Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional Knowledge Practice Exam

Which aspect does the Oberti Test NOT consider?

1. Inclusion in extracurricular activities

2. Educational benefit comparison

3. Negative effects on other students

4. Steps taken for inclusion

The correct answer is: Inclusion in extracurricular activities

The Oberti Test is a framework used to determine the appropriateness of placing a student with disabilities in a general education setting, focusing on the least restrictive environment. One of the core principles of the test is to evaluate whether the student can receive educational benefits from being included in the general education classroom, which emphasizes educational benefit comparison as a key aspect of inclusion. In this context, the correct answer highlights that inclusion in extracurricular activities is not directly assessed by the Oberti Test. While participation in such activities may be a part of the overall school experience, the primary focus of the Oberti Test is on the educational benefits of being placed in a general education classroom versus a more restrictive environment. Thus, it centers on the potential academic and social gains for the student, the impact on the student’s learning, and any potential negative effects on the educational environment for others. The other aspects considered by the Oberti Test include the educational benefit comparison, which evaluates how well a student can achieve their educational goals in a general education setting, the negative effects on other students, which examines whether the inclusion of the student would disrupt the education of their peers, and the steps taken for inclusion, which reflects on the measures that have been implemented to effectively support the student in a