NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep #2

Question 1

Before kindergarten teacher Mrs. Matthews expects children to work independently, she always shows them how to do a project or assignment by doing it herself. This is an example of which technique?

Accepted Answer

Modeling the process

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KWL chart

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Direct feedback

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None of the above

Question 2

Once Mrs. Christensen has completed a lesson plan, she files it away for the next year. Which final step is she missing in the planning process?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the lesson’s effectiveness and make notes for the following year

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Save a copy of the lesson plan on her computer

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Send a copy of the lesson plan to other teachers for recommendations

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None of the above

Question 3

On the first day of school, Mrs. Williams orients students about the classroom. Which of the following might she do to ensure a safe, comfortable classroom?

Accepted Answer

Shows the students where to put their backpacks and supplies and offers instructions on lining up

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Instructs the students on which types of apples she prefers

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Shows students how to run the microphone system

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Asks the students to vacuum and mop the floors after class

Question 4

Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Simonton knows that the principal is planning a fire drill for today. This fire drill is the first drill of the year and the first one Mrs. Simonton’s students have ever experienced. How can she prepare her students?

Accepted Answer

Explain what a fire drill is and how it helps us be prepared.

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Surprise is usually the best strategy.

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Talk with them about all the horrible things that can happen during a fire.

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Send those children who may be frightened to the principal’s office.

Question 5

In Miss Anderson’s class, students go immediately to math after morning recess. Miss Anderson has noticed that many of the children are disruptive and fidgety during this time. Which of the following lesson plan strategies might help?

Accepted Answer

Build a warm-up time into the lesson plan when children first come in from outside recess.

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Send those children who are disruptive out into the hall until they settle down.

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Skip math and move on to something else.

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Hand out treats to the children who are sitting quietly.

Question 6

Veteran teacher Mrs. Williams prepares several posters that provide simple directions with visuals. She laminates them and posts them in the classroom where they usually remain most of the year. These posters are known as what?

Accepted Answer

Strategy boards

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Learning visuals

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Visual schedule

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Social story

Question 7

Mrs. Mueller’s classroom has large fluorescent ceiling lights. She often turns these lights off, though, and relies on natural light and table lamps she’s brought from home. What benefit does this approach provide?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Mueller knows that some children become overstimulated by fluorescent lights.

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Mrs. Mueller is trying to save money for the school district by turning off the lights.

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Mrs. Mueller has sensitive eyes.

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Mrs. Mueller wants to get the children’s attention.

Question 8

Kindergartner Cori has difficulty focusing on his work and keeping his hands to himself. He often touches or hugs the other children during group times, or sits inappropriately close to them. Which of the following strategies might help Cori sit successfully through group time?

Accepted Answer

Provide individual mats or a carpet divided into separate squares.

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Remove Cori to another part of the room until he can keep his hands to himself.

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Have an assistant sit behind Cori to remind him to stay still.

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Have Cori sit with the teacher during group time.

Question 9

Kindergartner Sebastian has experienced many transitions in his home life. He is easily agitated and has frequent angry outbursts. Which of the following strategies can his teacher use in the classroom to help him calm down?

Accepted Answer

Monitor his behavior for signs that he is becoming agitated and provide a “cozy corner” for him to go to safely calm down.

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Ask him to sit on a chair until he calms down.

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Take away recess or other privileges to discourage outbursts.

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Ask his mother to come get him when he acts out.

Question 10

First grader Duncan has been classified with ADHD. His teacher uses music and activity in the classroom as often as possible, and also encourages the children to get up and stretch or move at least once an hour. This technique seems to help Duncan focus and is an example of using which strategy?

Accepted Answer

Motor breaks

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Sensory input

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Assistive technology

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Sensory diet