CTA CTA Instructional Support Strategies

Question 1

When a training assistant provides guided practice to a student, what is the primary goal?

Accepted Answer

To help the student apply new skills with support before working independently

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To replace the lead trainer's instruction

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To assess the student's final performance

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To introduce brand new content

Question 2

Which instructional support strategy involves breaking a complex skill into smaller, teachable steps?

Accepted Answer

Task analysis

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Chaining

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Modeling

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Prompting

Question 3

A CTA is using least-to-most prompting. In what order should prompts be delivered?

Accepted Answer

Verbal prompt first, then gestural, then physical if needed

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Physical prompt first, then verbal, then gestural

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Gestural only, no verbal

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Full physical assistance before any other prompt

Question 4

What does 'fading' mean in the context of instructional support?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the intensity or frequency of prompts as the student gains competence

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Removing the student from the activity

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Switching to a new instructional strategy

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Decreasing the number of tasks assigned

Question 5

Which strategy is BEST when a student struggles to generalize a skill to new settings?

Accepted Answer

Practice the skill across multiple environments and with varied materials

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Teach the skill in only one setting for consistency

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Remove the skill from the IEP

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Increase physical prompting

Question 6

When should a CTA use modeling as an instructional support strategy?

Accepted Answer

When demonstrating how to perform a skill before asking the student to attempt it

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Only after the student has failed multiple times

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As a punishment for off-task behavior

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Only during independent work time