Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
Concerning special education evaluations, a developmental explanation of behavior is likely to include
an emphasis on which of the following ideas?
a. Because every child is an individual, it is impossible to make meaningful
generalizations about "normal" or "typical" patterns of development
b. Quantitative measures are generally more accurate and useful than qualitative measures in
characterizing a child's development
c. Biolterm-36ogical, psychological, and social factors can be expected to interact
continuously to shape and modify a child's development
d. Broad demographic variables (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity) have far less influence on a child's
development than do individual variables - ANSWER c. Biological, psychological, and social factors can
be expected to interact
continuously to shape and modify a child's development
A student has been assessed for special education and, based on the school's
evaluation, does not qualify for services. The student's parents disagree and would like the school
district to fund an Independent Education Examination (IEE). Based on this request and legal guidelines,
the district may agree to incur the expense of the evaluation or
a. Provide a new evaluation that has been completed by a district-level
representative
b. Refer the parent to a private school where the student may qualify for
services
c. File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas Education Agency
(TEA)
d. Recommend that the parent wait a full school year so that the student can
be reassessed - ANSWER c. File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas Education Agency
(TEA)
,Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
A tenth-grade student diagnosed with a spoken language disorder does not
participate in history class discussions. The general education teacher asks the special education teacher
to recommend an intervention for the student. Which of the following interventions would be most
effective for the general education teacher to try first?
a. Speaking louder and slower to the student
b. Allowing the student to work independently
c. Increasing wait time for the student to respond
d. Providing the student with lower-level reading material - ANSWER c. Increasing wait time for the
student to respond
Which of the following is the best way to ensure that a student with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
feels comfortable in the school environment?
a. Offering multiple lunch choices
b. Providing a predictable school routine
c. Offering varying leadership opportunities
d. Providing outside recess time - ANSWER b. Providing a predictable school routine
Leo is a third grader currently enrolled in a private school. Despite several interventions from this
teacher and his mother, he has struggled in school and has not learned to read. All stakeholders are
concerned because he is falling significantly behind his peers. Leo's teacher and the school administrator
have suggested to Leo's mother that an evaluation would be beneficial to determine if he has a learning
disability. His mother requested an evaluation from the public school administrator where Leo would
attend if he were not enrolled in private school. What guidelines would the public school administrators
apply to this situation?
a. The same as for any other special education referral
b. Referral of the parent to a community service agency
c. Completion of a full individual evaluation after Leo enrolls in the public
school
d. The private school is responsible for the evaluation - ANSWER a. The same as for any other special
education referral
,Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
Angelo, an English-language learner (ELL) who speaks limited English, has received appropriate
instruction in all academic areas but is struggling academically. Angelo's parents and teachers agree that
an evaluation for special education services is warranted. Which of the following is the most appropriate
way to evaluate him?
a. Conducting one long morning session to secure the most accurate
evaluation of Angelo's abilities at a given time
b. Reviewing information gathered during parent, student, and teacher interviews
c. Administering tests and other instruments in his first language to evaluate his specific area of need
d. Having each member of the Administration Review and Dismissal (ARD) - ANSWER c. Administering
tests and other instruments in his first language to evaluate his
specific area of need
When a student's progress is being monitored, which of the following is an advantage of curriculum-
based measurement (CBM) over norm-referenced tests?
a. CBMs are more reliable measures than norm-referenced tests
b. CBMs can be used at more frequent intervals than norm-referenced tests
c. CBMs measure a variety of skills within one test
d. CBMs can be administered only by certified evaluation specialists. - ANSWER c. CBMs measure a
variety of skills within one test
Timothy, an eighth-grader student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is struggling to obey basic
classroom rules in all his classes. His teachers have submitted numerous discipline referrals to his case
manager. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the case manager?
a. Developing a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) for Timothy
b. Conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) of Timothy
c. Accompanying Timothy to his classes
d. Conducting a Response to Intervention (RTI) meeting for Timothy - ANSWER b. Conducting a
functional behavioral assessment (FBA) of Timothy
, Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
8. Which of the following types of assessments would most likely provide a special
education teacher with broad and comprehensive information about a student's learning
strengths and needs?
a. Portfolio assessment
b. Commercial pre- and post-tests
c. Basic skills assessment
d. Norm-referenced achievement tests - ANSWER a. Portfolio assessment
Which of the following types of informal assessment is most appropriate for gathering information on
the frequency with which scientific student behaviors occur?
a. Anecdotal record
b. Structured interview
c. Event recording
d. Graduated rating scale - ANSWER a. Anecdotal record
Which of the following is the most common relative strength of students with a learning disability and
students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
a. Ability to attend to more than one idea at a time
b. Possession of effective self-motivational strategies
c. Self-confidence in managing time and tasks
d. Average intelligence and capability to learn - ANSWER d. Normal intelligence and capability to learn
A nine-year-old student diagnosed with an emotional disturbance recently transferred to a new school.
The student's family moved from a Native American reservation. The general education teacher notes
that the student has difficulty relating to peers and adults, demonstrating quiet, withdrawn behavior,
and rarely making eye contact. At times, the student reacts to teacher directives with physical
aggression. When the Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) committee designs behavioral interventions for
the student, it is most critical to
a. Ignore the behavior that is culturally influenced
b. Focus first on what the student is most motivated to change
correct and complete solutions.
Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
Concerning special education evaluations, a developmental explanation of behavior is likely to include
an emphasis on which of the following ideas?
a. Because every child is an individual, it is impossible to make meaningful
generalizations about "normal" or "typical" patterns of development
b. Quantitative measures are generally more accurate and useful than qualitative measures in
characterizing a child's development
c. Biolterm-36ogical, psychological, and social factors can be expected to interact
continuously to shape and modify a child's development
d. Broad demographic variables (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity) have far less influence on a child's
development than do individual variables - ANSWER c. Biological, psychological, and social factors can
be expected to interact
continuously to shape and modify a child's development
A student has been assessed for special education and, based on the school's
evaluation, does not qualify for services. The student's parents disagree and would like the school
district to fund an Independent Education Examination (IEE). Based on this request and legal guidelines,
the district may agree to incur the expense of the evaluation or
a. Provide a new evaluation that has been completed by a district-level
representative
b. Refer the parent to a private school where the student may qualify for
services
c. File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas Education Agency
(TEA)
d. Recommend that the parent wait a full school year so that the student can
be reassessed - ANSWER c. File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas Education Agency
(TEA)
,Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
A tenth-grade student diagnosed with a spoken language disorder does not
participate in history class discussions. The general education teacher asks the special education teacher
to recommend an intervention for the student. Which of the following interventions would be most
effective for the general education teacher to try first?
a. Speaking louder and slower to the student
b. Allowing the student to work independently
c. Increasing wait time for the student to respond
d. Providing the student with lower-level reading material - ANSWER c. Increasing wait time for the
student to respond
Which of the following is the best way to ensure that a student with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
feels comfortable in the school environment?
a. Offering multiple lunch choices
b. Providing a predictable school routine
c. Offering varying leadership opportunities
d. Providing outside recess time - ANSWER b. Providing a predictable school routine
Leo is a third grader currently enrolled in a private school. Despite several interventions from this
teacher and his mother, he has struggled in school and has not learned to read. All stakeholders are
concerned because he is falling significantly behind his peers. Leo's teacher and the school administrator
have suggested to Leo's mother that an evaluation would be beneficial to determine if he has a learning
disability. His mother requested an evaluation from the public school administrator where Leo would
attend if he were not enrolled in private school. What guidelines would the public school administrators
apply to this situation?
a. The same as for any other special education referral
b. Referral of the parent to a community service agency
c. Completion of a full individual evaluation after Leo enrolls in the public
school
d. The private school is responsible for the evaluation - ANSWER a. The same as for any other special
education referral
,Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
Angelo, an English-language learner (ELL) who speaks limited English, has received appropriate
instruction in all academic areas but is struggling academically. Angelo's parents and teachers agree that
an evaluation for special education services is warranted. Which of the following is the most appropriate
way to evaluate him?
a. Conducting one long morning session to secure the most accurate
evaluation of Angelo's abilities at a given time
b. Reviewing information gathered during parent, student, and teacher interviews
c. Administering tests and other instruments in his first language to evaluate his specific area of need
d. Having each member of the Administration Review and Dismissal (ARD) - ANSWER c. Administering
tests and other instruments in his first language to evaluate his
specific area of need
When a student's progress is being monitored, which of the following is an advantage of curriculum-
based measurement (CBM) over norm-referenced tests?
a. CBMs are more reliable measures than norm-referenced tests
b. CBMs can be used at more frequent intervals than norm-referenced tests
c. CBMs measure a variety of skills within one test
d. CBMs can be administered only by certified evaluation specialists. - ANSWER c. CBMs measure a
variety of skills within one test
Timothy, an eighth-grader student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is struggling to obey basic
classroom rules in all his classes. His teachers have submitted numerous discipline referrals to his case
manager. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the case manager?
a. Developing a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) for Timothy
b. Conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) of Timothy
c. Accompanying Timothy to his classes
d. Conducting a Response to Intervention (RTI) meeting for Timothy - ANSWER b. Conducting a
functional behavioral assessment (FBA) of Timothy
, Brook Files Sped EC-12 161 with 139
correct and complete solutions.
8. Which of the following types of assessments would most likely provide a special
education teacher with broad and comprehensive information about a student's learning
strengths and needs?
a. Portfolio assessment
b. Commercial pre- and post-tests
c. Basic skills assessment
d. Norm-referenced achievement tests - ANSWER a. Portfolio assessment
Which of the following types of informal assessment is most appropriate for gathering information on
the frequency with which scientific student behaviors occur?
a. Anecdotal record
b. Structured interview
c. Event recording
d. Graduated rating scale - ANSWER a. Anecdotal record
Which of the following is the most common relative strength of students with a learning disability and
students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
a. Ability to attend to more than one idea at a time
b. Possession of effective self-motivational strategies
c. Self-confidence in managing time and tasks
d. Average intelligence and capability to learn - ANSWER d. Normal intelligence and capability to learn
A nine-year-old student diagnosed with an emotional disturbance recently transferred to a new school.
The student's family moved from a Native American reservation. The general education teacher notes
that the student has difficulty relating to peers and adults, demonstrating quiet, withdrawn behavior,
and rarely making eye contact. At times, the student reacts to teacher directives with physical
aggression. When the Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) committee designs behavioral interventions for
the student, it is most critical to
a. Ignore the behavior that is culturally influenced
b. Focus first on what the student is most motivated to change
