CPS Instructional Technology & Tools 3

Question 1

A specialist notices a student struggles to organize written essays. Which technology tool would MOST directly address this deficit?

Accepted Answer

Graphic organizer software such as Inspiration or MindMeister

Answer

Graphic organizer software allows students to visually map ideas and relationships before writing, directly supporting organization skills.

Question 2

When selecting speech-recognition software for a student with motor impairments affecting writing, which factor is MOST critical to assess first?

Accepted Answer

The student's intelligibility and consistency of speech output

Answer

Speech recognition relies on consistent, intelligible speech; assessing the student's speech clarity first ensures the tool will be functional.

Question 3

A psycho-educational specialist uses virtual manipulatives during a math intervention. What is the PRIMARY advantage over physical manipulatives?

Accepted Answer

Virtual manipulatives can be dynamically linked to symbolic representations and reset instantly

Answer

Virtual manipulatives can be linked to numeric/symbolic displays and reconfigured instantly, supporting conceptual understanding across multiple representations.

Question 4

Which ethical consideration is MOST important when using technology that collects student behavioral data?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring data privacy, informed consent, and FERPA compliance

Answer

Student behavioral data must be collected, stored, and shared in accordance with privacy laws such as FERPA and with appropriate consent.

Question 5

A specialist is implementing a flipped classroom model using video instruction. Which student population requires the MOST careful consideration before adopting this model?

Accepted Answer

Students with limited home access to internet or devices

Answer

The flipped model assumes home access to technology; students lacking reliable internet or devices are disadvantaged, creating an equity gap.

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

CPS Instructional Technology & Tools 3