MTEL MTEL Special Education and Endorsement Tests 3

Question 1

A student with a learning disability struggles with written expression but excels verbally. Which accommodation BEST addresses this discrepancy during assessments?

Accepted Answer

Oral response as an alternative to written answers

Answer

Extended time on all written tests

Answer

A reduced number of essay questions

Answer

Assignment of a scribe for all coursework

Question 2

Under Massachusetts 603 CMR 28.00, how many school days does a district have to evaluate a student after receiving parental consent?

Accepted Answer

45 school days

Answer

30 school days

Answer

60 calendar days

Answer

90 calendar days

Question 3

Which transition planning requirement applies to IEPs for students with disabilities who are 16 years old in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Measurable postsecondary goals and transition services must be included in the IEP

Answer

A vocational assessment must be completed by a career counselor only

Answer

The student may not participate in transition planning meetings

Answer

Transition planning begins only after the student requests it

Question 4

A teacher uses a 'think-aloud' strategy while solving math problems with students who have learning disabilities. This is an example of which instructional approach?

Accepted Answer

Explicit/direct instruction with modeling

Answer

Peer-mediated instruction

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Inquiry-based learning

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Differentiated assessment

Question 5

A student classified with emotional disturbance exhibits frequent outbursts in class. The FIRST step in developing a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is to:

Accepted Answer

Complete a Functional Behavior Assessment to identify the behavior's purpose

Answer

Implement a token economy system immediately

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Remove the student from the classroom during outbursts

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Consult with the school psychologist to change the student's placement

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the special education teacher during a co-teaching lesson using the 'station teaching' model?

Accepted Answer

Leading instruction at one station while the general educator leads another simultaneously

Answer

Observing the general educator and taking notes for the IEP

Answer

Circulating the room to assist students who raise their hands

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Managing student behavior while the general educator delivers all content

Question 7

Which Massachusetts-specific process allows parents who disagree with a school district's IEP proposal to request an independent evaluation at public expense?

Accepted Answer

Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)

Answer

Facilitated IEP

Answer

Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) complaint

Answer

Section 504 override request