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Q: To avoid perpetuating ethnic and racial stereotypes, teachers should notuse the words ___________ when describing their students and the students' families. A) Alland no B) Someand most C) Manyand few D) All of the above

Q: Multiculturalmeans ______________. A) The dominant culture B) More than one culture C) A foreign culture D) Macroculture

Q: Two students from the same culture group will act _______. A) The same in all situations B) Differently from each other in all situations C) According to their own unique characteristics D) Differently from all other persons

Q: In the early decades of the 20th century, an objective of the school system was to quickly assimilate children of immigrants into American culture. The melting pot metaphor was used to describe how differences were melted away, resulting in a similar group of students. A preferred metaphor for the current times is a _______ that results in colorful mix of many unique cultures and heritages. A) Packet of seeds B) Floral bouquet C) Vase D) Shovel

Q: Schools in the United States are grounded in _____________, a culture that may hold little meaning for many students whose families are poor and/or are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds. A) African American culture and values B) Latino culture and values C) Asian culture and values D) White middle-class values

Q: One major concern for disproportionate representation of racial and ethnic minorities is A) Underachievement B) Unsuccessful assimilation C) Interdependence on macroculture D) Subcultural subversion

Q: Which of the following groups is typically overrepresented in gifted and talented programs? A) Asian B) Hispanic C) White D) Black

Q: The term double jeopardyrefers to students who have A) Linguistic differences and are chronic disciplinary problems B) Trouble assimilating to macro-and microcultures C) Linguistic difficulties and a disability D) Trouble learning two or more languages

Q: All of the following are bilingual instructional techniques except A) Cultural programs B) Immersion programs C) Transitional programs D) Enrichment programs

Q: All of the following are goals of multicultural education except A) Americanization B) Educational equity C) Social reconstruction D) Human relations

Q: A subculture refers to A) Ethnocentrism B) Macroculture C) Egocentrism D) Microculture

Q: Which of the following terms represents a teaching strategy that teaches students primarily in a language other than English? A) Multicultural education B) Bilingual education C) Special education D) Multilingual education

Q: All of the following are true about multiculturalism except A) Acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people B) Refers to more than one culture C) Implies we should appreciate differences among groups of people D) States clearly that one cannot function within more than one culture

Q: We define _______________ as the attitudes, belief systems, norms, and traditions shared by a particular group of people that collectively form their heritage. A) Religion B) Ethnicity C) Culture D) Race

Q: Approximately what percentage of special education teachers are African American? A) 84% B) 69% C) 11% D) 5%

Q: Approximately how many people immigrate to the United States each year? A) 1,250,000 B) 100,000 C) 10,000,000 D) 5,000,000

Q: What are the implications of the estimate that by the year 2020, students of color are projected to make up almost half of the school-age population? In view of this projected outcome, teachers should A) Give up on fixing the problems B) Be proactive about changes they can make now C) Let someone else take care of these issues D) Wait for the principal to tell them what to do

Q: Multicultural education is appropriate for A) Only young students B) Only older students C) Only students without disabilities D) All students

Q: According to some authorities, the educational environment encountered by many students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds may be A) Welcoming, warm, and inviting B) Inadequate, damaging, and openly hostile C) Inclusive, nurturing, and supportive D) All of the above

Q: The presence of cultural differences provides an opportunity to A) Celebrate the richness of American diversity B) Separate groups of people C) Exclude those who do not speak English well D) Isolate people who eat strange foods

Q: Classroom materials should notinclude only the perspective of which of the following groups? A) Children, women, and men across diverse groups B) Male, middle-class, Western European group C) Females and males across cultures and racial groups D) Persons with and without disabilities groups

Q: Classroom materials should include portrayals of women and men with and without disabilities across diverse cultural and racial groups in which of the following roles? A) Only active roles B) Only passive roles C) Active and passive roles D) They should not be portrayed at all

Q: When evaluating instructional materials, classroom teachers should consider the perspectives and contributions of the following group. A) Women and men from all geographic areas of the United States B) Women and men with and without disabilities across cultures C) Children and teenagers who are Latino or African American D) Children and teenagers who are Latino and have disabilities

Q: Portfolio assessment emphasizes the instructional environment with a focus on the outcomes of learning. Which of the following statements is correct? Portfolio assessment A) Is infrequently administered B) Provides a single testing opportunity C) Uses only one type of work sample D) Uses real-world tasks collected over time

Q: Many standardized tests have been revised for the purpose of reducing bias. Which is notan example of a way in which bias has been reduced in tests? A) Eliminated all references to animals in test items B) Reduced the number of culturally specific test items C) Renormed, or restandardized, the tests across more diverse students D) Reduced culturally specific language

Q: How does a lack of life experiences affect students' responses on standardized tests? Students are more likely to A) Obtain a higher score B) Achieve greater success C) Better understand the questions D) Give incorrect responses

Q: Some experts believe that the use of standardized tests with children from minority groups measures their A) Intelligence B) Problem-solving skills C) Degree of cultural assimilation D) Knowledge of sports

Q: Disproportional numbers of Asian and Pacific Islander students can be found receiving services in which of the following programs? A) Gifted and talented B) Learning disabilities C) Behavior disorders D) Moderate disabilities

Q: Disproportional numbers of Native American students can be found receiving services in which of the following programs? A) Gifted and talented B) Learning disabilities C) Behavior disorders D) Moderate disabilities

Q: Which of the following statements is notappropriate for special educators to consider when planning interventions for learners who are culturally and linguistically diverse? A) Information about language characteristics of learners with disabilities who are bilingual or have limited English proficiency B) Information about cultural factors that influence educational planning and services C) Characteristics of instructional strategies and materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate D) Characteristics of a learning environment that promotes success only for English-speaking students

Q: When greater numbers of children from minority groups are placed in special education programs compared to their proportion of the general school population, this is called A) Underrepresentation B) Cultural pluralism C) Overrepresentation D) Multiculturalism

Q: Bilingual special education serves students who A) Only need instruction that addresses their documented disability B) Only need instruction on their English language skills C) Have a temporary disability due to their language diversity D) Are culturally and linguistically diverse and have a disability

Q: Bilingual students must obtain which level of language skills before achieving a successful transition to a monolingual English class setting? A) Beginning language level B) Conversational fluency level C) Complex language level D) Completely proficient level

Q: Students who are bilingual become more proficient in English by using their newly acquired language skills with A) Classmates, friends, and family members B) Teachers and administrators C) University language professors D) Paid tutors in afterschool sessions

Q: The number of school-age children whose primary language is not English is estimated at more than A) 4 million B) 6 million C) 8 million D) 10 million

Q: Which trait does notcharacterize American macroculture? A) Individualism and independence B) Competitiveness and ambition C) Nonassertiveness and cooperation D) Equality and fair play

Q: Ethnocentrism is defined as viewing one's own cultural group characteristics A) As inferior B) As superior C) As without value D) With disinterest

Q: American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic, White, and Black are the five racial groups recognized by the U.S. government. Which of the following statements is nottrue? A) The terms are arbitrary and represent umbrella terms. B) Each group is homogeneous. C) Each group is diverse. D) The terms obscure the richness of individual cultures.

Q: Bilingual education is defined as instruction A) Primarily in English using the native language minimally B) Only in the native language C) Only in English D) In the native language while learning English

Q: Multicultural education is defined as A) Foreign language instruction B) Cooking techniques from other cultures C) An educational strategy D) The study of art history across cultures

Q: Which of the following describes cultural pluralism? Cultural and ethnic differences A) Must be appreciated and respected B) Must be abandoned C) Need to be relinquished D) Must be overlooked

Q: In the past, the metaphor for the new immigrants in the United States was a melting pot. Today, the preferred metaphor is that of a A) Blanket B) Flower C) Patchwork quilt D) Teapot

Q: What percentage of the U.S. population older than 5 years speaks a language other than English at home? A) 4% B) 8% C) 14% D) 20%

Q: The majority of general and special educators are from which of the following groups? A) African American B) Asian C) Latino D) White

Q: In the 19th and 20th centuries,immigrants entered the United States at what location? A) Boston B) Ellis Island C) Philadelphia D) Washington, D.C.

Q: The current focus on exposing an individual with special needs to the general education curriculum is clearly evident in a recent initiative known as A) Regular education initiative B) Common Core State Standards C) Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments D) Section 504

Q: The U.S. Supreme Court held in ______________that catheterization qualified as a related service under PL 94-142. A) Smith v. Robinson, 1984 B) Honig v. Doe, 1988 C) Tatro v. State of Texas, 1980 D) Armstrong v. Kline, 1980

Q: Which of the following is not a major component under IDEA (Public Law 94-142)? A) Free appropriate public education (FAPE) B) Individualized family service plan (IFSP) C) Least restrictive environment (LRE) D) Individualized education program (IEP)

Q: Which act employs a functional rather than a categorical model for determining a disability? A) Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008 (Public Law 110-325) B) No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 C) Public Law 10-17 (1997 Amendments to IDEA) D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Q: The language contained in IDEA 2004 concerning who is considered a "highly qualified" special educator is complementary to the standards promulgated in __________________. A) Public Law 101-476 (1990 Amendments to PL-94-142) B) No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 C) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 D) Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336)

Q: Goals in an individualized family service plan are based on the ____________ of the family. A) Priorities B) Demonstrated needs C) Developmental stage D) Income

Q: _______________ is the generic term for the process of gathering information for the purpose of making decisions. A) Response to intervention B) Discrepancy model C) Instruction D) Assessment

Q: _____ percent of the referrals for special education services result in placement. A) Twenty-five B) Fifty C) Seventy-five D) Ninety

Q: According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, an individualized education program must include a statement of the student's present levels of educational and functional _______________. A) Development B) Performance C) Satisfaction D) None of the above

Q: Sources of student assessment information may include which of the following: A) Observation B) Interview C) Work samples D) All of the above

Q: According to which of the following should students with disabilities be served within the full inclusion model? A) Functional ability B) Parental selection C) Chronological age D) Educational age

Q: Which of the following would be considered assessment accommodations? A) Extended time B) Use of special equipment C) Frequent breaks D) All of the above

Q: How long after eligibility for special education services is determined until an IEP must be developed? A) 10 days B) 15 days C) 30 days D) 1 year

Q: Which of the following is an example of intraindividual differences? A) John is a terrific artist, but he has trouble doing pull-ups. B) Ceasar is taller than his classmates. C) Alice is the fastest reader in the class. D) Lebron consistently receives the highest scores in math.

Q: Differences between pupils are an example of A) Intraindividual differences B) Intermediate differences C) Exceptional differences D) Interindividual differences

Q: A mandatory ________ _______ is now required prior to proceeding with a due process hearing. A) Waiting period B) Resolution session C) Suspension hearing D) Time out

Q: Which is a stipulation of NCLB 2001? A) Annual testing of students K"8 is required B) Special education students were excluded from testing C) Schools experiencing difficulty attaining annual yearly progress (AYP) will be provided with technical and financial assistance D) Teachers can change schools if their school is not attaining AYP

Q: Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, all of the following would be considered "major life activities" except A) Driving B) Seeing C) Learning D) Walking

Q: Which of the following is a civil rights law? A) PL 94-142 B) PL 99-457 C) PL 101-476 D) PL 93-112

Q: The right to receive written notification (in parents' native language) of proposed changes to their child's educational classification or placement is a part of which component of PL 94-142? A) Individualized education program B) Nondiscriminatory assessment C) The least restrictive environment D) Procedural due process

Q: Each of the following is a myth about acceleration EXCEPT: A) The majority of students are not socially mature enough to advance grades. B) Holding students to their grade level is a safer educational route. C) It results in gaps in students' knowledge. D) Students who are accelerated into grades beyond their agemates get bullied more.

Q: Which of the following is not a characteristic of differentiated instruction? It A) includes a minimum amount of assessment so as not to make students too test-dependent. B) is based on student readiness. C) varies activities and assignments. D) supports active exploration of topics at varying levels.

Q: As a result of the reauthorizations of IDEA, all of the following stipulations are true except A) Student and parent rights have been clarified B) Discipline procedures have been articulated C) Services for individuals with disabilities have been extended through age 23 D) Individual transition plans (ITPs) are required for students with an IEP by age 16

Q: All of the following are developments with implications for improved education of students with special gifts and talents EXCEPT A) advances in telecommunication. B) presence of computers in home and classroom. C) call for excellence in American education. D) having more teachers who are gifted themselves certified to teach gifted students.

Q: All of the following are key court cases for influencing special education except A) Roe v. Wade B) Lau v. Nichols C) Larry P. v. Riles D) Wyatt v. Stickney

Q: Larry, a student who is gifted, skipped third grade. This is an example of which programming strategy? A) acceleration B) independent study C) enrichment D) special class

Q: Which major political movement helped secure equal educational rights for children with disabilities? A) Cuban missile crisis B) Civil rights movement C) Securities and Liberty Act of 1962 D) The women's rights movement

Q: Additional experiences provided to students without placing them in a higher grade are known as A) acceleration. B) resource programs. C) enrichment. D) mentor programs.

Q: What is the belief that all students should be taught exclusively in general education classrooms at neighborhood schools? A) Least restrictive environment B) Regular education initiative C) Full inclusion D) Equal access for all students

Q: What is the concept of a partnership between general and special education resulting in a coordinated delivery system? A) Least restrictive environment B) Regular education initiative C) Full inclusion D) Equal access for all students

Q: Leaders in the field agree that special education for students with gifts or talents should have each of the following characteristics EXCEPT A) a curriculum designed to accommodate advanced cognitive skills. B) instructional strategies consistent with the learning of students in particular content areas. C) administrative arrangements facilitating appropriate grouping of students for instruction. D) a program that emphasizes keeping gifted students with their age peers at all times.

Q: When determining the least restrictive environment for service delivery, what is this decision based on? A) Student's identified disability B) Teacher certification C) Space and budget allocations D) Student's educational need

Q: All of the following factors help to explain the underrepresentation of females in programs for giftedness EXCEPT A) the glamorization of sex differences. B) that teachers pay less attention to high achieving girls. C) that parents have overly high expectations for girls. D) the societal stereotypes of males and females.

Q: The largest group of neglected students with gifts is A) females. B) students with disabilities. C) students from lower socioeconomic levels. D) students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Q: What key feature is often overlooked when considering service delivery options? A) Instructor personality B) Temporary nature of placement C) Financial cost of delivery options D) Age of student