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Special Education
Q:
Describe the similarities and differences between Section 504, IDEA, and the ADA.
Q:
Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of transition programs for students with severe disabilities?
A) earning enough money to support themselves and a family
B) achieving a presence in the community
C) holding a meaningful job
D) living independently
Q:
Explain the differences between the definitions for orthopedic impairments and other health impairments in IDEA.
Q:
Discuss teaching methods and strategies that promote classroom success for students with learning disabilities.
Q:
Discuss the different viewpoints surrounding the concept of disability.
Q:
Most students with low incidence disabilities receive educational services until
A) they graduate from high school.
B) age 14, when the state vocational rehabilitation service department begins providing services.
C) age 16, when the state vocational rehabilitation service department begins providing services.
D) age 21.
Q:
In order to qualify for services under the category of "orthopedic impairment," a student must meet which two criteria?
Q:
What are the key features of learning strategies?
Q:
Seven-year-old J.D. receives intensive, individualized interventions for his reading difficulties. In which component of RTI does this occur?A) universal screeningB) Tier 1C) Tier 2D) Tier 3
Q:
During school, D.J. works on learning words such as those found on traffic signs or warning labels, learning basic personal care skills, and participating in leisure activities. These are examples of (a)
A) functional curriculum.
B) general curriculum.
C) community-based instruction.
D) instructional accommodations.
Q:
Which organization is a clearinghouse funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide resources and information about students with disabilities?
A) the U.S. National Library of Medicine
B) the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
C) the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
D) the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)
Q:
What are the three skills considered to be fundamental to reading development in young children?
Q:
Mr. Jindal, a third-grade teacher, provides high-quality instruction to all the students in his class. This occurs during the ____ component of RTI.
A) universal screening
B) Tier 1
C) Tier 2
D) Tier 3
Q:
D.J.'s teacher takes him to the supermarket, where he learns to put items from his grocery list in his shopping cart, place these items on the check-out conveyor belt, and pay the cashier. This is an example of
A) IEP.
B) FBA.
C) AAC.
D) CBI.
Q:
Which of the following is NOT an issue related to health care that families often face?
A) identifying resources in the medical-health care community
B) finding information about medical conditions
C) locating community services to assist them
D) coordinating all the home and health supports that are provided at no charge to students with physical or health care needs
Q:
What are some of the concerns about implementing RTI as a model for identifying students with learning disabilities?
Q:
In an RTI system, small groups of students receive additional support and instruction in ____, during which their progress is carefully monitored.
A) universal screening
B) Tier 1
C) Tier 2
D) Tier 3
Q:
Ms. Jarrahy works with students with low incidence disabilities. She would use story maps to
A) help students learn how to behave appropriately be imitating what the characters in the story do in social situations.
B) teach students how to perform their job responsibilities.
C) help students organize and recall important elements and features of stories.
D) develop a student's writing skills.
Q:
Ms. Amens-Naglieri is a case manager for students with physical and health disabilities. What is the function of her job?
A) to coordinate related services for individual students
B) to set up IEP meetings for the school district
C) to monitor their health-care needs and provide services when necessary
D) to improve their fine-motor skills
Q:
Briefly discuss the concerns about the size of the learning disabilities category.
Q:
In which component of RTI are all students assessed?
A) universal screening
B) Tier 1
C) Tier 2
D) Tier 3
Q:
Graham has multiple-severe disabilities. His educational emphasis will probably focus on
A) basic academics.
B) academic areas in which he shows a marked deficit.
C) functional skills and independent living.
D) areas of interest such as music and art.
Q:
Ms. Kitano is a school nurse. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Ms. Kitano's services are provided to students with disabilities through the ADA.
B) According to IDEA, Ms. Kitano is a related service provider.
C) Ms. Kitano cannot participate in IEP meetings.
D) Ms. Kitano can only provide services to students with prior physician approval.
Q:
What are some of the causes of learned helplessness?
Q:
RTI is similar to PBS, except that it
A) usually has less tiers.
B) addresses academic skills instead of behavior.
C) is a requirement of NCLB.
D) is only used with students with disabilities and PBS is used with all students.
Q:
The fact that many students with very low-incidence disabilities have IEP goals that focus on achieving adult independence and community presence is one reason that
A) teacher training programs in these areas have increased.
B) most have low participation rates in general education classes.
C) most parents hire consultants to teach their children these skills.
D) school administrators spend considerable money developing simulations of community-based work sites.
Q:
Mr. Chadsey works with students to recommend and devise mobility systems and special seating systems. Mr. Chadsey is a(n)
A) occupational therapist.
B) physical therapist.
C) rehabilitation engineer.
D) school nurse.
Q:
List some characteristics of mathematics/learning disabilities.
Q:
Jackson is a first-grade student who has displays aggressive behavior toward his classmates and teacher. Which of the following would be appropriate to use with Jackson?
A) LRE
B) UDL
C) PBS
D) RTI
Q:
Most services for children between the ages of 3 and 5 are delivered
A) at their homes.
B) in inclusive early childhood settings.
C) in hospitals.
D) in institutional settings.
Q:
Bradford has an uneven gait when he walks and has difficulty with other gross motor skills such as throwing a ball, skipping, and jumping. Which professional would work with him on these skills?
A) speech/language pathologist
B) physical therapist
C) occupational therapist
D) school nurse
Q:
Which of the following is NOT a suggested strategy for parents to increase homework success for students with learning disabilities?
A) Tell the teacher about homework difficulties.
B) Allow the child to turn in homework late on nights when homework struggles are too intense.
C) Implement consequences for incomplete or unsatisfactory homework.
D) Be knowledgeable about whom to contact at school about homework issues.
Q:
PBS and RTI are examples of
A) multitiered instruction.
B) differentiated instruction.
C) universal design for learning.
D) FAPE.
Q:
Most services for infants and toddlers are delivered
A) at their home.
B) in inclusive early childhood settings.
C) in hospitals.
D) in institutional settings.
Q:
Elizabeth has difficulty holding a pencil, cutting with scissors, and many of the other fine motor tasks required in elementary school. Which professional would work with her on these skills?
A) speech/language pathologist
B) school counselor
C) occupational therapist
D) rehabilitation engineer
Q:
In order for collaboration among school professionals to be effective,
A) decision making should be done by the special education teacher only.
B) individual students' progress must be carefully monitored.
C) special education resources should remain separate in order to provide the additional support a student may need.
D) building administrators should assign teachers to collaborative pairs.
Q:
Because Dulcea has electronic versions of her texts, it means that her state has complied with IDEA in its adoption of
A) PBS.
B) RTI.
C) LRE.
D) NIMAS.
Q:
Mr. and Mrs. Oshiro have a child with a very low-incidence disability who is receiving early intervention services. Which of the following is a goal that early childhood experts want for the Oshiros?
A) to know their rights and advocate effectively for their child
B) to turn their child's development and education over to professionals
C) to eliminate any symptoms of their child's disability by the time she reaches kindergarten
D) for them to hire in-home help in order to provide more intensive services for their child
Q:
Which of the following statements about service animals is accurate?
A) Service animals can provide assistance with tasks such as opening doors, turning pages of a book, and retrieving items.
B) Service animals are considered related services under IDEA.
C) Service animals should be treated as pets.
D) When addressing a person who has a service animal, be sure to show interest by asking questions about the animal and offering it food.
Q:
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of college students with learning disabilities?
A) Their high school grades averaged in the B and C range.
B) They attend private high schools.
C) Their parents are well educated and more affluent than parents of other students.
D) They attend public colleges.
Q:
Dulcea has a learning disability which prevents her from reading her social studies textbook. However, she has an electronic version of the book on her computer. Using text-to-speech technology, she is able to listen to a computerized voice read her text while the words are highlighted on the screen, allowing her access to the same information as her classmates. This is an example of
A) multitiered instruction.
B) differentiated instruction.
C) UDL.
D) RTI.
Q:
Alegria takes an alternate assessment. Instead of having four multiple choice options, her test has only three. Alegria's assessment differs in which of the following?
A) fewer objectives
B) less complex questions
C) format
D) narrower range of topics
Q:
According to the text, a vital concern of adults with physical or health disabilities is
A) independent living.
B) education.
C) purchase of computers.
D) raising children.
Q:
One key to positive long-term results for adults with learning disabilities is
A) parents who are strong advocates for their children, even through their college years.
B) the availability of personal readers.
C) the use of mnemonic strategies.
D) postsecondary education.
Q:
Mr. Rahm adjusts his instruction to meet the needs and learning styles of all of his 7th-grade students. Mr. Rahm is using what educational practice?
A) multitiered instruction
B) differentiated instruction
C) UDL
D) RTI
Q:
Rohan takes an alternate assessment. Although the rest of the students in his 5th-grade class must demonstrate proficiency in areas such as calculating tax and change on store purchases, Rohan's math assessment on money requires him to identify a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. Rohan's assessment differs in which of the following?
A) broad topic areas
B) less complex questions
C) format
D) narrower range of topics
Q:
Why have the participation rates of students with physical and health disabilities in postsecondary education improved so much over the years?
A) Enforcement of IDEA has improved greatly in the past decade.
B) Technology advances allow for greater UDL options in college courses.
C) ADA now provides funding for postsecondary education for students with disabilities.
D) College campuses are more accessible and more students with receive necessary accommodations.
Q:
All of the following are assistive technology solutions for students who struggle with problem-solving EXCEPT
A) handheld calculators.
B) spreadsheets.
C) graphics programs.
D) voice output systems.
Q:
Ms. Lincoln, a special education teacher, and Ms. Waters, a general educator, teach together in the same classroom, sharing the same group of students. This is an example of
A) a resource room.
B) progress monitoring.
C) co-teaching.
D) multitiered instruction.
Q:
An IEP team determines that alternate assessments are appropriate for a student with multiple-severe disabilities. Which of the following should be included in that student's IEP?
A) an explanation of which components of the regular assessment might still be appropriate for the student
B) a statement of why the child cannot participate in the regular assessment
C) a description of benchmarks in the general education curriculum that will be measured
D) the student's signature, verifying that he or she agrees to the terms of the alternate assessment
Q:
When Marta is hospitalized due to chronic health issues, her district provides a hospital teacher, and she occasionally engages in videoconferencing with her classmates. These are examples of
A) low-tech assistive devices.
B) physical accommodations.
C) instructional accommodations.
D) UDL.
Q:
Ms. Esperanza is using CBM to monitor her students' progress in math. She has just finished administering and scoring the weekly math probe. What is her next step?
A) set goals
B) make instructional decisions
C) communicate progress
D) graph the scores
Q:
Rhonda is a student with a learning disability who has difficulty memorizing math facts. Twice each week, she takes a one-minute timed math fact test. Her teacher collects the data from these tests and makes her instructional decisions based upon her progress. This procedure is called
A) due process.
B) sequential learning.
C) assistive technology.
D) progress monitoring.
Q:
Which of the following does NOT reflect IDEA's requirements regarding alternate assessments?
A) Alternate assessments must be aligned with the state's challenging academic content and student achievement standards.
B) Alternate assessments are not required to reflect grade-level achievement standards, but they must evaluate student achievement in functional, vocational, and independent living skills.
C) Alternate assessments must measure student achievement against any alternate academic achievement standards that the state has developed.
D) The IEP of a student who takes an alternate assessment must include a statement of why the child cannot participate in the regular assessment.
Q:
An assistive technology device such as a cushion, a railing, or a pencil grip would be considered a(n)
A) example of bionics.
B) example of robotics.
C) high-tech device.
D) low-tech device.
Q:
Remembering the Great Lakes by associating them with HOMES (Huron, Ontario, etc.) is an example of
A) direct teaching.
B) a mnemonic.
C) crisis teaching.
D) demonstration.
Q:
Jennifer is a special education student. The effectiveness of the instruction she receives is evaluated frequently and systematically. To which feature of evidence-based practices does this refer?
A) validated
B) explicit
C) strategic
D) accountable
Q:
What percentage of students is eligible to take alternate assessments?
A) 1 percent of all students with low incidence disabilities
B) 1 percent of all students with disabilities
C) 1 percent of all students in the grades assessed
D) 1 percent of all students who receive special education services
Q:
A ventilator or an assistive technology device that uses a computer or computer chip would be considered a(n)
A) example of bionics.
B) example of robotics.
C) high-tech device.
D) low-tech device.
Q:
Rather than helping her students edit every paper they write, Mrs. Soetjipto teaches them a method to help them edit their own papers. She uses the mnemonic COPS (Capitalization, Overall appearance, Punctuation, Spelling) to help them remember the various steps. Mrs. Soetjipto is teaching her students using
A) learning strategies.
B) PALS.
C) CBM.
D) self-regulation.
Q:
Mr. Hess, a special education teacher, uses instructional practices than have been proven to be effective through research, which are the _____ feature of evidence-based practices.
A) validated
B) explicit
C) strategic
D) accountable
Q:
Jan is a student with deaf-blindness who is assessed through work and performance portfolios. This is an example of which type of testing option?
A) partial participation in testing
B) out-of-level testing
C) alternate assessment
D) evaluation for placement in special education
Q:
A building that was designed according to the principles of __________ would be barrier free and meet the needs of everyone, including people with physical challenges.
A) universal design
B) barrier-free living
C) IDEA
D) Section 504
Q:
Researchers from the University of Kansas Institute for Research on Learning advocate the use of ____, which help students to read, comprehend, and study better by helping them organize and collect information more efficiently.
A) crisis teaching
B) punishment
C) learning strategies
D) sensory integration
Q:
Miguel is a high school student who is blind. In order for him to graduate with a regular diploma, the school professionals need to ensure that he has access to
A) the general education curriculum.
B) RTI.
C) PBS.
D) a sign language interpreter.
Q:
Alizah has multiple-severe disabilities, and is tested on the general education curriculum standards. However, she is tested on fewer objectives. Alizeh is tested using
A) alternate achievement standards.
B) portfolio assessments.
C) functional curriculum.
D) CBM.
Q:
All schools must meet the special architectural codes required by
A) ADA.
B) PL 94-142.
C) IDEA.
D) Architectural Digest.
Q:
Ms. Estrella is a first-year teacher working with students with learning disabilities. When selecting instructional techniques, she should be sure to
A) choose those that are interesting or fun for her to administer.
B) use the latest methods discussed by fellow teachers.
C) choose techniques that are verified through rigorous research.
D) ask the children what techniques they like the best.
Q:
Jaden is a high school student with a severe disability. During school he receives on-the-job training, practices riding the city bus to his workplace, and learns about home management activities. Jaden is receiving what type of education?
A) multitiered instruction
B) community based instruction
C) progress monitoring
D) positive behavior support
Q:
Mr. Liveras notices changes in classroom and performance of one of his calculus students who was recently in a motorcycle accident. He begins to compare grades and other information from before and after the accident. Which stage of the special education process is Mr. Liveras collecting data for?
A) prereferral
B) evaluation
C) identification
D) development of the IEP
Q:
When considering the educational environment for students with physical and health disabilities, what is meant by the term accessibility?
A) a special school bus
B) ability to get into classroom
C) availability of all areas and activities
D) access to restroom
Q:
Mr. Shinawatra allows his students with learning disabilities to listen to a tape recording of tests to ensure that their poor reading ability does not impact their ability to show their learning. He is using which type of accommodation that is discussed in your text?
A) giving students feedback and reinforcement for success
B) providing structure and a standard set of expectations
C) adjusting instructional materials and activities
D) making tasks interesting
Q:
Special education and general education differ across all of the following dimensions EXCEPT
A) they are not designed for students with the same learning needs.
B) general education requires parental participation as a basic tenet.
C) key components of special education are based in law.
D) general education focuses on groups of learners, while special education is individualized.
Q:
____ is another term for severe disabilities that include intellectual disabilities.
A) Multiple-severe disabilities
B) Low-incidence disabilities
C) Mental retardation
D) Developmental disabilities
Q:
Helen uses a wheelchair. Her educational activities should be chosen based upon
A) individual learning needs.
B) where a wheelchair can fit.
C) which buildings have accessible classrooms and bathrooms.
D) her favorite pastimes.
Q:
Davenia is able to read a list of words accurately at a satisfactory rate. She has developed which core reading skill?
A) phonological awareness
B) word identification
C) fluency
D) letter-sound correspondence
Q:
__________, a student of Itard's, is credited for bringing the special education movement to the United States.
A) Samuel Gridley Howe
B) Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
C) Maria Montessori
D) Edouard Seguin
Q:
Improved infant screening measures, better medical technology and more informed pediatricians have resulted in
A) a lower prevalence of low-incidence disabilities.
B) fewer numbers of infants developing multiple-severe disabilities.
C) early identification of most infants and toddlers with low-incidence disabilities.
D) a higher incidence of young children with multiple-severe disabilities.
Q:
A student is provided with extra time during tests. Which type of accommodation is this?
A) scheduling accommodation
B) setting accommodation
C) accommodations regarding directions
D) accommodations during testing
Q:
Yasmina is a first-grade student who is struggling to learn to read. Although she has not been formally assessed, she __________ services under IDEA '04
A) can receive related
B) can receive early intervention
C) qualifies for special education
D) is eligible for early intervening