ABCTE SPECIAL ED PRACTICE EXAM
1 AND 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
According to a 1994 study, students with multicultural backgrounds are more likely to
experience which of the following? - Correct Answers -Poorer quality in academic
programs
Five skills for effective reading instruction have been identified by the National Reading
Panel. They are phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and -
Correct Answers -fluency
A child consistently fails to use developmentally appropriate speech sounds and has
difficulty with pronunciation. What is this child MOST likely affected by? - Correct
Answers -An articulation disorder
A high school student with a learning disability is working the evening shift at the local
supermarket as a general custodian. The supervisor is only available during the first two
hours of the student's shift. According to the transition plan, the student will have access
to a supervisor to obtain instructions when a task seems too difficult. What should be
done to help this student? - Correct Answers -The supervisor and a job coach should
train the student on all tasks and provide simple instructions that the student may use
when alone.
A teacher asks the class, "Who was the first president of the United States"? What is
the level of this question? - Correct Answers -Lower-level
For students with disabilities, explicit instruction to develop listening skills is necessary
in order to achieve academic success. According to the research, which of the following
will MOST effectively encourage students to listen in class? - Correct Answers -
Presenting meaningful information and providing the message in brief segments.
In order to write goals for a student, which of the following IEP components is required?
- Correct Answers -Present levels of performance
Which of the following will offer insight about how well students are able to apply the
knowledge they have gained from class lessons? - Correct Answers -An expansion
activity
,According to many classroom teachers, which of the following is considered to be the
biggest problem regarding standardized state assessments? - Correct Answers -The
tests are not relevant to the daily classroom activities.
What two laws must ensure that the LRE and FAPE are provided? - Correct Answers -
IDEA 2004 and 504.
Which of the following strategies would be used with a student who is diagnosed with
"Other Health Impairments"? - Correct Answers -Provide a flexible schedule for work
completion.
A student with a hearing impairment has been evaluated for a specialized assistive
technology device. Which of the following agencies is available to support this student
and the IEP team? - Correct Answers -The state school for the deaf
What is the BEST way for teachers to maintain a positive and informative relationship
with paraeducators? - Correct Answers -Provide feedback on the paraeducator's work
Which of the following is the simplest way to determine whether a child with mild
disabilities in a full time regular education classroom needs an adaptation in the
curriculum? - Correct Answers -Closely examine the daily performance of the student
For students with learning disabilities, which of the following is MOST affected by the
learning disability? - Correct Answers -employment
A middle school student with an emotional disability is attempting to eliminate some of
the inappropriate behaviors that caused so many class interruptions when the student
was in elementary school. Which strategy would help this student in providing self-
delivery of reward? - Correct Answers -A contract system
A family who has a child with a disability will MOST likely require assistance from school
personnel regarding which of the following? - Correct Answers -Advocating for the
child's needs and accommodations
Which of the following would be BEST to train students with disabilities in workplace
skills so that they will perform better at work? - Correct Answers -School-based
businesses
Which of the following is thought to be one reason that students are misdiagnosed with
learning disabilities? - Correct Answers -Overuse of an instructional strategy that is not
a good match to the student's learning style
What should students be taught FIRST when learning to minimize inappropriate
behaviors? - Correct Answers -Self-monitoring
, Transition planning is required under federal law for students at which of the following
levels? - Correct Answers -Early childhood and high school
Which of the following has been proven to be a very effective instructional strategy for
students with second language learning needs? - Correct Answers -Cooperative
learning
On occasion, parents or guardians can become angry and confrontational at a meeting.
What proven method will diffuse intense emotions and produce positive feelings? -
Correct Answers -Using active listening
What does a functional behavior assessment determine? - Correct Answers -The
relationship between specific variables in the environment and the problem behavior
In order to hold all students accountable, what should the teacher do when asking a
question? - Correct Answers -Allow wait time.
When an adult ignores a non-dangerous, non-destructive behavior in a child, such as
whining, there should be a decline in the behavior. However, sometimes there is a
temporary increase in the behavior. What is this temporary increase called? - Correct
Answers -An extinction burst
A fifth grade teacher works with a group of learning disabled students on their writing
skills. The teacher prompts the students to think about their spelling and the errors they
tend to make as the students prepare their written drafts. What is this technique known
as? - Correct Answers -Reflective spelling
Which of the following would be the BEST way to involve parents when setting IEP
goals for their child? - Correct Answers -Provide the parents with ideas and information
about the child's program to review ahead of the meeting
What is the MOST effective praise for students that respond correctly? - Correct
Answers -Spontaneous statements, specific to the moment
A student who is categorized with an orthopedic impairment is MOST likely to need
accommodations for which of the following? - Correct Answers -school environment
Which of the following is the BEST method for teaching cultural awareness and
acceptance of diversity to young children? - Correct Answers -Encourage each child to
share information about his/her family with the entire class.
Which of the following is the MOST critical step when developing a community-based
instruction (CBI) program? - Correct Answers -Check the district's liability policies.
Students with disabilities are allowed accommodations and modifications in the
classroom which will be detailed in their IEP. What accommodations and modifications
1 AND 2 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
According to a 1994 study, students with multicultural backgrounds are more likely to
experience which of the following? - Correct Answers -Poorer quality in academic
programs
Five skills for effective reading instruction have been identified by the National Reading
Panel. They are phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and -
Correct Answers -fluency
A child consistently fails to use developmentally appropriate speech sounds and has
difficulty with pronunciation. What is this child MOST likely affected by? - Correct
Answers -An articulation disorder
A high school student with a learning disability is working the evening shift at the local
supermarket as a general custodian. The supervisor is only available during the first two
hours of the student's shift. According to the transition plan, the student will have access
to a supervisor to obtain instructions when a task seems too difficult. What should be
done to help this student? - Correct Answers -The supervisor and a job coach should
train the student on all tasks and provide simple instructions that the student may use
when alone.
A teacher asks the class, "Who was the first president of the United States"? What is
the level of this question? - Correct Answers -Lower-level
For students with disabilities, explicit instruction to develop listening skills is necessary
in order to achieve academic success. According to the research, which of the following
will MOST effectively encourage students to listen in class? - Correct Answers -
Presenting meaningful information and providing the message in brief segments.
In order to write goals for a student, which of the following IEP components is required?
- Correct Answers -Present levels of performance
Which of the following will offer insight about how well students are able to apply the
knowledge they have gained from class lessons? - Correct Answers -An expansion
activity
,According to many classroom teachers, which of the following is considered to be the
biggest problem regarding standardized state assessments? - Correct Answers -The
tests are not relevant to the daily classroom activities.
What two laws must ensure that the LRE and FAPE are provided? - Correct Answers -
IDEA 2004 and 504.
Which of the following strategies would be used with a student who is diagnosed with
"Other Health Impairments"? - Correct Answers -Provide a flexible schedule for work
completion.
A student with a hearing impairment has been evaluated for a specialized assistive
technology device. Which of the following agencies is available to support this student
and the IEP team? - Correct Answers -The state school for the deaf
What is the BEST way for teachers to maintain a positive and informative relationship
with paraeducators? - Correct Answers -Provide feedback on the paraeducator's work
Which of the following is the simplest way to determine whether a child with mild
disabilities in a full time regular education classroom needs an adaptation in the
curriculum? - Correct Answers -Closely examine the daily performance of the student
For students with learning disabilities, which of the following is MOST affected by the
learning disability? - Correct Answers -employment
A middle school student with an emotional disability is attempting to eliminate some of
the inappropriate behaviors that caused so many class interruptions when the student
was in elementary school. Which strategy would help this student in providing self-
delivery of reward? - Correct Answers -A contract system
A family who has a child with a disability will MOST likely require assistance from school
personnel regarding which of the following? - Correct Answers -Advocating for the
child's needs and accommodations
Which of the following would be BEST to train students with disabilities in workplace
skills so that they will perform better at work? - Correct Answers -School-based
businesses
Which of the following is thought to be one reason that students are misdiagnosed with
learning disabilities? - Correct Answers -Overuse of an instructional strategy that is not
a good match to the student's learning style
What should students be taught FIRST when learning to minimize inappropriate
behaviors? - Correct Answers -Self-monitoring
, Transition planning is required under federal law for students at which of the following
levels? - Correct Answers -Early childhood and high school
Which of the following has been proven to be a very effective instructional strategy for
students with second language learning needs? - Correct Answers -Cooperative
learning
On occasion, parents or guardians can become angry and confrontational at a meeting.
What proven method will diffuse intense emotions and produce positive feelings? -
Correct Answers -Using active listening
What does a functional behavior assessment determine? - Correct Answers -The
relationship between specific variables in the environment and the problem behavior
In order to hold all students accountable, what should the teacher do when asking a
question? - Correct Answers -Allow wait time.
When an adult ignores a non-dangerous, non-destructive behavior in a child, such as
whining, there should be a decline in the behavior. However, sometimes there is a
temporary increase in the behavior. What is this temporary increase called? - Correct
Answers -An extinction burst
A fifth grade teacher works with a group of learning disabled students on their writing
skills. The teacher prompts the students to think about their spelling and the errors they
tend to make as the students prepare their written drafts. What is this technique known
as? - Correct Answers -Reflective spelling
Which of the following would be the BEST way to involve parents when setting IEP
goals for their child? - Correct Answers -Provide the parents with ideas and information
about the child's program to review ahead of the meeting
What is the MOST effective praise for students that respond correctly? - Correct
Answers -Spontaneous statements, specific to the moment
A student who is categorized with an orthopedic impairment is MOST likely to need
accommodations for which of the following? - Correct Answers -school environment
Which of the following is the BEST method for teaching cultural awareness and
acceptance of diversity to young children? - Correct Answers -Encourage each child to
share information about his/her family with the entire class.
Which of the following is the MOST critical step when developing a community-based
instruction (CBI) program? - Correct Answers -Check the district's liability policies.
Students with disabilities are allowed accommodations and modifications in the
classroom which will be detailed in their IEP. What accommodations and modifications
