What is the primary goal of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)?

Provide tiered academic and behavioral support

What is the primary goal of cultural competence in school psychology?

Understand and respect diverse backgrounds

Apply one method to all students

According to cognitive development theory, what is the main focus?

Thinking and reasoning processes

What is the key principle of MTSS implementation?

Tiered levels of support based on student need

One intervention for all students

Which action best demonstrates cultural competence in assessment?

Selecting culturally appropriate assessment tools

Using one standardized test for all students

GACE School Psychology (724)

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Sections covered on the exam: Data-Based Decision Making and Accountability, Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Academic Interventions and Instructional Support, Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice, Consultation and Collaboration, Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Interventions, School Systems, Organization, and Climate, Professional Roles and School Psychology Practice, Diversity and Individual Differences, Developmental Psychology in Education.

Question 1 · Data-Based Decision Making and Accountability
A school psychologist uses a test to compare a student’s performance to peers of the same age. What type of assessment is this?
- A.Criterion-referenced test
- B.Curriculum-based measurement
- C.Norm-referenced test
- D.Informal assessment
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Answer: C. Norm-referenced test
Norm-referenced tests compare a student’s performance to a standardized group. This helps determine relative standing among peers.
Question 2 · Research and Evidence-Based Practice
A teacher uses rewards to increase student participation. Which learning theory does this reflect?
- A.Humanistic theory
- B.Cognitive theory
- C.Constructivist theory
- D.Behavioral theory
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Answer: D. Behavioral theory
Behavioral theory focuses on reinforcement and consequences to shape behavior.
Question 3 · Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Interventions
What is the primary goal of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)?
- A.Assign grades
- B.Evaluate teachers
- C.Replace curriculum
- D.Provide tiered academic and behavioral support
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Answer: D. Provide tiered academic and behavioral support
MTSS provides layered support to address student needs at increasing levels of intensity.
Question 4 · Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice
What is the primary goal of cultural competence in school psychology?
- A.Standardize all students
- B.Understand and respect diverse backgrounds
- C.Ignore cultural differences
- D.Apply one method to all students
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Answer: B. Understand and respect diverse backgrounds
Cultural competence involves recognizing and respecting diversity to provide appropriate support.
Question 5 · Research and Evidence-Based Practice
According to cognitive development theory, what is the main focus?
- A.Thinking and reasoning processes
- B.Emotional regulation only
- C.Physical growth only
- D.Social interaction only
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Answer: A. Thinking and reasoning processes
Cognitive development focuses on how individuals think, learn, and solve problems over time.
Question 6 · Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice
A psychologist needs to measure a student’s mastery of specific math skills. Which assessment is most appropriate?
- A.Norm-referenced test
- B.IQ test
- C.Criterion-referenced test
- D.Personality inventory
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Answer: C. Criterion-referenced test
Criterion-referenced tests measure performance against specific standards or skills.
Question 7 · Research and Evidence-Based Practice
A teacher uses repetition and practice to strengthen student learning. Which theory supports this approach?
- A.Constructivist theory
- B.Behavioral theory
- C.Humanistic theory
- D.Social learning theory
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Answer: B. Behavioral theory
Behavioral theory emphasizes repetition and reinforcement to strengthen learning.
Question 8 · Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Interventions
What is the key principle of MTSS implementation?
- A.One intervention for all students
- B.Tiered levels of support based on student need
- C.Focus only on academics
- D.Use of punishment strategies
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Answer: B. Tiered levels of support based on student need
MTSS uses tiered supports to match intervention intensity with student needs.
Question 9 · Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice
Which action best demonstrates cultural competence in assessment?
- A.Using one standardized test for all students
- B.Selecting culturally appropriate assessment tools
- C.Avoiding assessment
- D.Ignoring cultural background
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Answer: B. Selecting culturally appropriate assessment tools
Cultural competence requires selecting tools that reflect the student’s background and reduce bias.
Question 10 · Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Which stage is characterized by the ability to think abstractly?
- A.Formal operational
- B.Preoperational
- C.Concrete operational
- D.Sensorimotor
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Answer: A. Formal operational
The formal operational stage involves abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking.

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