Educational Psychology ch. 4
Robyn is meeting her teachers on the first day of fifth grade. Based on questions they asked her, which one of Robyn's teachers seems to understand appropriateness of the use of labels and language associated with differences in abilities and disabilities?
"What do you do during recess?"
Average intelligence with an IQ test score is:
100
Mr. McKay teaches about 100 students in his senior English classes in a large high school. If his students match the national norms for twelfth graders, how many of his students probably used marijuana, alcohol, or other illicit drugs in the past 30 days?
25
Which teacher seems to have the right idea about the interpretation and use of IQ test scores?
Germaine's score of 94 suggests that he may struggle, but I need to look at other indicators as well.
Which of the following teachers uses preferred language?
I have four students with special needs in my classroom
Which of the following teachers seems to have the most appropriate understanding of learning styles?
I try to present instruction in multiple modalities.
Delmar has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, and Shiloh has a visual impairment. What legislation guarantees a free public education to these and all other children with disabilities?
IDEA
Mrs. Frasier describes her classroom. "I have 21 students. Seven are English learners. Four stay in my class only part of the time. One has a hearing impairment and works with a signer, and one has an autism spectrum disorder." Which of the following terms best fits Mrs. Frasier's description of her class?
Inclusion Classroom
Conrad notices that the new boy Stefano doesn't know what to do when the bell rings for lunch. Conrad goes to Stefano and tells him that the students leave their books at their desks and go to the lunchroom to line up for lunch. Conrad invites Stefano to go with him and a couple of other boys in fifth grade. Conrad demonstrates which one of Gardner's multiple intelligences?
Interpersonal
Fluid intelligence increases until late adolescence and decreases with age. What type of brain functions is associated with fluid intelligence?
Mental efficiency.
Which of the following tasks or processes primarily involves bodily-kinesthetic intelligence?
Paige demonstrated the steps for pitching a softball with precision
In which of the following lessons does Mr. Carpenter incorporate several of the multiple intelligences?
Students created clay models and made presentations to the class about their topic.
Which of the following children in Ms. Fernandez's class is probably protected by Section 504 (a part of civil rights law) but not covered by IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)?
Tatum broke her leg and needs crutches for several weeks
Tyler, a sixth grade student, has emotional problems, and his aggressive behavior toward other students in class is particularly challenging for Ms. Ramsey today. Which of the following methods of dealing with Tyler's behavior is recommended?
Use written behavior contract in which Tyler writes the inappropriate behavior he exhibited and the appropriate behavior he should exhibit
In her inclusive classroom, Mrs. Dawson has one student with intellectual disabilities and an IQ just below 70. What approach to learning should she take with this student?
Work on practical skills and concepts the student will need to use in adult life.
Alonso is a student in Ms. Carmike's kindergarten class. She has noticed that Alonso avoids eye contact, and she tells him to look at her when she talks to him. She also notices that he seems uninterested in the other children, always closes the classroom door when it is left open, and uses unusual speech patterns. She suspects that Alonso has:
an autism spectrum disorder
Deion, who was diagnosed with a learning disability in math, continues to struggle as a third grader. His teacher wants to work effectively with him and help him experience some level of success with every lesson. Which of the following strategies is Least likely to help her meet this goal?
avoid giving Deion feedback about his work. Feedback may discourage him.
When Deion was in first grade, he realized that he didn't learn math as fast as most other children. He took tests, and the psychologist informed him and his mom that Deion had a learning disability and would likely continue to struggle with math. As a third grader, Deion reads when it;s time to do math seatwork. He believes he is unable to learn math. He had developed:
learned helplessness
DeWayne, a ninth grade student, has a learning disability. The team that develops his individualized education program is most likely made up of:
parents, teachers, school psychologist, and the assistant principal
Cass has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She and two of the boys in her class have ADHD. Which of the following strategies should the teacher use to help these students in the classroom?
visual cues
