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Interviewing is an important means to collect informal data. Which interview
technique has a high degree of validity and allows for additional questioning.
A. Semi- structured interview
B. Structured interview
C. Flexible interview
D. Standardized interview - n
Ans✔
A. Semi-Structured Interview
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Case example for questions 3 and 4: As a school psychologist working for a
large metropolitan school district, you have an extremely busy work schedule.
Every month, you receive several referrals for special education evaluations
from both parents and teachers. Your latest referral involves a second- grade
student, but there is limited information about the student's difficulties. The referral
you received states that the young male student is well behaved; however, he is
struggling academically.
3. Given the previous situation, what would be your first step to address the
referral question?
A. Call the parents to ascertain more information and developmental history
B. Talk with the teacher, or referral source, to better define the problem
C. Ask the Multi- Tiered System of Support (MTSS) specialist about the types
of interventions that have been employed
D. Review student records to ascertain how long the student ha - n
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,B. Talk with the teacher, or referral source, to better define the problem
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The pattern of change in a student's behavior across time can be best described
as the
A. Level
B. Trend
C. Variability
D. Reliability - n
Ans✔
B. Trend
Qs
During a special education evaluation, school psychologists are required to
use which of the following items?
A. Valid and reliable test data
B. Multiple informal and formal sources of information
C. Standardized and nonstandardized tests
D. Response to intervention (RTI) and standardized data - n
Ans✔
B. Multiple informal and formal sources of information
Qs
What is the recommended guideline when collecting baseline response to
intervention (RTI) data?
A. There should be no new highs (spikes) or lows for three consecutive data
points
B. You should collect student baseline data for at least 2 weeks
C. 85% of your baseline data should be at least 15% below the class average
D. 15% of your baseline data should be at least 85% below the class average - n
,Ans✔
A. There should be no new highs (spikes) or lows for three consecutive data points
Qs
In the previous scenario, you carefully craft an intervention plan that is
based on your functional behavioral assessment (FBA) results. Your data
suggest that Sally is socially motivated and she enjoys socializing with the
friends she sits by during class. Which of the following intervention strategies is
endorsed as an effective first strategy to use?
A. Implement an individually tailored response cost plan
B. Employ a behaviorally based point and level system
C. Modify the immediate environment to promote on- task behavior
D. Provide immediate corrective feedback for off- task behavior - n
Ans✔
C. Modify the immediate environment to promote on- task behavior
Qs
What is the primary difference between a curriculum- based assessment
(CBA) and a curriculum- based measurement (CBM)?
A. CBM is a term used to describe a specific type of measurement used for
reading intervention programs in a response to intervention (RTI) process
B. CBA is a term used to describe a broad assessment program or process,
which may include CBMs or structured observations
C. A CBM is an assessment designed to measure the effectiveness of class-
wide intervention programs
D. A CBA is designed to measure a student's progress in a remedial
program - n
Ans✔
B. CBA is a term used to describe a broad assessment program or process, which
may include CBMs or structured observations
, Qs
Which of the following is the best example of a curriculum- based measure-
ment (CBM)?
A. A student is given a nationally standardized test such as Dynamic
Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS). A standard score is
derived and compared to national norms
B. A student is given a math test at the beginning of a semester, then
given the same test at the end of the semester. Results are compared
for growth
C. A student reads aloud for 2 minutes. The number of words read correctly and
incorrectly are counted and compared to the class average
D. A student is given a classroom reading test and the results are compared
to the state's standards for proficiency - n
Ans✔
C. A student reads aloud for 2 minutes. The number of words read correctly and
incorrectly are counted and compared to the class average
Qs
A school psychologist is asked to test a female student suspected of having a
learning disability. The female student only speaks a few words of
English, but she is fluent in Spanish. When the psychologist conducts an
assessment, it is prudent to do which of the following?
A. When using an interpreter, the interpreter should be certified by the
National Association of Interpreters (NAI) and speak both languages
proficiently
B. If a cognitive test battery is employed, only use tests that are normed on
a Spanish normative group
C. Use informal measures as well as appropriately normed standardized
assessments
D. Place an emphasis on parent interviews, teacher data, and developmen-
Exam questions accurately defined
latest update
Interviewing is an important means to collect informal data. Which interview
technique has a high degree of validity and allows for additional questioning.
A. Semi- structured interview
B. Structured interview
C. Flexible interview
D. Standardized interview - n
Ans✔
A. Semi-Structured Interview
Qs
Case example for questions 3 and 4: As a school psychologist working for a
large metropolitan school district, you have an extremely busy work schedule.
Every month, you receive several referrals for special education evaluations
from both parents and teachers. Your latest referral involves a second- grade
student, but there is limited information about the student's difficulties. The referral
you received states that the young male student is well behaved; however, he is
struggling academically.
3. Given the previous situation, what would be your first step to address the
referral question?
A. Call the parents to ascertain more information and developmental history
B. Talk with the teacher, or referral source, to better define the problem
C. Ask the Multi- Tiered System of Support (MTSS) specialist about the types
of interventions that have been employed
D. Review student records to ascertain how long the student ha - n
Ans✔
,B. Talk with the teacher, or referral source, to better define the problem
Qs
The pattern of change in a student's behavior across time can be best described
as the
A. Level
B. Trend
C. Variability
D. Reliability - n
Ans✔
B. Trend
Qs
During a special education evaluation, school psychologists are required to
use which of the following items?
A. Valid and reliable test data
B. Multiple informal and formal sources of information
C. Standardized and nonstandardized tests
D. Response to intervention (RTI) and standardized data - n
Ans✔
B. Multiple informal and formal sources of information
Qs
What is the recommended guideline when collecting baseline response to
intervention (RTI) data?
A. There should be no new highs (spikes) or lows for three consecutive data
points
B. You should collect student baseline data for at least 2 weeks
C. 85% of your baseline data should be at least 15% below the class average
D. 15% of your baseline data should be at least 85% below the class average - n
,Ans✔
A. There should be no new highs (spikes) or lows for three consecutive data points
Qs
In the previous scenario, you carefully craft an intervention plan that is
based on your functional behavioral assessment (FBA) results. Your data
suggest that Sally is socially motivated and she enjoys socializing with the
friends she sits by during class. Which of the following intervention strategies is
endorsed as an effective first strategy to use?
A. Implement an individually tailored response cost plan
B. Employ a behaviorally based point and level system
C. Modify the immediate environment to promote on- task behavior
D. Provide immediate corrective feedback for off- task behavior - n
Ans✔
C. Modify the immediate environment to promote on- task behavior
Qs
What is the primary difference between a curriculum- based assessment
(CBA) and a curriculum- based measurement (CBM)?
A. CBM is a term used to describe a specific type of measurement used for
reading intervention programs in a response to intervention (RTI) process
B. CBA is a term used to describe a broad assessment program or process,
which may include CBMs or structured observations
C. A CBM is an assessment designed to measure the effectiveness of class-
wide intervention programs
D. A CBA is designed to measure a student's progress in a remedial
program - n
Ans✔
B. CBA is a term used to describe a broad assessment program or process, which
may include CBMs or structured observations
, Qs
Which of the following is the best example of a curriculum- based measure-
ment (CBM)?
A. A student is given a nationally standardized test such as Dynamic
Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS). A standard score is
derived and compared to national norms
B. A student is given a math test at the beginning of a semester, then
given the same test at the end of the semester. Results are compared
for growth
C. A student reads aloud for 2 minutes. The number of words read correctly and
incorrectly are counted and compared to the class average
D. A student is given a classroom reading test and the results are compared
to the state's standards for proficiency - n
Ans✔
C. A student reads aloud for 2 minutes. The number of words read correctly and
incorrectly are counted and compared to the class average
Qs
A school psychologist is asked to test a female student suspected of having a
learning disability. The female student only speaks a few words of
English, but she is fluent in Spanish. When the psychologist conducts an
assessment, it is prudent to do which of the following?
A. When using an interpreter, the interpreter should be certified by the
National Association of Interpreters (NAI) and speak both languages
proficiently
B. If a cognitive test battery is employed, only use tests that are normed on
a Spanish normative group
C. Use informal measures as well as appropriately normed standardized
assessments
D. Place an emphasis on parent interviews, teacher data, and developmen-
