TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) Qbank| 1057
questions| 73 pages| with complete solutions
Ms. Jones is teaching a math lesson. After five minutes, she stops to ask her students some
questions. What kind of assessment is she giving? Correct Answer: informal
Students in a seventh-grade cohort have been acting very exclusive toward children with
disabilities. How might the special educator handle this situation? Correct Answer: Help
demystify the student's struggles for others.
What is the best way for a teacher to help a special education student transition out of high
school? Correct Answer: Hold a transition meeting with the family and all service providers
How often should an IEP be reviewed and updated? Correct Answer: annually
Which of the following is NOT considered a misuse of standardized assessments? Correct
Answer: Using assessments as a motivational tool to hold students accountable for their learning
6
If the price of a shirt is $25, then express the price of n shirts. Correct Answer: $25n
Why does the quality of text impact comprehension? Correct Answer: all of these are true
Helping students with autism memorize multiplication facts may be an effective way to teach
because _____. Correct Answer: memorization of rote facts is a strength that many students with
autism have in common
FAPE protects all of the following, EXCEPT: Correct Answer: The right to choose which
school a child attends
People who have impaired but some level of vision are said to have: Correct Answer: low vision
Which is an example of adjusting fluency for a different type of text? Correct Answer:
skimming and scanning
In relation to writing, special education students usually share three out of the following four
characteristics. Which one may be the EXCEPTION? Correct Answer: Inability to follow
directions
Which of the following is NOT a resource that offers libraries of audio books and other
publications? Correct Answer: Dolphin ScreenReader
Which of the following is an example of a life skill? Correct Answer: all of these are correct
If f(x) = 5 - 2x and g(x) = -4x + 2, find g(f(x)). Correct Answer: 8x - 18
,Find the standard deviation for the following data set: 32, 35, 40, 42, 36, 33, 37, 32, 39. Assume
that the set represents a sample of the population. Correct Answer: 3.60
What does it mean to maximize students' gross motor abilities? Correct Answer: To work on
strength and stamina for large movements
B.F. Skinner is best known for his contributions to the _____ perspective of educational
psychology. Correct Answer: behaviorist
Which scenario is an effective form of collaboration for subject area and special education
teachers? Correct Answer: Discussing levels of proficiency and designing common formative
assessments
What game is good for teaching sight words? Correct Answer: All answers are correct
How does self-reflection help aid self-advocacy in learning disabled students? Correct Answer:
It helps students think about the scenario presented and judge what's the best action.
When does the IFSP team begin transition toward new services? Correct Answer: at least three
months before the child's third birthday
What is phonemic awareness? Correct Answer: The process of noticing the individual sounds in
a word
Which of the following is NOT necessarily a challenge that accompanies a communication
disorder? Correct Answer: Inability to be in a regular classroom
What is true of economic bias in education? Correct Answer: Teachers often mistrust poor
students
For something to have reflection symmetry, its line of reflection must go which direction?
Correct Answer: It can go in any direction.
Which of the following is not an assessment type? Correct Answer: lecture
Which of the following is NOT one of the likely consequences that schools, districts or
individual staff members can face for FERPA violations? Correct Answer: criminal charges and
jail time
Standardized tests differ from teacher-made tests because: Correct Answer: they are not specific
to any lesson or activity from the classroom.
Evaluate 3c3 - 7d when c = -4 and d = 6 Correct Answer: -234
,How should a teacher instruct students with their thought process while reading? Correct
Answer: By showing and modeling examples of what to do while reading.
Which type of learning disability is based in math? Correct Answer: Dyscalculia
Which of the following is NOT a category of disability designated by the federal government for
special education? Correct Answer: Obesity
What is often a feature of the educational perspective on disability? Correct Answer:
considering how the disability affects the child's academic performance
What is it called when all students read the same text at the same time? Correct Answer: choral
reading
What strategy might you implement if your primary interest is ensuring that students try spelling
independently? Correct Answer: Three tries
How is the term 'nonverbal' misleading? Correct Answer: Many students can make sounds and
say words, but they still need a way to effectively communicate.
Why is it important to teach life skills? Correct Answer: To keep students healthy, happy and
safe
What is the range of the function: g(x) = |x| + 1 Correct Answer: R = {y ≥ 1}
What is a set (S) of a random experiment that includes all possible outcomes of the experiment?
Correct Answer: Sample space
Which of the following best describes the difference between hyporeactive and hyperreactive?
Correct Answer: Hyporeactive is an underreaction, while hyperreactive is an overreaction.
Which biological factors can impact students in poverty? Correct Answer: all of these are
correct
In all communication with families, it is important to keep the conversation as _____ as possible.
Correct Answer: positive
Which of the following is in descending order? Correct Answer: 800, 795, 790, 690, 420
Which are signs of emergent literacy? Correct Answer: all of the answers are correct
According to NASET, self-determination is a student's _____ . Correct Answer: ability to
control his/her own destiny
The Individual Transition Plan is created at the first PPT meeting after the child's _____
birthday. Correct Answer: 16th
, Is the following statement true or false?
Kids these days are much better at multi-tasking than their parents were, therefore they are just
as effective at studying while also doing other tasks. Correct Answer: false, all multi-tasking
leads to decreased effectiveness of studying
This 1990 law mandated that special needs students are entitled to a free and appropriate
education: Correct Answer: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which is NOT one of the disabilities classified as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Correct
Answer: Cerebral Palsy
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been found to be caused by: Correct Answer: Multiple
factors including genetics and environment
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can generally be diagnosed: Correct Answer: By 18-24
months old
In the academic setting Correct Answer: Some children with ASD need the support of an IEP or
504.
The prevalence rate for ASD is: Correct Answer: One in 68, with more boys than girls
diagnosed.
Gregg has been diagnosed with a conduct disorder. Which of the following would most likely
describe Gregg's behaviour? Correct Answer: Showing a persistent pattern of disregard for
other's rights and property
Conduct disorder is sometimes thought to be a precursor to which of the following mental
illnesses? Correct Answer: Antisocial personality disorder
Very little or complete loss of sight is called: Correct Answer: blindness
Under which law are students with traumatic brain injury protected? Correct Answer:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Sara is a student with a traumatic brain injury, which occurred during a soccer game. She has
been observed and evaluated and qualifies for special education services and accommodations.
What is the next step? Correct Answer: Sara, her parents, and teachers will meet to write her
individualized education plan
How does sensory processing disorder affect students' motor skills? Correct Answer: They may
avoid touching and holding things in the classroom that make them uncomfortable.
Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate way to give students with sensory processing
disorder a break? Correct Answer: Give them extra recess time.
questions| 73 pages| with complete solutions
Ms. Jones is teaching a math lesson. After five minutes, she stops to ask her students some
questions. What kind of assessment is she giving? Correct Answer: informal
Students in a seventh-grade cohort have been acting very exclusive toward children with
disabilities. How might the special educator handle this situation? Correct Answer: Help
demystify the student's struggles for others.
What is the best way for a teacher to help a special education student transition out of high
school? Correct Answer: Hold a transition meeting with the family and all service providers
How often should an IEP be reviewed and updated? Correct Answer: annually
Which of the following is NOT considered a misuse of standardized assessments? Correct
Answer: Using assessments as a motivational tool to hold students accountable for their learning
6
If the price of a shirt is $25, then express the price of n shirts. Correct Answer: $25n
Why does the quality of text impact comprehension? Correct Answer: all of these are true
Helping students with autism memorize multiplication facts may be an effective way to teach
because _____. Correct Answer: memorization of rote facts is a strength that many students with
autism have in common
FAPE protects all of the following, EXCEPT: Correct Answer: The right to choose which
school a child attends
People who have impaired but some level of vision are said to have: Correct Answer: low vision
Which is an example of adjusting fluency for a different type of text? Correct Answer:
skimming and scanning
In relation to writing, special education students usually share three out of the following four
characteristics. Which one may be the EXCEPTION? Correct Answer: Inability to follow
directions
Which of the following is NOT a resource that offers libraries of audio books and other
publications? Correct Answer: Dolphin ScreenReader
Which of the following is an example of a life skill? Correct Answer: all of these are correct
If f(x) = 5 - 2x and g(x) = -4x + 2, find g(f(x)). Correct Answer: 8x - 18
,Find the standard deviation for the following data set: 32, 35, 40, 42, 36, 33, 37, 32, 39. Assume
that the set represents a sample of the population. Correct Answer: 3.60
What does it mean to maximize students' gross motor abilities? Correct Answer: To work on
strength and stamina for large movements
B.F. Skinner is best known for his contributions to the _____ perspective of educational
psychology. Correct Answer: behaviorist
Which scenario is an effective form of collaboration for subject area and special education
teachers? Correct Answer: Discussing levels of proficiency and designing common formative
assessments
What game is good for teaching sight words? Correct Answer: All answers are correct
How does self-reflection help aid self-advocacy in learning disabled students? Correct Answer:
It helps students think about the scenario presented and judge what's the best action.
When does the IFSP team begin transition toward new services? Correct Answer: at least three
months before the child's third birthday
What is phonemic awareness? Correct Answer: The process of noticing the individual sounds in
a word
Which of the following is NOT necessarily a challenge that accompanies a communication
disorder? Correct Answer: Inability to be in a regular classroom
What is true of economic bias in education? Correct Answer: Teachers often mistrust poor
students
For something to have reflection symmetry, its line of reflection must go which direction?
Correct Answer: It can go in any direction.
Which of the following is not an assessment type? Correct Answer: lecture
Which of the following is NOT one of the likely consequences that schools, districts or
individual staff members can face for FERPA violations? Correct Answer: criminal charges and
jail time
Standardized tests differ from teacher-made tests because: Correct Answer: they are not specific
to any lesson or activity from the classroom.
Evaluate 3c3 - 7d when c = -4 and d = 6 Correct Answer: -234
,How should a teacher instruct students with their thought process while reading? Correct
Answer: By showing and modeling examples of what to do while reading.
Which type of learning disability is based in math? Correct Answer: Dyscalculia
Which of the following is NOT a category of disability designated by the federal government for
special education? Correct Answer: Obesity
What is often a feature of the educational perspective on disability? Correct Answer:
considering how the disability affects the child's academic performance
What is it called when all students read the same text at the same time? Correct Answer: choral
reading
What strategy might you implement if your primary interest is ensuring that students try spelling
independently? Correct Answer: Three tries
How is the term 'nonverbal' misleading? Correct Answer: Many students can make sounds and
say words, but they still need a way to effectively communicate.
Why is it important to teach life skills? Correct Answer: To keep students healthy, happy and
safe
What is the range of the function: g(x) = |x| + 1 Correct Answer: R = {y ≥ 1}
What is a set (S) of a random experiment that includes all possible outcomes of the experiment?
Correct Answer: Sample space
Which of the following best describes the difference between hyporeactive and hyperreactive?
Correct Answer: Hyporeactive is an underreaction, while hyperreactive is an overreaction.
Which biological factors can impact students in poverty? Correct Answer: all of these are
correct
In all communication with families, it is important to keep the conversation as _____ as possible.
Correct Answer: positive
Which of the following is in descending order? Correct Answer: 800, 795, 790, 690, 420
Which are signs of emergent literacy? Correct Answer: all of the answers are correct
According to NASET, self-determination is a student's _____ . Correct Answer: ability to
control his/her own destiny
The Individual Transition Plan is created at the first PPT meeting after the child's _____
birthday. Correct Answer: 16th
, Is the following statement true or false?
Kids these days are much better at multi-tasking than their parents were, therefore they are just
as effective at studying while also doing other tasks. Correct Answer: false, all multi-tasking
leads to decreased effectiveness of studying
This 1990 law mandated that special needs students are entitled to a free and appropriate
education: Correct Answer: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which is NOT one of the disabilities classified as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Correct
Answer: Cerebral Palsy
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been found to be caused by: Correct Answer: Multiple
factors including genetics and environment
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can generally be diagnosed: Correct Answer: By 18-24
months old
In the academic setting Correct Answer: Some children with ASD need the support of an IEP or
504.
The prevalence rate for ASD is: Correct Answer: One in 68, with more boys than girls
diagnosed.
Gregg has been diagnosed with a conduct disorder. Which of the following would most likely
describe Gregg's behaviour? Correct Answer: Showing a persistent pattern of disregard for
other's rights and property
Conduct disorder is sometimes thought to be a precursor to which of the following mental
illnesses? Correct Answer: Antisocial personality disorder
Very little or complete loss of sight is called: Correct Answer: blindness
Under which law are students with traumatic brain injury protected? Correct Answer:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Sara is a student with a traumatic brain injury, which occurred during a soccer game. She has
been observed and evaluated and qualifies for special education services and accommodations.
What is the next step? Correct Answer: Sara, her parents, and teachers will meet to write her
individualized education plan
How does sensory processing disorder affect students' motor skills? Correct Answer: They may
avoid touching and holding things in the classroom that make them uncomfortable.
Which one of the following is NOT an appropriate way to give students with sensory processing
disorder a break? Correct Answer: Give them extra recess time.
