NPC Special Education Needs & Inclusive Practices 3

Question 1

A student with ADHD has difficulty staying on task during independent work. Which strategy is MOST effective for the paraprofessional to use?

Accepted Answer

Break the task into smaller chunks with brief check-ins

Answer

Breaking tasks into smaller segments with check-ins helps students with ADHD maintain focus and experience success.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes 'differentiated instruction' in an inclusive classroom?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting content, process, or product based on individual student needs

Answer

Differentiated instruction tailors teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs while keeping all students engaged.

Question 3

A student's IEP specifies that the paraprofessional should provide 'verbal prompting' before physical assistance. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The paraprofessional should use spoken cues before touching or guiding the student

Answer

A prompt hierarchy from least to most intrusive starts with verbal cues before escalating to physical assistance.

Question 4

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act differs from IDEA primarily because Section 504:

Accepted Answer

Covers a broader range of disabilities and does not require specialized instruction

Answer

Section 504 provides accommodations for students with disabilities who do not need specialized instruction, covering a broader definition of disability than IDEA.

Question 5

When a student with an emotional/behavioral disorder (EBD) escalates toward a crisis, the FIRST step for the paraprofessional is to:

Accepted Answer

Attempt to de-escalate using calm communication and space

Answer

De-escalation using calm, non-confrontational communication is the first step to prevent crisis escalation.

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

NPC Special Education Needs & Inclusive Practices 3