Students With Disabilities CST NYSTCE (060) Exam

Prep, Answered

Mr. Graham is a specialist who works with students who have special needs. You

observe Mr. Graham and he is working with a group of students on the tasks of

cutting with scissors, holding a pencil, and writing sentences using the same hand

without switching to another hand. Mr. Graham is the

A. special education teacher

B. physical therapist

C. occupational therapist

D. motor planning specialist - (C) Mr. Graham is the occupational therapist. Some

students with disabilities have fine motor issues. He is working on these skills

including crossing midline.

Which is an example of an unmet need that can be addressed prior to the referral

process?

A. conducting a formal assessment to pinpoint the student's reading capabilities

B. creating an IEP with goals for the student

C. selecting related services that the student will receive

D. providing assistance to help the student increase his attendance rate - (D) (A),

(B), and (C) are actions that take place after the referral process and are not unmet

needs. Helping the student improve attendance is a need that should be addressed

prior to asking if the difficulty in school is related to a disability.

Which of the following is the best example of a chronic behavioral pattern that is

problematic?

A. Taylor throws chairs to express her anger concerning her parent's divorce

B. Sal gets into fights when he is attacked

C. Kelly cannot verbally sound out digraphs when reading aloud

D. Shawn is sometimes late to school because he misses the buses - (C) Kelly's

behavior is chronic and problematic because it impedes reading. The behaviors of

Taylor, Sal, and Shawn are in response to a specific event and are not chronic.

The first step in addressing an identified unmet need is to

A. refer the student for special education

B. set up counseling

C. contact the family or guardian

D. meet with the principal - (C) Meeting with the family or guardian is the first

step because you can gain information concerning the need. Choice (A) and (B)

would not be a first step. Meeting with the principal is a step that would happen

prior to addressing the need. It would happen while in the process of identifying

the need.