SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION EXAM 186
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A teacher wants to encourage parent/guardian involvement in supporting student’s math
skills outside of school. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for
collaborating with parents/guardians to reinforce math concepts at home? Answer:
Hosting a math game night where families can play math-related games and activities
together, such as board games, puzzles, and online math games.
Which of the following is an indicator that a child may have a developmental delay?
Answer: A kindergarten student, age 5, does not show an interest in interacting with
others.
A teacher wants to support their students with Dyslexia during class instruction. Which
of the following intervention strategies could the teacher use during their lesson?
Answer: Small group or individual instruction
An appropriate strategy to promote reading comprehension for special education
students in a middle school history class would include which of the following? Answer:
Concept map to analyze a text
A teacher is interpreting assessment results of a summative assessment isa math unit.
After gathering all of the data, the teacher noticed that the majority of students missed
questions 6 and 8. The teacher decides to delete those questions. What step of
interpreting assessment results was skipped? Answer: Evaluate the data based on
standards for achievement
Efforts to prevent, decrease, or eliminate the occurrence of disruptive and challenging
behaviors refers to which of the following approaches? Answer: Proactive classroom
management
Which of the following is the general education teacher’s responsibility when working
with paraprofessionals in the classroom? Answer: Daily communication
What is the significance of using reflection and self-assessment to improve professional
practice? Answer: It encourages continuous growth and development as educators.
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, Which of the following is a benefit of a proactive classroom management plan?
Answer: It promotes a positive classroom environment, reducing the likelihood of
disruptive behavior
A third-grade student has cerebral palsy, which causes physical and mental disabilities.
The student’s assigned special education teacher has never taught a student with
cerebral palsy. Which of the below options is the best choice for the teacher to ensure
their professional practices will benefit the student? Answer: The teacher will find
current, peer reviewed resources that outline evidence based practices for working with
students with cerebral palsy.
Which national network offers resources, support, and advocacy for families of
individuals with disabilities? Answer: American Association of People with Disabilities
(AAPD)
Which of the following produces a safe and productive learning environment for all
students? Answer: Routine
What is the best course of action for increasing parent involvement? Answer:
Encouraging parents to be actively involved in the school and participate in IEP
meetings
If a student struggles with math calculation, which disability category outlined by the
IDEA would that fall under? Answer: Specific learning disability
What would be an appropriate reward for fifth grade students who display appropriate
behavior in class? Answer: Providing students with choice free time
An assessment asks you to assign a value to how frequently a student engages in
blurting and talking out of turn during the school day. The values include:
0 – Never
1 – Sometimes
2 – Frequently
3 – Always Answer: A rating scale
A 17 year old student has an intellectual disability and is deafblind. This student requires
intensive, extensive, and individualized direct instruction. The student’s
parents/guardians have come to the teacher for advice on the next steps after high
school. What would be an appropriate recommendation? Answer: Provide
parents/guardians information about local agencies and providers who offer adult day
programs, respite care, or assisted living
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PRACTICE TEST FLASHCARDS | TOP SCORES MADE
SIMPLE | TRUSTED TEST SOLUTIONS!
A teacher wants to encourage parent/guardian involvement in supporting student’s math
skills outside of school. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for
collaborating with parents/guardians to reinforce math concepts at home? Answer:
Hosting a math game night where families can play math-related games and activities
together, such as board games, puzzles, and online math games.
Which of the following is an indicator that a child may have a developmental delay?
Answer: A kindergarten student, age 5, does not show an interest in interacting with
others.
A teacher wants to support their students with Dyslexia during class instruction. Which
of the following intervention strategies could the teacher use during their lesson?
Answer: Small group or individual instruction
An appropriate strategy to promote reading comprehension for special education
students in a middle school history class would include which of the following? Answer:
Concept map to analyze a text
A teacher is interpreting assessment results of a summative assessment isa math unit.
After gathering all of the data, the teacher noticed that the majority of students missed
questions 6 and 8. The teacher decides to delete those questions. What step of
interpreting assessment results was skipped? Answer: Evaluate the data based on
standards for achievement
Efforts to prevent, decrease, or eliminate the occurrence of disruptive and challenging
behaviors refers to which of the following approaches? Answer: Proactive classroom
management
Which of the following is the general education teacher’s responsibility when working
with paraprofessionals in the classroom? Answer: Daily communication
What is the significance of using reflection and self-assessment to improve professional
practice? Answer: It encourages continuous growth and development as educators.
1
APPHIA - Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
, Which of the following is a benefit of a proactive classroom management plan?
Answer: It promotes a positive classroom environment, reducing the likelihood of
disruptive behavior
A third-grade student has cerebral palsy, which causes physical and mental disabilities.
The student’s assigned special education teacher has never taught a student with
cerebral palsy. Which of the below options is the best choice for the teacher to ensure
their professional practices will benefit the student? Answer: The teacher will find
current, peer reviewed resources that outline evidence based practices for working with
students with cerebral palsy.
Which national network offers resources, support, and advocacy for families of
individuals with disabilities? Answer: American Association of People with Disabilities
(AAPD)
Which of the following produces a safe and productive learning environment for all
students? Answer: Routine
What is the best course of action for increasing parent involvement? Answer:
Encouraging parents to be actively involved in the school and participate in IEP
meetings
If a student struggles with math calculation, which disability category outlined by the
IDEA would that fall under? Answer: Specific learning disability
What would be an appropriate reward for fifth grade students who display appropriate
behavior in class? Answer: Providing students with choice free time
An assessment asks you to assign a value to how frequently a student engages in
blurting and talking out of turn during the school day. The values include:
0 – Never
1 – Sometimes
2 – Frequently
3 – Always Answer: A rating scale
A 17 year old student has an intellectual disability and is deafblind. This student requires
intensive, extensive, and individualized direct instruction. The student’s
parents/guardians have come to the teacher for advice on the next steps after high
school. What would be an appropriate recommendation? Answer: Provide
parents/guardians information about local agencies and providers who offer adult day
programs, respite care, or assisted living
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