Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Special Education Practice Exam

Children experiencing delays in cognitive development may struggle with which type of learning?

1. Advanced mathematical concepts

2. Basic colors and shapes

3. Social norms and cues

4. Physical coordination tasks

The correct answer is: Basic colors and shapes

Children experiencing delays in cognitive development may indeed have difficulty with basic colors and shapes. Cognitive development is closely tied to a child's ability to process information, categorize, and understand the relationships between different entities. Learning to identify and differentiate colors and shapes is fundamental as these are among the earliest concepts children are taught. Mastering these basic concepts lays the groundwork for more complex cognitive skills. While children with cognitive delays may also face challenges in areas such as advanced mathematical concepts, social norms and cues, and physical coordination tasks, these tasks generally build upon a foundation of basic cognitive skills, and the struggle here is more pronounced at the simpler levels of understanding. Hence, the challenges associated with recognizing basic colors and shapes can be particularly significant for children with cognitive delays.