MTLE Special Education Core Skills (Birth to Age 21) Subtest I (186) Practice

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• Which of the following best describes a co-teaching model and its benefits?
• Which description best completes 'Choral reading and Readers Theater are good examples of'?
• Which practice supports monitoring progress within a positive behavior support plan?
• Which method involves the teacher and child collaborating with only a small amount of guidance?
• By what age must the student and parents be notified about transfer of rights?
• What is a recommended approach to measure progress toward annual IEP goals?
• What are common supports for a student with autism in the classroom?
• Define MTSS and its relationship to RTI.
• Which criterion checks if a miscue matches the reader's usual pattern?
• Which of the following is NOT typically listed as a major IDEA disability category commonly appearing on IEPs?
• What is a pull-out vs inclusion model?
• Which term describes small groups of about four students with the teacher occasionally visiting and the group often peer-led?
• A PWN is required when which action occurs?
• Which term refers to the meanings of words and the relationships between words and phrases?
• Which term studies the sound system of language, including phonemes and phonological rules?
• Which statement describes miscues analysis as an art rather than an exact science?
• What does the eye’s role in reading primarily describe?
• In a syllable, which component consists of the consonant sounds that may precede the vowel?
• What is the principle of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in relation to placement?
• The material suggests readers rely on analogies to understand text and on what other approach?
• Which data sources are typically used in data-based decision making in special education?
• Which statement best describes the impact of intensive phonics instruction on word analysis and comprehension?
• What outcome is associated with analyzing miscues?
• Which term describes organized knowledge or memory of events, objects, and situations that helps interpret new information?
• Which criterion asks whether the miscue leaves the essential meaning of the sentence intact?
• Which scenario requires a Prior Written Notice to be provided to parents?
• Which technique involves the teacher demonstrating reading and writing by reading aloud or thinking aloud?
• Which activity is described as Journals?
• Which statement describes a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and when it is used?
• What is the role of universal design for learning in inclusive instruction?
• In which approach do students engage in sustained writing, producing pieces independently over a period?
• What is the difference between formative and summative assessment?
• Which literacy concept describes breaking words into their component letters and then combining them to form the whole word?
• Prosody comprises which elements?
• What is the difference between a norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment?
• The material suggests graphic and letter sounds knowledge is part of reading programs but not sufficient alone for constructing meaning. Which option best describes its role?
• Good readers rely more on which approach than decoding every word aloud?
• Which instructional approach shows a moderate effect on word analysis skills but a low-to-moderate effect on reading comprehension scores?
• Which strategies describe differentiating instruction for diverse learners?
• A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is typically used when a student exhibits disruptive or challenging behaviors, identified through what process?
• Which statement best differentiates IDEA eligibility from Section 504 eligibility?
• Which statement best describes an IEP annual goal?
• Which type of assessment is commonly used for progress monitoring?
• Which action triggers a PWN by indicating a refusal of an evaluation request?
• Which term describes the overarching guidelines for miscue analysis?
• Who must receive the PWN?
• Less proficient readers struggle with which of the following?
• Which term refers to the arrangement of words and the relationships between them in sentences?
• The ability to sound out words as one reads is most closely associated with which term?
• Which reading approach illustrates engaging a child by asking questions, predicting outcomes, and discussing the text during read-aloud?
• Which statement about fluency and construction of meaning is presented?
• Which practice involves the teacher reading a book aloud to the student?
• What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment in a K-12 setting?
• What is the word accuracy range associated with the Instructional Reading Level?
• Phonics instruction is specifically noted as being taught to which grade levels?
• How should a reader's native language be treated in miscues analysis according to the guidelines?
• A PWN must be given when the school discontinues services through exiting or graduation.
• Why is family involvement essential in IEP development and how can teachers engage families effectively?
• Progress monitoring is important in MTSS because it involves
• Which term describes a collaborative reading activity where teacher and students read together and discuss?
• What strategy do readers use to infer or predict a word based on the context in which it appears?
• What does the least dangerous assumption recommend in behavior support?
• Which term refers to the written representation of a phoneme using one or more letters, such as the "s" or the "oo" in spoon?
• Which activity is described as being one-on-one with writing?
• What is the largest sound unit within a word?
• Which statement best describes progress monitoring in MTSS?
• Which statement best describes an IEP and its key components?
• Which three instructional strategies are commonly used in special education?
• Which term focuses on how context, social norms, and culture influence language use?
• What is the difference between reliability and validity in assessment?
• How do schools determine eligibility for special education services?
• When is a PWN typically provided in relation to a re-evaluation?
• The statement can be defined as relationships between letter and sounds, whether simple letter-sound or correspondence, refers to which concept?
• Which practice has the child and teacher writing together in a shared experience, such as Morning Message or letters to home?
• In MTSS, which statement best describes data-driven decision-making?
• An example of a PWN trigger is which of the following?
• Which term describes books presented via tape or digital recording for the student to listen rather than read?
• Which factors influence the choice of service delivery models in an IEP?
• Under IDEA, when is a manifestation determination review required?
• Choral reading and Readers Theater are good examples of what practice?
• What is the role of related services in an IEP?
• In literacy development, which progression describes moving from recognizing whole words to analyzing parts like onsets and rhymes?
• The phrase a knowledge of letter-sound relationships whether explicit or conscious corresponds to which term?
• During shared reading, which practice best helps children learn that print represents speech and supports language development?
• Which elements are cited as contributing to reading strategies and comprehension?
• Which term describes one-on-one conferences with a student focused on vocabulary, comprehension, and phonics development?
• Which term describes the smallest unit of sound in a language?
• What is a core purpose of present levels of performance in IEP goal setting?
• When does IEP transition planning begin?
• Which term describes a structured body of knowledge that guides expectations when reading?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered a related service under IDEA?
• What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its three principles?
• Which statement best reflects the focus of the general miscue principals?
• Which term refers to the ability to understand language input, such as listening or reading?
• Which statement is true about PWN?
• What is the relationship between a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?
• Which statement about LRE is false?
• Which statement best describes the scope of IEP transition planning?
• What does PWN stand for in the context of school special education processes?
• Which term describes the collaborative writing activity that includes group or classroom-wide writing experiences?
• Which term deals with the rules for combining words into phrases and sentences?
• Why is documentation important in IEPs?
• What does IDEA stand for?
• In the word spoon, which letter combination represents a single phoneme?
• Which domains are addressed in transition planning under the IEP?
• What should be included when engaging families effectively in IEP processes?
• Which of the following is NOT typically used in special education evaluation?
• Which of the following is a valid example of an IEP annual goal?
• Which federal law guarantees free appropriate public education for students with disabilities?
• Efficient readers have which of the following characteristics?
• Which statement best describes Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in placement decisions?
• Which term refers to the system of spelling and writing in a language?
• What is Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) and what does it include?
• What is the role of the eye in reading, according to the material?
• In the word spoon, what is the onset?
• Why is confidentiality important in special education, and what protections exist?
• Which of the following is a core content area typically assessed on MTLE Special Education Core Skills Subtest I?
• Which term focuses on how words are formed and how affixes modify base meanings?
• Which term governs the structure of words and how word forms are built from smaller units such as prefixes and suffixes?
• Which practice involves the teacher modeling reading and writing by thinking aloud during instruction?
• Which term captures the social and cultural factors that influence interpretation of a text?
• Which writing approach is described as one-on-one with writing?
• What is the purpose of transition assessments?
• The effects described do not appear to last long. Which statement reflects this?
• In miscue analysis, which question checks if the miscue aligns with the grammar and meaning of what came before?
• Which concept refers to the ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in spoken words, and to understand that words and syllables are made of sequences of sounds?
• Inquiry with writing is also known as which term?
• Explain why collaboration with families is essential in special education.
• Which activity is part of Shared Writing and involves a morning message or similar writing to the class?
• At what age do the rights transfer from parent to student?
• How should schools respond to a crisis or safety concern involving a student with a disability?
• What are the key components of a positive behavior support plan?
• Which option is NOT a PWN trigger?
• By which grade or age, whichever comes first, must the IEP address transition planning?
• Which of the following differentiates accommodations from modifications?
• How might a literacy-based MTSS framework look for a struggling reader?
• A PWN must be provided to parents under which circumstance?
• Which item is a required part of the IEP?
• Transition planning in the IEP should focus on which of the following?
• What is a progress report, and how often is it shared?
• Provide an example of a reasonable accommodation for a student with a reading disability taking a test.
• Efficient readers are characterized by knowing when they are or aren't comprehending and by doing what else?
• Which practices describe how a special education teacher should collaborate with general education teachers?
• If a line is missed while reading, how should this miscues be treated?
• Which data collection method is most appropriate for ongoing progress monitoring in MTSS?
• Which reading skill is described by matching spoken words to their printed form?
• Which IDEA category covers communication disorders commonly addressed in IEPs?
• What is data-based decision making in special education?
• How many days does a team have to develop an initial IEP after an evaluation determines eligibility?
• Which term focuses on literal word and sentence meanings, independent of context?
• Which of the following are accommodations for students with visual impairment?
• Which writing approach involves children using all strategies and skills to write independently?
• How do you ensure culturally and linguistically responsive assessment?
• Which practice has children doing reading and writing with help from the teacher, with the teacher providing a few suggestions?
• Which term refers to independent writing, a quick write done by themselves?
• How many school days from the date of referral are required?
• How often is a reevaluation for special education typically required?
• Fluent readers use which feature to convey meaning when reading aloud?
• Which is an example of an accommodation rather than a modification for a student with a visual impairment?
• Which term is also known as pictures in texts to support comprehension?
• The PWN is associated with which process?
• The acronym PWN stands for which term?
• How many categories exist for qualifying for special education services in Minnesota?
• How can a teacher support inclusive practice during instruction?
• Progress monitoring in MTSS is used to
• Which of the following is a related service?
• Which term refers to guiding students in reading and writing with the teacher providing limited, but ongoing support?
• In which situation is a Prior Written Notice required?
• Which reading level describes a student who can read at his or her own level with 95% or above accuracy and excellent comprehension?
• What term describes the sound a letter most frequently makes in a short, one-syllable word?
• When disciplining a student with a disability, which steps are appropriate?
• If a miscue consists of more than one word, how should it be categorized?
• In the word spoon, which part is the rime?
• According to the material, what are ‘onsets and rimes’ examples of in reading?
• What is assistive technology, and give examples.
• In the word spoon, which part is the rime?
• What describes PLAAFP in the IEP?
• The zone where new concepts and vocabulary are introduced with teacher or parent support corresponds to which reading level?
• In behavior support, the least dangerous assumption encourages starting with which type of approach?
• Which reading level is characterized by decoding and vocabulary being too difficult, with word accuracy below 90%, and comprehension limited?
• Which writing approach involves students using a range of strategies to write independently with minimal teacher input?
• Which data collection method is used to track progress toward IEP goals?
• What is a Present Level of Performance (PLOP) and how is it used?
• The primary goal of reading instruction is to develop what ability?
• Which term describes a sensory process contributing to brain insights in reading?
• What does cultural responsiveness entail in special education?
• Which approach involves children and teacher reading together and originated from New Zealand?
• What is the difference between IEP goals and objectives?
• A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is primarily based on data from which assessment?
• Which group is described as struggling with context and meaning and may rely on pictures and phonics to identify words?
• Which statement best reflects how skilled readers approach text?
• Which of the following is not an example of assistive technology?