The estimates of the prevalence of students who are gifted and talented vary
dramatically because
A. Students identified as gifted are underrepresented.
B. No tests exist to identify students as gifted.
C. So many definitions have been offered.
D. None of the above.
Brandy”s parents have requested that she be evaluated for learning disabilities.
The Professional licensed to administer intelligence tests and other assessments used
in determining whether a student is eligible to receive services is the
A. Social worker.
B. Special educator.
C. General education teacher.
D. School psychologist.
Which of the following statements is true regarding interventions for young children
with ADHD?
A. Little research was found on the use of medication with young children.
B. Research showed that medication was found to be effective with young children.
C. Researchers found that behavior interventions were most effective with young
children.
D. Parent participation in parent training improved the negative behaviors of young
children.
The simultaneous occurrence of ADHD with other disabilities is referred to as
A. Reconstitution.
B. Comorbidity.
C. Executive functions.
D. Aggression.
Charlene is a 17-year-old with severe and multiple disabilities. As part of her
educational plan, she is spending ten hours a week at a craft store where she is in
training for basic work skills. This type of instruction is called
A. Community-based instruction.
B. Work-based instruction.
C. Support-based instruction.
D. Collaborative instruction.
In terms of students with severe and multiple disabilities and state assessment, which of
the following statements is true?
A. IDEA requires that each state develops an alternative assessment process for students
with the most significant needs.
B. IDEA requires that each state ensures appropriate accommodations are made for
students with the most significant needs.
C. IDEA requires that all students participate in standardized testing.
D. IDEA requires that students with the most significant needs participate in testing at
the discretion of their teachers and parents.
Standardized assessments are problematic for students with severe and multiple
disabilities because
A. Students often do not understand what to do.
B. The results fail to help teachers decide what to teach.
C. Students often score extremely low.
D. All of the above.
Students with hearing loss often struggle in both reading and written language.
Research indicates that students with hearing loss achieve at a higher grade level in
which subject?
A. Social studies
B. Science
C. Foreign language
D. Math
The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps was formerly known as
A. American Association for the Education of the Severely and Profoundly
Handicapped.
B American Association for the Education of the Multiple Handicapped.
C. American Association for the Education of Severely Impaired Individuals.
D. None of the above
Poverty and systemic bias are factors that contribute to
A. Multicultural education.
B. Equity pedagogy.
C. Disproportionate representation.
D. Dominant culture.
ASHA stands for
A. Association for Speech-Language-Hearing of America.
B. American-Services-for-Language and Hearing.
C. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
D. None of the above
The nineteenth century can best be described as an era of
A. Optimism and inclusion.
B. Pessimism and isolation.
C. Optimism and isolation.
D. Pessimism and inclusion.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the role of paraeducators?
A. It is often appropriate for paraeducators to contact the parents of students in place of
the teacher.
B. Paraeducators are assistants and do not have the educational knowledge to be part of
a collaborative team.
C. Teachers and paraeducators must have a top-down relationship in order to work
together.
D. In some situations it is appropriate for the teacher to be directive rather
than collaborative toward a paraprofessional.
Approximately how many students were identified as learning disabled in the
2002″2003 school year?
A. 10.9 million
B 1.9 million
C. 5.9 million
D. 2.9 million
Myelomeningocele is the technical name for a severe form of
A. Spina bifida.
B. Cerebral palsy.
C. Spinal cord injury.
D. Rheumatoid arthritis.
Which of the following is NOT an option in school for students diagnosed with ADHD?
A. Receiving a 504 plan
B. Being labeled OHI
C. Being excused from school when they can “t concentrate
D. Receiving IDEA services for other disabilities
Typical behaviors of young children are considered symptoms of ADHD in older
children, which is why
A. Preschool-age children are over diagnosed.
B. All children with these behaviors should be examined for ADHD.
C. It can be difficult to diagnose preschool-age children.
D. Taking medication for ADHD has many side effects.
Karen, Jake, and Melissa are classmates in Mrs. Jacobs’s fifth-grade class. However,
Kate, Jake, and Melissa have been placed in a reading group together due to their
advanced skills in reading. This is called
A. Ability grouping.
B. Skills grouping.
C. Learning grouping.
D. None of the above
Young children who are diagnosed as having ADHD often experience what type of
problems?
A. Sleeping through the night
B. Difficulty bonding with others
C. Sharing and taking turns
D. All of the above
How you interact with others, not what you do, refers to
A. Consultation.
B. Collaboration.
C. Communication.
D. Co-teaching.
Which group is NOT eligible for services under IDEA?
A. Students with visual impairments
B. Students with autism
C. Students with ADD or ADHD
D. Students with orthopedic impairments
Students with severe and multiple disabilities are limited in which of the following
areas?
A. Cognitive ability
B. Academic achievement
C. Social and emotional
D. All of the above
When one professional voluntarily assists another to address a problem concerning a
third party (usually a student), this is called
A. Venting.
B. Collaboration.
C. Consultation.
D. Co-teaching.
Evidence of advanced development across intellectual areas is referred to as
A. Giftedness.
B. Talent.
C. Intelligence.
D. Creative.
Which statement is true regarding identifying students who are gifted and talented?
A. Students are identified by IQ scores.
B. Each state sets its own definition and uses its own procedure for identifying students.
C. Each state uses the same definition of giftedness and uses a common procedure for
identifying students.
D. None of the above
Research reports that children identified with congenital hearing loss prior to what age
will acquire age-appropriate language skills by 36 months?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
D. 16 months
Courtney is a high school student in Mr.Wayne’s math class. She has become proficient
in counting money. However, when Courtney is outside of Mr. Wayne’s room (at home,
in a store, etc.) she cannot count money with any accuracy. She becomes frustrated and
refuses to keep trying. Courtney lacks
A. Self-determination.
B. Metacognition.
C. Task analysis.
D. Generalization.
Mrs. Johnson documents for the fifth time in a month that Jacob has come to school in
shorts and a tee shirt. This is of great concern due to the plummeting temperatures and
the fact that Jacob is constantly sick. Mrs. Johnson decides that this situation needs
further attention. Mrs. Johnson should give these documented incidents to which school
professional?
A. School social worker
B. School nurse
C. School counselor
D. School psychologist
Gerald is a ninth-grade student who excels in math and science. It has been determined
his ability in math has exceeded the math level his high school can offer. His parents
have requested that he be allowed to take a college-level math class during the regular
school day so Gerald can continue to improve and develop his skills. This type of
practice is called
A. Curriculum compacting.
B. Differentiation.
C. Problem-based learning.
D. Dual enrollment.
Which of the following conditions is NOT a musculoskeletal disorder?
A. Muscular dystrophy
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Scoliosis
D. Epilepsy
Which of the following should NOT be a factor when medication is considered?
A. The child’s age
B. Severity of symptoms
C. Participation in sports
D. Intelligence level
Norma is a 16-year-old identified as having a mild intellectual disability. During her
transition meeting her parents express their desire for Norma to work at the
family-owned business after graduation where she will be closely monitored and
protected. Norma, on the other hand, has very different aspirations for herself. She
insists that she wants to work at the local amusement park after graduation. Norma is
demonstrating the concept of
A. Self-determination.
B. Metacognition.
C. Noncompliance.
D. Anxiety.
Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptive behaviors where a student must
display deficits to be identified as having an intellectual disability?
A. Learning to type on the computer
B. Learning to read
C. Learning to use free time
D. Learning to interact appropriately
The key characteristic of authentic assessment is
A. A person-centered approach.
B. A curriculum-centered approach.
C. A skills-centered approach.
D. A behavior-centered approach.
What percentage of students is identified as deaf or hard of hearing and have one or
more additional significant disabilities?
A. 47
B. 25
C. 33
D. 37
What are the differences between chronic, acute, and episodic conditions? Provide one
example of each.
What is transition planning and for whom is it required?
The elements of the classroom environment are often overlooked as contributing factors
during the special education referral process.
The majority of school professionals describe the greatest barrier to effective
collaboration as a lack of time for shared planning.
The first step in professional and family collaboration is listening to the parents”
perspective.
What are the two sets of curricular needs of students with visual impairment? Which of
these curriculums do you feel should take priority in students’ education? Why?
In regard to your own school experience, do you think the instruction you received
favored field-sensitive cognitive styles, field-independent cognitive styles, or a balance
of both? What impact, if any, did this have in your school success?
Answer:Answers will vary among students.
Define inclusion as it is presented in this text. Defend the implementation of inclusive
practices in your school to skeptics of this concept.
What precautions must be taken when assessing a student whose first language is not
English for speech and communication disorders?
Students who spend less than 40 percent of the school day in the general education
classroom are considered to be placed in a separate class.
Task analysis is an instructional strategy that has been found to be effective with
students who have intellectual disabilities. What cognitive purpose does task analysis
serve? What is an example of a lesson where task analysis would be appropriate?
Describe the task and how you would apply task analysis to your selected topic.
What are self-stimulatory behaviors?
CASE STUDY: Kendall was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. Kendall’s parents
knew he was different from their other children at very young age and as a result they
never allowed Kendall to attend preschool, playgroups, or even Sunday school class.
Kendall’s parents chose to keep him at home under the care of his mother or
grandmother where he could be protected from children and other adults who would not
understand his differences. Although Kendall’s parents home-schooled him for
kindergarten and first grade, they now have turned to their neighborhood school for
assistance. Kendall has minimal communication skills and often hits or bites when he
becomes frustrated or overstimulated. As Kendall’s parents’ reluctantly enroll their son
in school, they have many questions about the education he will receive.
How can the educational professionals assist Kendall’s parents in coping with the
challenges of dealing with Kendall’s disability?
What is the difference between expressive and receptive language?
Prevention of emotional and behavior disorders has become one of the highest priorities
among school and community agencies concerned about children.
Being a member of the Deaf culture means you should be deaf, use ASL as a primary
means of communication and attend a residential school for the deaf.
What two instructional methods have been found to be the most beneficial for students
with learning disabilities? Explain why these instructional methods are considered the
most effective.