CPS Educational & Behavioral Intervention Strategies 3

Question 1

A student with a reading disability benefits most from which type of reading instruction according to the National Reading Panel?

Accepted Answer

Systematic and explicit phonics instruction

Answer

The National Reading Panel identified systematic, explicit phonics instruction as the most effective approach for students with reading disabilities.

Question 2

When using a self-monitoring intervention, a student is taught to record whether they are on-task every five minutes. This strategy primarily targets which behavioral skill?

Accepted Answer

Self-regulation and metacognitive awareness

Answer

Self-monitoring builds self-regulation and metacognitive awareness by teaching students to observe and evaluate their own behavior.

Question 3

Which tier in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework targets students who have not responded adequately to universal instruction?

Accepted Answer

Tier 2

Answer

Tier 2 provides targeted, small-group supplemental interventions for students who do not make adequate progress with Tier 1 universal instruction.

Question 4

A psycho-educational specialist recommends 'Check-In/Check-Out' (CICO) for a student. This intervention is classified at which MTSS tier?

Accepted Answer

Tier 2 – Targeted

Answer

CICO is a Tier 2 targeted intervention that provides structured daily adult contact and feedback to at-risk students.

Question 5

When teaching a student with dyscalculia, which accommodation is MOST aligned with the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

Accepted Answer

Provide multiple means of representation such as manipulatives and visual models

Answer

UDL's principle of multiple means of representation supports providing varied formats like manipulatives and visual models to make content accessible.

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

CPS Educational & Behavioral Intervention Strategies 3