WGU D003 - Assessment in Special Education
2026-2027 Comprehensive Frequently Tested
Questions With Verified Multiple Choice and
Conceptual Actual 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. Which are two approaches that can be used to infer that a student has a
disorder in a basic psychological process? - ANSWER (1) Severe
Discrepancy
(2) Response to Intervention
2. Which assessment term is the broadest?
True or False: Specifically, following due process procedures granted in the
IDEA, the RTI models requires that educators have the OPTION to MAKE A
REFERRAL to special education at any time within the multi=tiered instructional
and assessment process. School teams must honor any referral made and
ensure that neither aspect within a multi-tiered model (instructional or
assessment) unrealistically prevent timely and appropriate instruction,
especially for students who exhibit more significant needs early in the process -
ANSWER True
3. Which of the following statements is FALSE? - ANSWER - Educational
assessment is concerned only with students in kindergarten through grade
12
,4. In which stage of the assessment process does most individual intelligence
testing of students occur? - ANSWER Determining Eligibility
5. When a test measures what it says it is measuring, that test is called what? -
ANSWER Valid
6. True or False: All progress monitoring is required to be systematic and
objective? - ANSWER False
7. What is one way to efficiently integrate assessments into the school day? -
ANSWER To monitor a student's performance during regular
instructional activities
8. Which type of test is used to determine if a student qualifies for special
education services? - ANSWER Formal
9. What are the four general types of accommodations? - ANSWER (1)
Presentation
(2) Response
(3) Setting
(4) Time / Scheduling
10.True or False: Tier 3 is an intensive, individualized intervention and replaces
Tier 2 supplemental intervention for students who are not making adequate
progress - ANSWER False
,11.Which of the following progress monitoring tools involves a standardized
set of procedures that allow one to directly measure important skills in a
relatively short amount of time? - ANSWER Curriculum-based
measurement
12.True or False: Formal assessments can be modified to fit the needs of the
learner? - ANSWER False
13.School districts and other public agencies must follow specific rules to
ensure that students are assessed in all areas related to their suspected
disabilities. Which requirements must the evaluation materials meet? (two)
- ANSWER - Materials are tailored to assess specific areas of educational
needs
- Materials are not racially or culturally discriminatory
14.Which of the five components of the PLAAFP is stated below?
"Layne is often removed from the classroom due to disruptive outbursts that
can include loud screaming or hitting staff members." - ANSWER Affect /
Impact
15.Which two considerations are important factors when making decisions
about feasibility? (two) - ANSWER - Prerequisite competencies
- Potential for transition
16.What is the purpose of progress monitoring? - ANSWER To check a
student's response to instruction
, 17.What is achievement testing? - ANSWER Achievement testing assesses
what students know and should be able to do in content areas
18.**Put the 9 elements of the IEP in order from start to finish** - ANSWER
1. PLAAFP
2. Measurable Annual Goals
3. Student Progress
4. Special Education
5. Related Services
6. Supplementary aids and services
7. Program modifications or supports for school personnel
8. Accommodations
9. The project date
19.Read the affect statement and determine if it is complete, or if there is
missing information, determine what is missing.
20."Jamal's functional performance in social skills is below the performance of
his peers." - ANSWER The current placement is missing
21.Many of the controversies related to special education assessment center
on the misuse of intelligence tests. Select the five safeguards of federal law
that help prevent the inappropriate use of these measures. - ANSWER -
Tests must be administered by trained professionals
2026-2027 Comprehensive Frequently Tested
Questions With Verified Multiple Choice and
Conceptual Actual 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. Which are two approaches that can be used to infer that a student has a
disorder in a basic psychological process? - ANSWER (1) Severe
Discrepancy
(2) Response to Intervention
2. Which assessment term is the broadest?
True or False: Specifically, following due process procedures granted in the
IDEA, the RTI models requires that educators have the OPTION to MAKE A
REFERRAL to special education at any time within the multi=tiered instructional
and assessment process. School teams must honor any referral made and
ensure that neither aspect within a multi-tiered model (instructional or
assessment) unrealistically prevent timely and appropriate instruction,
especially for students who exhibit more significant needs early in the process -
ANSWER True
3. Which of the following statements is FALSE? - ANSWER - Educational
assessment is concerned only with students in kindergarten through grade
12
,4. In which stage of the assessment process does most individual intelligence
testing of students occur? - ANSWER Determining Eligibility
5. When a test measures what it says it is measuring, that test is called what? -
ANSWER Valid
6. True or False: All progress monitoring is required to be systematic and
objective? - ANSWER False
7. What is one way to efficiently integrate assessments into the school day? -
ANSWER To monitor a student's performance during regular
instructional activities
8. Which type of test is used to determine if a student qualifies for special
education services? - ANSWER Formal
9. What are the four general types of accommodations? - ANSWER (1)
Presentation
(2) Response
(3) Setting
(4) Time / Scheduling
10.True or False: Tier 3 is an intensive, individualized intervention and replaces
Tier 2 supplemental intervention for students who are not making adequate
progress - ANSWER False
,11.Which of the following progress monitoring tools involves a standardized
set of procedures that allow one to directly measure important skills in a
relatively short amount of time? - ANSWER Curriculum-based
measurement
12.True or False: Formal assessments can be modified to fit the needs of the
learner? - ANSWER False
13.School districts and other public agencies must follow specific rules to
ensure that students are assessed in all areas related to their suspected
disabilities. Which requirements must the evaluation materials meet? (two)
- ANSWER - Materials are tailored to assess specific areas of educational
needs
- Materials are not racially or culturally discriminatory
14.Which of the five components of the PLAAFP is stated below?
"Layne is often removed from the classroom due to disruptive outbursts that
can include loud screaming or hitting staff members." - ANSWER Affect /
Impact
15.Which two considerations are important factors when making decisions
about feasibility? (two) - ANSWER - Prerequisite competencies
- Potential for transition
16.What is the purpose of progress monitoring? - ANSWER To check a
student's response to instruction
, 17.What is achievement testing? - ANSWER Achievement testing assesses
what students know and should be able to do in content areas
18.**Put the 9 elements of the IEP in order from start to finish** - ANSWER
1. PLAAFP
2. Measurable Annual Goals
3. Student Progress
4. Special Education
5. Related Services
6. Supplementary aids and services
7. Program modifications or supports for school personnel
8. Accommodations
9. The project date
19.Read the affect statement and determine if it is complete, or if there is
missing information, determine what is missing.
20."Jamal's functional performance in social skills is below the performance of
his peers." - ANSWER The current placement is missing
21.Many of the controversies related to special education assessment center
on the misuse of intelligence tests. Select the five safeguards of federal law
that help prevent the inappropriate use of these measures. - ANSWER -
Tests must be administered by trained professionals
