GACE Special Education Practice Exam

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• What does IDEA stand for in the context of special education?
• What type of assessment is ongoing and informs a teacher about a student's progress?
• In what type of classroom setting should students with ADHD be placed?
• What type of test is generally preferred over standardized tests for measuring learning mastery?
• Which type of information is generally the most useful in making instructional decisions for a student with a disability?
• What is a required component of a special education student's Individualized Education Plan?
• What does SLD stand for in the context of special education?
• What type of writing skill is exemplified by teaching a student to fill out a job application?
• Which disability category would include a student with a head injury resulting in chronic headaches and memory loss?
• What is meant by 'shaping' in behavior management?
• Which strategy is effective for teaching appropriate behaviors to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
• What is elaborated feedback?
• What is the primary aim of Response to Intervention (RTI)?
• Special Education Teachers must hold highly qualified status when teaching which subjects?
• What does the term 'retention' refer to in an educational context?
• According to IDEA, what defines a "Child with a disability"?
• What does "Adaptive Behavior" refer to?
• How can Literature Circles benefit students in their reading activities?
• What is one component of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale?
• How many areas of disability are eligible for funding under IDEA?
• What does "manipulating the antecedent stimulus" refer to in behavior management?
• In the context of learning, what does the term "diversity" emphasize?
• According to IDEA, why is it important for a student to be involved in the IEP team?
• What is the most common challenge faced by individuals with learning disabilities?
• Why is instruction in social skills important for students with learning disabilities?
• Which law provides accommodations for students who experience seizures but do not have a learning disability?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the areas of disability listed under IDEA?
• What must a student's Individualized Education Plan provide in relation to their learning disability?
• What is an effective first step for a teacher trying to understand a student's inappropriate classroom behavior?
• Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence relates to which of the following abilities?
• What is intrapersonal intelligence primarily concerned with?
• For nonverbal students with disabilities, the best method to express wants and needs is?
• What is a significant characteristic of individuals with bodily-kinesthetic intelligence?
• What is meant by accommodation in the context of special education?
• What is an example of how satiation can affect student behavior?
• What type of related services would help improve a student's expressive and receptive speech and language development?
• What encompasses the rights of parents under IDEA regarding educational decisions?
• Modification in education refers to what?
• What kind of approaches are essential for supporting visual learners in a classroom setting?
• What best describes direct instruction?
• What factor contributes most to the identification of students with learning difficulties?
• According to the IDEA, which of the following is one of the major disability categories?
• Under what circumstances might a student with learning disabilities receive specialized instruction?
• What aspect of reading does Read Aloud primarily model for students?
• Which landmark case addressed nondiscriminatory assessment influencing the drafting of IDEA?
• What type of impairments are typically associated with difficulties in following directions and understanding spoken information?
• Which disorder is characterized by obsessive interest in a single object or topic?
• What does effective whole-language instruction emphasize?
• A good reason to employ the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales in assessments is to measure __________.
• Which approach to evaluating behavior disorders focuses on early traumatic experiences?
• Logical-mathematical intelligence is best described as the ability to:
• Students with a severe learning disability may qualify under which IDEA category?
• How does elaborated feedback differ from traditional feedback?
• What behavior is indicative of a receptive language disorder?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of effective phonics instruction?
• What does contingency-based self-management focus on?
• What is a primary focus of formative assessment?
• How can a graphic organizer benefit students with writing difficulties?
• What evidence must be documented before recommending a student for special education services?
• A likely reason to administer the entire Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery, Third Edition, to a student is to evaluate for __________.
• Which condition is characterized by muscle weakness due to muscle tissue being replaced by fat and fibrous cells?
• Which of the following is an important concept of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
• Existential intelligence involves sensitivity to which of the following?
• Naturalist intelligence is best described as the ability to:
• What does augmentative communication aim to achieve?
• What is Whole Language Instruction?
• A 12-year-old who scores average on a standardized test but is below grade level in reading and writing is most consistent with which disability classification?
• What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?
• What is the concept of 'transfer of learning'?
• What does the term 'functional writing' typically involve?
• Which of the following is an essential component of an Individualized Education Program?
• How should a teacher position themselves when providing directions to a class that includes a student with mild hearing loss?
• What is a primary focus of visual-spatial intelligence?
• Special Education, according to IDEA, involves adapting what aspects of instruction?
• Which of the following is NOT a consideration when evaluating a student for emotional behavior disturbance?
• In a special education context, the term 'adaptive skills' generally refers to __________.
• Which statement best describes contingency-based self-management?
• What should be included in the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) for a student with a specific learning disability?
• Which of the following approaches emphasizes teaching essential skills for community engagement?
• When attempting to identify a student with learning disabilities, examiners focus on the discrepancy between what scores?
• What is a key feature of cooperative learning activities?
• What change does modifying a curriculum typically involve?
• What is the purpose of activating prior knowledge in lesson planning?
• What was the significance of the BOE Hendrick Hudson vs. Rowley decision in 1982?
• Where are a student's strengths and weaknesses documented in an IEP?
• What services are available for a 2-year-old with cerebral palsy under IDEA?
• Which skill involves predicting, visualizing, and summarizing while reading?
• What is crucial for effective transfer of learning to occur?
• What support service could assist a student with muscular dystrophy in learning to paint with a brush?
• What is a primary goal of using assistive technology in the classroom?
• A student with cerebral palsy may struggle with writing. Using word-prediction software is an example of providing what kind of support?
• Which is a key aspect of the IEP process for students with special needs?
• When assessing student progress, what is a significant benefit of using Curriculum Based Assessment?
• Which strategy promotes student engagement during a lesson?
• Which instructional method combines whole-language with phonics to effectively teach reading to children with disabilities?
• What does multiple-modality instruction focus on?
• What law generally prohibits the denial of educational participation due to a child's disability?
• What is a key characteristic of students classified with intellectual disabilities?
• A student who does not require special education services is not entitled to the protections under which act?
• What is the primary purpose of a cognitive assessment?
• What is Scripted Reading?
• What is an appropriate accommodation for a student with ADHD during standardized testing?
• What does the IDEA require regarding examinations of educational records?
• What are "Literary Circles"?
• What is Curriculum Based Assessment primarily used for?
• What is a critical aspect of teaching students with ADD/ADHD?
• What is the main purpose of Metacognitive Instruction?
• Who must receive written notice if there is a proposed change in a student’s individualized education program (IEP)?
• In behavioral analysis, what does the term 'frequency' refer to?
• A student diagnosed with multiple disabilities would be categorized under which eligibility area?
• Which age range does Part B of IDEA cover for eligibility for special education services?
• What does decoding refer to in reading development?
• What does the acronym ASD stand for in the context of special education?
• What does the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale measure?
• What is an authentic assignment?
• What is one goal of the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework?
• What is the significance of having an individualized education plan (IEP) for students with disabilities?
• A student's ability being greater than what is indicated by achievement test scores is often indicative of what?
• Which of the following are common responsibilities of a special education teacher within an inclusive setting?
• In a think-pair-share activity, how do students engage with the content?
• What type of consent is required before beginning the initial evaluation and provision of services as per IDEA?
• Which of the following best describes the concept of Literature Circles?
• What is reading fluency?
• What does dysgraphia primarily refer to?
• What kind of instructional strategy can help teachers cater to diverse learning needs in Guided Reading?
• What is a characteristic behavior often seen in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
• What disability affects movement and posture as a result of brain damage occurring before, during, and after birth?
• What type of consequence is most likely to decrease the occurrence of a target behavior?
• What is considered an essential aspect of behavior modification plans for special education students?
• How should a teacher prepare to assist a student who is known to have frequent seizures?
• Which of the following best describes the role of formative assessments?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of effective classroom management for students with EBD?
• What is a stanine?
• Students with intellectual disabilities must show significant deficits in both intellectual abilities and what other area?
• What law entitles students to services requiring a specialized curriculum?
• An accommodation for a student in an inclusion History class with limited fine motor skills would be to __________.
• What does the teaching technique known as Read Aloud involve?
• To be identified as having an intellectual disability, a child must demonstrate significantly below average intellectual functioning and __________.
• Under which law would a student requiring related services receive support?
• What are effective methods to encourage appropriate behaviors in students with emotional and behavior disturbances?
• How does task analysis support student learning?
• Interpersonal intelligence is characterized by the ability to:
• The method of instruction that involves breaking tasks into small, manageable steps is known as?
• In regard to specific learning disabilities, which best describes learning challenges?
• What are word-attack skills designed to assist with?
• Which type of intelligence relates to the appreciation of sounds and rhythms of words?
• Graphic organizers are particularly beneficial for which type of learner?
• What is a primary focus of shaping in education?
• What does Compensatory Instruction aim to do?
• What is the goal of functional curricular approaches for students with severe intellectual disabilities?
• In Howard Gardner's theory, verbal-linguistic intelligence primarily involves:
• Which professional is most likely to administer an assessment to evaluate a student for a learning disability?
• What is the role of an IEP Committee during an annual review meeting?
• What critical information is typically obtained from a functional behavioral assessment?
• Which assessment is used for checking student progress so that instruction can be adjusted?
• What is "Sky Writing Letters" designed to help students with?
• Which instructional strategy is recommended for students who struggle to organize their ideas for writing an essay?
• Which of the following best describes the focus of remedial instruction?
• What is the role of input from the referring teacher in evaluating emotional behavior disturbance?
• About 80% of all speech disorders are characterized by difficulties with what?
• Summative assessments are described as __________.
• Which of the following is the best example of a summative assessment?
• In what circumstance would a student need to be evaluated for Section 504 services?
• Using a tape recorder in class is an example of what?
• In a full-inclusion model, where are services for students with disabilities provided?
• How can teachers effectively manage student behavior in the classroom?
• What term describes heterogeneous grouping and is an example of inclusion in education?
• What does the acronym LRE stand for, and which law governs its implementation?
• What is the purpose of an Individual Education Plan (IEP)?
• What testing accommodation is suitable for a student struggling to remain on task for extended periods?
• A student with difficulties in reading fluency would primarily struggle with __________.
• If a student has a seizure during class, what is the first action a Special Education teacher should take?
• What type of assessment occurs after the completion of an instructional unit?
• What is typically the first action taken by a school if parents inquire about special education services due to their child's difficulties in class?
• Which chronic genetic disorder can affect the pancreas and lungs, typically resulting in a life expectancy of around twenty years?
• What does a standards-based IEP ensure for a student?
• Logical-mathematical intelligence includes which of the following skills?
• What type of instruction focuses on one-on-one or small group teaching tailored to individual student needs?
• What is an important characteristic of a standards-based IEP?
• What does event recording involve in behavior assessment?
• Which behavior is most likely associated with a student exhibiting passive-aggressive behaviors?
• What is the concept of satiation in behavioral reinforcement?
• What does the term 'response cost' refer to in behavior management?
• Book Clubs can be described as?
• Why is using eye contact an important goal for an 8th grader with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their IEP?
• Which of the following is a procedural safeguard included in IDEA?
• Which condition is characterized by muscular weakness, poor coordination, and fatigue?
• What birth defect is characterized by an abnormal opening in the spinal column?
• What is the "Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales" most likely to identify?
• Which type of behavior must be assessed for evidence of an emotional behavior disturbance?
• Which intelligence type deals specifically with social interactions and relationships?
• Musical intelligence encompasses the ability to:
• What is the crucial first step before referring a student for special education services?
• Visual-spatial intelligence is characterized by the ability to:
• What is the primary characteristic of specific learning disabilities?
• Adaptive behavior refers to which of the following components in students with intellectual disabilities?
• What role do parent conferences play in special education?
• Metacognitive instruction can best be described as:
• A student with Tourette syndrome performing at grade level is covered under which law?
• Severe intellectual disability is primarily classified by which range of IQ?
• What approach is typically not used to evaluate behavior disorders?
• Which impairment might be covered under the category of Other Health Impaired?