TExES 161 Assistive Technology and Accommodations 2

Question 1

A student with dyslexia struggles with decoding grade-level text. Which AT tool would most directly support this student's reading access?

Accepted Answer

Text-to-speech software

Answer

A graphic organizer template

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A calculator with large display

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An FM amplification system

Question 2

During an AT assessment, the evaluator uses the SETT framework. What does SETT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Student, Environment, Tasks, Tools

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Student, Educator, Tasks, Technology

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Skills, Expectations, Teaching strategies, Tools

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Services, Evaluation, Training, Technology

Question 3

A student who is deaf-blind uses a device that converts text into tactile output through raised pins. This technology is called a:

Accepted Answer

Braille display (refreshable braille display)

Answer

Speech-generating device

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FM loop system

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Voice output communication aid

Question 4

Under IDEA, who is responsible for ensuring that AT devices included in an IEP are provided to the student?

Accepted Answer

The school district, which must provide AT at no cost to the family

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The student's parent or guardian, who must purchase devices independently

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The state department of assistive technology, through a separate grant process

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The student's private therapist or physician who prescribes the device

Question 5

A student with a hearing impairment uses an FM system in the classroom. What is the primary function of this technology?

Accepted Answer

It wirelessly transmits the teacher's voice directly to the student's hearing aid or cochlear implant

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It converts sign language into spoken words for the teacher to understand

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It provides visual cues on a screen to accompany the teacher's verbal instruction

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It records and transcribes classroom lectures for later review by the student

Question 6

Which of the following AT strategies would BEST support a student with fine motor difficulties who struggles to produce legible handwriting?

Accepted Answer

Providing a word processor or speech-to-text software for written tasks

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Allowing extra time on written assignments only

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Reducing the quantity of written work required

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Assigning a peer scribe for all written assignments

Question 7

When a student's IEP includes AT services, what do these services typically include?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation, training, technical assistance, and coordination of AT with other therapies and interventions

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Only the purchase and delivery of the device to the school

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Annual replacement of AT devices regardless of the device's condition

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Reimbursement to parents for AT purchased outside of school