NYSTCE Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Roberta has a mild learning disability. Which of the following placements is most appropriate for her? → A regular classroom with consultation and support from the resource specialist
2. Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States? → Marbury v. Madison
3. When determining placement for a child with a classification of SED, which of the following factors should not be considered? → Music preferences
4. What does the term 'biodiversity' refer to in an ecological context? → The variety of life forms including species, genes, and ecosystems in a region
5. Which reading strategy involves making inferences based on prior knowledge and text clues? → Inferencing
6. What is the function of the cell membrane? → To regulate what enters and exits the cell
7. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale has formal assessments for which of the following age groups? → Ages 4 to adult
8. Which instructional framework emphasizes teaching content-specific vocabulary before, during, and after reading? → Content-Area Literacy Instruction
9. A teacher adjusts the pace, depth, and materials of a lesson to meet the needs of advanced learners. This is an example of: → Differentiated instruction
10. Which of the following best describes formative assessment? → Ongoing assessment used to monitor student progress and adjust instruction
11. The cost of assistive technology is often high and can present a challenge to parents. Which of the following funding sources might provide help? → State programs for children with special health needs
12. Which type of comprehension question asks students to recall information stated directly in the text? → Literal
13. Cooling down after rigorous exercise is important as abrupt cessation may result in blood pooling in the legs, consequently resulting in: → B and C
14. What are “ear” words? → Words in which every sound can be heard
15. Characteristics of an effective health education curriculum include: → All of the above
16. Which property is demonstrated by the equation 3 × (4 + 5) = 3 × 4 + 3 × 5? → Distributive property
17. A teacher reads a poem aloud with expression, rhythm, and pacing. Which skill is being modeled? → Fluency
18. Alcohol consumption lowers blood glucose by: → Inhibits gluconeogenesis
19. Brandon also has difficulty copying work from the board or Smart Board. Mrs. Williams should try which of the following strategies? → Place Brandon at the front of the class so he can see the board more clearly.
20. Under IDEA, what does 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) mean for students with disabilities? → Students should be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate
21. Mr. Jones is ordering books for a new classroom. What types of books will best meet the needs of his students? → A variety of fiction and non-fiction books on many topics and at many reading levels
22. Effective curriculum includes material that is free of cultural bias, but includes information regarding: → Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age and sexual orientation
23. The benefits of breastfeeding include: → All of the above
24. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a persuasive essay? → To convince readers to adopt a viewpoint or take action
25. Protein supplements alone (such as whey powder) increases muscle gain: → False, excess protein is stored as fat
26. Regular exercise has positive effects on cardiac system by: → Increasing muscle mass in heart
27. Which of the following times are not recommended for conducting formal assessments? → Days immediately following or preceding a holiday
28. Second grader Zoe has difficulty with self-help skills, such as buttoning her coat or tying her shoes. Which of the following might this indicate? → Developmental delay
29. Fiber is defined as: → None of the above
30. What is the optimum student-teacher dynamic in a developmental classroom? → Teacher serves as a mentor and collaborator, students actively participate in learning