SBEC Special Education & Inclusion 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify the function or purpose behind a student's challenging behavior

Answer

An FBA is a problem-solving process used to identify why a student engages in challenging behavior (its function), which then guides the development of an effective Behavior Intervention Plan.

Question 2

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) should primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Teaching replacement behaviors that serve the same function as the challenging behavior

Answer

An effective BIP teaches the student a replacement behavior that meets the same need as the challenging behavior, making it more effective and durable than punishment-based approaches.

Question 3

When is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) required under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

When a student with a disability is removed from their current placement for more than 10 consecutive school days

Answer

A Manifestation Determination Review is required when disciplinary action would remove a student with a disability from their current placement for more than 10 consecutive school days, to determine if the behavior is related to the disability.

Question 4

Which assistive technology would most appropriately support a student with severe motor impairments who cannot use a standard keyboard or mouse?

Accepted Answer

An AAC device or computer access system with switch access

Answer

Switch access systems and AAC devices allow students with severe motor impairments to communicate and access computer technology using minimal and customizable physical movements.

Question 5

How should teachers most effectively monitor progress for students receiving special education services?

Accepted Answer

Using frequent, systematic data collection directly tied to the student's IEP goals

Answer

IDEA requires ongoing, data-driven progress monitoring tied directly to individual IEP goals so that teachers can determine whether current instruction is effective and make timely adjustments.

SBEC - State Board for Educator Certification Practice Test

SBEC - State Board for Educator Certification Practice Test

SBEC Special Education & Inclusion 3