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NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep - Question List

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66. Mr. Jones often uses a technique known as “choral reading” in his first grade reading groups, in which all the children read a passage out loud together. What benefits does this technique have over having the children read out loud alone?
  1. Mr. Jones gets through the reading practice more quickly.
  2. Choral reading decreases feelings of self-consciousness and fear of failure, while still allowing the teacher to assess knowledge and fluidity.
  3. Choral reading simplifies record keeping because all the children read at one time.
  4. Monitoring choral reading takes less expertise, so parent volunteers can do it.
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67. Mr. Jones is ordering books for a new classroom. What types of books will best meet the needs of his students?
  1. A variety of fiction and non-fiction books on many topics and at many reading levels
  2. The most popular children’s books featuring animated characters
  3. His favorite childhood books
  4. Books that are slightly above the reading level of his students
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68. Which of the following describes environmental print?
  1. Environmental print is recycled paper.
  2. Environmental print includes books and written material printed with environmentally friendly soy ink.
  3. Environmental print refers to words and signage children regularly see in their environment.
  4. Environmental print is artwork depicting nature.
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69. Many occupational therapists recommend teaching children to write upper case letters first. Which of the following best describes the philosophy behind this practice?
  1. Occupational therapists prefer new and innovative techniques.
  2. Uppercase letters are all the same size and have simple strokes, making them easier for young children to master than lowercase strokes.
  3. Teaching uppercase letters only takes less time.
  4. The letters on a keyboard are uppercase.
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70. Sophie’s short-term memory scores are below the 10th percentile, and she has difficulty remembering rote facts, such as multiplication tables. Which of the following strategies might help her?
  1. Increase flash-card drilling.
  2. Use a mnemonic device.
  3. Allow Sophie to use a calculator.
  4. Encourage Sophie to figure the problems out in her head.
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