ILTS 290 PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
Which of the following teacher behaviors impedes rather than promotes school-home
communication? - Answer- Instructing parents and/or families in what to do
Which of the following is the best example of how to interpret the results of a diagnostic
assessment? - Answer- To determine the instructional level that students are at.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of an externally facilitated IEP meeting? -
Answer- It takes more time to prepare
Part of the emotional environment of a classroom is the relationships between the
teacher and the children. Children learn and develop well in a nurturing relationship that
includes all the following except: - Answer- Firmly ensures compliance with rules and
routines
Rob is a 2nd grade student with a hearing impairment. Which of the following
characteristics would not be included in the criteria for his continued eligibility? -
Answer- He also has a visual impairment
Miguel is a second grader with a specific learning disability that began exhibiting some
behaviors that have never arisen before. What would be the best strategy in
communicating these issues with Miguel's parents? - Answer- Setting up a meeting for
the parents to come in and discuss it
Which of the following best describes when it would be necessary for a teacher to
create their own assessment? - Answer- When academic standards are modified
Ms Loomis is a teacher of LD. This term she has had a new group of students referred
to her for reading difficulties. She realizes that all of these students are English
Language Learners (ELLs). Which statement about these referrals is most likely to be
true? - Answer- The language acquisition process may well be the cause of these
students' reading problems
According to some current estimates, the incidence of autism in children now vs.
incidence early in the 20th century is: - Answer- 15 to 20 times greater
Joseph is a 4th grade student being evaluated for special education services as a
student with a specific learning disability in the area of math problem solving. Which if
, the following would be the best interpretation of his assessment results what show he is
within one standard deviation of the mean in math problem solving? - Answer- Joseph
would likely be determined ineligible for special education services
Which one of the following instructional strategies allows students to move around the
room while still learning? - Answer- Embodied learning
Josh is a preschooler who is just starting school for the first time. Which of the following
would be atypical social development for a child of his age? - Answer- Wanting to be
like his friends
When transitioning from one subject to another and when she becomes anxious, a
student always taps her front tooth 5 times then opens and closes her eyes 11 times
before leaving her desk. The child most likely has: - Answer- Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
Jaden is a second grade student with a diagnosis of ADHD. When conducting a sped
evaluation, which of the following behavior rating scales would be most appropriate? -
Answer- Single-domain scales
When holding an IEP meeting with stakeholders, which method would be least effective
in establishing rapport? - Answer- Scripted meetings
When teaching a new group of students, which one of the following strategies is most
productive in creating a supportive classroom? - Answer- Including community-building
activities
What legislation gives students and families increased protection in regard to the
confidentiality of student records? - Answer- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
Andrea was transitioned from a residential facility for the developmentally disabled to a
group home. Her medications contribute to bladder control problems. She was
successfully trip-trained in toileting at the residential facility. After moving to her new
home she began having episodes of enuresis at night. What should her team do? -
Answer- Re-institute trip-training at the group home
What is an example of a modification of the curriculum? - Answer- Access to alternative
books
Andrea is a first-grade student with a developmental delay. How can a formative
assessment be implemented to monitor her progress throughout the year? - Answer-
Observing her in class
Stephen has a very high IQ but must use a wheelchair and is almost completely
immobilized except for limited use of one hand, with which he can only press buttons.
His paralysis affects his vocal cords so he cannot speak. Stephen excels in all
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL
CORRECT
Which of the following teacher behaviors impedes rather than promotes school-home
communication? - Answer- Instructing parents and/or families in what to do
Which of the following is the best example of how to interpret the results of a diagnostic
assessment? - Answer- To determine the instructional level that students are at.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of an externally facilitated IEP meeting? -
Answer- It takes more time to prepare
Part of the emotional environment of a classroom is the relationships between the
teacher and the children. Children learn and develop well in a nurturing relationship that
includes all the following except: - Answer- Firmly ensures compliance with rules and
routines
Rob is a 2nd grade student with a hearing impairment. Which of the following
characteristics would not be included in the criteria for his continued eligibility? -
Answer- He also has a visual impairment
Miguel is a second grader with a specific learning disability that began exhibiting some
behaviors that have never arisen before. What would be the best strategy in
communicating these issues with Miguel's parents? - Answer- Setting up a meeting for
the parents to come in and discuss it
Which of the following best describes when it would be necessary for a teacher to
create their own assessment? - Answer- When academic standards are modified
Ms Loomis is a teacher of LD. This term she has had a new group of students referred
to her for reading difficulties. She realizes that all of these students are English
Language Learners (ELLs). Which statement about these referrals is most likely to be
true? - Answer- The language acquisition process may well be the cause of these
students' reading problems
According to some current estimates, the incidence of autism in children now vs.
incidence early in the 20th century is: - Answer- 15 to 20 times greater
Joseph is a 4th grade student being evaluated for special education services as a
student with a specific learning disability in the area of math problem solving. Which if
, the following would be the best interpretation of his assessment results what show he is
within one standard deviation of the mean in math problem solving? - Answer- Joseph
would likely be determined ineligible for special education services
Which one of the following instructional strategies allows students to move around the
room while still learning? - Answer- Embodied learning
Josh is a preschooler who is just starting school for the first time. Which of the following
would be atypical social development for a child of his age? - Answer- Wanting to be
like his friends
When transitioning from one subject to another and when she becomes anxious, a
student always taps her front tooth 5 times then opens and closes her eyes 11 times
before leaving her desk. The child most likely has: - Answer- Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
Jaden is a second grade student with a diagnosis of ADHD. When conducting a sped
evaluation, which of the following behavior rating scales would be most appropriate? -
Answer- Single-domain scales
When holding an IEP meeting with stakeholders, which method would be least effective
in establishing rapport? - Answer- Scripted meetings
When teaching a new group of students, which one of the following strategies is most
productive in creating a supportive classroom? - Answer- Including community-building
activities
What legislation gives students and families increased protection in regard to the
confidentiality of student records? - Answer- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
Andrea was transitioned from a residential facility for the developmentally disabled to a
group home. Her medications contribute to bladder control problems. She was
successfully trip-trained in toileting at the residential facility. After moving to her new
home she began having episodes of enuresis at night. What should her team do? -
Answer- Re-institute trip-training at the group home
What is an example of a modification of the curriculum? - Answer- Access to alternative
books
Andrea is a first-grade student with a developmental delay. How can a formative
assessment be implemented to monitor her progress throughout the year? - Answer-
Observing her in class
Stephen has a very high IQ but must use a wheelchair and is almost completely
immobilized except for limited use of one hand, with which he can only press buttons.
His paralysis affects his vocal cords so he cannot speak. Stephen excels in all
