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Special Education
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Describe characteristics of social development exhibited by children with autism.
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Ms. Willow-Hamm has a student with ADHD. She is wondering whether she should implement self-monitoring strategies. What are some of the benefits of this strategy that you can share with her?
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How does empathetic listening relate to the seven principles of partnerships with families?
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Which of the following is NOT an issue brought to national attention through Larry P. v. Riles, Diana v. State Board of Education, and Lau v. Nichols?
A) over-representation of African American children in classes for students with mental retardation
B) alternative assessments used by most school districts for bilingual children
C) misidentification of English Language Learners as having disabilities
D) assessment bias
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How does differentiated instruction affect gifted students?
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Describe schoolwide positive behavior support and how it helps all students.
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Imagine that the educators in your school district are wary of using IQ tests to identify gifted students, and choose to use multiple assessments instead. Based on information in your text, list five types of multiple assessments that you could recommend.
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Why do you think students with mild or moderate hearing losses are frequently overlooked, or incorrectly thought to have an attention or a learning problem?
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What are the domains of family quality of life and what is your role as an educator in relation to this concept?
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Briefly describe possible causes of giftedness.
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What are some instructional accommodations or techniques that reflect universal design, yet are particularly helpful for students with ADHD?
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The melting pot model led to
A) peaceful coexistence of diverse lifestyles.
B) a harmonious new culture.
C) integration.
D) racism and segregation.
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List (and briefly describe) the five instructional areas for promoting friendships.
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Who are twice-exceptional students?
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Why is it important to have an educational understanding of the meaning of "family?"
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List attributes of giftedness most frequently recognized by different states.
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Discuss the impact of early identification of hearing loss for children.
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Mr. Nyxx does not believe in the existence of ADHD. Help him understand by discussing some of the medical findings regarding the physiological differences between subjects with and without ADHD.
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Explain social stories and the different types of sentences used in them.
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How can you as a teacher achieve a high level in the professional competence domain of partnerships?
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Which model allows people to maintain their various languages, cultures, and institutions while encouraging their participation in society as a whole?
A) separation
B) melting pot
C) cultural pluralism
D) Americanism
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Cindy is a gifted student who participates often in classroom discussions. However, she asks so many questions and makes so many comments that there is not time for other students to participate or for you to finish the lesson. How can you help Cindy continue to participate without monopolizing the class?
A. Tell her to be quiet and pay attention.
B. Tell her you will only allow her to ask two questions per class.
C. Ignore her questions and allow others to ask questions.
D. Begin a dialogue journal that Cindy can write her questions in and enable her to research answers during less-active periods.
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What are the three types of students who are frequently underserved by programs for gifted and talented students?
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Explain how the bone conduction audiometry method works.
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List 3 of common attributes of communication of children with autism.
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List 5 tips for improving homework completion.
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Why do you think the APA recommends that a child exhibit characteristics in more than one setting in order to be diagnosed with ADHD?
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Bob is strongly opposed to immigration. He feels that the new wave of immigration experienced in our country is threatening the existence of the current dominant culture. John is a proponent of
A) LEP programs.
B) bilingualism.
C) cultural pluralism.
D) nativism.
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Steven is a gifted student who is very bored in class and does not complete his homework. What would be the best way to help Steven become excited about learning again?
A. Don"t require him to complete homework since he knows the material.
B. Have Steven tutor other students.
C. Modify the scope and sequence of Steven's curriculum through acceleration.
D. Don"t be concerned about Steven's behavior since he probably already knows the concepts.
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Briefly describe common characteristics of gifted individuals.
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Explain the possible impact of removing such designations like Asperger syndrome.
Q:
Describe the Circle of Friends.
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Describe how a cochlear implant works.
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Nehem's locker and backpack are filled with homework that was never turned in, old assignments, and assorted trash. As a teacher, describe one thing you could do to help Nehem organize this aspect of his school life.
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June has an IQ of 140 and is more than four years ahead of her third-grade peers in reading and writing. Her parents and teachers have agreed that acceleration would be best for June. Which of the following would be a good type of acceleration for June?
A. June attends seventh-grade English class.
B. Have June take the seventh-grade state English test.
C. Have June tutor sixth- and seventh-grade students in English.
D. Have June skip English class until she enters seventh grade.
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Lauren is a student in your class who has autism. During group activities or unstructured time, Lauren becomes very antagonistic with her peers and teacher. What would be a good course of action to help Lauren with this behavior?
A. Remove Lauren from the classroom during these times.
B. Use social stories to help her learn ways to concentrate in noisy environments.
C. Use mnemonic strategies to help her control her behavior.
D. Discuss Lauren's behavior with her and set up a plan for consequences when the behavior occurs.
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Explain what IDEA '04 requires regarding the use of high stakes testing with children with disabilities.
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What is the purpose of PTIs, CPRCs, P2P, and F2F HICs?
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Written agreements between a student and teacher that describe the outcomes of student learning are:
A. Learning contracts
B. Behavioral contracts
C. Teaching contracts
D. Instructional contracts
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A 14-year-old boy with mild autism would be LEAST likely to have which of the following components in his curriculum?
A. Functional academics on how to read bus schedules
B. Social-skills training in how to join a conversation
C. Reading instruction in a second grade text
D. Career interest development
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List 2 reasons why gifted girls are less likely to select careers in science or math?
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What is family quality of life?
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Which of the following involves active student participation and responsibility in the assessment process?
A. Kid watching
B. Portfolios
C. Written tests/projects
D. Reflective evaluations
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What are some advantages of digital hearing aids over traditional analog models?
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Explain how prescription drugs impact a school nurse's role for students with ADHD.
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Joslyn has severe autism and exhibits several repetitive self-injurious behaviors. To address these behaviors, Joslyn's parents and teachers are engaging in a functional behavioral assessment. Which of the following is an intended outcome of this assessment process?
A. To determine if Joslyn qualifies for special education with the label of autism.
B. To determine the purpose of Joslyn's self-injurious behaviors.
C. To develop a system of punishing Joslyn when she exhibits such behaviors.
D. To increase Joslyn's academic skills so the negative behaviors will subside.
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Ms. Mann, a sixth-grade teacher, arranges a parent-teacher conference with Mr. and Mrs. Dixonto discuss a problem she is having with their son Bobby, who has learning disabilities. Most authorities would recommend that Ms. Mann:
A. Emphasize positive things about Bobby, along with the negative.
B. End the conference by summarizing Bobby's deficit areas.
C. Start with business first rather than informal social conversation.
D. Use professional language so that the Yubas will view her as a professional.
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Explain manifestation determination. Why is this important?
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Observing and learning from a student's comments or work is:
A. Portfolio assessment
B. Process evaluation
C. Product evaluation
D. Curriculum evaluation
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An accommodation that is fairly unique to students with autism is:
A. Use of a familiar examiner
B. Use of a familiar testing site
C. More than doubling extended time
D. Using questions with only one format
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A program that places gifted students into job settings related to career goals refers to
A) an internship.
B) an independent study.
C) the Revolving Door Model.
D) interdisciplinary instruction.
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What are the considerations stipulated in IDEA '04 for IEP Teams when developing an IEP for a student who is deaf or hard of hearing?
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Sally's parents both work to support their family. They do not attend Sally's conferences, IEP meetings, or other school functions because they say they cannot spare the time. The teachers feel it is very important for Sally's parents to be more involved in her education. What can the teachers tell Sally's parents to help them understand that their participation is needed?
A. Tell the parents that Sally cannot continue in special education unless they attend the IEP meeting.
B. Tell the parents that Sally cannot continue in the school unless they become involved.
C. Explain that Sally's school success and family quality of life will improve if they can participate.
D. Ask Sally's older sibling to attend meetings and school functions.
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Which of the following primarily involves written tests?
A. Portfolios
B. Process evaluation
C. Product evaluation
D. Curriculum-based assessment
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Arvid uses a self-instruction or self-talk strategy to make sure he works carefully. Give an example of what this might look like.
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List the required contents of an IEP.
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What percent of students with autism spend 80-100% of their time in general education settings?
A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 18%
D. 39%
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Harry is a gifted student interested in political science. He is paired with an adult with expertise in this area. This is an example of
A) independent study.
B) the Revolving Door Model.
C) a mentorship.
D) interdisciplinary instruction.
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Ahmed and his family moved to the United States from the Middle East. Ahmed and his parents speak English very well but during conferences Ms. Smith, Ahmed's teacher, is uncomfortable with the parents' behavior. Ahmed's mother does not speak in the meetings, and the parents do not make eye contact. How can Ms. Smith make the meetings more comfortable for all involved?
A. Learn about Ahmed's culture and plan meeting participation to meet the parents' needs.
B. Talk to Ahmed's mother alone to get information.
C. Have the school principal conduct the conferences.
D. Confront Ahmed's parents about their unusual behaviors.
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Discuss the debates between Edward Gallaudet and Alexander Graham Bell. Which position do you advocate? Why?
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Two ways of monitoring the progress of students who are gifted are product evaluation and:
A. Standardized tests
B. Process evaluation
C. Portfolios
D. IQ tests
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Ashley uses a self-monitoring strategy. Briefly explain what this is.
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Which of the following is an event or action that follows your student's response and increases the possibility that your student will exhibit that same response again?
A. Discriminative stimulus
B. Response
C. Reinforcing stimulus
D. Consequence
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Name the seven steps of the IEP process, and describe briefly what occurs at each step.
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What is a primary way to prevent legal action on behalf of parents?
A. Write the IEP before the meeting.
B. Keep sporadic data and reporting.
C. Include parents as much as possible
D. Provide services only near the IEP meeting time.
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Stressing perfection ____, which is an important feature of problem solving and creativity.
A) usually results in higher self-esteem
B) often inhibits risk taking
C) causes higher grades
D) relieves stress
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Damage to the outer or middle ear is called conductive hearing loss. List two other facts about this type of hearing loss.
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Starting in kindergarten or college early, skipping one or more grades in order to experience higher levels of instruction, and/or attending a higher grade level program for part of the school day is:
A. Cluster grouping
B. All-school enrichment program
C. Acceleration
D. Enrichment
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Which of the following uses the discriminative stimulus, the response, and the reinforcing stimulus or consequence?
A. Positive behavior support
B. Discrete trial teaching
C. Applied behavior analysis
D. Social stories
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Ariel's IEP states that she should receive ___, the most common testing accommodation for students with ADHD. What is this accommodation, and does it significantly improve test scores?
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List the individuals who must be included in a multidisciplinary team.
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What percent of parents reported that they have considered legal action to secure an appropriate special education program for their children?
A. Nearly 50%
B. Only 2%
C. Approximately 20%
D. Approximately 16%
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Which of the following addresses the top 20 percent of students in the school through special-interest groups, specialized instruction in small groups, and mentoring on individual projects?
A. Cluster grouping
B. All-school enrichment program
C. Accelerative method
D. Enrichment
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Which of the following uses the principles of operant psychology to reduce problem behavior or increase positive behavior?
A. Positive behavior support
B. Discrete trial training
C. Applied behavior analysis
D. Social stories
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Collaboration among professionals is important when working with gifted students because
A) most students attend general education classes for the major portion of their day.
B) general education teachers generally have expertise in teaching gifted students.
C) it is mandated by IDEA.
D) districts can lose federal funding for gifted programs if collaboration is not occurring.
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Explain Deaf culture.
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Which of the following statements about parents' participation in homework is TRUE?
A. Many students with disabilities do not rely on their parents for help.
B. Students with disabilities are five times as likely as their nondisabled peers to get frequent homework assistance.
C. Students without disabilities receive more homework assistance than those with disabilities.
D. There may be less stress between the parent-child relationships for parents who help their children with homework.
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Why is a professional's opinion warranted in the identification of ADHD in a preschooler?
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Explain the difference between alternate assessments and authentic assessments.
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Some leaders in gifted education are concerned about the lack of each of the following in school curriculum except:
A. Variety
B. Depth
C. Breadth
D. Specificity