PRAXIS 5355 TEST
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED
CORRECTLY!!
PRAXIS 5355
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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,PRAXIS 5355 TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED CORRECTLY!!
Maria, a sixth-grade student who was recently classified with an emotional
behavioral disorder, is in an inclusion classroom for all academic subjects. A
behavioral intervention consultant comes in once a week to confer with her
teachers. During one such meeting, Maria's general education teacher
indicates that Maria has begun to interrupt lessons every day and yell insults at
her peers. Which of the following is the first step that the consultant most likely
recommends that the teacher take to address Maria's behaviors?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Using consistent consequences when Maria demonstrates negative behaviors
B.
Collecting baseline data on Maria's outbursts using a variety of reliable
techniques
C.
Having a conversation with Maria about social skills needed in inclusion
classrooms
D.
Scheduling an IEP meeting to modify Maria's behavioral intervention plan
Answer - Option (B) is correct. As a first step toward developing or adjusting a
behavioral intervention plan, baseline data need to be collected in order to find
out the frequency, duration, and intensity of the problem behavior.
Seven-year-old Abby finds it difficult to read and recall information in text,
which often makes reading tasks and solving math word problems challenging.
She often struggles with decoding unfamiliar or new words as well as
recognizing math symbols in the general education classroom. Which TWO of
,the following learning disabilities does Abby exhibit, based on her struggles in
the classroom?
Answer the question by selecting the correct responses.
A. The student exhibits difficulties from dyscalculia.
B. The student exhibits difficulties from dyspraxia.
C. The student exhibits difficulties from dysgraphia.
D. The student exhibits difficulties from dyslexia. Answer - Options (A) and (D)
are correct. Abby has learning disabilities in both mathematics and reading.
Her symptoms manifest in difficulties with recognizing math symbols and
remembering math facts that are associated with dyscalculia. Her lack of
decoding skills is associated with dyslexia. Students with learning disabilities
exhibit processing problems that interfere with basic academic skills such as
reading and calculations.
Roy is an eleventh-grade student with an intellectual disability. During his
annual IEP meeting, Roy indicates that he wants to get a job and share an
apartment within four years of graduating from high school. Which of the
following IEP transition goals best supports what Roy wants to do?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Roy will know how to interpret traffic signs independently while traveling.
B.
Roy will be able to clean the kitchen floors with staff assistance on a weekly
basis.
C.
Roy will know how to pay his monthly rent and utility bills by check or online.
D.
Roy will be able to socialize with new friends and seek help when needed.
Answer - Option (C) is correct. Being able to pay monthly bills on time in an
, appropriate manner will demonstrate that Roy has a necessary independent-
living skill.
Which of the following best indicates the primary purpose for incorporating the
four blocks of literacy instruction, which are guided reading, self-directed
reading, writing, and working with words, into daily instruction for students
with cognitive disabilities?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Providing a variety of opportunities for reading and writing
B.
Maintaining students' attention by using shortened assignments
C.
Creating opportunities for movement during reading tasks
D.
Giving the students a choice of language arts activities Answer - Option (A) is
correct. The four blocks of literacy instruction provide students with varied and
multiple opportunities for exposure to reading and writing tasks. Guided
reading provides differentiated teaching that supports students' development
as readers. It uses the small group model to ensure that students are taught in
a way that is focused on their specific needs. Self-directed reading encourages
students to pursue interests that align best with their skills and capabilities.
Writing and working with words encourage students to keep literacy journals
that they can draw on for inspiration and models of specific writing skills.
Which of the following is considered atypical behavior for a kindergarten
student?
Answer the question by selecting the correct response.
A.
Being unable to walk down steps independently by alternating feet
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