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NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep - Question List

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31. Veteran teacher Mrs. Williams prepares several posters that provide simple directions with visuals. She laminates them and posts them in the classroom where they usually remain most of the year. These posters are known as what?
  1. Strategy boards
  2. Learning visuals
  3. Visual schedule
  4. Social story
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32. Mrs. Mueller’s classroom has large fluorescent ceiling lights. She often turns these lights off, though, and relies on natural light and table lamps she’s brought from home. What benefit does this approach provide?
  1. Mrs. Mueller is trying to save money for the school district by turning off the lights.
  2. Mrs. Mueller knows that some children become overstimulated by fluorescent lights.
  3. Mrs. Mueller has sensitive eyes.
  4. Mrs. Mueller wants to get the children’s attention.
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33. Kindergartner Cori has difficulty focusing on his work and keeping his hands to himself. He often touches or hugs the other children during group times, or sits inappropriately close to them. Which of the following strategies might help Cori sit successfully through group time?
  1. Provide individual mats or a carpet divided into separate squares.
  2. Remove Cori to another part of the room until he can keep his hands to himself.
  3. Have an assistant sit behind Cori to remind him to stay still.
  4. Have Cori sit with the teacher during group time.
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34. Kindergartner Sebastian has experienced many transitions in his home life. He is easily agitated and has frequent angry outbursts. Which of the following strategies can his teacher use in the classroom to help him calm down?
  1. Ask him to sit on a chair until he calms down.
  2. Take away recess or other privileges to discourage outbursts.
  3. Monitor his behavior for signs that he is becoming agitated and provide a “cozy corner” for him to go to safely calm down.
  4. Ask his mother to come get him when he acts out.
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35. First grader Duncan has been classified with ADHD. His teacher uses music and activity in the classroom as often as possible, and also encourages the children to get up and stretch or move at least once an hour. This technique seems to help Duncan focus and is an example of using which strategy?
  1. Sensory input
  2. Assistive technology
  3. Sensory diet
  4. Motor breaks
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