting ideas in writing is an ongoing struggle. The class will soon take a
curriculum-based social studies test that includes writing an essay. Which of the
following accommodations would best facilitate the student's demonstration of
learning? - correct-answer -allowing the student to complete the test using oral
responses
At the beginning of a parent-teacher conference, the parent says, "I'm really
concerned that my son comes home in tears every day and says that no one likes
him." Which of the following would be the ESE teacher's best response? - correct-
answer -paraphrasing the parent's statement and soliciting further information
about the situation
An ESE teacher uses a variety of curricula, strategies, resources, and technology to
address the diverse learning strengths and challenges of every student. Which of
