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All assistive technology must be research based before being used with students.
Q:
Which of the following is the best example of a guided practice question?
a. "What will you do first?"
b. "What is the capital of Illinois?"
c. "Where is your homework?"
d. "Now that we"ve discussed mnemonic devices, what does ROY stand for?"
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Recent data indicate that more than half of fourth-graders with disabilities who took the NAEP reading test scored below the basic level.
Q:
The term dyslexia is used to identify serious difficulties with ____.
a. problem solving
b. writing skills
c. mathematics
d. reading
Q:
Which of the following is not true about constructing alternate assessments?
a. Alternate assessments focus on authentic skills.
b. Alternate assessments measure skills that are integrated across many areas.
c. Alternate assessments must be measured at the beginning and end of the school year.
d. Alternate assessments measure district accountability.
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Assistive technology can meet only a limited range of needs for the diverse population of individuals with disabilities.
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Assistive technology can be anything or come from anywhere as long as it helps or just maintains an individual's skills.
Q:
A student who has demonstrated persistent, pervasive aggressive behavior would most likely receive special education services under this category.
a. other health impairments
b. emotional disturbance
c. traumatic brain injury
d. learning disability
Q:
Using controlled materials provides students with opportunities for practice, as well as ____.
a. introducing students to complex vocabulary and concepts
b. engaging students in materials at a challenging reading level
c. allowing students to experience initial success
d. presenting a more in-depth look at content materials
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IFSP teams (from birth to age 3 years) are not required to consider assistive technology, although it is recommended.
Q:
Decoding problems are most observable when the student tries to ____.
a. summarize key points of what they have read
b. explain what they have learned from their reading
c. define vocabulary from the reading context
d. read a passage of text orally for the teacher
Q:
IDEA 2004 stipulates that parents/guardians must share the cost for assistive technology, including cochlear implants, provided for their child with disabilities.
Q:
Alternate assessments should ____.
a. align with state standards
b. be derived from high-stakes tests
c. focus on conceptual skills
d. reflect grade-level expectations
Q:
The reauthorization of IDEA in 1997 shifted the focus of assistive technology as primarily for students with more severe or low-incidence disabilities to also include students with high-incidence disabilities.
Q:
Assistive technology was first included in legislation with the passage of PL 94-142 in 1975.
Q:
A student whose behavior is characterized in part by a lack of appropriate social responsiveness from a very early age is likely to be diagnosed with ____.
a. severe intellectual disability
b. autism
c. hearing loss
d. emotional disturbance
Q:
Controlled materials ____.
a. are materials of high interest to the student
b. are materials that do not foster initial success
c. are materials with complex vocabulary
d. are materials with many content demands
Q:
IDEA 2004 mandates that IEP teams consider assistive technology for all students with disabilities.
Q:
Two major types of reading problems that students with learning and behavioral disabilities have are ____.
a. fluency and encoding
b. decoding and comprehension
c. word recognition and pronunciation
d. accuracy and reading rate
Q:
Assistive technology refers only to devices that help improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
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Many students with disabilities are able to participate in district and statewide assessments when provided with appropriate accommodations. However, some students are not required to meet the same standards and are allowed to use ____ to provide evidence that they meet the same broad standards as other students.
a. psychological tests
b. alternate assessments
c. individually administered tests
d. teacher-made tests
Q:
All except ____________ are considered mid tech.
A) Braille playing cards
B) Calculator
C) Audio recorder
D) Switches
Q:
A mnemonic device is considered
A) No tech
B) Low tech
C) Mid tech
D) High tech
Q:
Which of the following is not a disability defined by IDEA?
a. emotional disturbances
b. developmental disabilities
c. obesity
d. traumatic brain injury
Q:
Assistive technology is selected and implemented to assist a student in
A) Employment
B) After-school activities
C) Transition to the next grade
D) Meeting his or her IEP goals
Q:
Controlled materials ____.
a. are generally two grade levels below a student's current reading level
b. are usually taken from the tool skills of math and composition writing
c. are relatively free of complex vocabulary
d. usually contain complex concepts
Q:
Individuals with emotional disturbances have problems learning primarily because of ____.
a. external or internal behavioral adjustment problems
b. difficulty processing and organizing information
c. inability to focus attention on instructional activities
d. significantly diminished cognitive capacity
Q:
The 1997 reauthorization of IDEA mandates that IEP teams ________ assistive technology for all students with disabilities.
A) Require
B) Recommend
C) Consider
D) None of the above
Q:
Under NCLB requirements, ____ must be included in district or statewide assessments.
a. all students
b. all students except those with academic disabilities
c. all students except those with physical disabilities
d. all student except for English language speakers
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A word prediction program would be considered
A) No tech
B) Low tech
C) Mid tech
D) High tech
Q:
Which of the following is not true of students with learning disabilities?
a. They often encounter significant problems learning how to read.
b. They may take longer to answer a question or comment directed at them.
c. They can have difficulty picking out important features of a picture.
d. They are typically unmotivated to do their assigned school work.
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Low-tech assistive technology generally
A) Is low in cost
B) Requires less training
C) Is typically not sophisticated
D) All of the above
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Assistive technologies used to support students with writing include all except
A) Shaving cream
B) Whiteboards
C) Pencil grips
D) Talking books
Q:
The first step in getting and keeping students motivated to learn is to _____.
a. clarify expectations
b. provide a strong rationale for why learning something is important
c. present positive and negative examples of the construct to be learned
d. ask them frequent questions to determine their level of interest
Q:
_____ is a critical skill that often gets less attention than reading.
A) Writing
B) Mathematics
C) Science
D) Study skills
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Students with learning disabilities have problems learning because they have ____.
a. below-average cognitive ability
b. environmental disadvantages
c. trouble processing, organizing and applying information
d. behavioral adjustment problems
Q:
Accurate assessment of diverse students can be difficult because ____.
a. they always work at a slower pace
b. they prefer being assessed by their parents
c. they lack motivation to perform well
d. they may lack exposure to test content
Q:
Specific tools and devices that can increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities are
A) Informational technology
B) Medical technology
C) Assistive technology
D) Instructional technology
Q:
To experience undesired negative attention due to using assistive technology is
A) Abandonment
B) Avoidance
C) Stigmatization
D) Exploitation
Q:
A majority of students receiving special education services in public schools have ____.
a. learning disabilities
b. autism
c. emotional disturbances
d. speech or language disorders
Q:
The design of curriculum materials, instructional activities, and evaluation procedures that can meet the needs of learners with widely varying abilities and backgrounds is called
A) The IEP
B) Informational technology
C) Educational technology
D) Universal design for learning
Q:
Teacher-developed learning strategies should cue students to do each of the following EXCEPT:
a. think
b. assess
c. do
d. self-evaluate
Q:
The primary goal of successful language programs is to help students with communication disorders to ____.
a. develop social interaction skills
b. be more successful academically
c. improve their self-concept and esteem
d. use appropriate language in a variety of social and academic situations
Q:
Social studies and science instruction is often dominated by
A) Mathematics concepts
B) Vocabulary activities
C) Comprehension activities
D) Literacy-based activities
Q:
In which content would you most likely use raised paper?
A) Reading
B) Writing
C) Mathematics
D) Science
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The primary purpose of psychological tests is to ____.
a. determine whether a student has an intellectual or a particular learning problem
b. find out what modifications or supports are needed to increase the participation of students with moderate to severe disabilities in the classroom
c. assess students' academic skills across many areas of curriculum, but none in much depth
d. establish whether or not a particular student's performance is different from his/her peers to merit further, more in-depth assessments
Q:
When a student has extraordinary difficulties communicating for reasons other than maturation, they are typically diagnosed with ____.
a. speech or language impairments
b. autism
c. orthopedic impairments
d. severe intellectual disability
Q:
Which of the following is a characteristic of an effectively designed learning strategy?
a. Each step starts with a word that is easy to remember.
b. Strategy applies to a single content area.
c. Strategy has no more than three steps.
d. Strategy reviews headings and examines boldface words.
Q:
One of the most common technologies to consider for students who struggle with reading is _________.A) Highlighter pensB) Picture symbolsC) Text-to-speechD) Books on CD
Q:
An example of assistive technology for the purpose of recreation and leisure is
A) Braille playing cards
B) Pencil grip
C) ReadingPen
D) Hearing aid
Q:
An example of assistive technology used for seating and positioning might be
A) Wheelchair
B) Custom wedges
C) Gait trainer
D) Alternative keyboard
Q:
In order for teachers to effectively expand students' language through modeling, they should ____.
a. set aside time to work one-on-one with students with communication disorders
b. broaden or add information to statements made by students with communication disorders
c. incorporate modeling efforts into everyday communication with students
d. develop opportunities for students with communications disorders to interact with peers
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Of abilities commonly assessed by psychological tests, which describes the ability to recognize similarities across objects, events and settings?
a. generalization
b. abstract reasoning
c. induction
d. memory
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Which of the following does your book identify as an area so important for inclusive practices that a special feature about it appears in every chapter?
a. student participation in the typical activities and lessons of the classroom
b. social skill development of all students within a given classroom setting
c. strong collaborative relationships among educators
d. support for parents
Q:
Highlighter strips would be categorized as
A) No tech
B) Low tech
C) Mid tech
D) High tech
Q:
An iPad is considered
A) No tech
B) Low tech
C) Mid tech
D) High tech
Q:
Which of the following is not one of the seven purposes for assistive technology as stipulated by Bryant and Bryant (2003)?
A) Positioning
B) Computer access
C) Composition of written material
D) Adaptive environments
Q:
Learning strategy instruction begins by____.
a. guiding student practice and then allowing students to practice independently
b. presenting both examples and non-examples of strategy use
c. having students practice with controlled materials
d. assessing how well students can currently use the strategy
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Teachers can directly teach students with communication disorders listening skills by providing practice in ____.
a. vocabulary building
b. following directions
c. reading common words
d. completing workbook pages
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A tool for the delivery of instruction is called
A) Productivity technology
B) Informational technology
C) Instructional technology
D) Medical technology
Q:
A disability that prevents an individual from gaining information from printed material is called
A) Verbal disability
B) Vocabulary/receptive disability
C) Comprehension disability
D) Print disability
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Which of the following is often assessed on psychological tests?
a. math computation
b. comprehension
c. emotional stability
d. writing skills
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Symbols, aids, strategies, and techniques used as a supplement or alternative to oral language are referred to as
A) Assistive technology devices
B) Assistive technology services
C) Augmentative and alternative communication
D) None of the above
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Generally, parents of special education students view inclusion as ____.
a. less beneficial than having the child in an exclusively special education setting
b. beneficial for academic achievement, but not of help socially
c. beneficial for both academic and social reasons
d. an outdated idea
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Techniques, principles or rules that enable students to learn how to solve problems and complete tasks independently are ____.
a. learning strategies
b. peer-mediated strategies
c. "POWER" strategies
d. self-reinforcement strategies
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Assistive technology was first included in IDEA with the passage of
A) PL 94-142 in 1975
B) PL 99-457 in 1986
C) PL 101-476 in 1990
D) PL 108-46 in 2004
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In the 1970s, with the invention of the _______, additional assistive technology became available to support students with disabilities.
A) Digital camera
B) iPod
C) Microcomputer
D) Text-to-speech software
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To accommodate students with communication disorders, teachers should create a learning atmosphere of acceptance by ____.
a. directly correcting all language mistakes
b. completing thoughts when students struggle to articulate
c. supplying words that are difficult to pronounce
d. reinforcing even attempts to communicate
Q:
An example of an assistive technology in the early 1800s is
A) Talking calculator
B) Hearing aids
C) Braille
D) Magnification of print
Q:
The average score on most psychological tests is ____.
a. 10
b. 50
c. 100
d. 1000
Q:
An example of educational "assistive technology" is
A) Feeding tubes
B) Inquiry
C) Wheelchair
D) Smartboards
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Which of the following is true about mainstreaming?
a. If the student requires even minimal assistance to be academically successful, he/she should be removed from the general education classroom.
b. Only students with mild disabilities should participate in some of the activities of a general education classroom.
c. Students should be placed in a general education setting only when they can meet traditional academic expectations with minimal assistance.
d. All students are considered mainstreamed when they receive special education assistance for no more than thirty minutes during a school day.
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IEP teams should consider assistive technology ___________ an IEP meeting.
A) At the beginning of
B) Prior to
C) Before writing goals
D) Toward the end of
Q:
Effective self-advocacy training ____.
a. adopts an autocratic teaching style in class
b. forces them to look out for themselves or suffer the consequences
c. helps students learn their strengths and weaknesses
d. sets goals for them
Q:
The two key parts of language with which an individual may have difficulty are categorized as ____.
a. speech and comprehension
b. reception and expression
c. articulation and listening
d. grammar and vocabulary
Q:
Which of the following would be considered an example of assistive technology?
A) A related service
B) An accommodation
C) An annual goal
D) All of the above
Q:
The Student, Environments, Tasks, and Tools (SETT) framework involves all the following except
A) The financial status of the student's family
B) Identification and consideration of the student's needs, strengths, and preferences
C) Where the student functions
D) What the student is expected to perform
Q:
Which of the following statements is true regarding group-administered standardized and high stakes achievement tests?
a. Group-administered and high stakes tests are often used in making administrative decisions at the school district level.
b. Most group-administered standardized tests are untimed, allowing for a more complete profile of student ability.
c. Because group-administered standardized tests are administered frequently, they have great utility as a tool for evaluation of day-to-day classroom instruction.
d. Group administered standardized tests are usually administered by special education teachers and school psychologists.
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Which of the following is true about evidence-based practice?
a. It allows for continued use of interventions grounded in teacher familiarity, tradition, and anecdote.
b. It is mandated in ESEA, but not IDEA.
c. All interventions, strategies, techniques, policies, and programs should be grounded in research with demonstrated effectiveness.
d. It is not possible to close the gap between research and practice, so teachers need to be able to call on tradition and anecdotal evidence.
Q:
The NATRI has developed ______________ for use during the IEP decision-making process.
A) Assistive technology rubrics
B) Checklist
C) Assistive technology planner
D) Assistive technology toolkit