ABCTE SPECIAL ED PRACTICE EXAM
1 AND 2 QUESTIONS COMPLETE
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.According to a 1994 study, students with multicultural backgrounds are more
likely to experience which of the following? - 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 - 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? -
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? - 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? - 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? -
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? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-An
expansion activity
\.According to many classroom teachers, which of the following is considered to
be the biggest problem regarding standardized state assessments? - ANSWERS✔-
The tests are not relevant to the daily classroom activities.
\.What two laws must ensure that the LRE and FAPE are provided? - ANSWERS✔-
IDEA 2004 and 504.
\.Which of the following strategies would be used with a student who is diagnosed
with "Other Health Impairments"? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-The state school for the deaf
\.What is the BEST way for teachers to maintain a positive and informative
relationship with paraeducators? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-School-
based businesses
\.Which of the following is thought to be one reason that students are
misdiagnosed with learning disabilities? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-Self-monitoring
\.Transition planning is required under federal law for students at which of the
following levels? - 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? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-Using active listening
\.What does a functional behavior assessment determine? - ANSWERS✔-The
relationship between specific variables in the environment and the problem
behavior
1 AND 2 QUESTIONS COMPLETE
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.According to a 1994 study, students with multicultural backgrounds are more
likely to experience which of the following? - 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 - 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? -
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? - 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? - 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? -
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? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-An
expansion activity
\.According to many classroom teachers, which of the following is considered to
be the biggest problem regarding standardized state assessments? - ANSWERS✔-
The tests are not relevant to the daily classroom activities.
\.What two laws must ensure that the LRE and FAPE are provided? - ANSWERS✔-
IDEA 2004 and 504.
\.Which of the following strategies would be used with a student who is diagnosed
with "Other Health Impairments"? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-The state school for the deaf
\.What is the BEST way for teachers to maintain a positive and informative
relationship with paraeducators? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-School-
based businesses
\.Which of the following is thought to be one reason that students are
misdiagnosed with learning disabilities? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-Self-monitoring
\.Transition planning is required under federal law for students at which of the
following levels? - 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? - 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? - ANSWERS✔-Using active listening
\.What does a functional behavior assessment determine? - ANSWERS✔-The
relationship between specific variables in the environment and the problem
behavior
