TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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TExES Special Education EC-12 (161)
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During extracurricular events, a third-grade student with emotional/behavioral needs gets so
excited during the transition that his behavior becomes difficult to manage. The third-grade
general education teacher has as...
TExES Special Education EC-12 (161)
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
During extracurricular events, a third-grade student with emotional/behavioral needs gets so
excited during the transition that his behavior becomes difficult to manage. The third-grade
general education teacher has asked the special education teacher not to send the disruptive
student during these times. Which of the following would be the best way for the special
education teacher to deal with this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- help regular ed
teacher arrange for additional staff during extracurricular events
A student with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder is attending a 7th-grade inclusion
class. The student has difficulty with transitioning from one area of campus to another or
between activities within the classroom. Which of the following strategies would be most
effective for the special education teacher in the 7th-grade inclusion class to first try to
facilitate a successful transition for the student? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- post a visual
schedule
Mr. Smith, a special education teacher, is planning instruction for a new student that uses a
walker for mobility. The student attends the regular education mathematics class. In
collaboration with the regular education teacher regarding lesson plans, they should first
consider the - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- environmental conditions
To monitor progress toward a student's annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal,
the special education teacher is using a portfolio based assessment. A principal benefit of
using this type of assessment will provide the teacher with - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
several types of data and materials to measure progress.
An elementary student with Asperger Syndrome is receiving speech therapy services. The
therapist is more than likely working on oral language development in which of the following
areas? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- usage of appropriate intonation and inflection
The IEP team is developing a transition plan for a 15-year-old student with Down syndrome
who will be entering high school. To most effectively engage the parents as collaborative
partners in the transition planning process, the service coordinator or special education
teacher should do which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Ask the parents to
come prepared to share future visions for the student, including concerns and resources
,It is time for the annual IEP meeting for a 4th grade EL student. The parents require the
services of an interpreter, which has been arranged. It is the first time that the special
education teacher is meeting with the parents. During the meeting, the teacher looks at the
interpreter as she asks questions. As the interpreter asks the parents' questions and listens to
responses, the teacher looks down and records meeting notes. The most significant problem
with the teacher's approach is that - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- She does not value the
parents as the responsible party with information to share.
A special education teacher is planning instruction for an elementary student with moderate
intellectual disabilities. For the student to make maximum gains, which education approach
should the teacher consider? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- focus on guided discovery
learning
During an IEP meeting, to determine placement for a special education student in the least
restrictive environment (LRE), which factor listed below should be used as a guide? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The services needed by the student, considering frequency,
duration, and intensity.
An IEP team is having a meeting for a 5th-grade student with Autism, who has experienced
some challenges with transitions. The parents are unable to attend the meeting for their child.
During the meeting, the IEP team recommends making adult support and daily routine
changes to improve transitions. In the given situation, the IEP team is obligated to -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Document team recommendations along with reasons and send
the information to the parents
During a co-teaching lesson, the special education teacher observed two 4th grade students
from the same cultural background having difficulty paying attention during a read-aloud.
The special education teacher is concerned that the students may have undiagnosed attention
disorders. Which of the following should the teacher consider first as she reflects on the two
students in the culturally diverse reading class? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Student's
culture influence how they learn and may not be compatible with the stories chosen by the
teacher.
A student with Autism Spectrum Disorder is attending a regular 3rd-grade class but spends
most of her time with the paraprofessional in the back of the classroom working on activities
intended to prepare her for inclusion in the class. The regular education teacher provided little
effort to engage the student. After collaborating with the regular education teacher about
including the student in class activities, the special education teacher agreed to assist her by
coming into the regular classroom more to demonstrate ways to effectively engage the
, student with peers. The actions of the special education teacher best show an understanding
of - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- advocating for the supports and rights of students with
special needs.
Amanda is in the evaluation process to determine if she qualifies for special education
services. The social worker on the pupil appraisal team wants to conduct an ecological
assessment on her. This assessment includes which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- a classroom observation
Paul, a 7th-grade student with mild intellectual disability, participated in a fight with another
student at the school. The school's policy mandates suspension when a student is caught
fighting. Paul's ARD committee must first conduct a manifestation determination hearing
(review) to determine which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Was the
behavior caused as a result of his disability?
Several students in Mr. Cassidy's 6th-grade class are struggling with reading. He is
implementing individual interventions for each student using the district's Response to
Intervention model. To determine if the intervention is effective, Mr. Cassidy should use
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Progress monitor
Of the following laws, which one made it possible that public schools could no longer deny
children a public education merely based on the fact that they had a disability? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- PL 94-142
Of the following assessments, which is not a formal assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Curriculum-Based Monitoring (CBM)
A student with a learning disability in Mrs. Thomas's 3th-grade science class is having
difficulty retaining information. To aid the student with memory, Mrs. Thomas is using
mental techniques in her lessons, such as keywords, rhymes, and jingles as cues and to
organize information. These techniques are known as... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
mnemonics
Patrick's parents attended his annual ARD meeting three months ago and his parents are
requesting another meeting to discuss the accommodations he is receiving in the regular
classroom. According to IDEA, how should the school respond to the parent's request? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Consider the parent's concerns and then determine if an ARD
meeting is necessary
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