PRAXIS Special Education and Inclusive Practices

Question 1

Under IDEA, which of the following is the primary purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Accepted Answer

To outline measurable annual goals and services for a student with a disability

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To document a student's medical history for insurance purposes

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To provide a standardized curriculum for all students with learning differences

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To replace the general education curriculum for students with disabilities

Question 2

Which federal law mandates that students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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No Child Left Behind Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Question 3

A student with a learning disability in reading is placed in a general education classroom with support from a special education co-teacher. This arrangement is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

An inclusive co-teaching model

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A self-contained special education classroom

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A pull-out resource room model

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A homebound instruction program

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes 'universal design for learning' (UDL)?

Accepted Answer

A proactive framework providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression

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A curriculum designed exclusively for students with physical disabilities

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A remediation approach used only after a student fails an assessment

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A standardized testing accommodation granted by an IEP

Question 5

A teacher notices a student struggles to sit still, frequently blurts out answers, and has difficulty sustaining attention during lessons. These behaviors are MOST consistent with characteristics of:

Accepted Answer

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Emotional and Behavioral Disorder (EBD)

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Intellectual Disability (ID)

Question 6

Which team member is legally required to participate in all IEP meetings?

Accepted Answer

The student's parents or legal guardians

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A school psychologist

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A district-level administrator

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A speech-language pathologist

Question 7

Differentiated instruction in an inclusive classroom PRIMARILY involves:

Accepted Answer

Modifying content, process, or product based on students' readiness, interests, and learning profiles

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Assigning different grades to students based on their ability level

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Separating students into homogeneous groups for all instructional activities

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Reducing the number of assignments given to struggling learners