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Q:
Conversational speech is in which range of loudness?
A. 45 dB to 50 dB
B. 0 dB to 5 dB
C. 25 dB to 30 dB
D. 60 dB to 65 dB
Q:
Summarize the causes of emotional or behavioral disorders.
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Describe the unique issues when suspending or expelling students with special needs.
Q:
Hertz (Hz) are used to measure:
A. Sound
B. Frequency
C. Pitch
D. Volume
Q:
Compare and contrast oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.
Q:
Explain what is meant by the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
Q:
A person who has a hearing loss of 70 to 90 decibels or greater is considered:
A. Hard of hearing
B. Congenitally deaf
C. Deaf
D. Partially deaf
Q:
Compare and contrast externalizing and internalizing behaviors.
Q:
Alfred, a 16 year old student with a specific learning disability in reading, is getting ready to enter high school. Alfred reads at a fifth grade level. Which of the following English Language Arts class placements may be most appropriate for Alfred?
A. Pre-college ELA course
B. General ELA course
C. General ELA course with occasional support from the special education teacher
D. Specialized ELA course with individualized content on Alfred's reading level.
Q:
Hearing loss in both ears is described as:
A. Bilateral
B. Lateral
C. Dual
D. Singular
Q:
What is service learning and why is it beneficial?
Q:
Roberto, who speaks English as a second language, has been having difficulty with reading and writing tasks in his third-grade class. After he is referred for testing, his scores on the WISC-III are significantly subaverage. His family contests the results of the testing. Which of the following principles from IDEA might they cite as inconsistent with the test?
A. Zero reject
B. Nondiscriminatory assessment
C. Parent participation
D. Individualized education
Q:
Describe the steps to teaching problem-solving skills.
Q:
What are wraparound services and why are they beneficial?
Q:
Joey, a second-grade student in a general education classroom, has been having difficulty in school since kindergarten. He was identified as having a specific learning disability and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. His biggest challenges are his lack of progress in learning how to read and staying on-task in the classroom. His teacher has consulted with a special education teacher to try to accommodate Joey in her classroom, but he continues to fall behind his classmates. The teacher, the special education teacher, and Joey's parents have been considering having him spend more time in a resource classroom to receive specialized instruction. This is consistent with which aspect of the principle of least restrictive environment?
A. Full inclusion, all the time
B. Parent's involvement in due process
C. Availability of a continuum of services
D. The zero-reject policy
Q:
Identify and explain the five principle components of collaborative teaming.
Q:
Briefly describe the cognitive and academic characteristics of students with emotional or behavioral problems.
Q:
Each of the following is an indicator used to gauge the success of outcomes related to students with disabilities EXCEPT:
A. Their overall satisfaction with their jobs
B. Their overall satisfaction with life
C. The numbers receiving post-secondary education or employment
D. Their household circumstances and community involvement
Q:
What are some instructional strategies that could be used when planning for universal design for learning?
Q:
Describe the characteristics of bipolar disorder.
Q:
What percentage of students with disabilities graduate with a high school diploma?
A. 72%
B. 90%
C. 56%
D. 40%
Q:
Describe the emotional, behavioral, and social changes of students with TBI.
Q:
List the six types of anxiety disorder.
Q:
Each of the following are strong predictors of dropping out of school for students with disabilities except which one?
A. Grade retention
B. Lower than average grades
C. Disciplinary suspensions
D. A sense of belongingness
Q:
Describe the characteristics of cognitive change in students with traumatic brain injury.
Q:
Danielle is a student with oppositional defiant disorder. This manifests when Danielle refuses to follow directions and uses inappropriate language. Which of the following would be the best course of action to help Danielle?
A. Put her in time-out for defiant behavior.
B. Reprimand her when she is inappropriate.
C. Write social stories for Danielle to read when angry.
D. Teach Danielle conflict-resolution and capitalize on her strengths.
Q:
Each of the following must be part of supported employment except which one?
A. The supported worker must be paid above minimum wage.
B. The supported worker must work at least 20 hours a week.
C. The supported worker must, after 18 months, be able to do the job without support.
D. The supported worker must work in a typical work setting.
Q:
Discuss the use of cooperative learning groups and the two primary characteristics of these groups.
Q:
Desean is a student with conduct disorder who fights with other students and is always on the defensive. How can you help Desean decrease his inappropriate social behaviors?
A. Send Desean to the counselor for daily intervention.
B. Teach Desean appropriate social skills.
C. Seat him as far away from other students as possible.
D. Ask for a change of placement to a specialized program for behavioral problems.
Q:
What is not a main difference between 504 and IDEA?
A. 504 is an anti-discrimination law
B. IDEA provides for federal funds to support its principles
C. 504 provides for federal funds to support its principles
D. IDEA deals with birth through age 21 only
Q:
Identify potential uses for electronic memory aids for students with TBI.
Q:
Jodi is a student with a behavioral disorder who is rarely on-task and has difficulty learning. What would be the best course of action to help Jodi with her classroom success?
A. Give Jodi poor grades so she will learn the importance of following instructions.
B. Have Jodi remain after school to complete work.
C. Create an opportunity for service learning.
D. Have a peer buddy for Jodi who will complete her work.
Q:
Which of the following make mention of disability being related to an impairment in a major life function?
A. IDEA and ADA
B. ADA and 504
C. 504 and IDEA
D. IDEA and ESEA
Q:
Identify the functional domains of a classroom observation checklist for students with TBI and give 2 examples of problems in each domain.
Q:
Because of anxiety, students with emotional or behavioral problems may have more difficulty:
A. Understanding test questions
B. Following instructions
C. Taking breaks
D. Completing tests
Q:
Which law extends accessibility and anti-discriminatory protection for individuals with disabilities into private-sector employment, transportation, state and local government activities and programs, privately operated businesses that are open to the public ("public accommodations"), and telecommunications?
A. IDEA
B. Section 504
C. ADA
D. ESEA
Q:
Explain how doctors make the determination of TBI.
Q:
Each of the following is true of mastery learningexcept:
A. It is used to determine whether it is time to move on to the next concept.
B. It has been used with many students, but not with those with emotional or behavioral problems.
C. The teacher asks questions of the whole class to determine if a concept is mastered.
D. The teacher should use a cooperative learning strategy.
Q:
Which of the following prohibits discrimination in any activity receiving federal financial assistance solely on the basis of disability?
A. ESEA
B. Section 504
C. IDEA
D. NCLB
Q:
Identify the major causes of TBI.
Q:
What percent of students with emotional or behavioral problems spend 80-100% of their time in general education settings?
A. 60%
B. 20%
C. 80%
D. 40%
Q:
How many adults with disabilities report they are struggling financially?
A. About half
B. About one third
C. About two thirds
D. About one fourth
Q:
Cindy is a student with TBI. She becomes confused about expectations of assignments. Your best course of action to help Cindy is to do which of the following?
A. Have Cindy repeat the instructions three times.
B. Use rubrics to delineate the expectations for assignments.
C. Ask Cindy's parents to buy her a planner so she can keep track of her work.
D. Have Cindy stay with you at recess or after school to go over assignments.
Q:
Which of the following teaches students conflict-resolution through the use of a neutral party?
A. Cooperative learning
B. Structured controversy
C. Mediation
D. Negotiation
Q:
The act which seeks to mandate accountability for performance regarding people with disabilities is which of the following?
A. The ESEA
B. ADA
C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D. The Tech Act
Q:
Harold is a student in your class with traumatic brain injury. He seems to have difficulty processing information during lessons and does not contribute to class discussions or answer questions. Which of the following evidence-based instructional strategies might help Harold?
A. Use large-print text.
B. Monitor his progress.
C. Adjust instructional pacing.
D. Use visual aids.
Q:
Which of the following involves integrating civics and real life applications?
A. Service learning
B. Classroom-centered intervention
C. Check and Connect
D. Mediation
Q:
The process of determining whether a student's behavior is a direct result of the student's disability is:
A. Equal treatment
B. No cessation
C. Interim alternative placement
D. Manifestation determination
Q:
Judy is a student in your class who has suffered a closed head traumatic brain injury in a car accident. When Judy returns to your classroom after the accident, you notice changes in her behavior that include temper outbursts, anxiety, fatigue, and depressions. The best way to help Judy with her behavior is which of the following?
A. Teach problem-solving skills to reduce frustration and behaviors.
B. Create a 504 behavior plan that has strict consequences for Judy's behavior.
C. When Judy exhibits her poor behavior, have her removed from the classroom.
D. Discuss the behaviors with Judy and tell her they will not be accepted in your classroom.
Q:
A program for reducing dropout rate that includes mentoring, regular checking of progress, and partnering with families is:
A. Check and Connect
B. Wraparound
C. Multimodal learning
D. KidTools
Q:
The principle of IDEA which allows fair and specific procedures related to assessment, identification, and placement of children in special education is called:
A. Appropriate education
B. Procedural due process
C. Nondiscriminatory evaluation
D. Zero reject
Q:
Which of the following is a recommended accommodation for students with TBI?A. Large print testsB. Allow oral responsesC. Use multiple choice rather than essayD. Use essay rather than multiple choice
Q:
Which of the following is the result of the combination of mastery learning and a good-behavior game?
A. Family-school partnership
B. Classroom-centered intervention
C. Service learning
D. Cognitive-behavior therapy
Q:
After how many cumulative days of suspension in one school year does IDEA mandate a manifestation determination meeting be held?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Ten
D. Forty-five
Q:
A scale developed by a teacher as a guide to scoring a student's performance should focus on:
A. Outcomes rather than a process
B. Process rather than outcomes
C. Only tasks the student can complete easily
D. State standards
Q:
What percent of youth in correctional facilities were receiving special education services?
A. Greater than 75%
B. About 33%
C. 12%
D. 50%
Q:
The IDEA principle that seeks to establish accountability for carrying out the student's rights under IDEA is:
A. Appropriate education
B. Procedural due process
C. Least restrictive environment
D. Zero reject
Q:
Which of the following is a scale developed by a teacher as a guide to scoring a student's performance?
A. A checklist
B. A rubric
C. A report card
D. An IEP
Q:
How many students with EBD spend their time in a separate setting for all of their day?
A. 18%
B. 40%
C. 23%
D. 30%
Q:
Which of the following is not true regarding the least restrictive environment?
A. There is a presumption in favor of inclusion.
B. It includes extracurricular activities.
C. The general education environment is always the least restrictive environment.
D. A continuum of placement options should be considered.
Q:
What percent of students with TBI spend 80-100% of their time in general education settings?
A. About 49%
B. 23%
C. Only 9%
D. Over 70%
Q:
Approximately what percentage of states reporting indicated they use wraparound services?
A. 88
B. 95
C. 75
D. 66
Q:
Which principle of IDEA states that a student with a disability must be educated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate for the student?
A. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
B. Zero reject
C. Least restrictive environment
D. Due process
Q:
Identifying relevant alternative options, identifying consequences of the alternative, identifying the probability of each consequence, determining the value placed on each option or alternative, and integrating values and consequences to select a preferred option are steps of which of the following?
A. Collaborative teaming
B. Problem solving
C. Cooperative learning
D. Decision making
Q:
Services that address all educational, mental health, and physical health needs are:
A. Supplementary
B. Community awareness
C. Wraparound
D. Check and Connect
Q:
Which of the following IEP team participants are seen as optional participants?
A. Parents or guardians
B. Special education teacher
C. Advocate
D. General education teacher
Q:
Each of the following is a skill typically involved in teaching problem solving except:
A. Solution generation
B. Asking for help
C. Problem identification
D. Problem definition
Q:
Screening assessments for emotional or behavioral disorders include each of the following except which one?
A. Classroom work products
B. Individualized intelligence tests
C. Group achievement tests
D. Vision and hearing tests
Q:
A formal, written plan for children from birth through age two is which of the following?
A. ITPIndividualized Transition Plan
B. IEPIndividualized Education Plan
C. IECPIndividualized Early Childhood Plan
D. IFSPIndividualized Family Service Plan
Q:
Which of the following refers to linking students together so one cannot succeed unless all group members succeed?A. Problem-solvingB. Positive interdependenceC. Collaborative teamingD. Evidence-based instructional strategy
Q:
According to IDEA, five characteristics of emotional or behavioral disorders include each of the following except:
A. Inability to feel fear
B. Inability to build or maintain friendships
C. Inappropriate behavior
D. Unhappiness or depression
Q:
Which of the following principles of IDEA prevent a school from excluding a child access to an education based on their disability?
A. Nondiscriminatory evaluation
B. Zero reject
C. Parent participation
D. FAPE
Q:
Positive interdependence and individual accountability are characteristics of:
A. Cooperative learning
B. Collaborative teaming
C. Wraparound
D. Problem-solving
Q:
Compared to heads of households in the general population, how likely are heads of households with children with emotional or behavioral disorders to have high school diplomas?
A. Two times less likely
B. Just as likely
C. More likely
D. Three times less likely
Q:
How many principles are outlined in IDEA?
A. Two principles
B. Four principles
C. Six principles
D. Eight principles
Q:
Principle components of collaborative teaming include each of the following except:
A. Building team structure
B. Learning teamwork skills
C. Taking individual action
D. Improving communication
Q:
Temperament refers to behavioral tendencies that are which of the following?
A. Biologically based
B. Environmentally based
C. Experientially based
D. Socially based
Q:
Infants and toddlers who need early intervention services due to developmental delays physical or mental conditions that have a high probability of resulting in developmental delay are provided with services through:
A. Part B of IDEA
B. Americans with Disabilities Act
C. Elementary and Secondary Education Act
D. Part C of IDEA
Q:
Considering the quality and nature of students' replies and work to determine if they are mastering content is:
A. Adequate processing time
B. Frequent student responses
C. Appropriate instructional pacing
D. Monitoring responses
Q:
Brain functioning and heredity relate to which cause of emotional or behavioral disorders?
A. Environmental
B. School
C. Family
D. Biological