Illinois Licensure Testing System Special Education 2

Question 1

Which instructional practice involves breaking a complex skill into smaller sequential steps taught one at a time?

Accepted Answer

Task analysis

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Scaffolding

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Direct instruction

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Cooperative learning

Question 2

Under Illinois law, who MUST be a required member of the IEP team?

Accepted Answer

The student's general education teacher (when the student is or may be participating in general education)

Answer

A school psychologist

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A school board representative

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An occupational therapist

Question 3

Which assistive technology device is MOST appropriate to support a nonverbal student with autism in expressing basic needs?

Accepted Answer

An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device

Answer

Text-to-speech software

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A smart board

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A screen magnifier

Question 4

A student's IEP goal states: 'Given a graphic organizer, the student will write a 5-sentence paragraph with 80% accuracy in 4 out of 5 trials.' This goal is an example of which quality?

Accepted Answer

SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)

Answer

Vague and unmeasurable

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Too broad to assess

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Process-based rather than outcome-based

Question 5

Which transition service under IDEA is required to be included in an IEP no later than when the student turns 16?

Accepted Answer

Individualized transition plan focused on post-secondary goals

Answer

Behavioral intervention plan

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Occupational therapy

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Speech-language therapy

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of progress monitoring in special education?

Accepted Answer

Tracking student growth toward IEP goals to inform instructional decisions

Answer

Determining initial eligibility for services

Answer

Completing state-required paperwork

Answer

Ranking students by disability severity