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Special Education
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Mrs. Nunn has two students in her class who are allowed to use spell checking machines as a supplemental aid identified in their IEP. She has requested the purchase of these devices on three different occasions, but they have yet to be purchased. Mrs. Nunn has been reprimanded by her administrator for making repeated requests to purchase these devices. Which of Mrs. Nunn's rights has been violated?
a. the right to be treated as a professional
b. the right to be recognized as a student advocate
c. the right to receive related services on the IEP
d. the right to seek assistance for a student
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In helping to determine whether a child has an emotional or behavioral disorder, one thing a professional may look for is atypical behavior. In this sense, atypical means
A) Normal
B) Peculiar
C) Advanced
D) Delayed
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Bernie talks excessively and frequently interrupts students. He seems to fidget constantly. His teacher has a very difficult time keeping Bernie in his seat and he has a difficult time waiting for his turn when playing games. It is most likely that Bernie has ____.
a. neurotransmitter deficiency disorder
b. fetal alcohol syndrome
c. ADHD-predominantly inattentive type
d. ADHD-predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
Q:
Effective classroom rules ____.
a. should be general and all-encompassing
b. should be punitive in nature
c. should accommodate all students' cultures
d. should reflect different expectations for students with special needs
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In his or her role as an advocate for students in the classroom, the teacher has the right to ____.
a. request another, more trained teacher instruct students with certain special needs
b. balance the needs of the student with the special needs with the other students in the class
c. be antagonistic toward any child in the classroom he/she finds disagreeable
d. send a student to a resource room whenever the student needs supplementary instruction
Q:
When the multidisciplinary team makes the placement decisions, they must ____.
a. do so prior to completing the student's educational plan
b. include a significant general education component
c. outline suggestions for the physical arrangement of the learning environment
d. provide justification for placement decisions outside of the general education classroom
Q:
According to the text, problematic behavior that is brought on by a major life stressor, but usually goes away, is called
A) Disruptive
B) Noteworthy
C) Apathetic
D) Transient
Q:
When Sadie studies for a test on a chapter of a history textbook, she tries to recall five to seven key ideas to trigger her recall of more significant details. Sadie is using a memory device called ____.
a. mnemonics
b. the keyword method
c. chunking
d. schema
Q:
Which of the following is not a right of a general education teacher in providing special education services?
a. ask for assistance for a student in his/her classroom
b. demand more training to better meet the needs of the student
c. request for a student with special needs to be moved to another classroom
d. expect that the student will be fully evaluated
Q:
Identify at least three of the potential side effects associated with the use of psychostimulants in the management of ADHD. What role/responsibility does the classroom teacher play with regard to student medication?
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When an IEP is to be evaluated, the classroom teacher's role should be ____.
a. to open the classroom to the principal and other school personnel responsible for evaluation
b. to administer a battery of assessments to the student
c. to invite the special education teacher to observe, as they are responsible for evaluation
d. to participate in the process by observing and documenting any changes in the student
Q:
When the multidisciplinary team makes the placement decisions, they must ____.
a. do so prior to completing the student's educational plan
b. include a significant general education component
c. outline suggestions for the physical arrangement of the learning environment
d. provide justification for placement decisions outside of the general education classroom
Q:
Explain how instructional choice might be an effective instructional practice with students with ADHD.
Q:
A disorder characterized by chronic and serious inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity is ____.
a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
b. photophobic disorder
c. neurotransmitter deficiency disorder
d. fetal alcohol syndrome
Q:
Classroom climate is influenced by this component.
a. the teacher's positive attitude toward individual differences
b. the teacher stressing content coverage above all else
c. the teacher de-emphasizing classroom rules
d. the teacher's strict focus on students' academic needs
Q:
Discuss how neurological dysfunction is associated with ADHD. Explain the responsibilities of the frontal lobe, the basal ganglia, and the cerebellum as they apply to the learning process for the student with ADHD.
Q:
Throughout the assessment process, it is critical that school personnel ____.
a. have adequate training to administer and evaluate the tools that are used
b. perform a consistent assessment battery of tests on all students
c. evaluate the assessment data by comparing it to how typical learners at that grade level perform
d. follow parental decisions about their child's services, disregarding the assessment outcome
Q:
Which of the following is not a right parents have in special education?
a. Parents have the right to demand special education regardless of the outcome of the assessments.
b. Parents have the right to request mediation to resolve conflicts with schools.
c. Parents can be a member of any group making placement decisions about their child.
d. Parents can inspect any education records maintained by the school about their child.
Q:
Identify five characteristics of ADHD and discuss the impact of each on a student's efforts to learn.
Q:
Throughout the assessment process, it is critical that school personnel ____.
a. have adequate training to administer and evaluate the tools that are used
b. perform a consistent assessment battery of tests on all students
c. evaluate the assessment data by comparing it to how typical learners at that grade level perform
d. follow parental decisions about their child's services, disregarding the assessment outcome
Q:
Schools must give parents advanced written notice in all of the following cases except when ____.
a. initiating any changes to a child's placement
b. initiating a multidisciplinary
c. refusing to initiate any changes to a child's placement
d. initiating the screening process
Q:
Discuss some ways in which you might maintain home-school communication for your students with ADHD. Why is such communication so important?
Q:
Giving students a practice test ____.
a. helps to familiarize the class with the test format
b. tends to make students with disabilities more anxious about the upcoming test
c. is generally not a good idea unless the test material is quite complicated
d. biases the "real" results
Q:
Which of the following is a feature of IDEA, but NOT of Section 504?
a. enforced by the U.S. Office for Civil Rights
b. eliminates discrimination on the basis of disability in all programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance
c. contains detailed hearing rights and requirements
d. does not provide additional funds for students served
Q:
Which of the following is true of the Tier 1 assessment process?
a. Critical school personnel meet about the student.
b. Parents are legally required to consent to the process.
c. It is at this point, the teacher uses district-adopted curriculum and research effective curriculum in his/her classroom.
d. It is at this point, a special education professional is contacted.
Q:
Discuss two classroom-wide interventions (one academic, one behavioral) that you, as a teacher, may employ to serve students with ADHD within your classroom. What would be the benefits of using those interventions? What would be the cons?
Q:
The purpose of the "intervention assistance team" is to ____.
a. conduct parent meetings
b. provide supplemental instruction
c. conduct the student's screening
d. provide a problem solving approach
Q:
You are developing an IEP for an individual identified as having ADHD"combined type. What are some recommendations you may make to help teachers address the issue in the classroom? List at least four accommodations for inattention and four accommodations for hyperactivity/impulsivity and justify why these accommodations may be helpful to the student.
Q:
Describe the possible etiology of ADHD. Are biological or environmental factors most likely the cause?
Q:
It is important to document unmet needs because doing so ____.a. demonstrates systematic attempts to help meet the student's needsb. can provide sufficient data to identify a student's area(s) of needc. is legally required in order to propose intervention strategiesd. is a federal requirement
Q:
Which of the following components of classroom management can effectively prevent behavior problems?
a. small group instruction
b. scaffolding
c. predictable classroom
d. manipulatives and models
Q:
Which of the following is not a right parents have in special education?
a. Parents have the right to demand special education regardless of the outcome of the assessments.
b. Parents have the right to request mediation to resolve conflicts with schools.
c. Parents can be a member of any group making placement decisions about their child.
d. Parents can inspect any education records maintained by the school about their child.
Q:
Describe the evolution of the identification of individuals with ADHD. How were these children viewed in the early 1900s? What were some key findings that changed the way that professionals thought about this disorder?
Q:
Once unmet needs have been identified, one of the first strategies a teacher should implement is to ____.
a. request a formal screening
b. contact the family
c. contact colleagues
d. identify intervention strategies
Q:
What is the youngest age any medication used to treat ADHD is approved for?
Q:
Which of the following identifies an appropriate sequence of steps a general education teacher should take when concerned about the unmet needs of a student?
a. analyzing needs, contacting parents, trying interventions, screening
b. screening, analyzing needs, contracting parents, trying interventions
c. contacting parents, trying interventions, analyzing needs, screening
d. trying interventions, screening, contacting parents, analyzing needs
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Ms. Applebee prepared a ____ to help her students know what the important material was for the upcoming test.
a. study guide
b. competency checklist
c. portfolio
d. revised grading system
Q:
Which of the following is a feature of Section 504, but NOT of IDEA?
a. does not provide additional funds for students served
b. serves all school-age children who fall within 1 or more of 13 specific categories
c. requires reevaluation to be conducted at least every 3 years
d. requires the parent or guardian to pursue an administrative hearing before seeking redress in the courts
Q:
List the five steps students follow in the self-regulation process.
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Which of the following is true about observing behavior to analyze unmet needs?
a. A pattern of behavior must be identified and documented.
b. Behavior that is markedly different from that of others warrants further investigation.
c. Hunches provide a good basis for requesting assessment.
d. A spontaneous, extremely negative behavior is sufficient to request further investigation.
Q:
List the steps in the three-pronged approach effective teachers take when working with students with ADHD.
Q:
Which of the following represents a problematic, chronic pattern of behavior?
a. Jamal isn"t able to concentrate during seatwork.
b. Brian's grades in math indicate a gradual decline this grading period.
c. Hector disrupts his social studies class daily by arguing with the teacher and he does not complete his daily assignments.
d. Devon has had trouble focusing on his work since the divorce of his parents.
Q:
Which of the following is an aspect of classroom management?
a. mixed-skill grouping
b. inquiry learning
c. transition time
d. assistive technology
Q:
Schools must give parents advanced written notice in all of the following cases except when ____.
a. initiating any changes to a child's placement
b. initiating a multidisciplinary team
c. refusing to initiate a change to a child's placement
d. initiating the screening process
Q:
Which of the following represents a specific example of an articulation of a student's unmet need?
a. The grade book indicates Melanie turned in only 2 out of 5 assignments.
b. It appears that Fran isn"t participating in group activities.
c. I suspect Ryan doesn"t care whether he succeeds or not.
d. I have noticed Jason doesn"t follow along during lessons.
Q:
Explain the purpose and process of peer editing, and describe a strategy that can be used to facilitate the process.
Q:
Which of the following is not a role of an advocate on an IEP team?
a. He/she acts as a spokesperson for the parent.
b. He/she assists in the implementation of the IEP.
c. He/she makes recommendations to the parent.
d. He/she supports and advises the parent.
Q:
Name one suggestion a teacher could use when working with a student with ADHD who is struggling with math.
Q:
Paraprofessionals ____.
a. are required to be licensed teachers
b. generally complete their work without guidance from other staff members
c. are solely responsible for student instruction
d. often assist in the delivery of special services for many students
Q:
What treatment approach do researchers believe is the most effective for students with ADHD?
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Which of the following is a true statement concerning Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
a. The definition of disability is considerably broader in IDEA than in Section 504.
b. The responsibility for making accommodations for students qualifying as disabled through Section 504 belongs to general education personnel.
c. Moderate funding is provided to school districts to carry out the requirements of Section 504.
d. For students to receive financial assistance through 504, their parents must submit proof
of financial hardship and request in writing an assessment hearing.
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The role of the school nurse in educating a student with disabilities is often to ____.
a. interview and visit parents to create a family history
b. provide direct training in large muscle movement
c. assist in determining if the student's behavior has a medical basis
d. arrange group sessions with students to share specific needs
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The specialist who focuses on developing a student's fine motor skills is the ____.
a. physical therapist
b. occupational therapist
c. adaptive physical educator
d. mobility specialist
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Which of the following represents an accommodation within the physical organization of a classroom to improve the instructional environment?
a. The teacher requested two new computers to assist students with their writing skills.
b. The teacher changed his/her physical organization each day to keep it interesting.
c. The teacher arranges a work and reading area with soft light instead of fluorescent.
d. The teacher places books and materials needed at the computer center on shelves above the computer.
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Name one behavior rating scale discussed in the chapter used to identify ADHD.
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The role of the social worker in supporting the educational needs and services of students with disabilities is to ____.
a. assess students social and emotional functioning
b. determine cognitive, academic and behavioral functioning
c. offer knowledge about the entire school community
d. act as a liaison between the school and the family
Q:
Which of the following is true of the Tier 1 assessment process?
a. Critical school personnel meet about the student.
b. Parents are legally required to consent to the process.
c. The teacher uses district-adopted curriculum and research effective curriculum in his/her classroom.
d. A special education professional is contacted.
Q:
What is the term used to describe the situation in which a child who normally displays behaviors characteristic of ADHD does not display such behaviors when evaluated by a doctor?
Q:
Name two developmental features that distinguish ADHD from typical patterns of behavior.
Q:
The specialist most likely to help a student with special needs develop vocabulary, pronounce words or combine words into sentences is the ____.
a. speech/language therapist
b. occupational therapist
c. sign language interpreter
d. one-to-one assistant
Q:
Create a sample "pattern guide" for a compare and contrast paper. Include in your example a discussion of the purpose of using this strategy.
Q:
What is a likely reason the prevalence of ADHD continues to grow?
Q:
The special education teacher that typically helps students prepare for employment or postsecondary education is the ____.
a. support facilitator
b. counselor
c. resource teacher
d. transition specialist
Q:
A mother, on hearing that her son has been identified as having ADHD, says, "Well of course Johnny's forgetful and impulsive; he's an 8-year-old boy. Aren't all boys his age like that?" Briefly describe one way in which you might respond.
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Mrs. Greg has implemented the INCLUDE strategy in her classroom for all students. Explain five strategies she might use daily to differentiate instruction for students with a learning or behavioral disabilities.
Q:
Which of the following is an example of classroom demands?
a. students' home situation
b. availability of computers
c. students' extracurricular activities
d. physical organization of space
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Which of the following is not a primary role of the special education teacher?
a. They provide direct classroom instruction to students with disabilities
b. They write, implement and monitor the Individualized Programs.
c. They document student behavior when a disability may be suspected
d. They manage and coordinate the services a student is to receive.
Q:
The purpose of the "intervention assistance team" is to ____.
a. conduct parent meetings
b. provide supplemental instruction
c. conduct the student's screening
d. provide a problem solving approach
Q:
The person who is responsible for managing and coordinating the services a student receives is the ____.
a. special education teacher
b. counselor
c. school psychologist
d. special services coordinator
Q:
Individuals with ADHD have been recognized for more than 100 years.
Q:
The person who typically has the most detailed, day-to-day knowledge of the student's academic, social and physical needs within the classroom is the ____.
a. general education teacher
b. special education teacher
c. adaptive physical educator
d. school psychologist
Q:
There are several medical and psychological tests to definitively determine ADHD for adults.
Q:
If a student is found ineligible for special education, general educators are not required to accommodate individual differences and learning styles of children who exhibit ADHD.
Q:
What are the components of developing cultural competence? Provide in your explanation three examples of how valuing diversity can be implemented in the classroom setting.
Q:
Why is the key-word strategy for solving math problems attractive to teachers, and why is it problematical? Give an example to explain the weakness of the strategy.
Q:
Explain "attribution re-training" and provide four strategies you would employ to enhance student image.
Q:
Explain the impact education laws, court cases, civil rights laws, advocacy and research have had on special education. Provide in your explanation one example of each category.
Q:
Environmental modifications are often crucial if the student with ADHD is to succeed in the classroom.
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Which of the following identifies strategies in the final step of INCLUDE?
a. selecting appropriate and effective accommodations
b. evaluating academic and physical strengths and needs
c. observing students and analyzing student work
d. examining activities and tasks for students' potential success
Q:
What is a cross-categorical approach to special education? Explain why some educators use this approach in providing special education services.