Praxis Special Education: Mild to Moderate case studies
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The Praxis Special Education: Mild to Moderate exam (commonly referenced as 5543) is a subject-matter assessment used by many states as one part of special education licensure or certification for teachers who will work with students with mild to moderate disabilities, typically in K–12 settings. It is designed for candidates who have completed or are completing an educator preparation program and need to demonstrate knowledge of disabilities, instructional design, assessment, classroom management, and collaborative practice. The Praxis Special Education: Mild to Moderate case studies are 5 cases and about 2,047 words.
1Timed Math Drills and a Sixth Grader with Autism
Mateo is an 11-year-old sixth grader with autism spectrum disorder who spends 80% of his day in general education. During the 45-minute math block, he has begun pushing materials off his desk, covering his ears, and repeating “too many numbers” when the class starts timed multiplication drills.
477 words, about 2 min2Repeated Reading That Is Not Moving Accuracy
Jasmine is an eight-year-old third grader with a specific learning disability in reading. She reads 38 words correct per minute on grade-level passages with 86% accuracy; her comprehension is 40%.
406 words, about 2 min3English-Only Assessment of a Spanish-Speaking First Grader
A first-grade team is considering a referral for special education evaluation for Lucía, a 7-year-old whose home language is Spanish. She has received 18 months of English-only instruction.
379 words, about 2 min4A Token Economy That Escalates During Writing
Devon is a 10-year-old fourth grader with an emotional behavioral disability and ADHD in a class of 27 students. He blurts answers, leaves his seat, and argues when asked to start independent writing.
398 words, about 2 min5A Science Teacher Who Withholds IEP Accommodations
Aisha is a 13-year-old eighth grader with a specific learning disability in reading and ADHD. Her IEP requires extended time on tests, preferential seating near the teacher, weekly check-ins, and reduced homework of one assignment per night.
387 words, about 2 min