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Study Guide

Test Design and Test Objectives
Field 31: Special Education: Speech and Language Impaired

Test Overview

Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 selected-response questions
Time 2 hours and 30 minutes (does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial)
Passing Score 240

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

Test Objectives

Table outlining test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective
Subareas Range of Objectives Approximate Test Proportions
I Understanding Students with Communication Disorders 01–05 24%
II Assessing Students and Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) 06–11 29%
III Promoting Student Development and Learning 12–17 28%
IV Working in a Collaborative Learning Community 18–21 19%
Total Proportion 100%

 

Subarea I–Understanding Students with Communication Disorders

Objective 0001: Demonstrate knowledge of learning processes and the significance of various disabilities for learning.
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Objective 0002: Demonstrate knowledge of communication disorders involving speech.
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Objective 0003: Demonstrate knowledge of communication disorders involving language.
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Objective 0004: Demonstrate knowledge of communication disorders involving voice.
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Objective 0005: Demonstrate knowledge of communication disorders involving fluency.
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Subarea II–Assessing Students and Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Objective 0006: Demonstrate knowledge of assessment procedures for evaluating individual differences, including learning strategies, and making placement and programming decisions for students with disabilities.
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Objective 0007: Apply procedures for assessing students' speech.
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Objective 0008: Apply procedures for assessing students' language.
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Objective 0009: Apply procedures for assessing students' voice production.
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Objective 0010: Apply procedures for assessing students' fluency.
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Objective 0011: Apply procedures for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with communication disorders.
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Subarea III–Promoting Student Development and Learning

Objective 0012: Demonstrate knowledge of ways to promote students’ speech.
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Objective 0013: Demonstrate knowledge of ways to promote students’ language comprehension and expression.
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Objective 0014: Demonstrate knowledge of ways to promote students’ voice production.
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Objective 0015: Demonstrate knowledge of ways to promote students’ fluency.
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Objective 0016: Demonstrate knowledge of ways to promote the academic achievement and overall development of students with communication disorders.
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Objective 0017: Demonstrate knowledge of ways to promote independence and self-advocacy in students with communication disorders.
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Subarea IV–Working in a Collaborative Learning Community

Objective 0018: Demonstrate knowledge of ways to establish partnerships with other members of the school community to prevent communication disorders and to enhance learning opportunities for students with communication disorders.
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Objective 0019: Demonstrate knowledge of ways to promote strong school-home relationships.
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Objective 0020: Demonstrate knowledge of the history and philosophy of special education, key issues, and trends.
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Objective 0021: Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues relevant to special education.
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