Deck 38: Praxis II Special Education

Question 1

Rico's parents speak very little English. What are their rights in relation to Rico's testing under federal law?

A)Rico's parents have the right to an interpreter who can explain the tests and interventions in their native language.
B)Rico's parents have the right to enroll in an ESL class for adults.
C)The school district is not required to make any special concessions.
D)The school district can test Rico without his parents' consent or involvement.

Answer 1

Rico's parents have the right to an interpreter who can explain the tests and interventions in their native language.

Question 2

In addition to formal assessments, what other tools should be used to make a decision concerning a child's educational placement?

A)Input from neighbors
B)The child's preferences
C)Parents' and teachers' observations
D)Opinions of fellow students

Answer 2

Parents' and teachers' observations

Question 3

Which of the following represents a potential limitation of formal assessments?

A)Results may be skewed by a child's fatigue or anxiety.
B)Formal tests are boring and lack personality.
C)Results may only be relevant for a few weeks or months.
D)Children may cheat on the assessment.

Answer 3

Results may be skewed by a child's fatigue or anxiety.

Question 4

Which of the following times are not recommended for conducting formal assessments?

A)Days immediately following or preceding a holiday
B)Lunchtime
C)The month of February
D)First month of school

Question 5

The 1979 California court case, Larry P. v. Riles, California, was about which of the following issues in relation to formal assessments?

A)The question of whether breaks should be provided during formal assessments
B)The question of whether parents should be present during formal assessments
C)The question of whether IQ tests are culturally and racially discriminatory
D)None of the above

Question 6

First grader Travis sits at a circle table with three peers. He is constantly touching his friends, taking their supplies, or moving into their work space. Miss Jones is hesitant to move him to a desk by himself. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in helping him be successful with the group?

A)Ask the other children not to talk to him.
B)Keep the supplies in a group supply box.
C)Provide Travis with a work tray.
D)Provide frequent motor breaks.

Question 7

Fifth grader Sarah is constantly losing her papers, coat, and personal belongings. Her teacher has tried logical consequences, as well as taking away privileges. Which of the following classroom planning strategies might help Sarah?

A)Keep Sarah in for recess until she takes care of her things.
B)Organize the classroom with a file and cubby for each child.
C)Pick up Sarah's coat, papers, and personal belongings for her.
D)Assign a child to keep track of Sarah's things.

Question 8

Kindergartner Sebastian has experienced many transitions in his home life. He is easily agitated and has frequent angry outbursts. Which of the following strategies can his teacher use in the classroom to help him calm down?

A)Ask him to sit on a chair until he calms down.
B)Take away recess or other privileges to discourage outbursts.
C)Monitor his behavior for signs that he is becoming agitated and provide a "cozy corner" for him to go to safely calm down.
D)Ask his mother to come get him when he acts out.

Question 9

Unlike most classrooms that are filled with brightly colored posters and bulletin boards, Mrs. Williams keeps at least half the wall space empty. She uses soft, muted colors in her decorating, and prefers to display the children's artwork instead of commercial posters. Which of the following benefits does this approach provide?

A)Using children's art and keeping the walls blank takes less time and money for the teacher.
B)Many children find bright, crowded classrooms visually overstimulating. A more subtle approach is calming and creates a comfortable learning environment.
C)Using the children's artwork impresses parents and administrators.
D)Mrs. Williams doesn't have to worry about storing posters from year to year.

Question 10

Second grader Lexi often perseverates on an activity and has a hard time finishing it and moving on to something else. Which of the following strategies might help Lexi finish her work?

A)Providing Lexi with an "All-Done" box as a visual cue that it's time to move on
B)Removing privileges, such as recess or gym time
C)Assigning a peer to help Lexi finish
D)Setting a timer

Question 11

Kindergartner Duncan is struggling to hear sounds and learn to read. He seems embarrassed and discouraged, which is reducing his motivation to try. Which of the following strategies can Mrs. Christensen employ to encourage Duncan?

A)Approach reading tasks playfully, avoid making comparisons, and praise Duncan for his efforts.
B)Assign Duncan to a remedial reading group and give him extra worksheets and assignments until he catches up.
C)Send Duncan to the resource room.
D)Suggest that Duncan repeat kindergarten.

Question 12

Before planning reading interventions, it's important to assess a child's current reading ability. The classification "emerging reader" is based on which of the following criteria?

A)Recognizes 19 letters of the alphabet and gives the correct sound for at least 9 of them
B)Recognizes all the letters of the alphabet and gives the correct sound for at least 19 letters
C)Recognizes 19 letters of the alphabet and gives the correct sound for all 19 of them
D)None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following describes a word wall?

A)Displays of simple words students have learned
B)A visual collage of the students' favorite words
C)A list of swear words or other words prohibited from classroom use
D)Wooden blocks with printed letters

Question 14

Which of the following describes a word clump?

A)A collection of words printed on flash cards
B)A portion of a word that can make other common words
C)A grouping of sight words
D)A type of assisted technology

Question 15

Simonton teaches phonemic awareness and phonics in her kindergarten reading program, but she also uses sight words. What are the advantages of this approach?

A)Principals and parents like this approach.
B)Many sight words are difficult to sound out. Memorizing them increases a child's reading fluency and confidence.
C)Sight words help improve a child's visual acuity.
D)Students find learning sight words entertaining.

Question 16

Which of the following describes syntax as a component of language development?

A)The letters of the alphabet
B)The structure of language and how a child forms sentences
C)Vocabulary
D)A speaker's meaning

Question 17

Third grader Kylie has difficulty reading social cues in relation to communication. She may misinterpret a rhetorical question as a literal question or misunderstand metaphors or similes. She frequently dominates conversations or skips from topic to topic. These characteristics show a breakdown in which of the components of language development?

A)Pragmatics
B)Syntax
C)Semantics
D)Morphology

Question 18

The sensorimotor stage of development refers to which of the following characteristics?

A)Understands abstract concepts and can attach meaning to symbols
B)Grasps concrete concepts and enjoys manipulating objects for their meaning
C)Exploring the environment and objects for their sensory value
D)Ability to analyze complex data and make logical inferences

Question 19

Differentiated instruction requires a teacher to do which of the following?

A)Use the same lesson plans from year to year
B)Assess the current level of knowledge and tailor lesson plans accordingly
C)Make a different lesson plan for each child
D)Rotate several teachers throughout the week

Question 20

Williams is planning lesson plans for the month. She is currently considering what she wants the children to learn based on assessments of their current growth, as well as standards set forth by the school district and state. Which of the following components of lesson planning is she considering?

A)Process
B)Content
C)Product
D)Materials

Question 21

The No Child Left Behind Act requires more stringent educational requirements for secondary special education teachers. Which of the following is not part of the new mandates?

A)Must be highly qualified in teaching core content
B)Must have a special ed certificate or license
C)Must be bilingual
D)Must receive additional training in their chosen subject area

Question 22

Based on formal evaluations, first grader Shayla does not qualify for special ed services. However, based on her classroom performance, developmental level, and the observations of her teachers, she would benefit from such services. Which of the following represents her likely outcome based on 2004 IDEA revisions?

A)IDEA now allows children who do not qualify based on formal assessments to receive services based on other criteria.
B)Shayla will not qualify for services.
C)Shayla may receive tutoring instead of full special ed services.
D)Shayla's teacher will provide one-on-one assistance.

Question 23

Fifth grader Brady is hearing impaired and needs a cochlear implant. Is the school responsible for funding this implant?

A)Yes, the school must pay for the implant because it is an assistive technology.
B)No, the district is not required to pay for surgically implanted devices.
C)Yes, the school must pay 50 percent of the cost, while Medicaid pays the remaining balance.
D)Yes, but only if a doctor deems the cochlear implant medically necessary.

Question 24

Third grader Jorge, an ELL student, is reading at a first grade level. He has had limited math and reading instruction, but his teacher wonders if he is eligible for special education. Under IDEA 2004, which of the following is not true?

A)ELL students do not qualify for special ed services if they have not received adequate reading or math training.
B)ELL students do not qualify for special ed services if the reason for the delay is that the child's second language is English.
C)ELL students unilaterally qualify for special ed services.
D)ELL students must receive assessments in their native language.

Question 25

Accurately assessing ELL learners is often difficult. Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for ensuring accurate evaluation results?

A)Conduct informal assessments, including self-evaluations, rubrics, and games
B)Portfolio assessments
C)Classroom observations and home visits
D)English-only biased test