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Q: IDEA 2004 omitted ___________ technologies from the definition of assistive technologies. A) Digital B) Surgically implanted C) Production D) Instructional

Q: As students move up through the grades in school, the level of independence expected by teachers ____. a. decreases for all students b. increases for all students c. decreases for students with special needs only d. increases for students with special needs only

Q: According to IDEA 2004, assistive technology refers to "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to A) Provide optimum opportunities for individuals with disabilities" B) Assist individuals with disabilities ages 12"18" C) Increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability" D) Provide opportunities for students to avoid homework"

Q: Students with language problems struggle academically because ____. a. they have difficulty pronouncing key vocabulary b. the teachers require fluent speech in class c. they have difficulty acquiring word analysis and spelling skills d. their speech patterns irritate teachers and peers

Q: Darrell's scores on his group-administered standardized achievement test indicate he is two years below grade level in reading. However, Darrell's teacher is having difficulty using the achievement test data to help Darrell learn because the test contains too few items to determine Darrell's area of difficulty. This scenario refers most closely to _____. a. administration in a group does not allow student questions b. standardized achievement tests may be culturally biased c. the results of the standardized test provide little data to guide instruction d. national and local norms may not match the distribution of this classroom

Q: IDEA 2004 mandates that states and their districts pay for all assistive technology required in an IEP except A) Feeding tubes B) Braille textbooks C) Computer programs D) Cochlear implants

Q: The first critical component of setting high expectations for students with disabilities relates to ensuring that they have _____. a. proportionate representation b. access to the same learning opportunities as other students c. access to universal design for learning d. exposure to evidence-based practices

Q: Tools that help educators and students create products efficiently and effectively are considered A) Productivity technologies B) Information technologies C) Instructional technologies D) Assistive technologies

Q: Skills that help student make decisions and direct their own behavior to achieve their goals are ____. a. self-advocacy skills b. preskills c. retrieval skills d. preparatory skills

Q: A person trained to provide assistive technology services to individuals with disabilities is a(n) A) Assistive technology technician B) Assistive technology specialist C) Augmentative and alternate communication specialist D) Special education teacher

Q: Students with receptive language problems may have difficulty ____. a. initiating social language b. using correct grammar c. understanding what people mean when they speak d. discussing abstract concepts

Q: Technology of teaching is best described as A) Tools that provide access to resources B) Tools and devices that support students with disabilities C) Typically devoid of tools as it refers to instructional techniques D) Tools and devices used to support and monitor one's health

Q: An example of assistive technology in writing is A) Highlighter tape B) Graph paper C) Portable word processor D) Manipulatives

Q: One reason information obtained from group-administered standardized achievement tests may be inappropriate for making screening decisions is that ____. a. students who ask the teacher to clarify test questions may have an unfair advantage over quieter students who do not b. the content of a standardized achievement test might not match what is taught in a particular classroom c. most of the tests are untimed and accurate statistics are difficult to generate d. standardized achievement tests are administered so frequently that test accuracy is questionable

Q: When deciding upon assistive technology, IEP teams should always first consider A) No tech B) Low tech C) Mid tech D) High tech

Q: When a student displays problematic behavior, professionals implement increasingly intensive interventions to try to clearly identify the reason for the behavior and to help the student to learn alternative behaviors that are acceptable in the school setting, an approach termed _____. a. positive behavior supports b. multi-tiered system of support c. response to intervention d. fidelity of implementation

Q: Strategies for taking notes and preparing for tests pertain to ____. a. self-advocating b. gaining information c. retrieving information d. storing information

Q: E-readers serve as a ________ assistive technology for students with reading difficulties. A) No-tech B) Low-tech C) Mid-tech D) High-tech

Q: Individuals with speech disorders may have life-long emotional problems because they often ____. a. have cognitive or developmental delays b. experience peer rejection c. prefer to be socially isolated d. have difficulty focusing in social situations

Q: Kindle, Nook, and iPad are becoming increasingly popular to provide ______ to students. A) Educational games B) Social media C) E-text D) Puzzles

Q: Group-administered standardized tests ____. a. are usually administered by the special education teacher b. assess many academic skills in depth c. are intended to be used solely as screening measures d. are usually untimed

Q: Examples of technology that support the writing process include all of the following except A) Speech-to-text B) Word prediction C) Computer-based concept maps D) Pencil grips

Q: Detailed and frequent assessment of students' progress, made to determine if student learning is accelerating and the gap between the student's functioning and that considered typical is becoming smaller, is ____. a. universal screening b. fidelity of implementation c. evidence-based instruction d. progress monitoring

Q: Natural Reader and Spell Better are examples of mobile technology applications designed to address issues inA) MathematicsB) Science terminologyC) Social studiesD) Literacy

Q: Skills in listening to directions during lessons and on the job pertain to ____. a. self-advocating b. expressing information c. gaining information d. retrieving information

Q: A loss of interest by the student because he or she feels "singled out" is referred to as A) Inadequate self-esteem B) A poor attitude C) Abandonment D) Oppositional

Q: Stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by difficulty with ____. a. fluency b. enunciation c. voice d. articulation

Q: Smartphones can be used as A) Cell phones B) Organizational tool C) Alarm clocks D) All of the above

Q: __________ supports students with disabilities in the acquisition of life skills. A) Self-operating prompting devices B) Text-to-speech C) Concrete manipulatives D) The smartboard

Q: __________ are typically found in elementary and secondary classrooms and are considered an evidence-based practice for educating students with disabilities. A) Calculators B) Number lines C) Multiplication charts D) Concrete manipulatives

Q: Standardized achievement tests ____. a. measure the level of achievement in terms of what students have been taught in the classroom b. compare students to other students within the same classroom only c. measure the level of achievement from the standpoint of mastery d. are norm-referenced

Q: Introduced for the first time in the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA, an approach for exploring whether students have learning disabilities is ____. a. achievement-ability discrepancy b. universal screening c. response to intervention d. evidence-based instruction

Q: It is the beginning of the school year and your principal, Mr. Madden, is addressing the faculty. Mr. Madden is concerned about improving the use of behavior strategies for all students. During his presentation he states "students with disabilities and other special needs are children and youth first." Write a reflection of what this statement means to you. Include in your examples of the behavior management strategies you plan to utilize when working with special needs students in your classroom. Explain how the strategies you adopt will impact your ability to help all students.

Q: Despite its value, ________ is an area of struggle for many students. A) Mathematics B) Science C) Vocabulary D) Reading

Q: Six guidelines have been provided in your textbook for "asking questions." Select three of these guidelines and provide an explanation including examples of each guideline you have selected.

Q: An example of information technology is A) Direct instruction B) Text-to-speech software C) Word processor D) Internet

Q: Jamie has difficulty being understood when she speaks primarily because she slurs words. Her speech problem is with ____. a. fluency b. pitch c. voice d. articulation

Q: Recent statistics suggest students are increasingly spending their time outside of the school with technology, resulting in some calling today's students the ______________. A) Techno-generation kids B) NextGen kids C) iGeneration D) iKids

Q: One example of medical technology is A) Computer-assisted technology B) Feeding tubes C) Inquiry D) Wheelchair

Q: High-stakes tests ____. a. are criterion-referenced b. are norm-referenced c. compare growth between individuals d. are teacher-made

Q: Which is not an accountability requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001? a. adequate yearly progress (AYP) b. highly qualified teachers in specific content areas c. teaching strategies based on rigorous research d. assessment results reported only in terms of percentiles

Q: An example of assistive technology used for the purpose of mobility is A) A gait trainer B) Adjustable-height desks C) Alternative keyboard D) Custom wedges

Q: Explain "primary reinforcers." Why should you discuss this reward system with the parents before implementing the reinforcement plan?

Q: Examples of "repurposing" technology include all of the following except A) Social media to teach writing skills B) Cell phone to contact a parent C) iPad as a textbook D) Digital camera for taking pictures of objects and then manipulating the images to demonstrate

Q: _____ is the study and practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing technological processes and resources. A) Medical technology B) Educational technology C) Productivity technology D) Information technology

Q: Discuss three steps for teaching terms and concepts using definitions that employ positive and negative examples.

Q: The largest group of individuals with high-incidence disabilities falls into the federal disability category of ____. a. intellectual disabilities b. emotional disabilities c. learning disabilities d. speech impairments

Q: Educators need to critically evaluate apps for their educational value.

Q: ____decisions involve whether the special education program should be terminated, kept the same, or modified a. Program placement b. Instructional evaluation c. Curriculum diagnosis d. Program evaluation

Q: The cost of assistive technology is considered a priority during the decision-making process of the IEP.

Q: A disability should always be considered in A) The context of the dominant culture B) The school context C) The cultural context of the child D) Whatever context causes the child the most trouble

Q: Which of the following is a provision of Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act? a. Employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities b. Buildings, transportation and other public places must be accessible to people with disabilities. c. Classroom teachers must be a member of the team writing the Individualized Education Program. d. Some students not eligible for special education services may be entitled to receive specific types of assistance to be academically successful.

Q: "Anecdotal recording" can be extremely important for the general education teacher. Explain this strategy. Provide one example of how this strategy can be applied to transitions from one activity to another.

Q: When working with families from different cultural backgrounds, it is important to A) Try to make them see things from the perspective of the dominant culture B) Always address the father C) Give deference to the key decision makers in the family D) Use first names only to make the meetings more comfortable

Q: Mr. Evans is creating a study guide for a Social Studies chapter related to the role of Congress in United States Government. Mr. Evans has four students with special needs in his class. Discuss four specific ways he can differentiate his Social Studies instruction by using the study guide strategy.

Q: An awareness of, respect for and appreciation of the many factors that influence and shape the values, priorities, and perspectives of both individuals and families is known as A) Ethnocentrism B) Cultural sensitivity C) Cultural bias D) Adaptability

Q: Students with high-incidence disabilities share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: a. they benefit from systematic highly structured interventions b. they require use of AT devices c. they are difficult to distinguish from peers without disabilities d. they exhibit a combination of behavioral, social and academic problems

Q: An obstacle that may inhibit cultural minority families' involvement in education is A) Deference to teachers and other professionals as decision makers B) Lack of trust in the education system C) Lack of knowledge of their rights as parents D) All of the above

Q: Arguably, the most powerful way in which grandparents can contribute to the family with a child with a disability is A) Acting as alternative caregivers B) Providing sources of community support C) Helping with chores D) Providing emotional support

Q: A common viewpoint of grandparents of children with disabilities as discussed in literature is that A) Their children must have done something to deserve this burden and therefore are solely responsible for addressing it B) Their children brought shame to the family by creating a child with a disability and should be ousted from the family C) Not only is this a difficult life for their grandchild to face, but it is also a difficult life for their children D) They would do a better job of raising their grandchild since they have already raised children without disabilities

Q: Decisions in instructional evaluation involve ____. a. where to begin instruction b. where a student's special education instruction will take place c. whether to continue or change instructional procedures d. whether the special education program should be terminated, kept the same or modified

Q: One of the outcomes of the civil rights movement of the 1960s directly led to the passage of ____. a. the Americans with Disabilities Act b. the Education of the Handicapped Act c. the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act d. Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act

Q: What is bullying? Include in your discussion three strategies you can do as a teacher to help all students.

Q: Siblings of children with disabilities may experience a range of emotions, including A) Resentment B) Jealousy C) Rejection D) All of the above

Q: Mrs. Richey is noticing three students are falling behind and she has decided to implement Tier 2 of the RtI process. Explain when, where and for how long Tier 2 instruction would take place. Include in your response specific examples.

Q: One negative impact a child's disability may have on siblings are feelings associated with the absence of the disability in their own lives, known as A) Shame B) Survivor's guilt C) Sibling syndrome D) Sibling rivalry

Q: What considerations should you keep in mind as a classroom teacher for students with serious asthma or allergies?

Q: In general, on learning that a child has a disability, fathers may be more concerned with A) Day-to-day burdens of child care B) Potential changes in family dynamics C) Long-term consequences D) Immediate effects the disability may have on the child

Q: According to family systems theory, an issue such as a child's exceptionality can only be fully understood within the context of the A) Parent-child interaction B) Child-sibling interaction C) Child-school interaction D) Entire family unit

Q: Decisions that involve the initial instructional level for students are ____. a. instructional evaluation b. program placement c. diagnosis d. curriculum placement

Q: Which of the following introduced the concept of integration into public education? a. Brown v. Board of Education b. P.L. 94-142 c. Doe v. Withers d. Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson School District v. Rowley

Q: One of the most common and difficult feelings parents may experience when their child is diagnosed with a disability is A) Guilt B) Joy C) Ambivalence D) Hatred

Q: The stages of parental reaction to having a child with a disability should be viewed as A) The same for all families B) Fixed and linear C) Fluid and variable D) The same for both parents

Q: Cognitive behavior management is a strategy for helping students manage their own behavior. What are two common strategies used to teach the students how to manage their own behavior? Include in your discussion the three steps teachers should use for teaching CBM to students.

Q: Before giving your students a homework assignment, you should ask yourself a series of questions to ensure students will be more successful. Discuss three of the six suggestions listed in your textbook.

Q: In general, the initial phase of dealing with the news that a child has a disability is characterized by A) Shock B) Grief C) Denial D) All of the above

Q: The family's ability to change in response to a crisis or stressful event is known as A) Cohesion B) Transitions C) Family interaction D) Adaptability

Q: Mrs. Gill's son Robert is in your sixth-grade class. He has been diagnosed with epilepsy, characterized by absence seizures. Typically, Robert's seizures are controlled with medication. However, Mrs. Gill wants to know how you will handle a seizure in the event Robert experiences one while in your class. What steps would you take if Robert had a seizure?

Q: The degree of freedom and independence experienced by each member of a family is known as A) Cohesion B) Adaptability C) Transitions D) Family life cycle

Q: Scottie's IEP team has decided that Scottie's special education services will take place in a full time general education classroom. This decision mainly concerns Scottie's ____. a. program evaluation b. program placement c. curriculum placement d. diagnosis