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Praxis II: Special Education Exam Prep - Question List

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21. The No Child Left Behind Act requires more stringent educational requirements for secondary special education teachers. Which of the following is not part of the new mandates?
  1. Must be highly qualified in teaching core content
  2. Must have a special ed certificate or license
  3. Must be bilingual
  4. Must receive additional training in their chosen subject area
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22. Based on formal evaluations, first grader Shayla does not qualify for special ed services. However, based on her classroom performance, developmental level, and the observations of her teachers, she would benefit from such services. Which of the following represents her likely outcome based on 2004 IDEA revisions?
  1. IDEA now allows children who do not qualify based on formal assessments to receive services based on other criteria.
  2. Shayla will not qualify for services.
  3. Shayla may receive tutoring instead of full special ed services.
  4. Shayla’s teacher will provide one-on-one assistance.
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23. Fifth grader Brady is hearing impaired and needs a cochlear implant. Is the school responsible for funding this implant?
  1. Yes, the school must pay for the implant because it is an assistive technology.
  2. No, the district is not required to pay for surgically implanted devices.
  3. Yes, the school must pay 50 percent of the cost, while Medicaid pays the remaining balance.
  4. Yes, but only if a doctor deems the cochlear implant medically necessary.
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24.

Third grader Jorge, an ELL student, is reading at a first grade level. He has had limited math and reading instruction, but his teacher wonders if he is eligible for special education. Under IDEA 2004, which of the following is not true?

  1. ELL students do not qualify for special ed services if they have not received adequate reading or math training.
  2. ELL students do not qualify for special ed services if the reason for the delay is that the child’s second language is English.
  3. ELL students unilaterally qualify for special ed services.
  4. ELL students must receive assessments in their native language.
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25. Accurately assessing ELL learners is often difficult. Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for ensuring accurate evaluation results?
  1. Conduct informal assessments, including self-evaluations, rubrics, and games
  2. Portfolio assessments
  3. Classroom observations and home visits
  4. English-only biased test
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