EDUC 413 Midterm Study Guide
What are the three principles of UDL?
1. Representation 2. Action and Expression 3. Engagement
Students with ADHD accounts for approximately ___ to ____% of all students. A. 3-7% B. 1-2% C. 1-10% D. 50-60%
A. 3-7%
These students live in an environment or have experiences that make them more likely to experience school failure. A. At risk B. Autism C. Other health impaired D. Young children
A. At risk
In order to meet the needs of an infant or toddler with disabilities, the result of an evaluation are used to develop an ____________. A. IFSP B. IEP C. ITP D. ESP
A. IFSP
_____________ is the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure. A. Validity B. Reliability C. Proximity D. Accuracy
A. Validity
The term learning disability is a general one referring to ________. A. a group of learning problems B. any student who needs accommodations C. any difficulty that keeps a student from performing well D. students who have an intellectual disability
A. a group of learning problems
What are the three main instructional elements that teachers adjust in order to differentiate? A. content, process, product B. curriculum, presentation, pedagogy C. content, communication, tests D. learning, teaching, discussing
A. content, process, product
The type of testing that compares student performance to specific criteria, usually meeting minimal competency, is ________. A. criterion-referenced testing B. performance testing C. norm-referenced testing D. formative assessment
A. criterion-referenced testing
All of these students are associated with a disability category in IDEA EXCEPT A. culturally and linguistically diverse B. Autism C. emotional and behavioral disability D. Learning Disability
A. culturally and linguistically diverse
An approach whereby teachers adjust their curriculum and instruction to maximize the learning of all student defines what practice? A. differentiated instruction B. inclusion C. least restrictive environment (LRE) D. scope and sequence
A. differentiated instruction
The type of testing that refers to testing at frequent intervals so that student progress can be evaluated is called which of the following? A. formative assessment B. summative assessment C. standardized testing D. norm-referenced testing
A. formative assessment
The movement suggesting that all students with disabilities be placed and served in the general education classroom regardless of severity or type of disability is which of the following? A. the full-inclusion movement B. the regular education service plan C. the least restrictive environment D. the continuum of services
A. the full-inclusion movement
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
_________% of students with an intellectual disability fall within the mild to moderate range. A. 10-20% B. 80-90% C. 100% D. 15-75%
B. 80-90%
The 2015 reauthorization of ESEA allowed states to do which of the following? A. Test all children in grades K-4 B. Develop their own accountability system C. Require schools to develop IEPs for students testing below grade level D. Require all teachers to be certified in special education
B. Develop their own accountability system
Depression, social withdrawal, self-mutilation, and excessive fears are characteristics of ________. A. Intellectual disabilities B. Emotional/Behavioral Disability C. ADHD D. Autism
B. Emotional/Behavioral Disability
The law, passed in 1975, that first established rights of students with disabilities to a free, appropriate public education is which of the following? A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act B. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)...later renamed IDEA C. The Americans with Disabilities Act D. The Regular Education Initiative
B. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)...later renamed IDEA
The phrase "least restrictive environment" means ________. A. all students with disabilities must be in general education B. all students with disabilities must be in the setting least removed from general education, as deemed appropriate C. all students with disabilities get to choose which placement they prefer D. all students with disabilities must first be placed in special education full time
B. all students with disabilities must be in the setting least removed from general education, as deemed appropriate
Students' learning needs may vary in all areas except: A. across content areas B. during lunch time C. within content areas D. across the school year
B. during lunch time
When does differentiated instruction happen? A. when the teacher is aligning the curriculum to the state standards at the beginning of the year B. during the planning and delivery of instruction C. after the students are done learning D. during the summer
B. during the planning and delivery of instruction
A student who speaks English as a second language is tested for special education placement on an English version of a placement test. This situation would be inconsistent with which provision of IDEA? A. zero reject B. non-discriminatory assessment C. parent participation D. individualized education
B. non-discriminatory assessment
What percentage of students, ages 6-21, are those with higher-incidence disabilities of all students with disabilities? A. under 65% B. over 70% C. 40% D. 5%
B. over 70%
Teachers can get to know his or her students through ________, __________, and __________. A. readiness, literacy, and hobbies B. readiness, interests, and learning profile C. personality type, family history, and medical records D. friends, family, and acquaintances
B. readiness, interests, and learning profile
IDEA contains all of the following provisions EXCEPT ________. A. nondiscriminatory testing B. education in the LRE C. IEP's for college students D. mandated transition planning
C. IEP's for college students
All of the following are conditions associated with specific learning disabilities EXCEPT ________. A. dyslexia B. dyscalculia C. dysmedia D. dysgraphia
C. dysmedia
Which is NOT a recommended test taking strategy for standardized tests? A.guess when appropriate B. use elimination strategies C. finish the test first D. use separate answer sheets
C. finish the test first
Regarding educational placement, IDEA mandates that ___________________. A. students must "earn" a placement in the general education classroom B. special education is primary placement for students with disabilities C. general education is the primary placement for students with disabilities D. placement in special education id permanent and cannot be changed
C. general education is the primary placement for students with disabilities
All of the following are adaptations the classroom teacher can make in the physical environment EXCEPT ________. A. seating arrangement B. increase proximity to good peer models C. increase frequency of breaks D. decrease proximity to negative peers
C. increase frequency of breaks
The type of testing that compares student performance with performance of others is called A. criterion-referenced testing B. performance testing C. norm-referenced testing D. formative assessment
C. norm-referenced testing
Altering the timing of the test, extending time limits, changing the setting, simplifying language, and providing prompts and feedback are all examples of which of the following? A. behavior management plan B. goals on an IEP C. testing accommodations D. fidelity and reliability
C. testing accommodations
Which group of students are served under IDEA? A. Students who are at risk B. Students who are gifted and talented C. Students who are culturally and linguistically diverse D. Students who have a disability
D. Students who have a disability
Which of the following is true about a full-inclusion model? A. The student spends part of the day in the general education classroom. B. The students spend the entire day in the resource room. C. The student does not need any special education support. D. The student's needs are met entirely in the general education classroom.
D. The student's needs are met entirely in the general education classroom.
Students with learning disabilities may exhibit problems in each of the following areas EXCEPT ________. A. mathematics B. language and literacy C. attention and memory D. adaptive behavior (life skills)
D. adaptive behavior (life skills)
Individuals with emotional disturbances may be provided with all of the following general accommodations EXCEPT ________. A. behavior contracts B. check in-check out system C. direct social skill training D. augmentative communication devise
D. augmentative communication devise
Teachers must know their students in each of the following areas before they can differentiate instruction well. Which of the areas is not a key area: A. readiness B. interest C. learning profile D. physical characteristics of the student
D. physical characteristics of the student
All of the following are aspects of differentiated instruction except: A. employing effective classroom management procedures B. grouping students for instruction C. assessing readiness and teaching to students' zone of proximal development (ZPD) D. quickly grading submitted assignments
D. quickly grading submitted assignments
Examining results of informal tests, viewing the student's academic record, examining work samples, and asking students to complete a KWL chart are all ways teachers can get to know their students __________> A. interests B. learning profile C. overall academic aptitude D. readiness
D. readiness
The type of testing in which all students take the test under the same conditions is ________. A. criterion-referenced testing B. performance testing C. formative assessment D. standardized testing
D. standardized testing
The type of testing that is given at the end of a particular educational period is ________. A. fun B.formative assessment C. norm-referenced testing D. summative assessment
D. summative assessment
NOW, SCORER, PIRATES, and ANSWER are all examples of which of the following? A. capitalized words B. testing modifications C. secret code words D. test-taking strategies
D. test-taking strategies
The availability of a range of services and programs for students with special needs is commonly called ________. A. the inclusive classroom B. the resource room C. the self-contained room D. the continuum of services
D. the continuum of services
EBD
Emotional Behavior Disorder
An intellectual disability and a learning disability are essentially the same things. True or False
False
Differentiated instruction is a one size fits all model. True or False
False
Students should teach themselves test-taking strategies instead of the teacher using explicit instruction to teach the strategies. True or False
False
Students with a speech or language impairments typically receive therapy for hours at a time in a whole group setting. True or False
False
IEP
Individualized Education Program Allows for modifications in the classroom and helps to provide outside services to a student
RTI
Response to Intervention
Which acronym includes the variables pertaining to teaching systematically in inclusive settings? Only list the acronym, not the corresponding variables.
SCREAM
SLD
Specific Learning Disability
SLI
Speech and Language Impairment
Differentiated instruction includes the use of ongoing assessment. Typically, before, during, and after teaching a unit. True or False
True
Section 504
allows students to receive accommodations in the classroom but they do not receive outside services
Evidence Based Practice
any practice that relies on scientific evidence for guidance and decision-making
ASD
autism spectrum disorder
High Leverage Practices
frequently occurring, essential educational practices that all K-12 special educators should know how to do. These practices are evidence based, meaning that they reflect effective methods that when successfully implemented can improve results for struggling learners
ID
intellectual disability
Fidelity of Implementation
the commitment to following all policies and procedures when delivering an intervention