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Praxis Special Education 5355 Practice Test
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Chronic asthma - answer✔Michael is a 14-year-old student who meets the criteria for other
health impairment (OHI) and receives special education and related services. According to the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which of the following meets the definition
criteria for OHI?
A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher provides verbal reminders. - answer✔In
which of the following scenarios is it most appropriate for a teacher to begin to use prompt-
fading techniques to support a student's skill development?
Having a physical therapist design, implement, and document a treatment therapy plan that can
benefit John - answer✔A second-grade student, John, has autism spectrum disorder. John
receives special education and related services and has a special education teacher in the
classroom to support his learning. During gym class, John struggles with physical activities
because of low muscle tone and repetitive rocking behaviors. Which of the following is the most
effective approach to help John develop and improve gross motor skills?
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Obtain consent from a legal guardian for initial evaluation of the student - answer✔After a
student is referred by a teacher for an evaluation for special education services, which of the
following is the most appropriate next step for the school to take?
Providing various-sized pencils, pens, grips, and slant boards - answer✔Which of the following
is the most appropriate way for a kindergarten teacher to ensure that a student with fine motor
deficits will be able to work on activities at the literacy center in an inclusion classroom?
be provided with research-based interventions before evaluations are conducted - answer✔The
Response to Intervention (RTI) approach primarily affects special education procedures by
requiring that students
Arranging videoconferences at regular intervals with a trained professional to discuss goals,
share resources, and recommend other community programs - answer✔Kelly is a first-grade
student with multiple disabilities who is receiving special education and related services in a
general education classroom. Kelly has a one-on-one aide to assist her throughout the day.
During an IEP review meeting, Kelly's parents express concern that Kelly's functional skills are
not progressing at home as well as her parents would like, compared with the progress she is
making in the classroom. Which of the following is the best way to address the parents'
concerns?
To reinforce Kyle's expressive language skills - answer✔Ms. Jenkins is teaching a 5-year-old
student named Kyle who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and little language to use a
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communication board. Ms. Jenkins has three toys. She shows Kyle one toy at a time and asks
him if it is in a picture from a big book. He responds "yes" by touching a yellow happy face and
"no" by touching an unhappy face covered with a big red X. Which of the following best
describes the purpose of the activity?
Exhibits inappropriate types of behaviors or feelings under normal circumstances -
answer✔Which of the following best characterizes a student with EBD?
Providing valuable feedback for both students and teachers - answer✔Students in a tenth-grade
inclusion class are learning to write essays on a teacher-assigned topic. During one of the
lessons, the special education coteacher asks students to exchange their draft essay for that of a
peer. The students have just completed a minicourse on peer review, and the data show that they
are ready to practice the intervention technique with classmates. Which of the following is the
primary purpose of a peer review intervention?
Hospital - answer✔According to IDEA, which of the following is the most restrictive
environment for instruction of a student with a disability who requires multiple nebulizer
treatments per day?
Reviewing the social skills that students need to successfully complete the project - answer✔A
sixth-grade inclusion teacher is planning a cooperative learning activity for the students during
which students will be placed in small groups to complete a project, with each student having a
different responsibility. Which of the following is most important for the teacher to do while
planning how to guide students' learning?
10/11/2024 1:41 PM
Praxis Special Education 5355 Practice Test
Questions 100% Solved.
Chronic asthma - answer✔Michael is a 14-year-old student who meets the criteria for other
health impairment (OHI) and receives special education and related services. According to the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which of the following meets the definition
criteria for OHI?
A student reciprocates greetings only when the teacher provides verbal reminders. - answer✔In
which of the following scenarios is it most appropriate for a teacher to begin to use prompt-
fading techniques to support a student's skill development?
Having a physical therapist design, implement, and document a treatment therapy plan that can
benefit John - answer✔A second-grade student, John, has autism spectrum disorder. John
receives special education and related services and has a special education teacher in the
classroom to support his learning. During gym class, John struggles with physical activities
because of low muscle tone and repetitive rocking behaviors. Which of the following is the most
effective approach to help John develop and improve gross motor skills?
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Obtain consent from a legal guardian for initial evaluation of the student - answer✔After a
student is referred by a teacher for an evaluation for special education services, which of the
following is the most appropriate next step for the school to take?
Providing various-sized pencils, pens, grips, and slant boards - answer✔Which of the following
is the most appropriate way for a kindergarten teacher to ensure that a student with fine motor
deficits will be able to work on activities at the literacy center in an inclusion classroom?
be provided with research-based interventions before evaluations are conducted - answer✔The
Response to Intervention (RTI) approach primarily affects special education procedures by
requiring that students
Arranging videoconferences at regular intervals with a trained professional to discuss goals,
share resources, and recommend other community programs - answer✔Kelly is a first-grade
student with multiple disabilities who is receiving special education and related services in a
general education classroom. Kelly has a one-on-one aide to assist her throughout the day.
During an IEP review meeting, Kelly's parents express concern that Kelly's functional skills are
not progressing at home as well as her parents would like, compared with the progress she is
making in the classroom. Which of the following is the best way to address the parents'
concerns?
To reinforce Kyle's expressive language skills - answer✔Ms. Jenkins is teaching a 5-year-old
student named Kyle who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and little language to use a
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communication board. Ms. Jenkins has three toys. She shows Kyle one toy at a time and asks
him if it is in a picture from a big book. He responds "yes" by touching a yellow happy face and
"no" by touching an unhappy face covered with a big red X. Which of the following best
describes the purpose of the activity?
Exhibits inappropriate types of behaviors or feelings under normal circumstances -
answer✔Which of the following best characterizes a student with EBD?
Providing valuable feedback for both students and teachers - answer✔Students in a tenth-grade
inclusion class are learning to write essays on a teacher-assigned topic. During one of the
lessons, the special education coteacher asks students to exchange their draft essay for that of a
peer. The students have just completed a minicourse on peer review, and the data show that they
are ready to practice the intervention technique with classmates. Which of the following is the
primary purpose of a peer review intervention?
Hospital - answer✔According to IDEA, which of the following is the most restrictive
environment for instruction of a student with a disability who requires multiple nebulizer
treatments per day?
Reviewing the social skills that students need to successfully complete the project - answer✔A
sixth-grade inclusion teacher is planning a cooperative learning activity for the students during
which students will be placed in small groups to complete a project, with each student having a
different responsibility. Which of the following is most important for the teacher to do while
planning how to guide students' learning?
