CEP Instructional Support & Classroom Assistance 3

Question 1

Which of the following is the paraprofessional's primary role during whole-class direct instruction?

Accepted Answer

Monitor student behavior and provide quiet support to assigned students

Answer

During teacher-led instruction, paraprofessionals support engagement and assist individual students without taking over instruction.

Question 2

A student with an IEP requires extended time on tests. The paraprofessional is asked to administer the test in a separate setting. What must the paraprofessional ensure?

Accepted Answer

Accommodations are implemented exactly as written in the IEP

Answer

IEP accommodations are legally binding and must be implemented precisely as documented.

Question 3

How should a paraprofessional handle a student who asks for help with every single problem on an independent practice worksheet?

Accepted Answer

Provide a prompt or question that helps the student attempt the problem independently

Answer

Prompting rather than answering builds student independence and self-efficacy.

Question 4

A paraprofessional observes a student being bullied by peers in the hallway. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Intervene to stop the behavior, ensure student safety, and report it to the supervising teacher or administrator

Answer

All school staff are obligated to stop bullying, protect student safety, and report incidents through proper channels.

Question 5

Which scaffolding technique is most effective when a student does not understand written directions?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrase the directions into simpler language and check for understanding

Answer

Paraphrasing into accessible language makes directions comprehensible without doing the work for the student.

(CEP) Certified Educational Paraprofessional Practice Test

(CEP) Certified Educational Paraprofessional Practice Test

CEP Instructional Support & Classroom Assistance 3