Final exam practice - 4 SP

Which strategy is better for fostering independence and autonomy? Allowing students to choose activities from a list of options. Having a very loose daily schedule that allows students to pursue their own interests. Using alternative assessments and grading schemes. Running the classroom as a democracy in which students help make all decisions.

Allowing students to choose activities from a list of options.

What kind of classroom environment can support a student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Students should be in room with brightly-colored decorations and different textures to stimulate learning. An environment with limited distractions is preferable so students can focus on learning. Students should not be in a classroom setting that includes scissors, tacks or sharpened pencils because they are aggressive and easily depressed. A classroom with a large variety of activities in distinct areas so the students can move to a new activity when they are bored.

An environment with limited distractions is preferable so students can focus on learning.

How can teachers quickly and easily get students' attention in the classroom? Stand silently in front of the class, waiting for student attention. Establish a signal—ringing a bell, flipping a light switch, clapping three times—to direct students to stop what they're doing and listen for instructions. Follow a daily schedule so students know when the teacher will be giving instructions. Carefully control activities so that students are ready to listen when the time comes.

Establish a signal—ringing a bell, flipping a light switch, clapping three times—to direct students to stop what they're doing and listen for instructions.

To ensure quality instruction for all students in the classroom, lesson plans should include: Objectives for each activity. Extra time for reteaching skills and modification for individual needs. Methods for assessing learning and planning for intervention. Specific lesson summaries and closing activities.

Extra time for reteaching skills and modification for individual needs.

Culturally sensitivity implies that you should always agree with whatever parents say or request for their children, even if you think they are way off base. True False

False

Which of these choices is a good start for creating a positive atmosphere in the classroom? Use each student's name when addressing them. Label every student's materials so they have a sense of ownership. Greet each student as they enter the classroom. Give students some free time to release tension before they start on their assignments.

Greet each student as they enter the classroom.

_______ work well with all students, especially students with cognitive impairments. Big ideas Keyword mnemonics Cluster grouping arrangements Hands-on activities

Hands-on activities

Which is an effective strategy for managing student behavior? Be sure students respect the teacher at all times. Involve students in developing rules and procedures for the classroom. Allow parents to help decide what the behavior management plan will include. Make sure students know who is the boss.

Involve students in developing rules and procedures for the classroom.

The Internet is an important research tool for teachers and students. Which of these is the most important issue to consider when using the Internet for research? Different search engines use different methods for finding documents. The Internet expands so quickly that it's difficult to be sure the information you are viewing is up-to-date. The title of a website doesn't always tell you what the website addresses. Much of the information online has not been verified by experts in relevant fields.

Much of the information online has not been verified by experts in relevant fields.

Which of the following is an important strategy for managing student behavior? Remind students that if they do not behave, they will be sent to the principal's office for punishment. Send an introductory letter to parents during the first week of school outlining the behavior management plan and how they can help their children practice positive behavior. Allow the students to decide the rewards for positive behavior and the consequences for negative behavior. Never allow a student to break a classroom rule without consequences.

Send an introductory letter to parents during the first week of school outlining the behavior management plan and how they can help their children practice positive behavior.

Why is it important to choose developmentally-appropriate communication and activities when teaching young children? Students will not pay attention in a lecture situation. Teachers who use developmentally-appropriate practices score higher on teacher evaluation instruments. Young children watch a lot of television and have a short attention span. Students learn best when teacher language and lesson presentation match their intellectual and developmental level.

Students learn best when teacher language and lesson presentation match their intellectual and developmental level.

What is "wait time"? The time allowed before an assignment is due. Time between classes when students are waiting for their next classes to begin. The time teachers wait for an answer after asking a question, before they give students a prompt or tell them the answer. The time assigned as a consequence of negative behavior.

The time teachers wait for an answer after asking a question, before they give students a prompt or tell them the answer.

What is the teacher's first priority in planning instruction for a student with disabilities who has been mainstreamed into a regular classroom? What is included in the student's Individualized Education Plan? How can I keep the student busy while the class works on their assignments? How many activities should I plan for a typical morning schedule? How can I support instruction with peer tutoring?

What is included in the student's Individualized Education Plan?

What can teachers reasonably assume about English-Language Learners? The students will give up their own language and culture to fit into their new American culture. Parents will take care of integrating the student's native culture and new culture at home. When students are proficient in one language, their language skills in English will improve if they are encouraged to be bilingual. Children who do not speak English are educationally delayed.

When students are proficient in one language, their language skills in English will improve if they are encouraged to be bilingual.

Referring to persons with special needs from a people-first perspective reflects. . . respect for them as people first, instead of focusing on their disability. a change in word order and nothing more. a belief that teachers must only use politically-correct language. a focus on the disability, not the person.

respect for them as people first, instead of focusing on their disability.

Computers are not going to replace teachers in the foreseeable future because: high quality computers cost more than teachers. skills practiced on computers still need to be taught before they can be used. computers are too subject to errors. computers are too unreliable.

skills practiced on computers still need to be taught before they can be used.

"Zero reject" means that: students in special education placement cannot be awarded a grade of zero. students are not allowed to reject courses from their class schedules without administrative approval. students cannot be turned away from public schools because they have disabilities. students with disabilities must be allowed to participate in all extracurricular activities.

students cannot be turned away from public schools because they have disabilities.

Providing calendars and schedules, requiring assignment notebooks, providing self-monitoring checklists, and teaching note-taking strategies are examples of ways to help students develop effective _____. strategic interventions study skills memory-storage systems self-monitoring behavior

study skills

The largest group of diverse learners are students from linguistically diverse backgrounds. who are not American citizens. with disabilities. from culturally diverse backgrounds.

with disabilities.

Research suggests that about 20% of elementary students have significant reading disabilities. Approximately what percentage of U.S. fourth graders read below basic grade level? 10 40 30 20

40

What methods are often used to accommodate the needs of gifted/talented students in the classroom? Acceleration and enrichment of the regular classroom curriculum. Self-directed learning. Contract learning and reflective practices. Direct instruction and scaffolded remediation.

Acceleration and enrichment of the regular classroom curriculum.

Direct instruction and scaffolded remediation. Ages 5-18 Ages 3-21 Birth to 21 Ages 4-18

Ages 3-21

What is the main responsibility of paraprofessional teachers' aides in regular classrooms? Planning activities for students with learning challenges. Assisting students, when necessary, in completing activities planned and assigned by the classroom teacher. Working with a small group of students with disabilities while the classroom teacher works with other students. Grading papers and doing clerical tasks assigned by the classroom teacher.

Assisting students, when necessary, in completing activities planned and assigned by the classroom teacher.

How can textbook reading assignments be modified to encourage struggling readers or English-Language Learners to complete them? Allow the students to read the material aloud. Break the assignments into shorter segments so the amount of text is not overwhelming. Give the students another assignment to work on while other students are reading. Let the students read with a "study buddy."

Break the assignments into shorter segments so the amount of text is not overwhelming.

A child who is exposed to domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse, poverty, and/or homelessness . . . has an increased likelihood of school failure. may be an at-risk student. has the same chance of becoming an at-risk student as a child who was not exposed to such experiences. will eventually be at risk for school failure.

has an increased likelihood of school failure.

When you're having problems managing student behavior, who should you look to first as an ally to support your efforts? The counselor The student's peer group The campus principal The student's parents or guardians

The student's parents or guardians

What is essential for fostering good language development for English-Language Learners? They should not be allowed to speak their native language in class. They need to see everything in writing so they can see how the words are spelled. They need good modeling of proper English grammar and pronunciation. They need a resource they can refer to when they are writing and completing assignments.

They need good modeling of proper English grammar and pronunciation.

Why do teachers do warm-up activities like brainstorming or KWL charts before they start a unit of study? They want to get students in the mood to study. They want to create interest in the topic. They want to show students new methods for organizing their notes. They want to activate prior knowledge so the students will remember the information better.

They want to activate prior knowledge so the students will remember the information better.

When you're making a behavior management plan for your classroom, how many rules should you include in the list? Three to five Five to seven One to three Seven to ten

Three to five

Why is it important to study the elements and effects of diversity (ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc.)? Historically, girls have been discouraged from careers in the sciences, politics, and business. Federal regulations require study of diversity. To provide appropriate educational experience and foster optimal development, educators need to understand children and their family backgrounds and cultural expectations. Children from some cultural backgrounds are smarter than children from other backgrounds.

To provide appropriate educational experience and foster optimal development, educators need to understand children and their family backgrounds and cultural expectations.

A _____ solution generally involves use of a computer or a specialized computer software like a voice recognition program. semi-tech low-tech no-tech high-tech

high-tech

Children who do not speak English are educationally delayed. Categorizing animals into classes. Writing a review of a musical performance. Matching terms with their definitions. Putting event cards in time order sequence.

Writing a review of a musical performance.

Content in science courses is most often accessed through: hands on instruction. constructivist activities. a textbook. authentic learning.

a textbook.

When differentiating instruction, first focus on the basic skills that _____ students must learn. some all struggling most

all

Each student who is eligible for special education services must have: a 504 accommodation plan. an IEP. a letter from the parent/guardian concurring with the evaluation team's findings. further evaluations to determine placement.

an IEP.

Experts in the field of bilingual education are in agreement that the more opportunities students have to use their newly acquired English language skills with their classmates, family, and friends, the more proficient they will become. are in agreement as to which pedagogical strategy is the most effective in teaching students to English language learners. found the key to effective bilingual education is to isolate the student from English speakers so they dont feel intimidates. found that research does not support the effectiveness of bilingual education in working with students with limited proficiency in English.

are in agreement that the more opportunities students have to use their newly acquired English language skills with their classmates, family, and friends, the more proficient they will become.

Educators and other professionals . . . cannot legally get in trouble if they suspect child abuse, but prefer not to get involved in the personal lives of their students. should never report instance of child abuse unless they are positive it has occurred. are not legally protected if, in good faith, they report child abuse and it turns out they were wrong. are legally and morally responsible for reporting suspected instances of child abuse.

are legally and morally responsible for reporting suspected instances of child abuse.

When using cooperative learning groups.....one way to hold group members responsible for their learning and the learning of everybody in the group is to: assign specific roles for group members. give student participation grades. adapt learning materials and resources.

assign specific roles for group members.

To foster generalization of concepts and skill application, it is best to teach math through: authentic, anchored learning. intensive direct instruction. a focus on relevant stimuli as opposed to the big picture. skills taught in isolation.

authentic, anchored learning.

Most traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from: gunshot and knife wounds to the head. fist fights and contact sports. car accidents and falls. congenital and degenerative conditions.

car accidents and falls.

Which methods of assessment, though not standardized, are commonly used in planning and executing action research in classrooms? checklists and anecdotal evidence performance-based assessment open assessment tasks benchmark testing

checklists and anecdotal evidence

A student struggles to squeeze out words, sometimes repeating an initial sound several times before saying the word. The sentences sound jerky and uneven and communication is compromised. The student may have a disorder of which type? voice fluency articulation

fluency

Positive behavior supports: focus on giving the student tokens for all positive behaviors and taking the tokens away for negative behaviors. focus on extinguishing bad behaviors by being consistent in the punishment used when the student misbehaves so he/she will begin to act in positive ways. focus on teaching positive social behaviors that are implemented by all individuals who are involved in the student's life. focus on giving the student positive rewards when they behave appropriately, and negative reinforcement when their behavior is inappropriate.

focus on teaching positive social behaviors that are implemented by all individuals who are involved in the student's life.

Using the idea of "universal design" in developing instructional materials: like using universal design for buildings and furniture, provides access to the curriculum for all students. modifies work based upon the needs of students with disabilities as stated in their IEP's. cannot begin to address the needs of diverse learners. means creating a different curriculum and materials for each student based upon his or her disability.

like using universal design for buildings and furniture, provides access to the curriculum for all students.

The landmark Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142), later to be reauthorized as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandated access to public transportation for students with disabilities. mandated a free and appropriate public education for all students with disabilities. mandated transition services for students with disabilities. mandated co-teaching between special and general educators.

mandated a free and appropriate public education for all students with disabilities.

The ultimate goal is assistive technology is to find the best technology that: matches your budget and enables the student to successfully complete the task. money can buy. matches user preferences and enables the student to successfully complete the task. is on sale.

matches user preferences and enables the student to successfully complete the task.

The IEP team is required, under IDEA 2004, to annually develop: an alternative curriculum. accommodations and modifications. alternative instructional techniques. measurable goals.

measurable goals.

An educational strategy where the cultural background of each student is valued, perceived in a positive light, and used to develop instruction is best described as: multicultural education diversity education bilingual education multiculturalism

multicultural education

Can you test a student for special education services without notifying the parents before the test? no yes

no

To increase the probability of appropriate behavior, the teacher should offer immediate _____ at every opportunity. negative reinforcement punishment positive reinforcement extinction

positive reinforcement

The purpose of interventions is to: increase motivation and engagement. give teachers the opportunity to revisit topics. provide support and remediation for students who do not understand the concepts easily.

provide support and remediation for students who do not understand the concepts easily.