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Dorian has a learning disability that interferes with his reading comprehension and ability to generalize. The learning skill area in which Dorian is more likely to demonstrate difficulty would be ____. a. memory b. academic survival c. attention d. reasoning […]

Explain the general term “at risk” and give one example. An environmental inventory is an example of modifying materials for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Answer: true Orthopedic impairments include any damage to the brain caused by an external […]

You are a third-grade teacher and you have just received your first teaching evaluation. Your building principal has stated you need to improve your management of transition time and increase academic learning time. Explain the strategies identified in your textbook […]

Which of the following recommendations would you make to a new teacher about giving oral directions? a. Be sure to give a long series of directions together so that students can see their interrelationship. b. Be sure to use concrete […]

General education teachers contribute assessment information in six important decision making areas. Describe four of the areas, and provide an example for each. With the current emphasis on school reform and raising educational standards, educators rely less on students test […]

The quality of writing in a textbook should be considered during the selection process, for it can support or hinder student comprehension. What instruction is included in “basic skills’? Answer: The academic skills of reading, writing and math. • Define […]

____ require a commitment to implementation from every teacher, administrator, specialist, and staff member in the school. a. Positive behavioral supports b. Peer buddy systems c. Schoolwide prevention strategies d. Peer-mediated instruction Which of the following describes a recommended accommodation […]

Students with severe hearing loss may use “C-print” for their classes. Explain how “C-print” helps the student. Describe the role of the school counselor. Answer: They advise students, assist students as they transition from school to post-school options and may […]

Explain “alternate assessments.” Include in your response the percentage of students with disabilities that would be included in this type of assessment. You have been asked to serve as the chair of the committee in charge of selecting learning materials […]

Which of the following is the major reason why students with special needs may have difficulty completing their homework assignments? a. There is too little time for students to complete all assignments. b. Assignments are too difficult to begin with. […]

Each of the following is true about the requirement for a free appropriate education for students with disabilities EXCEPT: a. some special settings in school may require a cost to parents b. “appropriate” may not necessarily mean that which maximizes […]

Frank is a fifteen-year old freshman in high school with significant problems in reading comprehension. Each year he slips further behind his peers academically. For a while, Frank acted out at school, bullying classmates and disrupting teachers. Now, however, Frank […]

When implementing the self-monitoring strategy, students self-evaluate and then judge whether they have earned a reward. There are five steps in the “numbered heads together” cooperative learning program. Provide 3 steps of this program. Answer: Answer should come from: students […]

Slowing down the rate of introduction of skills is recommended to reduce the amount of curriculum to be learned. Since a collaborative team must share responsibility in making decisions that guide their efforts, individual members cannot be held accountable for […]

During a recent faculty meeting, Mrs. Foster stated she is interested in using scaffolding in her classroom. After the meeting, she has asked you for suggestions, including examples, of how this approach would help a student with special needs. Explain […]

During class, students with behavioral disorders frequently ____. a. prefer to engage in creative, artistic activities b. adjust quickly to the social demands of their peers c. engage in aggressive or disruptive behaviors d. display excessive boredom Which of the […]

Explain why ‘screening” would be utilized in special education. Selecting and sequencing examples is an aspect of differentiating instruction for basic skills. Answer: true Mrs. Erin has used “progress on IEP objectives’ as a way to individualize the grading for […]

Discuss how to use curriculum compacting and enrichment to address the needs of gifted students. Assessing relevant pre-skills is the responsibility of the special educators. Answer: false Explain the factors that affect the reported prevalence of giftedness. Answer: First, over […]

What are four accommodations you can make for students with disabilities before a test to help them perform more successfully? The purpose of accommodations is to maximize access to the general education curriculum. Answer: true Individualized grading is called for […]

Accommodations for individuals with multiple disabilities differ from individuals with intellectual disabilities in ____. a. degree and complexity b. greater reliance on assistive technology c. focus on concerns about physical space d. no way at all Each of the following […]

A student whose behavior is characterized in part by a lack of appropriate social responsiveness from a very early age is likely to be diagnosed with ____. a. severe intellectual disability b. autism c. hearing loss d. emotional disturbance The […]

Higher-level questions are most appropriate for teaching basic skills to students who are at risk. How can a “highly qualified” teacher increase the likelihood that a student with a disability in their classroom may be more successful both academically and […]

How can shared problem solving be used to build meaningful collaboration in schools? Your response should include the steps identified in your textbook. Provide one example of when a student might be placed in a residential facility. Answer: Answer should […]

Legally, corporal punishment is not permitted in American schools. The key to whether a student’s depression or aggression meets the requirements for special education services as an emotional disturbance is if the behavior is pervasive and long-term. Answer: true Explain […]

Sometimes students with learning and behavioral disabilities know how to act in a socially appropriate manner but don”t because they ____. a. are impulsive and act before they think b. are overly cautious in social situations c. don”t have to […]

Behavioral intervention plans are required in the IEP of ____. a. all students receiving special education services b. all students with significant behavior problems c. only those students with emotional disabilities d. only those students with ADHD Giving students a […]

There are seven specific procedural steps for a “functional behavioral assessment.” Select one step and explain what would be included. What are probes of basic academic skills designed to assess? Provide in your discussion examples of four major types of […]

____ help the teacher find out whether students have the basic understanding necessary for higher-level thought. a. Evaluative questions b. Divergent questions c. Lower-level questions d. Higher-level questions Creating a classroom where students’ cultures are acknowledge and valued is a […]

What steps would you follow to develop a graphic organizer for a content area of your choice? Provide an example of the graphic organizer and explain how you would use it in your class. A student in your class has […]

Which of the following is often assessed on psychological tests? a. math computation b. comprehension c. emotional stability d. writing skills When teachers regularly engage in the steps of shared problem solving, they find that the steps ____. a. lead […]

It is a good idea to vary how much and how often you reward students. Babies born to mothers who drink alcohol often experience learning and behavior problems. Answer: true Teachers must be careful to include skills that students can […]

Which of the following is the most frequently prescribed type of medication for students with ADHD? a. antidepressants b. stimulants c. antihypertensives d. those developed specifically for ADHD In alternative teaching, the occasional use of small groups is appropriate for […]

Mrs. Carver has been told that a new student, Bridgette, will be joining her seventh-grade homeroom and social studies class. From Bridgette’s file, Mrs. Carver learns that the student has a visual impairment. What accommodations would you suggest Mrs. Carver […]