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1.In relation special education evaluations, a developmental explanation
of behavior is likely to include an emphasis on which of the following
ideas?
c. Biological, psychological, and social factors can be expected to
interact continuously to shape and modify a child's development
2. A student has been assessed for special education and, based on the
school's evaluation, does not qualify for services. The student's parents
disagree and would like the school district to fund an Independent
Education Examination (IEE). Based on this request and legal
guidelines, the district may agree to incur the expense of the evaluation
Or
c. File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas Education
Agency (TEA)
3. A tenth-grade student diagnosed with a spoken language disorder does
not participate in history class discussions. The general education
teacher asks the special education teacher to recommend an intervention
for the student. Which of the following interventions would be most
effective for the general education teacher to try first?
c. Increasing wait time for the student to respond
,4. Which of the following is the best way to ensure that a student with an
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) feels comfortable in the school
environment? d. Providing outside recess time
b. Providing a predictable school routine
5. Leo is a third grader currently enrolled in a private school. Despite
several interventions from this teacher and his mother, he has struggled
in school and has not learned to read. All stakeholders are concerned
because he is falling significantly behind his peers. Leo's teacher and the
school administrator have suggested to Leo's mother that an evaluation
would be beneficial to determine if he has a learning disability. His
mother requested an evaluation from the public-school administrator
where Leo would attend if he were not enrolled in private school. What
guidelines would the public-school administrators apply to this
situation?
a. The same as for any other special education referral
b.
6. Angelo, an English-language learner (ELL) who speaks limited
English, has received appropriate instruction in all academic areas but is
struggling academically. Angelo's parents and teachers agree that an
evaluation for special education services is warranted. Which of the
following is the most appropriate way to evaluate him?
c. Reviewing information gathered during parent, student, and
teacher interviews
d.
,7. When a student's progress is being monitored, which of the following
is an advantage of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) over norm-
referenced tests?
c. CBMs measure a variety of skills within one test
8. Timothy, an eighth-grader student with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), is struggling to obey basic classroom rules in all his classes. His
teachers have submitted numerous discipline referrals to his case
manager. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for
the case manager?
c. Accompanying Timothy to his classes
9. Which of the following types of assessments would most likely
provide a special education teacher with broad and comprehensive
information about a student's learning strengths and needs?
a. Portfolio assessment
10. During science labs, Mr. Able notices that some students do most of
the work, and others are excluded. In an effort to have all students
actively participate, he has them collect data on their own lab sheets, but
he notices that this causes some of his struggling students to spend the
entire lab recording data. This prevents these students from preparing
materials or completing lab procedures. What is another approach he
could try? - ANSWER Provide each group with one paper to collect
data. Assign designated roles to each group member.
11. Hanna is a ninth grade student who has been diagnosed with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and asthma. Hanna
, takes medication for both conditions inconsistently. Hanna is failing all
classes despite accommodations. Which of the following statements best
describes the most appropriate services for Hanna? - ANSWER Hanna's
performance requires referral to the special education team for
consideration of eligibility for an Individualized Education Program
(IEP).
12. Due to reading comprehension deficits, Joel has been in a resource
classroom for language arts since first grade. He is beginning fifth grade
this fall, and his teachers feel that he is ready to move into the general
education setting with support. What is the best method to ensure his
success? - ANSWER Provide a special education co-teacher in language
arts who provides the same accommodations that he received in the
resource room.
13. Which of the following areas should be considered when evaluating
the quality of life of a 15-year-old student who has significant physical
disabilities? - ANSWER ability to complete grade level math problems
ability to experience social interaction with peers******
ability to manage self-care tasks independently WRONG
ability to participate in physical education
14. Miss Hoyt teaches fifth-grade science, and she has lab groups with
typical students and students with IEPs. She notices that they are
struggling to cooperate and complete the lab in a timely manner. What
can she do to help her students practice social skills such as sharing and
taking turns? - ANSWER Give each member a defined role and title.
Each role has a set of responsibilities, and they will have a new role with
each lab.
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1.In relation special education evaluations, a developmental explanation
of behavior is likely to include an emphasis on which of the following
ideas?
c. Biological, psychological, and social factors can be expected to
interact continuously to shape and modify a child's development
2. A student has been assessed for special education and, based on the
school's evaluation, does not qualify for services. The student's parents
disagree and would like the school district to fund an Independent
Education Examination (IEE). Based on this request and legal
guidelines, the district may agree to incur the expense of the evaluation
Or
c. File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas Education
Agency (TEA)
3. A tenth-grade student diagnosed with a spoken language disorder does
not participate in history class discussions. The general education
teacher asks the special education teacher to recommend an intervention
for the student. Which of the following interventions would be most
effective for the general education teacher to try first?
c. Increasing wait time for the student to respond
,4. Which of the following is the best way to ensure that a student with an
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) feels comfortable in the school
environment? d. Providing outside recess time
b. Providing a predictable school routine
5. Leo is a third grader currently enrolled in a private school. Despite
several interventions from this teacher and his mother, he has struggled
in school and has not learned to read. All stakeholders are concerned
because he is falling significantly behind his peers. Leo's teacher and the
school administrator have suggested to Leo's mother that an evaluation
would be beneficial to determine if he has a learning disability. His
mother requested an evaluation from the public-school administrator
where Leo would attend if he were not enrolled in private school. What
guidelines would the public-school administrators apply to this
situation?
a. The same as for any other special education referral
b.
6. Angelo, an English-language learner (ELL) who speaks limited
English, has received appropriate instruction in all academic areas but is
struggling academically. Angelo's parents and teachers agree that an
evaluation for special education services is warranted. Which of the
following is the most appropriate way to evaluate him?
c. Reviewing information gathered during parent, student, and
teacher interviews
d.
,7. When a student's progress is being monitored, which of the following
is an advantage of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) over norm-
referenced tests?
c. CBMs measure a variety of skills within one test
8. Timothy, an eighth-grader student with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), is struggling to obey basic classroom rules in all his classes. His
teachers have submitted numerous discipline referrals to his case
manager. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for
the case manager?
c. Accompanying Timothy to his classes
9. Which of the following types of assessments would most likely
provide a special education teacher with broad and comprehensive
information about a student's learning strengths and needs?
a. Portfolio assessment
10. During science labs, Mr. Able notices that some students do most of
the work, and others are excluded. In an effort to have all students
actively participate, he has them collect data on their own lab sheets, but
he notices that this causes some of his struggling students to spend the
entire lab recording data. This prevents these students from preparing
materials or completing lab procedures. What is another approach he
could try? - ANSWER Provide each group with one paper to collect
data. Assign designated roles to each group member.
11. Hanna is a ninth grade student who has been diagnosed with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and asthma. Hanna
, takes medication for both conditions inconsistently. Hanna is failing all
classes despite accommodations. Which of the following statements best
describes the most appropriate services for Hanna? - ANSWER Hanna's
performance requires referral to the special education team for
consideration of eligibility for an Individualized Education Program
(IEP).
12. Due to reading comprehension deficits, Joel has been in a resource
classroom for language arts since first grade. He is beginning fifth grade
this fall, and his teachers feel that he is ready to move into the general
education setting with support. What is the best method to ensure his
success? - ANSWER Provide a special education co-teacher in language
arts who provides the same accommodations that he received in the
resource room.
13. Which of the following areas should be considered when evaluating
the quality of life of a 15-year-old student who has significant physical
disabilities? - ANSWER ability to complete grade level math problems
ability to experience social interaction with peers******
ability to manage self-care tasks independently WRONG
ability to participate in physical education
14. Miss Hoyt teaches fifth-grade science, and she has lab groups with
typical students and students with IEPs. She notices that they are
struggling to cooperate and complete the lab in a timely manner. What
can she do to help her students practice social skills such as sharing and
taking turns? - ANSWER Give each member a defined role and title.
Each role has a set of responsibilities, and they will have a new role with
each lab.
