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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 for the school. As the chair, you are responsible for establishing the
guidelines to evaluate the old and possible new textbooks. Identify the guidelines you
would suggest and explain how these guidelines will help the committee select more
effective materials.
What is the difference between the categories high-incidence disability and
low-incidence disability? Provide in your explanation examples of the disabilities that
fall into each of these categories.
RtI data cannot be used in lieu of other assessments of ability and achievement for
students being assessed to determine whether a learning disability exists.
Explain how using 'sponges' increases academic learning time, and include four
examples to illustrate your response.
Explain the purpose of an assistive technology device.
Danielle is a third grader with cerebral palsy. Her disorder affects her limbs but not to
the extent that she is unable to walk or hold a pencil. Because of considerable
limitations on Danielle's fine motor skills, writing can be a struggle and is often
illegible. Suggest some accommodations Danielle's teacher can make to help her be
more successful.
Taking the time to teach students learning strategies will allow more content material to
be covered because students will be able to learn more on their own.
You have been asked to participate in the selection of an assistive device for a student
with special needs in your class. You need to consider the features of the technical
devices as well as the extent to which it will help the student meet their IEP goals. List
four of the eight considerations provided in your textbook.
Explain the purpose of "performance-based assessment" and explain why this type of
testing is helpful to a special needs student. Include in your discussion one example of
an "authentic learning task."
Study guides are efficient substitutes for direct instruction.
Many Hispanic American and Asian American students respond well to cooperative
rather than competitive learning environments.
Explain "universal screening." Include in your explanation three suggestions for
choosing a universal screening measure.
Describe 'small group contingency." When is this contingency most helpful?
Special education does not include instruction in a general education classroom.
What is the predominant method of evaluating student learning?
List the four essential characteristics of "cooperative learning."
Explain two areas described in the textbook found in the "N" step of INCLUDE.
