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

Allowing oral responses directly addresses the student's barrier—written expression—while still assessing the target knowledge.

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

Massachusetts regulations require the district to complete the evaluation within 45 school days of receiving parental consent.

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

By age 16 (or earlier if appropriate), IDEA requires IEPs to include measurable postsecondary goals and coordinated transition services.

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

Think-alouds are a core component of explicit instruction, making invisible cognitive processes visible through teacher modeling.

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

A BIP must be based on an FBA, which identifies the function of the behavior before any interventions are selected.

Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure Practice Test

Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure Practice Test

MTEL MTEL Special Education and Endorsement Tests 3