TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test 1
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A behavior intervention plan (BIP) for Jeffrey describes the intervention that will be used
to help him learn better impulse control. The BIP provides a detailed description of the
nature and timing of the intervention. Which of the following is missing from this BIP?
(Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Results of interviews with the parents
about what they consider the most appropriate approach to intervention
B. Copies of articles describing interventions that would be appropriate for Jeffrey
C. Baseline information about Jeffrey's lapses in impulse control
D. Details of how the impact of the intervention will be measured
(C,D) The correct responses are (C) and (D). A BIP should include information about the
baseline frequency, duration, and intensity of the behaviors that will be the focus of
intervention. In addition, the BIP should include information about how the intervention
will be measured. However, the information described in options (A) and (B) are unlikely
to be part of a BIP.
A container of milk is 3/8 full. What percentage of the container is full? - CORRECT
ANSWER: A. 0.5
B. 0.38
C. 0.75
D. 0.375
(D) The correct response is (D). 3/8 converts to 0.375 in decimal form. This can be
found by dividing 3 by 8 on a calculator. (A), (B), and (C) are all incorrect answers.
Choosing (B) reveals a conceptual misunderstanding of how to convert fractions to
decimals. The numbers in the fraction do not simply transfer over to the decimal form.
A fifth-grade student with learning disabilities consistently procrastinates in completing
his assignments and is in danger of failing two subjects due to incomplete assignments.
The student's teacher has just assigned the class a research paper that will weigh
heavily on the language arts grade. An appropriate behavioral intervention for this
,student would be to - CORRECT ANSWER: A. provide a daily planner and map out
partial completion dates as well as the final completion date.
B. review the guidelines of the assignment and have the student sign his name,
indicating he understands the due date and the consequences of not completing the
assignment.
C. have the student stay in the classroom during recess every day to write the paper.
D. promise the student a candy bar for every paragraph he writes.
(A) The correct response is (A). When a student's procrastination behaviors interfere
with academic performance, the procrastination must be addressed in as proactive and
positive a way as possible. Teaching a student how to use a planner and setting smaller
deadlines leading up to the final deadline will help the student both in school and
beyond. (B) is incorrect because having the student acknowledge the deadline does not
actually address the cause of the procrastination or provide a path to change the
behavior. (C) is not the correct answer because it is punitive and it assumes the student
will miss the deadline. It does not reflect confidence in the student. (D) is incorrect
because extrinsic rewards are only good in the moment. Change occurs when students
respond to intrinsic rewards. In addition, candy bars are not nutritious and should not be
handed out to students as "bribes" for completing work.
A first-grade teacher sets up several math stations for students to rotate through in
groups of four to five. The teacher sits at a large table that serves as one station and
assigns students to work in pairs or groups of three to represent and solve addition
problems using plastic teddy bears. As students solve the problems, the teacher
observes and immediately points out mistakes so that students can try again. The
teacher praises each pair or small group upon successful completion of the problem.
The instructional approach that this teacher is utilizing is - CORRECT ANSWER: A.
teacher-directed cooperative learning.
B. visual discrimination.
C. generic problem solving.
D. verbalization.
(A) The correct response is (A). Teacher-directed cooperative learning is a targeted
instructional approach that involves students working in small cooperative groupings
while the teacher is nearby and able to observe student strategies and provide direct
and immediate feedback. (B) is incorrect because visual discrimination involves
presenting students with two or more symbols or shapes and having them distinguish
between them based on their visual differences. (C) is incorrect because generic
problem solving involves giving students strategies like highlighting keywords to use
every time they encounter certain problems. (D) is incorrect because verbalization
,involves talking through each step in a problem-solving process so that the student and
others can hear what the student is thinking.
A five-year-old child and his parents have just moved into the school district's
boundaries. The parents bring the child to the school to register for kindergarten and
explain that he is not yet speaking. The school psychologist immediately begins the
paperwork to refer the child for special education evaluation. In selecting assessments
for this child to complete, the psychologist and test administrators must keep in mind
that - CORRECT ANSWER: A. only paper-and-pencil tests are accepted in determining
eligibility.
B. tests must be selected and administered so that the child's inability to speak does not
interfere with the assessment of the child's aptitude or achievement level, if at all
possible.
C. there must be an interpreter present during testing who can communicate with the
child using sign language.
D. the child is only five and will likely learn to speak eventually.
(B) The correct response is (B). When administering diagnostic assessments for special
education eligibility, diagnosticians and school psychologists must seek out
assessments that ensure a student's disability or first language do not interfere with the
assessment of the student's aptitude or achievement level where possible. For a child
who does not speak, this means that the diagnostic tests must give the child an
opportunity to demonstrate aptitude without the necessity of a verbal response. (A) is
incorrect because a variety of tests are accepted in determining eligibility, including
checklists and observational assessments. (C) is incorrect because the child is
nonverbal, not deaf or hard of hearing. Unless the child and his family indicate that sign
language is the child's primary means of communication, an interpreter is not
necessary. (D) is incorrect because a child who is not speaking at age 5 is
demonstrating severe developmental delays. Special education testing is definitely
warranted.
A fourth-grade student who recently immigrated to the United States with her family
never looks her teacher in the eye. The teacher, after several months of documenting
this behavior, refers the student for evaluation by the district's autism team. An important
factor for the campus special education review team to consider is that - CORRECT
ANSWER: A. lack of eye contact is a sign of an autism spectrum disorder.
B. autism crosses cultural and linguistic borders.
C. it is overwhelming to be an immigrant and that such behaviors are to be expected.
, D. cultural norms and expectations impact student behavior and teacher interpretation.
(D) The correct response is (D). In some cultures, it is disrespectful to look an authority
figure in the eye. This may well be a factor in the scenario described. It is critical that
special education teachers analyze how culturally and/or linguistically diverse
backgrounds can impact behavior. (A) is incorrect because, while lack of eye contact
can be a sign of an ASD, it can also be a sign of other causes, such as cultural
expectations or depression. (B) is incorrect because, while autism does cross all cultural
and linguistic borders, that is not the issue that led to this particular referral. (C) is
incorrect because the issue here is whether the student has displayed enough potential
signs of ASD to warrant a special education referral for testing.
A fourth-grade student with learning disabilities is struggling with language arts. The
student likes to compose stories, but her handwriting is extremely difficult to read and
she makes numerous spelling errors. What assistive technology would you recommend
the child be evaluated for? - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Recorded books
B. Alternative keyboard
C. Word processor with a spell checker
D. Electronic math worksheets
(C) The correct response is (C). Based on the description, the student's primary
difficulty with writing appears to be fine motor (poor handwriting) and lack of the
alphabetic principle or difficulty with memory (poor spelling). While special education
testing can give a much better picture of the causes, a simple accommodation, such as
providing access to a computer or word processor (where the student can type her
papers and use a spell checker to identify misspelled words and correct them), can be
provided with or without a special education designation. (A) is not the correct answer
because the challenges indicate an issue with the act of writing, not with reading. (B) is
not the correct answer because an alternative keyboard is designed for students with
physical disabilities or limited reading skills. This student does not appear to need an
adapted keyboard. (D) is incorrect because the issue is with writing, not mathematics.
A fourth-grade teacher assigns several three-digit multiplication problems for her
students to complete. In reviewing the papers, the teacher finds one with over 50
percent of the answers incorrect. Attempting to see what caused the mistakes, the
teacher notices that the student has misaligned many of the numbers. The computation
that was done is correct, but the wrong numbers were often multiplied or added
together. In reflecting on this student's past math performance, the teacher recalls that
geometry also proved difficult for the student. The assumption that would most likely be
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