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Q: An IDEA-related service for students with visual impairments to know where they are in their environment and how to move around that environment safely is: A. Environmental Education B. Kinesthetic instruction C. Orientation and mobility training D. Transition services

Q: Spencer is an 8-year-old whose doctor has just diagnosed with ADHD. His parents want him to receive special education services. What will happen next? A) Spencer qualifies for services because of his doctor's diagnosis. B) Spencer qualifies for services under Section 504 because of his doctor's diagnosis, but not for services under IDEA. C) School personnel will also assess Spencer to determine whether or not special services are warranted. D) An IEP team will meet to determine what accommodations and services Spencer requires.

Q: Which stage of the IEP process determines whether the student is meeting the goals and objectives specified in the IEP? A) eligibility B) evaluation and reviews C) development of the IEP D) implementation of the IEP

Q: Which type of data would be most appropriate to collect to assess how well a student learned a task that was broken into various steps? A. Response by response data B. Instructional and test data C. Error data D. Anecdotal data

Q: A child who is fascinated by patterns in nature and aspires to be a marine biologist demonstrates which of Gardner's intelligences? A) linguistic B) spatial C) intrapersonal D) naturalist

Q: Each of the following is a component for delivering culturally responsive instruction except which one? A. Integrate content into your curriculum. B. Help students understand cultural assumptions and biases. C. Use your curriculum and teaching methods to modify your students' unacceptable racial attitudes. D. Make students' decisions for them regarding their education.

Q: Effective teaching strategies for teaching daily living skills to students with visual impairments include each of the following except: A. Hand-over-hand demonstrations B. Gradual fading of prompts C. Written instructions D. Significant practice

Q: Hearing loss caused by otitis media is typically A) profound. B) hindered by hearing aids. C) conductive. D) sensorineural.

Q: What percent of students with intellectual disabilities spend 80-100% of their time in general education settings? A. 48% B. 8% C. 27% D. 17%

Q: Mr. Haggis is a 3rd-grade teacher engaged in the pre-referral process for a student suspected of having ADHD. During this phase, Mr. Haggis's actions should focus on A) preventing problem behaviors. B) collecting data on the number of misbehaviors the student exhibits. C) trying to get the child ready for a full, formal assessment. D) developing an individualized behavior plan for the student.

Q: Which of the following exists when teachers modify their teaching in ways that will facilitate the academic achievement of students from diverse racial, cultural, and social-class groups? A. Content integration B. Knowledge construction process C. Equity pedagogy D. Prejudice reduction

Q: Emmett has just been found eligible for special education services. The next step in the IEP process is A) evaluation and reviews. B) implementation of the IEP. C) development of the IEP. D) identification.

Q: A child who has the ability to notice and respond to other people's needs demonstrates which of Gardner's intelligences? A) linguistic B) spatial C) intrapersonal D) interpersonal

Q: Which of the following enlarges an image to the desired size and projects it onto a television or computer screen? A. Optical character reader B. The cloze procedure C. Closed captioning D. Closed circuit television

Q: Infection of the middle ear and accumulation of fluid behind the eardrum is A) meningitis. B) otitis media. C) cytomegalovirus. D) incurable.

Q: Community-based instruction is most effective when it is based on a(n): A. Ecological inventory B. Life-space analysis C. Prelinguistic milieu D. Universal design for learning

Q: Teachers helping students to understand, investigate, and determine how the implicit cultural assumptions, frames of references, perspectives, and biases within a discipline influence the ways in which knowledge is constructed within it is: A. Content integration B. Knowledge construction process C. Equity pedagogy D. Prejudice reduction

Q: Which of the following statements is true? A) Medical interventions reduce hyperactivity and improve attention so that improvement in schoolwork is usually seen immediately. B) To gain improvement in academics and behavior, students with ADHD require a combination of behavioral and medical interventions. C) Behavior therapy is more effective than medical intervention for improving academic success for students with ADHD. D) Medical intervention is more effective than behavior therapy in reducing all the problems associated with ADHD.

Q: During the Eligibility step of the IEP process, two issues must be resolved: __________ and __________. A) whether the child is eligible to receive services; whether the services will be provided at the neighborhood school B) whether the school can provide the services; whether related services are necessary C) whether the child has a disability; whether the child qualifies for special education services D) whether the child has a disability; identification of which of the 14 disability categories the child qualifies for

Q: What is the curriculum used for teaching literacy skills to students with visual impairments whose first language is not English? A. Modified language instruction B. Adapted ESL C. Bilingual language instruction D. There is none

Q: Transition programs are effective when students with intellectual disabilities achieve each of the following except: A. Are integrated into and participate in their community B. Learn work-related skills C. Live in a group home or institution D. Engage in a full array of leisure activities

Q: A dancer and an athlete both exhibit which of Gardner's intelligences? A) logical-mathematical B) spatial C) body-kinesthetic D) musical

Q: Hearing loss caused by meningitis is typically A) mild to moderate. B) due to a bacterial infection. C) congenital. D) conductive hearing loss.

Q: Which of the following involves teachers using examples and content from a variety of cultures and groups to illustrate key concepts, principles, generalizations, and theories in their subject area? A. Content integration B. Knowledge construction process C. Equity pedagogy D. Prejudice reduction

Q: Adapted materials for students with visual impairments may include braille and large-print maps, measuring devices, graph paper, writing paper, calendars, and: A. Computers B. Flash cards C. Children's stories D. Rubrics

Q: Mr. and Mrs. McGill-Chris are going to attend an IEP meeting for their son who has ADHD. A(n) A) applied behavior analyst is required to be part of the team if their son's ADHD is primarily inattentive. B) PE teacher should be part of the IEP team to develop a physical exercise plan to address hyperactivity issues. C) school nurse should be part of the IEP team if their son is on medication. D) school counselor is required to be part of the team in order to monitor any medicinal effects on their son's sense of well-being.

Q: Which of the following involves three phases with a typical problem-solving process to promote middle school students' progress in achieving the goals of the general curriculum? A. The self-determined learning model B. Community-based instruction C. Prelinguistic milieu teaching D. Universal design for learning

Q: Baylor has just gone through the Identification step of the IEP process, where it was determined that he did NOT have a disability. What will happen next? A) He will be given more tests until a disability is discovered. B) The IEP process will be discontinued. C) His parents will be sent a bill to cover the costs of assessment, which are free only if the child is discovered to have a disability. D) He will receive individualized services through Section 504.

Q: Gardner proposes that there are __________ intelligences. A) eight B) twelve C) three D) five

Q: Content integration, knowledge of the construction process, an equity pedagogy, prejudice reduction, and empowering school culture and social structure are elements of: A. Increasing knowledge and experiences of other cultures B. Culturally responsive instruction C. Enhancing self-awareness D. Cultural reciprocity

Q: Each is recommended for math teachers to make their instruction more accessible except: A. Speak about math consistently and clearly B. Verbalize whatever you write C. Avoid using manipulatives for activities D. Give advance copies of transparencies and notes

Q: Identify the leading known cause of both congenital and sensorineural hearing losses. A) heredity B) otitis media C) meningitis D) rubella

Q: Mr. and Mrs. McGill-Chris have just started their son, who has ADHD, on stimulant medication to help him focus better in school. Which of the following is NOT a typical side effect that they should watch for? A) weight gain B) sleeplessness C) appetite reduction D) dizziness

Q: Which of the following teaches children with intellectual disabilities who do not speak to make frequent, clear requests or comments with gestures or sounds while looking at the person with whom they are communicating? A. The self-determined learning model B. Community-based instruction C. Prelinguistic milieu teaching D. Universal design for learning

Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of the IEP process at the Identification step? A) to determine whether a child has a disability B) to determine whether special education is required C) to determine how much time the child should spend in the general education classroom D) to determine what types of services are needed

Q: Learning about the family's strength, needs and preferences; inviting the family to describe their cultural values; identifying disagreements or alternative perspectives; and showing respect for differences are steps to which of the following? A. Increasing knowledge and experiences of other cultures B. Culturally responsive instruction C. Enhancing self-awareness D. Cultural reciprocity

Q: Which definition of giftedness is the most multidimensional? A) Terman B) Gardner C) NCLB D) Marland

Q: Some students may need specialized instruction related to writing braille with a: A. Slate and stylus B. Tactile tool C. Braille recorder D. Pen and paper

Q: Degree of hearing loss, age of the individual, and communication mode of the family all impact a deaf individual's A) academic grades. B) ability to learn ASL. C) acceptance into the community. D) speech intelligibility.

Q: An e-reader that is more cognitively accessible than those typically available is: A. Kindle B. Nook C. Rocket Reader D. Apple iPad

Q: It appears that genetics A) may contribute to ADHD as the condition is observed in many members of the same family. B) are a primary cause of ADHD in children. C) have little impact on ADHD, but a disorganized home environment is the primary factor for the frequency of familial characteristics. D) are a strong predictor of ADHD, but diet, exercise, and time spent watching television determine whether or not the characteristics actually emerge.

Q: Using cultural reciprocity, capitalizing upon instructional consultation teams, and implementing response to intervention are strategies for: A. Increasing self-awareness B. Implementing culturally responsive instruction C. Increasing knowledge and experiences of other cultures D. Advocating for systems change

Q: A special requirement of IDEA that assists in the referral process by identifying children who may benefit from special education, even if they are not in school yet, is A) the children's placement service. B) The Child at Risk. C) child find. D) child referral.

Q: When designing IEPs for students with visual impairments, some important decisions to consider are provision of instruction to support student success, location of services, and: A. The school's budget B. Nonacademic priorities C. Staffing needs D. Braille services

Q: The perception of giftedness as the "potential to excel at the upper end of any talent continuum" reflects ____ definition. A) Terman's B) Renzulli's C) Frasier's D) Marland's

Q: Appropriate roles for paraprofessionals include each of the following except which one? A. Providing individualized instruction to groups of students B. Facilitating friendships among students with and without disabilities C. Providing primary instruction to students with disabilities D. Assisting students with personal care

Q: Two deaf friends are in their early twenties. Based upon information in your text, which of the following is probably true? A) All of them have very high reading abilities. B) They have no friends who are not deaf. C) Their math skills are lower than their reading abilities. D) They can only read at the fourth-grade level.

Q: The cognitive abilities that control the ability to plan, self-regulate, and engage in goal-directed behavior are referred to as A) lower-level thinking skills. B) comorbidity. C) executive functions. D) neurotransmitters.

Q: The main purpose of the pre-referral stage is to A) notify the parents that their child is struggling in the classroom. B) prepare the necessary paperwork for the formal referral process. C) avoid unnecessary assessments and placements in special education. D) conduct assessments to determine the child's learning strengths and weaknesses.

Q: Marland's definition of giftedness does NOT include A) a specific time period for identification. B) areas of demonstrated achievement. C) a minimal IQ score. D) a consideration for potential ability.

Q: Examining our own cultural values, bias, stereotypes, and prejudices is: A. Increasing knowledge and experiences of other cultures B. Cultural reciprocity C. Enhancing self-awareness D. Culturally responsive instruction

Q: Tyree refers to himself as a CODA. What can you infer about him? A) He and both his parents are Deaf. B) At least one of his parents is Deaf. C) He is a Childhood Organization Disability Advocate. D) He cannot spell.

Q: All of the following are reasons why the U.S. Department of Education has no accurate count of students with ADHD EXCEPT A) parents are reluctant to have their children labeled with ADHD due to the associated stigma. B) they are served in the "other health impairments" category, and are counted as such. C) they are served and counted under their primary disability, which is not ADHD. D) there is no formal ADHD category under IDEA '04.

Q: Each of the following is a valuable method for determining the level of functioning of students with visual impairments in the expanded core curriculum except: A. Observation in natural environments B. Authentic assessments C. Standardized assessments D. Performance assessments

Q: What test is currently being developed to measure adaptive behavior that is normed on the general population rather than people with impairments in adaptive skills? A. Diagnostic Adaptive Behavior Scale (DABS) B. Adaptive Behavior Scale-School (ABS-S) C. Diagnostic Criteria for Behavior (DCB) D. Normed Behavior Scale (NBS)

Q: Each of the following is an example of a majority value except: A. Independence B. Competition C. Contentment D. Achievement

Q: Mrs. de la Rosario teaches math, reading, language arts, science and social studies in a self-contained classroom. According to NCLB and IDEA '04, she A) must demonstrate competency in all five subjects in order to be highly qualified. B) must pass a state academic subject test in at least four of the subject areas. C) should demonstrate competency in math and reading. D) can be considered highly qualified if other highly qualified teachers in each of the five academic areas approve her lesson plans each week.

Q: According to ____'s definition, gifted and talented children exhibit achievement or potential in intellectual, creative, academic, or leadership abilities. A) IDEA B) NCLB C) Terman D) Marland

Q: The expanded core curriculum includes all of the following areas except which of the following? A. Compensatory skills and communication modes B. Reading, writing, and math skills C. Recreation and leisure skills D. Orientation and mobility skills

Q: How much more likely than students from families with incomes in the bottom 20% are students from families with incomes in the top 20% to have intellectual disabilities? A. 10 times more likely B. 4 times more likely C. Twice as likely D. 8 times more likely

Q: The term "Deaf of Deaf" refers to A) profoundly deaf. B) being born Deaf of Deaf parents. C) prelingually deaf individuals. D) tired of hearing about Deaf people.

Q: All of the following are traits associated with ADHD EXCEPT A) creativity. B) intuitiveness. C) emotional awareness. D) positive self-image.

Q: If __________, then a medical service is usually considered to be a related service. A) a service requires the use of medical equipment B) a doctor must perform the service C) a school nurse can provide the service needed by the student in school D) the student requires a service more than once a day

Q: Each statement about children living in poverty is trueexcept: A. 63% of children living in poverty live with a single parent. B. The achievement gap in reading between high and low income children has increased by 40 percent over the last three decades C. Four times as many students who experience poverty do not graduate from high school as compared to peers who have never been poor D. Homelessness is not highly correlated with poverty.

Q: Which of the following includes a functional vision assessment, student's approaches to new situations, the nature and stability of the eye condition, visual stamina, and motivation? A. Environmental observations B. Teachers and parents C. Learning media assessment D. Functional vision assessment

Q: Which social, behavioral, or educational factor is associated with intellectual disabilities more than with any other disability? A. High divorce rate B. Large family size C. Poverty D. Poor nutrition

Q: Terman believed giftedness was A) fixed and determined by heredity. B) determined by parental enrichment. C) determined by heredity and environment. D) enhanced with instruction.

Q: Jackie became deaf before she learned to speak and understand language. Jackie is A) postlingually deaf. B) profoundly deaf. C) prelingually deaf. D) hard of hearing.

Q: The stage of language proficiency in which students understand about 500 words, but cannot use them is: A. Early production stage B. Receptive or preproduction stage C. Speech emergence stage D. Intermediate language proficiency stage

Q: What term is used to describe the options for the format of reading and literacy materials? A. Braille B. Instructional format C. Audiotapes D. Learning medium

Q: Mrs. Tueni teaches her students time management skills, self-regulation strategies, and gives them a five-minute warning before beginning any transition activities. Mrs. Tueni is engaged in which classroom management technique? A) managing the physical environment B) preventing problem behaviors C) supporting student independence D) intervening for problem behaviors

Q: Which related service provider works on motor skills? A) physical therapist B) occupational therapist C) school counselor D) speech/language pathologist

Q: The primary idea behind the 100 Black Men of America organization is to A) provide African American youths with mentors and role models. B) recruit African American boys into blue collar jobs. C) provide business apprenticeships for gifted students who were at risk of dropping out of high school. D) advocate for African American gifted students who are often underidentified in school settings.

Q: __________ refers to the amount of functional hearing a person has. A) Functional hearing loss B) Residual hearing C) Sensorineural hearing D) Otoacoustic emissions

Q: Reggie has just begun taking piano lessons at a nearby music studio. Once a month, his teacher holds group lessons for students across many skill levels. On these days, Reggie raises his hand every time the teacher asks a question, even though many of the questions are targeted toward older students with years of experience, and he has no idea of the answer. Reggie is displaying which key characteristic of ADHD? A) inattention B) hyperactivity C) impulsivity D) combined type

Q: Mr. and Mrs. Chakraborti want their daughter to be educated with her non-disabled peers as much as possible. Which acronym represents the principle of IDEA that guarantees this right? A) ERA B) FAPE C) LRE D) CCD

Q: Which of the following statements explains the current perspective about the education of gifted students? A) "Gifted education is imperative in order for the United States to continue to lead the world in technological advances." B) "Students in gifted education deserve separate programs in separate schools in order to maximize their educational potential." C) "These children do not require special supports, as they can make it on their own." D) "In spite of shrinking funding dollars, we'll find a way to pay for gifted education classes."

Q: The risk factors that interact with each other and with biomedical risk factors to influence the existence and extent of intellectual disabilities include each of the following except: A. Behavioral B. Social C. Educational D. Familial

Q: Which statement about suspensions and expulsions in grades 6"12 is TRUE? A. Black students are expelled about 13 times more than White students B. Black students are suspended about 13 times more than White students C. Asian/Pacific Islander students are suspended about 2 times more than White students D. Hispanic students are expelled 3 time more than Black students.

Q: Makayla's hearing is within the 71"90 dB, where even loud speech is hard to understand. Which type of hearing loss does she have? A) severe B) profound C) moderate D) moderately severe