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PRAXIS: Special Education Core Knowledge and
Mild to Moderate Applications (5543) WITH
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An IEP that ensures a student is working on goals and objectives that are aligned with state benchmarks and that promotes participation in the general curriculum is considered to be A.transition based B.standards based C.an initial IEP D.based on reevaluation Correct answer- B.standards based One of the most critical educational components of providing an appropriate learning environment for a student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is to
A.allow the student to self-select activities because of an inability to communicate B.create a carefully structured environment with established routines and procedures C.allow the student to be isolated from the rest of the class D.expect the student to follow classroom rules because of a need of socialization skills Correct answer- B.create a carefully structured environment with established routines and procedures Which of the following types of information is generally the most useful in making decisions about instruction for a student with a disability? A.Scores from standardized tests B.The category of the disability C.Curriculum-based assessment D.The amount of time the student spends in the resource room Correct answer- C.Curriculum-based assessment Which of the following types of assessments provides data such as percentile level, stanine scores, and standard scores? A.Curriculum-based
B.Biological model C.Psychoeducational model D.Humanistic model Correct answer- C.Psychoeducational model Kadijah is a sixth-grade student who often engages in disruptive behaviors in the classroom. She was recently referred to the Response to Intervention (RTI) team at the school, and they met to discuss her records. Her elementary school file shows that Kadijah has average intelligence and average grades, and that behavioral issues were reported several times. Which of the following should be the first step to determining the cause of Kadijah's behavioral difficulties? A.Referring Kadijah to the IEP team B.Asking Kadijah's teachers to complete an antecedent, behavior, consequence chart C.Calling a parent-teacher conference to discuss Kadijah's behaviors in the classroom D.Sending Kadijah to a counselor to discuss the consequences of negative behaviors Correct answer- B.Asking Kadijah's teachers to complete an antecedent, behavior, consequence chart Which of the following is an appropriate functional writing skill to teach a high school student with an intellectual disability?
A.Writing in cursive B.Writing an essay for a college application C.Filling out job applications D.Spelling basic sight words Correct answer- C.Filling out job applications An Individualized Education Program (IEP) includes information on which THREE of the following? A.Placement B.Long-term goals C.Present levels of functioning D.IQ score Correct answer- A.Placement B.Long-term goals C.Present levels of functioning Mary is a high school student with a mild intellectual disability and a moderate hearing loss. She chats in the hall with her friends and is often late for class. Which of the following assistive technologies will best help her to be on time for her classes?' A.FM monitor
B.Difficulty communicating in English C.Poor peer relationships D.Proficiency in mathematics Correct answer- B.Difficulty communicating in English Wai has a specific learning disability in the area of writing, specifically dysgraphia. The second-grade class that Wai is in is learning to write in cursive. Which of the following strategies is most likely to benefit Wai during cursive writing instruction? A.Teaching Wai metacognition techniques B.Allowing Wai to use colored pencils to write C.Having Wai trace script letters in the air using two fingers D.Exempting Wai from the requirement of writing in cursive until he is older Correct answer- C.Having Wai trace script letters in the air using two fingers Which of the following statements are true examples of differentiated instruction for preschool students? For each description, indicate whether (YES) it is or (NO) is not characteristic of differentiated instruction for preschool students.
- Flexible grouping of students
- Teach the lesson to each student individually
- Use centers for independent practice Correct answer- 1. YES it is
- NO it is not
- Yes it is Which of the following is the best method for nonverbal students with intellectual disabilities to employ for independently expressing their wants and needs? A. Using maps B. Grabbing what they want C. Using picture cards and symbols D. Crying for what they want Correct answer- C.Using picture cards and symbols Which of the following best describes how proximity control is used in the classroom? A. The teacher determines the student's level of understanding and teaches just above that level. B. The teacher requires that students who misbehave must sit next to her at lunch.
D. monitors students who are working on an assignment Correct answer- D.monitors students who are working on an assignment Mr. Sempler has a ninth-grade student with EBD who frequently engages in inappropriate and disruptive behavior in the classroom. Mr. Sempler decides to conduct a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) to establish a behavior plan for the student. Place each of the following steps in an FBA in sequence from top to bottom, beginning with the first step. A. Analyze the behavior and form a hypothesis on the function of the behavior B. Describe the targeted behavior in measurable, observable terms C. Collect information on possible functions of the targeted behavior D. Devise an intervention plan to replace the behavior E. Categorize the behavior to determine the deficit Correct answer- B, C, E, A, D B. Describe the targeted behavior in measurable, observable terms C. Collect information on possible functions of the targeted behavior E. Categorize the behavior to determine the deficit A. Analyze the behavior and form a hypothesis on the function of the behavior
D. Devise an intervention plan to replace the behavior A student with an articulation disorder lacks confidence speaking in a large-group setting. Which of the following instructional techniques will be the most effective to provide an opportunity for the student to participate meaningfully in a class discussion? A. Modeling the skill to be learned B. Connecting the objective to the student's prior knowledge C.Providing a note-taking template D.Using a think-pair-share activity Correct answer- D.Using a think-pair-share activity What is the purpose of a cognitive assessment? A.To analyze emotional development B.To calculate adaptive behavior C.To test fine motor skills D.To measure intellectual ability Correct answer- D.To measure intellectual ability
Rafael has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). One of his testing accommodations is to test in a separate room with the special education teacher. Which of the following is a reason for this accommodation? A.The other students will not hear the test being read aloud to Rafael. B.Rafael can read the test aloud to himself without distracting other students. C.The special education teacher can give Rafael cues about the answers. D.Rafael will be able to concentrate better without distractions. Correct answer- D.Rafael will be able to concentrate better without distractions. Which of the following demonstrates the most appropriate student involvement in the assessment process? A.Students create an assignment and the scoring criteria. B.Students check one another's homework. C.Students save all their work in a folder. D.Students create the content for the test. Correct answer- A.Students create an assignment and the scoring criteria.
Which of the following most often characterizes bullying? A.Confrontations between equals B.Lopsided victories in competitions C.Disruptive behavior at sporting events D.Intentional targeting of individuals Correct answer- D.Intentional targeting of individuals Amber was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the age of seven. The local school district decided to place Amber in a private school for children with ASD even though the family did not agree with the decision. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the family to take? A.Moving to a different school district where Amber will be placed in an inclusion classroom B.Deciding to homeschool Amber to avoid conflict of interest with the school district C.Accepting the school district's authority and agreeing to its decision D.Requesting a due process hearing against the school district for inappropriate placement Correct answer- D.Requesting a due process hearing against the school district for inappropriate placement
A.Program evaluations B.Screenings C.Ecological analyses D.Adaptive behavior tests Correct answer- B.Screenings The number of times a student engages in a particular behavior is referred to as A.latency B.frequency C.topography D.duration Correct answer- B.frequency Which of the following is a procedural safeguard included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? A.Students can be tested for classification only at the request of a parent. B.An IEP must be reviewed every year. C.Students must be present at all IEP meetings.
D.Parents have the right to examine all educational records. Correct answer- D.Parents have the right to examine all educational records. What is the primary purpose of a formative assessment? A.Checking student progress so that instruction can be adjusted B.Determining whether students can pass the standardized test C.Gauging student learning based on the curriculum D.Recording mastery of a concept Correct answer- A.Checking student progress so that instruction can be adjusted Federal safeguards in IDEA require parental consent before beginning which of the following THREE steps in the IEP process? A.Initial evaluation B.Reevaluation C.Initial provision of services D.Monitoring student progress Correct answer- A, B, C A.Initial evaluation
C.Providing an interpreter for Chelsea D.Having another student write down all assignments for Chelsea Correct answer- B.Providing directions to Chelsea while facing the entire class To be identified as having an intellectual disability, a child must demonstrate significantly below average intellectual functioning and A.a discrepancy between ability and achievement B.genetic abnormalities C.seizure syndrome and brain dysfunction D.related limitations in two or more areas of adaptive skills Correct answer- D.related limitations in two or more areas of adaptive skills Which of the following is the best example of a summative assessment? A.Having students independently complete a set of ten word problems B.Working with students to complete a set of word problems C.Questioning students about the problems in order to revise instruction for the following day D.Providing word problems before beginning a new unit of study Correct answer- A.Having students independently complete a set of ten word problems
Which of the following organizations serves youths with intellectual disabilities, children who are gifted and talented, and children who are abused or neglected? A.Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) B.American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) C.National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) D.Special Olympics Correct answer- A.Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Marta is a second grader with a specific learning disability (SLD) in mathematics who uses immature problem-solving procedures for simple arithmetic problems. Which of the following statements is most likely to be included in her IEP? A.Marta has difficulty with arithmetic procedures because she does not pay attention to directions. B.Marta will outgrow her difficulties and learn to solve arithmetic problems as she matures. C.Marta requires mathematics instruction twice a week in a resource room setting. D.Marta needs direct instruction in specific strategies for solving mathematical problems. Correct answer- D.Marta needs direct instruction in specific strategies for solving mathematical problems.
