PRAXIS II 5543 (Part D)
Answers Questions
One of the most common developmental delays that stem from
the genetic disease of having a third chromosome 21 is:
B. Down syndrome A. Cerebral Palsy
B. Down syndrome
C. Tourette syndrome
D. Multiple Sclerosis
Which of the following is most likely a sign of a developmental
delay in a 5 year old child:
C. Avoids or rarely makes eye
A. Has an easier time developing relationships with adults than peers
contact with others
B. Struggles to read at the same level as peers
C. Avoids or rarely makes eye contact with others
D. Struggles to identify colors correctly
Anna is a 3rd grade student receiving services under Other Health
Impairment with a diagnosis of ADD. Which of the following
statements would most likely be seen on her IEP?
A. Anna demonstrates a lack of
impulse control A. Anna demonstrates a lack of impulse control
B. Anna has a delay in her fine and motor skills
C. Anna is unable to express herself orally
D. Anna requires assistance in physical activities
, Peter is a 5th grade student who received a diagnosis that
qualified him for services by using a method called the definition of
exclusion. Which learning disability was he most likely
diagnosed with?
C. Specific Learning Disability
A. Mental Retardation
B. Emotionally Disturbed
C. Specific Learning Disability
D. Autism
John is a 13 year old student diagnosed with a Specific Learning
Disability, but is beginning to act out in class, get into more fights,
demonstrate inappropriate responses to situations in school, and
show symptoms of mood swings. What secondary condition
C. ADD might he also have?
A. Mental Retardation
B. Emotionally Disturbed
C. ADD
D. Autism
Paul is a 3rd grade student diagnosed as Emotionally Disturbed.
He is not responsive to therapeutic interventions and has tested
far below average in his cognitive abilities. What may be a co-
occurring condition for Paul?
A. Mental Retardation
A. Mental Retardation
B. A Specific Learning Disability
C. ADD
D. Autism
Paul is a 3rd grade student with autism. He has low cognitive
abilities and learns through a system of consequences and
rewards for specific behaviors. Which theoretical approach to
learning is most likely being used?
D. Behaviorism
A. Cognitivism
B. Ecological Approach
C. Kinesthetic Preference
D. Behaviorism
Sam is a 5th grade student diagnosed with ADD. He struggles to
remain seated for long periods of time, cannot stay on one topic
for more than 5 minutes, and often does not understand directions
given orally or visually. Which learning preference would most
B. Kinesthetic likely suit Sam?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Visual
D. Tactile
Saul is a high school student with Down syndrome. During his
, math class, a few students make fun of him whenever he speaks
out. The resource specialist does push in for this class and
C. Working with the Gen-ed
should deal with this by:
teacher on a no-bully policy that
is applied to the entire class.
A. Calling
the parents of the students to report what the students are doing.
B. Calling
the students out on the spot and demanding they apologize to Saul.
C. Working with the Gen-ed teacher on a no-bully policy that is
applied to the entire class.
D. Removing Saul from the class.
Answers Questions
One of the most common developmental delays that stem from
the genetic disease of having a third chromosome 21 is:
B. Down syndrome A. Cerebral Palsy
B. Down syndrome
C. Tourette syndrome
D. Multiple Sclerosis
Which of the following is most likely a sign of a developmental
delay in a 5 year old child:
C. Avoids or rarely makes eye
A. Has an easier time developing relationships with adults than peers
contact with others
B. Struggles to read at the same level as peers
C. Avoids or rarely makes eye contact with others
D. Struggles to identify colors correctly
Anna is a 3rd grade student receiving services under Other Health
Impairment with a diagnosis of ADD. Which of the following
statements would most likely be seen on her IEP?
A. Anna demonstrates a lack of
impulse control A. Anna demonstrates a lack of impulse control
B. Anna has a delay in her fine and motor skills
C. Anna is unable to express herself orally
D. Anna requires assistance in physical activities
, Peter is a 5th grade student who received a diagnosis that
qualified him for services by using a method called the definition of
exclusion. Which learning disability was he most likely
diagnosed with?
C. Specific Learning Disability
A. Mental Retardation
B. Emotionally Disturbed
C. Specific Learning Disability
D. Autism
John is a 13 year old student diagnosed with a Specific Learning
Disability, but is beginning to act out in class, get into more fights,
demonstrate inappropriate responses to situations in school, and
show symptoms of mood swings. What secondary condition
C. ADD might he also have?
A. Mental Retardation
B. Emotionally Disturbed
C. ADD
D. Autism
Paul is a 3rd grade student diagnosed as Emotionally Disturbed.
He is not responsive to therapeutic interventions and has tested
far below average in his cognitive abilities. What may be a co-
occurring condition for Paul?
A. Mental Retardation
A. Mental Retardation
B. A Specific Learning Disability
C. ADD
D. Autism
Paul is a 3rd grade student with autism. He has low cognitive
abilities and learns through a system of consequences and
rewards for specific behaviors. Which theoretical approach to
learning is most likely being used?
D. Behaviorism
A. Cognitivism
B. Ecological Approach
C. Kinesthetic Preference
D. Behaviorism
Sam is a 5th grade student diagnosed with ADD. He struggles to
remain seated for long periods of time, cannot stay on one topic
for more than 5 minutes, and often does not understand directions
given orally or visually. Which learning preference would most
B. Kinesthetic likely suit Sam?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Visual
D. Tactile
Saul is a high school student with Down syndrome. During his
, math class, a few students make fun of him whenever he speaks
out. The resource specialist does push in for this class and
C. Working with the Gen-ed
should deal with this by:
teacher on a no-bully policy that
is applied to the entire class.
A. Calling
the parents of the students to report what the students are doing.
B. Calling
the students out on the spot and demanding they apologize to Saul.
C. Working with the Gen-ed teacher on a no-bully policy that is
applied to the entire class.
D. Removing Saul from the class.
