GCPS GCPS Special Education & Inclusive Practices 2

Question 1

Which term describes modifying the content, process, or product of instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities in a GCPS inclusive classroom?

Accepted Answer

Differentiated Instruction

Answer

Differentiated instruction involves adjusting what students learn (content), how they learn it (process), or how they demonstrate learning (product) based on individual needs.

Question 2

A GCPS student with autism spectrum disorder frequently has meltdowns during unstructured transitions. Which evidence-based strategy best supports this student?

Accepted Answer

Visual schedules and advance transition warnings

Answer

Visual schedules and advance warnings provide predictability that helps students with autism manage transitions more effectively.

Question 3

Under Georgia law, by what age must a student's IEP include a Transition Plan focused on post-secondary goals for employment, education, and independent living?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

Georgia requires that transition planning be incorporated into a student's IEP by age 16, addressing post-secondary goals across key life domains.

Question 4

Which behavior support strategy involves identifying the function of a student's challenging behavior before designing an intervention plan?

Accepted Answer

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

Answer

An FBA systematically identifies the cause or function of a behavior (e.g., attention-seeking, escape) to guide the development of an effective behavior intervention plan.

Question 5

A GCPS teacher wants to ensure a student with a physical disability can access a science lab activity. Which principle guides designing learning environments accessible to all students from the outset?

Accepted Answer

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Answer

UDL involves proactively designing instruction with multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression so all learners can access content without retrofitting.

(GCPS) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

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GCPS GCPS Special Education & Inclusive Practices 2