NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep - Question List

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21. If the SPED staff cannot reach a consensus on a particular IEP objective, which of the following represents a possible outcome?
  1. The dissenting party can file a dissenting opinion.
  2. The staff should play “rock, papers, scissors” to settle the dispute.
  3. The most senior staff member should make the final decision.
  4. The staff should ask the principal to moderate.
22. Some classroom teachers feel that adaptations and assistive technology teach a student to be lazy. How can special education specialists ensure that a teacher complies with the needed accommodation?
  1. Threaten the teacher with a lawsuit if she fails to comply.
  2. Use very specific language within the IEP to indicate any required assistive technologies or adaptations.
  3. Educate the teacher through discussions on the benefits of assistive technology.
  4. Ask the student to contact you if the teacher does not comply.
23.

Mrs. Williams has a general idea of the curriculum for the year, but once she has assessed the children’s needs, she may make adjustments as needed. Which of the following is a logical next step in the planning process?

  1. Plan the large units of study for the year and organize a timeline
  2. Develop objectives for learning
  3. Begin writing lesson plans for the year
  4. All of the above
24. What is the purpose of learning objectives?
  1. Learning objectives allow a teacher to clearly define what her students should gain from a particular activity or unit of study.
  2. Learning objectives are required by most school districts as part of a well-developed lesson plan.
  3. Learning objectives help parents understand the learning occurring in the classroom.
  4. Learning objectives make a lesson plan look more professional.
25. What is an anticipatory set as part of an effective lesson plan?
  1. A group of eagerly awaiting children
  2. A set of materials designed for a particular unit of study
  3. A set of documents that describes the lesson plan
  4. An attention-getting device that engages student interest and prepares them for study

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