CTA Study Guide 2026
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📋 CTA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CTA Topics to Study (38)
✍️ Sample CTA Questions & Answers
1. Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) means:
DRI reinforces a response that is physically incompatible with the problem behavior, making it impossible for both to occur simultaneously.
2. Temperament in children refers to:
Temperament describes the biologically based, relatively stable patterns of emotional and behavioral response that appear early in life.
3. Which of the following student behaviors is MOST indicative of high engagement?
Questioning, making connections, and persistence are hallmarks of deep cognitive engagement with learning material.
4. Which of the following best demonstrates cultural responsiveness in professional practice for a teacher assistant?
Cultural responsiveness requires actively learning about and honoring the diverse backgrounds of students and families.
5. During small group work, one student dominates the discussion and others disengage. The teacher assistant should:
Assigning structured roles distributes responsibility and ensures every student has a defined contribution.
6. A parent approaches a teacher assistant directly with concerns about their child's academic progress. The assistant should:
Teacher assistants should listen respectfully to parents and direct them to the lead teacher, who has the authority to discuss academic progress and decisions.