Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Primary Education (PK–5) (OAE 057) Practice Exam

Which example expresses a delay in one area that impacts growth in another?

1. A child with a learning disability in math reasoning is also physically delayed

2. A child with social delays from a speech disorder is academically delayed

3. A child with developmental delays is socially delayed because he struggles to relate

4. A child with a physical disability from a car wreck is academically delayed

The correct answer is: A child with developmental delays is socially delayed because he struggles to relate

The selected answer demonstrates how a delay in one area, specifically developmental delays, can significantly impact another area, such as social skills. A child with developmental delays may have trouble with various skills that are critical for social interaction, such as understanding social cues, participating in conversations, or developing friendships. These challenges in relating to peers can create a feedback loop, affecting the child’s confidence and opportunities for social engagement. Consequently, the lack of social interaction can further limit their development in other areas, reinforcing the idea that weaknesses in one domain can influence performance and growth in another. In contrast, the other examples might indicate overlapping delays but do not illustrate the same clear causal relationship. The other scenarios present instances where delays exist across different domains but do not explicitly show how one area is adversely affecting the other in a manner that impacts overall growth as strongly as in option C. Thus, option C stands out as the most appropriate representation of the specified relationship.