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.
Orthopedic impairments include any damage to the brain caused by an external force.
List the three dimensions of inclusive practices.
When tangible reinforcers are used they should be tried first and have no direct
correlation with the behavior.
Your school has instituted RtI for all classrooms and you have been informed you will
provide the first step of the “prerequisite skills assessment” process. What is this?
Tawana is a high school student who is gifted and talented. She possesses an advanced
level of language development and is an excellent problem solver. Tawana’s teacher
wants to make sure she is given plenty of opportunities to learn, discover, and feel
accomplished. What are the four interventions or strategies most often used as
interventions for students who are gifted and talented? Include in your discussion some
interesting ways Tawana’s teacher can put these intervention strategies to work for her.
Six guidelines have been provided in your textbook for “asking questions.” Select three
of these guidelines and provide an explanation including examples of each guideline
you have selected.
Pointing out the potential benefits of learning strategies does not generally motivate
students to learn the strategies.
Attribution retraining can help students overcome learned helplessness by encouraging
them to be more persistent in the face of difficulty.
Identify the 5 major questions you should ask yourself when analyzing the unmet needs
of a student. Provide a brief explanation of each question in your response.
Annual goals are descriptions of the steps to take to help a student reach their potential
during the academic year.
Even though some students with special needs do not meet the eligibility criteria for
IDEA, they are considered functionally disabled as defined in Section 504 of the
Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
As the general education teacher, you suspect a student in your classroom may have a
disability that may qualify him/her for special education services. Prior to referral to the
special education department, what are your professional responsibilities?
As a teacher, you will be expected to implement accommodations for students with
special needs. Describe two categories of accommodations, and provide two examples
of each category.
Mrs. Greg has implemented the INCLUDE strategy in her classroom for all students.
Explain five strategies she might use daily to differentiate instruction for students with a
learning or behavioral disabilities.
Although students who are gifted and talented tend to retain an extraordinary amount of
information, they are often insensitive to the feelings of others.
Parents have the right to disagree with the school district’s decisions about their child
and can request a hearing.
Why are portfolio assessments useful with students?
Provide three of the six rules for responding to multiple-choice test items.