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ESE Certification Competency 3: Instructional Practices

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An inexperienced ESE teacher is searching the Internet for sources on instructional practices. Which of the following is likely to be the most reliable source?

a)

a website ending in .com

b)

a frequently updated educational blog

c)

an address ending in .gov or .org

d)

an online message board for educators

2.

During an IEP meetting, the student says, "My math teacher won't help me!" Which of the following would be the ESE teacher's best response?

a)

change the student's math teacher

b)

add a support teacher to the student's math class

c)

observe the teacher for a few days

d)

paraphrase the student's concern and ask for additional information

3.

A high school student received a Biology assignment to read a nine-page article and write a detailed five-page essay exploring the topic. This student has trouble comprehending complex ideas and expressing ideas in writing. How could the teacher best help this student?

a)

by cutting the reading in half

b)

by allowing the student to deliver a speech instead

c)

by providing additional time to complete the assignment

d)

by scaffolding the skills needed to complete the assignment

4.

An elementary student being evaluated for eligibility for special education scores a 49 on the WISC-IV and demonstrates repetitive behaviors. The student is unable to complete basic self-care tasks. Based on the information available, this student would best be served by which of the following?

a)

placement in the general education classroom with a paraprofessional

b)

placement in a separate class (self-contained)

c)

regular diploma option on regular standards

d)

homeschooling

5.

Students in a middle school science class tend to horseplay when assigned to labs and fail to wear appropriate attire (i.e., closed-toe shoes). Which of the following would be the best way for the teacher to approach this issue?

a)

list, explain, and model the lab procedures and expectations in advance

b)

bring shoes for the students who don't have them

c)

refrain from doing labs until students follow the rules

d)

only allow students who follow procedures to complete the labs

6.

An ESE teacher is supporting students in a math class who are learning to solve equations. Some students with learning disabilities are having trouble grasping the concept through lecturing and note-taking. How can the ESE teacher best support these students in class?

a)

record the lecture for students to review later

b)

take notes for the students

c)

provide practice opportunities with manipulatives and visuals

d)

ask the teacher to reduce the number of problems for these students