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  1. A paraeducator suspects a student is being abused at home. The paraeducator's legal obligation is to:

    Answer: Report suspicions to child protective services or a school administrator as a mandated reporter

    Paraeducators are mandated reporters in most states and must report suspected abuse to appropriate authorities without delay.

  2. Which of the following is an example of a 'modification' rather than an 'accommodation'?

    Answer: Reducing the number of math problems required and simplifying their complexity

    Modifications change the content or learning expectations, while accommodations change how a student accesses or demonstrates learning.

  3. A paraeducator is working with a student on social skills. The MOST appropriate approach during lunch in the cafeteria is to:

    Answer: Facilitate peer interactions and gradually step back to allow natural socialization

    Natural settings with peer interaction promote genuine social skill development; fading adult presence builds independence.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

    Answer: To identify the function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior to inform intervention

    An FBA identifies what function (e.g., escape, attention, sensory) a behavior serves, guiding the development of effective behavior support plans.

  5. During a lesson, a student gives an incorrect answer. The paraeducator should FIRST:

    Answer: Provide a corrective prompt or hint to help the student arrive at the correct answer

    Error correction with prompting supports learning without simply giving away the answer or ignoring the mistake.

  6. A paraeducator who disagrees with a teacher's instructional approach should:

    Answer: Discuss the concern privately and professionally with the supervising teacher

    Professional disagreements should be addressed through respectful, private dialogue with the supervising teacher as part of collaborative teamwork.

  7. Which of the following BEST supports a student's self-determination skills?

    Answer: Teaching the student to set goals, make choices, and advocate for their own needs

    Self-determination skills, including goal-setting and self-advocacy, are critical for long-term independence and are explicitly supported under IDEA.