Special Education
The intent of this federal statute is to improve the academic achievement of all students and to close the achievement gap between disadvantaged and minority students and their peers.
NCLB
The federal statute giving important privacy rights to all students is
FERPA
According to your text, least restrictive environment is always synonymous with the general education classroom.
False
Any student who is eligible for special education services is the sole responsibility of the special education teachers.
False
Federal law does not require a team approach in addressing the many aspects of the special education process
False
Hearing aids restore normal hearing to the user, much like glasses restore normal visual acuity.
False
Students cannot qualify under the specific learning disability category if they have superior intelligence.
False
Students must exhibit significant deficits in adaptive behavior to be eligible for special education services in the area of mild intellectual disabilities.
False
Structured classrooms and predictable routines help students with ASD better understand expectations
True
The ability to learn through observation learning is necessary for group instruction.
True
Written parental consent must be obtained prior to the school initiating an evaluation of a student to determine eligibility for special education services
True
A student's individualized education plan (IEP) must be reviewed at least annually.
True
During the high school years, the goal for students is the development of competence for the transition from school to work.
True
Effective educators consider the uniqueness of each student, classroom and school when they collaborate as a team member.
True
Environmental causes, such as malnutrition, can result in a disability.
True
The most common impairments that may cause sensory disabilities are
vision and hearing impairments
If a teacher is using the IT FITS strategy, he is most likely focusing on _______.
vocabulary words and definitions
Self-regulated learning applies to
writing instruction reading instruction math instruction correct answer : all of the above
Most of the labels used to identify and categorize students for special education services
have negative connotations
Encouragement is more effective than praise with others because
it recognizes effort and is not evaluative of a product
Through education, we promote
iteracy personal autonomy economic self-sufficiency correct answer : all of the above
A situation in which teachers react to the potential for problem behavior by not asking the students to complete work or by giving them easy work to do is referred to as:
laissez-faire teaching style
Reviewing the student's records and background provides documentation for the extent to which a student's problem has been
persistent significant inherent to the student correct answer : all of the above
Which of the following indicates problems with haptic discrimination?
poor handwriting
Which of the following is a common characteristic of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)?
preference for using peripheral vision
The process of identifying the series of small steps needed to complete a whole task is known as
task analysis
A particularly common period for the age of onset of stuttering is between
three and four years of age
According to the normal curve, the following percentage is represented by distance between -1 standard deviation and +1 standard deviation.
68.26%
To be eligible for classification as Emotionally/Behaviorally Disordered, an individual must obtain a minimum IQ score of
70
The initial right to education litigation in the area of special education was based on
Brown v. Board of Education
Language:
Cannot be separated from culture Includes verbal and nonverbal communication Includes oral and written forms Correct Answer :All of the above
True or False: All students with the same disability category label should have the same placement listed on their IEPs.
False
True or False: The term appropriate, as used in Free Appropriate Public Education, is well defined in IDEA
False
When a sensory, communication, physical, or health impairment is diagnosed and documented by medical personnel, a student automatically qualifies for special education services under IDEA
False
culture has little influence over perceptions of which behaviors are appropriate and which behaviors are inappropriate; people across cultures value the same behavior
False
Which one is not a factor commonly considered relevant to the academic achievement of culturally and linguistically diverse students?
Gender
Measures of socoieconomic status include information about an individual's:
Income Education Occupation Correct Answer : All of the above
Which is not an empathic response that a teacher could share with a student?
Let's sit down and let me explain it to you
Which of the following is TRUE of children with schizophrenia?
Males and females develop psychotic symptoms around the same age
All of the following are examples of visual/ concrete systems that help support language processing in individuals with ASD EXCEPT
Repeated Directions
When a student with ASD uses echolalic speech, he:
Repeats what he has heard others say, either in person or from television
Kounin (1970) identified specific teacher behaviors that effectively increase student attention and learning. Which one of the following is a skill that effective teachers use?
Set high expectations for achievement
Which of the following approaches consist of directly teaching specific social skills to a small group of children?
Social Skills Instruction
According to Quay and Peterson (1987), which classification encompasses the following behaviors: steals, cheats, lies, truant, runs away from home, and thinks highly of others who break laws or violate moral codes
Socialized Aggression (SA)
All of the following are research based social skills strategies EXCEPT:
Telescoping
Students with disabilities can work on skills or objectives that are different from other students in the general education curriculum and still serve as active members of the class.
True
Students with specific learning disabilities are often seen by teachers as being lazy or unmotivated.
True
The symptoms characteristic of an ADHD diagnosis must have been present before the age of seven (and for six months), in two or more settings
True
True or False: A student's individual education program or plan (IEP) can be an evaluation device to determine a student's progress toward stated goals, as well as a management tool to assure that the special education services are provided appropriately.
True
True or False: Changes made to the instruction or materials that do not change the curriculum expectations are called accommodations.
True
True or False: Collaboration is crucial to providing the best services possible for students with disabilities.
True
True or False: Effective teachers use unfamiliar vocabulary when giving instructions in order to promote students' acquisition of new language
True
True or False: Public Law 94-142 extended the rights and protections of children with disabilities 3 to 5 years of age when it was amended in 1986.
True
True or False: Some students with low incidence disabilities will perform in academic areas at a level equal to their peers without disabilities
True
True or False: We have come to expect full participation for everyone in our educational system regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, physical or intellectual disability
True
Which one of these is not a recommendation regarding effective teacher dispositions and practices when working with CLD students?
When you have students from other countries in your class you should learn all the holidays from their former country.
The following is NOT an antecedent prompt:
a physical assistance prompt
According to the continuum of educational placement options, the following is considered the most restrictive
a residential facility
In a family systems theory, the following exists within a family system
a variety of sub-systems
Which of the following is TRUE of behavior?
all behavior occurs for a reason
The major cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) is
all of the above are considered major causes of TBI
Signal control can be
an audible signal (such as in the gavel technique) a vocal signal (such as a cue word) a hand signal (such as a vertical finger across your lips) correct answer: all of the above can serve as signal control
A teacher-directed approach might be preferable to a student-directed approach whenever
an instructional program is being started for a student with academic difficulties
The Americans with Disabilities Act
applies to individuals of all ages applies to public and private entities results in fines for non-compliance Correct answer : all of the above
When teachers have low expectations for a student, they tend to
ask fewer questions of the student stay farther away from the student offer less prompting and wait time for the student correct answer : all of the above
Intelligence tests, achievement tests, and adaptive behavior scales are all examples of
assessment instruments required for eligibility decisions
Which of the following is NOT a disability category as specified in IDEA
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Which of the following is not an important strategy for creating effective interactions between teachers and parents?
be powerful
The most common style of personal hearing aid used by school-age children is
behind-the-ear
Consequences in the A-B-C model include
both positive and negative events
The Least Restrictive Environment is determined
by the IEP team based on the specific needs of the student
Vision and hearing screenings are conducted to determine if a student
can access learning materials
The definition of legal blindness includes the following clause
central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with best correction visual field angle of no greater than 20 degrees correct answer : all of the above
When the professionals providing information in a consultation shift from an expert model of interaction to a model of joint problem solving, the interaction is viewed as
collaborative
Which instructional model provides students with disabilities an opportunity to learn and practice functional skills, across a variety of community settings, on a regular basis?
community-based instruction
As part of the special education evaluation information is collected by
considering information obtained regarding each of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven areas in which Gardner believes intelligence manifests itself?
creative
A genetic disease in which there is an abnormal secretion of mucous and electrolytes in the exocrine glands is
cystic fibrosis
Language disorders can include
delayed language development
This type of math instruction involves breaking complex tasks down and explicitly showing students how these tasks are put together to make the more difficult task
direct instruction
Parents who do not seem to want to be involved in their child's school or who seem angry at the schools should be
encouraged to take part in their child's education
Which of the following methods for modifying the general education curriculum for students who are gifted is viewed as a supplement to the curriculum, adding depth and breadth to the normally studied content?
enrichment
The following would be important for a teacher to do if a child with cystic fibrosis was in the classroom.
explain to the class that in some cases (such as in CF) coughing does not mean that an infection is present and it is harmful for the student with CF not to cough
Special education for students who are talented and gifted is mandated by
federal law does not mandate special education for students who are talented and gifted
The way culture operates in the classroom has been referred to as the _______ curriculum.
hidden
There is general agreement that students with Attention Deficit Disorders perform best in an environment that is
highly structured
As adults, persons with mild intellectual disabilities are capable of
holding down jobs living independently enjoying recreational and leisure activities correct answer : all of the above
A student's individualized education plan must indicate
how progress will be measured when progress will be measured by whom progress will be measured correct answer : all of the above
A student who typically blurts out answers, fails to wait for turns, and fails to finish work is demonstrating the characteristics most closely associated with
impulsivity
When designing programs for students from minority cultures who are gifted, Feldhusen recommends including
increased parental involvement the use of experiential learning strategies the inclusion of mentors and role models Correct Answer :all of the above
This plan is intended to bridge the gap between the school and community, and required for students age 14 and older.
individualized transition plan (ITP)
To assess a student who struggles both academically and socially in the school and community settings, what type of assessments need to be administered to determine eligibility for mild intellectual disabilities?
individually administered IQ tests and adaptive behavior assessments
Being a member of an effective interdisciplinary team requires
listening, preparation and advocating for the student based on your area of expertise
A teacher requires that every student in class receive a score of 25 or better on a math quiz before anyone can go on a field trip. This is an example of which group contingency?
interdependent
The federal definition for SLD identifies three elements necessary for determining eligibility. Which one of the following is NOT one of these critical elements?
negative impact on socialization and community functioning
Who is qualified to give a diagnosis based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?
psychologist
When discussing a problem situation with a student, a response style that would facilitate communication is
questioning and sharing
Which of the following could inhibit the learning of students with ASD?
relying on auditory presentation of information
The most common service delivery model for students who are gifted is
resource room
A strategy which will assist an IEP committee in determining appropriate general education classes for implementing student learning objectives is:
reviewing student discrepancy analyses
The sensory filtering system in the brain appears mainly in
the cerebellum
In order to begin PECS with a child with ASD
the child must want something
When teaching social skills to individuals with ASD, the most notable social improvements and generalization of skills occur when
the intervention dosage is high, the instruction is provided in the child's natural setting, and the intervention strategy is determined based on the individual student's deficit areas and needs.
Local school districts must operate their special education programs according to
the regulations established at the state and federal levels
Modifications of curriculum, materials, and/or instructional methods often are needed
to allow students with significant disabilities to access the general education curriculum and classroom
The services designed to assist students with disabilities in moving from living at home and attending school to independent living, employment, and community involvement is
transition
It is believed that the parts of the brain that control motivation, attention and inhibition in an individual with an Attention Deficit Disorder with a hyperactivity component are
underactive
