NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep #4

Question 1

Mrs. Christensen instructs her students to make “ladybug drops” or drops the size of ladybugs when using bottled glue. This instruction is an example of which strategy?

Accepted Answer

Using concrete visual images to teach skills

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Instilling a love for nature

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Using attention-getting novelty items

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Environmental print

Question 2

Mrs. Williams noticed that Kevin found it difficult to remember basic math facts, but he had a strong interest in natural science. She incorporated some math concepts into a project on volcanoes for Kevin. This is an example of using which approach?

Accepted Answer

Strengths-based approach

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Whole language

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Expeditionary learning

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Open classroom

Question 3

Currently, boys are identified with learning disabilities more frequently than girls, at a rate of 3:1. Researchers believe one of the reasons for this is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Boys appear to be more susceptible to brain damage, both before and after birth.

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Girls are naturally smarter than boys.

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Researchers don’t have the proper instruments to test girls.

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Researchers may have a bias against boys.

Question 4

Fourth-grader Stacey was recently identified with ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Which of the following symptoms would Stacey most likely exhibit?

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Inability to sit or stand still

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Excessive shyness

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Unusual ticks or movements

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Failure to make eye contact

Question 5

Conduct Disorder may co-occur with which condition?

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ADHD

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Chicken Pox

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Acne

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Croup

Question 6

Fourth-grade student Jamie was recently identified with dyslexia. His mother wonders if his condition was caused by something she did, or failed to do, as a parent. We now know that dyslexia is primarily caused by what?

Accepted Answer

A genetic predisposition to the condition

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Watching excessive amounts of television

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A mother eating Cheetos while pregnant

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Exposure to heavy metals

Question 7

What is the typical IQ range of children with learning disabilities?

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90 to 95

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100 to 110

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75 to 90

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110 to 120

Question 8

Kara’s preschool teacher has noticed that Kara’s expressive language skills seem delayed in comparison to her peers. She is hesitant to talk to Kara’s parents and assumes the problem will resolve itself. Which of the following should Kara’s teacher do?

Accepted Answer

She should ask an experienced special ed (SPED) teacher to observe Kara.

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She should keep her concerns to herself to avoid offending or worrying Kara’s parents.

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She should mention her concerns to the parents and ask for their feedback.

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She should ask the other parents for their advice.

Question 9

Lisa, a fourth-grade student, has a visual perceptual deficit. Her teacher has noticed which of the following problems in connection with this deficit?

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Reverses or inverts letters or numerals

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Shows aggressive behavior in her play

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Has difficulty sitting or standing still

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Has slurred speech

Question 10

The most obvious symptom of dyslexia is reading difficulty. Which of the following may also accompany dyslexia?

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Social immaturity for age

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Risk-taking behavior

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Lying, aggression, or setting things on fire

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Lack of interest in hobbies or activities