Florida Teacher Certification Examinations Test Information Guide

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, students determined to be eligible for ESE services are guaranteed the right to A. be educated with students with similar disabilities. B. participate in choosing service providers. C. be provided with a free appropriate public education. D. participate in selecting assessment instruments.

A 1st-grade teacher consults with an ESE teacher about a student's apparent visual motor deficits. The ESE teacher is required to recommend that the classroom teacher first A. document the student's response to general education intervention strategies. B. refer the student to the occupational therapist for an evaluation. C. develop individualized programming to meet the student's needs. D. request an initial evaluation of the student's academic aptitude.

. Which of the following characteristics is included in the State of Florida's definition of an emotional or behavioral disability? A. stereotyped and repetitive use of language B. inflexible adherence to specific, nonfunctional routines C. inability to achieve satisfactory interpersonal relationships D. significantly subaverage intellectual functioning

4. A typically developing child first demonstrates which of the following motor skills between the ages of 6 and 12 months? A. walking downstairs B. rolling over C. sitting unassisted D. grasping objects

Which organization is responsible for publishing a definition and classification manual that emphasizes systems of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities? A. Autism Society of America B. the Arc of the United States C. National Down Syndrome Congress D. the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

6. An elementary ESE teacher collects data several times a week from the homework and classroom assignments of a student with a specific learning disability in mathematics. Select the most appropriate use for this information. A. assigning the student a report card grade B. evaluating the student's ability to participate in statewide testing C. monitoring student progress and the effectiveness of instruction D. assessing the student's learning aptitude

7. A 2nd -grade teacher has referred a student who is struggling with basic reading skills for a comprehensive evaluation. Before the multidisciplinary team members begin the assessment process, they must complete which of the following steps first? A. obtaining written permission from the student's parents or guardians B. reviewing the student's school and medical records C. observing the student in various school settings D. selecting appropriate instruments to administer to the student

Which of the following measurement concepts compares an individual student's test performance with those of other students of the same age or grade level? A. raw score B. developmental score C. scaled score D. standard score

9. A 9th-grade student with an intellectual disability is enrolled in the district's vocational training program. The student is initially placed at a workstation that measures the speed and accuracy of sorting and classifying skills. This activity is an example of a(an) A. performanced-based assessment. B. personal interest inventory. C. adaptive behavior checklist. D. criterion-referenced test

An inexperienced ESE teacher is searching the Internet for sources on instructional practices. Which of the following is likely to be the most reliable source? A. a Web site ending in .com B. a frequently updated educational blog C. an address ending in .gov or .org D. an online message board for educators

An ESE teacher is planning activities to help upper elementary students with intellectual disabilities develop and extend basic self-care skills such as grooming and personal hygiene. Which of the following would be the teacher's best strategy for achieving this objective? A. supplying toothbrushes and other relevant tools for students to play with and explore creatively B. providing large cloth dolls for students to use to practice the skills C. supplying art materials for students to use to depict individuals performing selfcare activities D. providing direct instruction in the skills in natural contexts and environments

12. A 4th -grade student with a specific learning disability functions at a 2nd -grade level in written expression. The student participates actively in class discussions, but putting ideas in writing is an ongoing struggle. The class will soon take a curriculum-based social studies test that includes writing an essay. Which of the following accommodations would best facilitate the student's demonstration of learning? A. giving the student an unlimited amount of time to complete the essay portion of the test B. setting up a study carrel for the student to use when taking the test C. individualizing the student's test to address content appropriate for the early elementary level D. allowing the student to complete the test using oral responses

13. At the beginning of a parent-teacher conference, the parent says, "I'm really concerned that my son comes home in tears every day and says that no one likes him." Which of the following would be the ESE teacher's best response? A. expressing sympathy to the parent and then redirecting the discussion to the planned agenda B. assuring the parent that every student has a difficult day now and then C. providing the parent with the telephone number of a local mental health agency D. paraphrasing the parent's statement and soliciting further information about the situation

. An ESE teacher uses a variety of curricula, strategies, resources, and technology to address the diverse learning strengths and challenges of every student. Which of the following practices is the ESE teacher demonstrating? A. direct instruction B. computer-based instruction C. differentiated instruction D. performance-based instruction

A 9th -grade student in ESE with a learning disability has exhibited behaviors such as skipping class, fighting in class, and yelling at teachers. The student has accumulated 10 days of out-of-school suspension, and a manifestation determination meeting has been held. As the most appropriate next step, the IEP team should recommend conducting a(an) A. due process hearing. B. functional behavior assessment. C. standardized achievement test. D. eligibility determination meeting.

Which of the following is an example of data collected through frequency recording? A. Carmen screamed for 2 minutes. B. It took 4 minutes for George to line up after the fire alarm went off during the drill. C. Julie bit her hand three times per minute. D. When Mark was given a mathematics problem, he kicked Alice and was sent to the office.

A class is divided into small groups. Members of each group can collect tally marks for the group by following class rules but can also lose tally marks for the group each time a member breaks a class rule. The teacher notices a decrease in the frequency of students breaking the rules. Losing the tally marks for breaking class rules is an example of A. response cost. B. positive reinforcement. C. token economy. D. antiseptic bouncing.

To reduce or eliminate a behavior from a student's repertoire a teacher should first A. determine a more appropriate behavior to take its place. B. have an IEP meeting so that all team members agree. C. consult with a board-certified behavior analyst. D. make sure that the student agrees to the change.

A student with a specific learning disability in mathematics computation has an IEP goal of completing classroom assignments independently 90% of the time. The ESE teacher has been successfully modeling for and prompting the student during instruction. Which of the following techniques should the teacher use to help the student work with increasing independence? A. ignoring B. extinction C. punishment D. fading

Phonological difficulties at the receptive language level typically involve problems with A. recognizing vowels. B. producing consonants. C. discriminating speech sounds. D. articulating particular phonemes

A kindergarten class includes a student with autism spectrum disorder who shows frustration because of limited speech and tends to exhibit inappropriate behavior. To best meet this student's needs, the teacher should A. avoid putting the student in situations where speech is required. B. assist the student by completing what the student is perceived to be saying. C. refer the student to the office for disciplinary action if the student refuses to speak. D. provide the student a way to communicate using augmentative communication.

22. A teacher reads a passage to students and then has them read the same passage as a group. This is an example of which strategy for increasing fluency? A. timed reading B. independent reading C. choral reading D. sight reading

Which of the following tools would be most useful in improving the content area reading comprehension of secondary students with learning disabilities? A. basal reader B. story board C. word list D. graphic organizer

Which of the following is an element of reading fluency? A. reading aloud with appropriate voice intonation and pauses B. reading choral responses with the entire class group C. reading and defining words that have ambiguous meanings D. reading and explaining passages longer than five sentences

Vocabulary strategy instruction is an effective way of increasing students' reading comprehension by helping them A. focus on the importance of cognates. B. learn meanings of key terms in depth. C. identify synonyms and antonyms. D. memorize lists of frequently used words.

Which of the following examples best illustrates community-based instruction? A. purchasing lunch in the school cafeteria B. counting money in the classroom C. paying for a game of bowling D. sorting a variety of coins at home

An ESE teacher has systematically collected a variety of work from each student to document progress, showcase accomplishments, and evaluate current status. Which of the following types of educational measurement does this represent? A. cognitive assessment B. portfolio assessment C. alternative assessment D. summative assessment

An ESE teacher works with a 16-year-old student who has a learning disability in mathematics. In previous years the student has not chosen to take an active role in personal educational planning. Now, however, the student wishes to become more involved. Which of the following would be the teacher's most appropriate response? A. asking the student to read the current IEP and suggest some specific goals for next year's IEP B. providing the student with copies of laws and other materials related to IEP development and implementation C. discussing the IEP with the student and assisting in identifying topics the student would like to address at the next IEP meeting D. suggesting that the student write a letter to the IEP team offering reasons for wanting to participate in IEP decision making

Which of the following should be the primary focus of a high school ESE class designed to promote students' self-determination skills? A. helping students understand laws related to individuals with disabilities B. teaching students strategies to use to define and achieve their desired goals C. helping students understand the benefits of living independently after high school D. teaching students how to use adaptive technology in their home environments

When an IEP team is initiating transition planning for a student with a disability, which of the following should be the team's primary focus? A. ensuring that a person-centered approach is used B. selecting the most appropriate diploma option for the student C. conducting a suitability assessment for postsecondary options D. providing opportunities for the student to engage in job shadowing