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D757 OA EXAM SET 1 ............................................................ 2
D757 OA EXAM SET 2 .......................................................... 21
D757 OA EXAM SET 1
1. A student demonstrates strong listening comprehension and participates
actively in class discussions. However, the student struggles to understand place
value, has difficulty estimating quantities, and continues to rely on counting
strategies for basic math facts despite repeated instruction and intervention.
Which type of Specific Learning Disability best explains these difficulties?
A. Dyslexia
B. Dysgraphia
C. Dyscalculia
D. Auditory Processing Disorder
Correct Answer:
C. Dyscalculia
Rationale:
Dyscalculia is a math-related learning disability involving difficulties with number sense,
place value, calculation, and mathematical reasoning.
2. Over the past six months, a fourth-grade student has displayed frequent
emotional outbursts when tasks become challenging. The student often refuses
to begin work, argues with peers, and may escalate to yelling or leaving the room
when redirected. Academically, the student shows average ability but
inconsistent performance due to these behaviors. The teacher reports that
interventions such as check-in/check-out, scheduled breaks, and a calm-down
routine have been used consistently, but the behaviors continue to significantly
interfere with learning. Based on this information, which IDEA eligibility category
is most appropriate for further evaluation?
A. Specific Learning Disability
,B. Emotional and Behavioral Disability
C. Orthopedic Impairment
D. Speech or Language Impairment
Correct Answer:
B. Emotional and Behavioral Disability
Rationale:
Persistent emotional and behavioral challenges that interfere with learning despite
interventions may warrant evaluation under Emotional and Behavioral Disability.
3. A student has average cognitive ability but continues to struggle with decoding
and reading fluency, even after receiving research-based instruction. Under IDEA,
which disability category best fits this profile?
A. Intellectual Disability
B. Specific Learning Disability
C. Visual Impairment
D. Deaf-Blindness
Correct Answer:
B. Specific Learning Disability
Rationale:
A Specific Learning Disability may affect reading skills such as decoding, fluency, and
comprehension despite average intelligence and appropriate instruction.
4. Under the social model of disability, what is considered the main reason a
student with limited mobility cannot access the second floor of a school
building?
A. The student’s physical limitation
B. The student’s lack of motivation
C. The lack of an elevator and accessible building design
D. The teacher’s instructional method
Correct Answer:
C. The lack of an elevator and accessible building design
Rationale:
The social model of disability emphasizes barriers in the environment rather than
viewing the individual’s impairment as the primary problem.
,5. How does ADHD hyperactive/impulsive presentation generally affect students?
A. Difficulty staying quiet, interrupting others, or talking excessively
B. Complete inability to learn academic content
C. Severe vision difficulties
D. Loss of hearing
Correct Answer:
A. Difficulty staying quiet, interrupting others, or talking excessively
Rationale:
Hyperactive/impulsive ADHD often affects self-control, movement, verbal impulsivity,
and the ability to wait or remain seated.
6. .A fourth-grade teacher designs a reading lesson where students may choose
to listen to the text, read a printed copy, follow along with an audio-synced ebook,
or use a text-to-speech tool. All students have access to every format from the
beginning of the lesson. Which instructional strategy is represented?
A. Universal Design for Learning
B. Summative Assessment
C. Direct Punishment
D. Ability Tracking
Correct Answer:
A. Universal Design for Learning
Rationale:
UDL provides flexible learning options from the start so all learners can access content
in multiple ways.
7. Ms. Rivera notices that several students struggle to start their writing
assignments independently. For their next essay, she provides sentence starters
and a graphic organizer to guide ideas before writing begins. What type of
strategy is she using?
A. Retrieval
B. Elaborative
,C. Summative
D. Punitive
Correct Answer:
B. Elaborative
Rationale:
Elaborative strategies help students expand and organize ideas by using supports such
as sentence starters and graphic organizers.
8. At the beginning of Mr. Chen's science class, students take a short quiz on key
concepts from the previous lesson to strengthen memory and understanding.
Which strategy is being used?
A. Retrieval practice
B. Modification
C. Response accommodation
D. Transition planning
Correct Answer:
A. Retrieval practice
Rationale:
Retrieval practice strengthens memory by requiring students to recall previously learned
information.
9. A teacher adjusts reading assignments so all students learn the same topic at
different reading levels. What type of differentiation is this?
A. Differentiating content
B. Differentiating classroom rules
C. Differentiating attendance
D. Differentiating behavior consequences
Correct Answer:
A. Differentiating content
Rationale:
Content differentiation changes how instructional material is accessed while maintaining
the same learning topic or goal.
, D757 OA EXAM SET 2
1. A fifth-grade student with a physical disability cannot fully participate in a
science lab because the materials are stored on high shelves and the lab tables
are not wheelchair accessible. What is the best action for the teacher to take?
A. Excuse the student from the lab activity
B. Assign the student a written report instead
C. Modify the environment so the student can access the materials and participate
D. Ask a peer to complete the experiment for the student
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The social model of disability focuses on removing environmental barriers so
students can participate meaningfully.
2. A teacher notices that a student with low vision struggles because all class
handouts are printed in small font. Which response best reflects inclusive
practice?
A. Allow the student to skip written assignments
B. Provide large-print or digital accessible materials
C. Seat the student near a classmate who can read aloud
D. Lower the student’s academic expectations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accessible materials allow the student to access the same curriculum
without reducing expectations.
3. A kindergarten student has difficulty cutting with scissors, holding a pencil,
and completing activities requiring hand strength. What should the teacher do
first?
A. Ignore the issue because the student will mature naturally
B. Provide fine-motor activities such as tracing, play dough, and cutting practice
,C. Remove all writing tasks from the student’s daily work
D. Refer the student immediately for disciplinary support
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Targeted fine-motor activities support physical development while keeping
the student engaged in learning.
4. A student struggles with following multistep directions, staying seated, and
completing independent tasks. Which support best addresses multiple
developmental needs?
A. Provide shorter directions, movement breaks, and visual reminders
B. Give the student longer assignments for extra practice
C. Require the student to sit quietly until work is finished
D. Move the student permanently to a separate classroom
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breaking directions into smaller steps and adding movement supports
cognitive, physical, and self-regulation needs.
5. A six-year-old rarely interacts with peers, avoids pretend play, and prefers
solitary activities even when classmates invite participation. What should the
teacher do?
A. Assume the student is simply shy and take no action
B. Punish the student for not joining peers
C. Monitor social development and provide structured peer interaction opportunities
D. Remove group activities from the student’s schedule
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Structured support can help address possible social-development concerns
while respecting the student’s needs.
6. A student with autism becomes upset when the daily schedule changes and
avoids initiating conversations with classmates. What support is most
appropriate?
A. Remove the student from all group activities
B. Use visual schedules, advance warnings, and structured social supports
,C. Require the student to adjust without preparation
D. Ignore the behavior unless it becomes disruptive
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual routines and social supports help students with ASD manage
transitions and interactions.
7. A student with dyslexia reads slowly, struggles to decode unfamiliar words,
and avoids reading aloud. Which instructional support is most appropriate?
A. Provide explicit phonics instruction and reading fluency practice
B. Lower the reading level permanently
C. Stop asking the student to read
D. Focus only on spelling tests
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Students with dyslexia often benefit from explicit, structured reading
instruction.
8. A student with dysgraphia has strong oral ideas but produces illegible writing
and disorganized written responses. What accommodation would best support
the student?
A. Require all responses to be handwritten
B. Allow speech-to-text or typed responses
C. Reduce all assignments to yes/no questions
D. Grade handwriting more strictly
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assistive technology can help the student demonstrate knowledge without
handwriting barriers.
9. A student with dyscalculia has difficulty understanding number relationships
and solving calculation problems. Which strategy is most appropriate?
A. Provide manipulatives and step-by-step problem-solving models
B. Give only word problems
C. Remove math instruction from the student’s schedule
D. Require timed math drills only
, WGU D757
Objective Assessment
(2 Full Exams Set)
(Special Education Curriculum)
Actual Questions with Verified Answers
Pass the Exam with Confidence
What You Will Get:
➢130 Questions with correct answers.
➢Expert Rationales included.