OSAT OSAT Mild-Moderate Disabilities 4

Question 1

A special education teacher is writing measurable annual IEP goals. Which goal is written MOST appropriately?

Accepted Answer

Given a 5th-grade passage, student will read 120 words per minute with 95% accuracy by June as measured by CBM probes

Answer

A measurable IEP goal includes the condition, observable behavior, criteria for mastery, and a timeline — all present in option B.

Question 2

A student with emotional/behavioral disorder engages in frequent off-task behavior that disrupts the class. The FIRST step in a functional behavior assessment (FBA) is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and operationally define the target behavior

Answer

An FBA begins with clearly and operationally defining the target behavior so it can be observed, measured, and analyzed consistently.

Question 3

Which disability category is characterized by significant discrepancy between intellectual ability and academic achievement that is NOT due to environmental, cultural, or instructional factors?

Accepted Answer

Learning disability

Answer

A specific learning disability is defined by an unexpected gap between intellectual potential and academic performance that cannot be explained by external factors.

Question 4

A teacher is preparing a student with mild disabilities for a statewide assessment. Which accommodation is typically permitted under standard testing guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Extended time and small group testing environment

Answer

Extended time and small group settings are standard accommodations that reduce barriers without altering the construct being measured by the assessment.

Question 5

A teacher uses explicit instruction for students with learning disabilities. Which sequence BEST reflects explicit instruction?

Accepted Answer

Direct explanation with modeling → guided practice with feedback → independent practice

Answer

Explicit instruction follows a gradual release sequence: the teacher models (I do), guides practice with feedback (we do), then students practice independently (you do).

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OSAT OSAT Mild-Moderate Disabilities 4