Praxis II: Special Education Exam Prep - Question List

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1. Rico’s parents speak very little English. What are their rights in relation to Rico’s testing under federal law?
  1. Rico’s parents have the right to an interpreter who can explain the tests and interventions in their native language.
  2. Rico’s parents have the right to enroll in an ESL class for adults.
  3. The school district is not required to make any special concessions.
  4. The school district can test Rico without his parents’ consent or involvement.
2. In addition to formal assessments, what other tools should be used to make a decision concerning a child’s educational placement?
  1. Input from neighbors
  2. The child’s preferences
  3. Parents’ and teachers’ observations
  4. Opinions of fellow students
3. Which of the following represents a potential limitation of formal assessments?
  1. Results may be skewed by a child’s fatigue or anxiety.
  2. Formal tests are boring and lack personality.
  3. Results may only be relevant for a few weeks or months.
  4. Children may cheat on the assessment.
4. Which of the following times are not recommended for conducting formal assessments?
  1. Days immediately following or preceding a holiday
  2. Lunchtime
  3. The month of February
  4. First month of school
5.

The 1979 California court case, Larry P. v. Riles, California, was about which of the following issues in relation to formal assessments?

  1. The question of whether breaks should be provided during formal assessments
  2. The question of whether parents should be present during formal assessments
  3. The question of whether IQ tests are culturally and racially discriminatory
  4. None of the above

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