Question 1
What is the primary purpose of Special Education (SPED)?
Correct Answer:
To provide tailored instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities
Question 2
What does the term “Free Appropriate Public Education” (FAPE) mean in the context of SPED?
Correct Answer:
Education that is free and tailored to a student's individual needs
Question 3
Which law ensures that students with disabilities have access to SPED services in the United States?
Correct Answer:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Question 4
What is the meaning of “Least Restrictive Environment” (LRE) in SPED?
Correct Answer:
Students with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled peers as much as possible
Question 5
What distinguishes Special Education from general education?
Correct Answer:
Special Education provides tailored instruction based on a student's unique needs
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Prepare with the Praxis Special Education Foundational Knowledge (5355) practice quiz. This question bank includes 82 questions covering development, educational, primary, education, and supports. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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Praxis Special Education Foundational Knowledge (5355)

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