Based upon information regarding the three adaptive skill areas, which of the following
is NOT a practical adaptive behavior?
A. counting money
B. getting dressed
C. eating
D. doing laundry
Carlo’s behavioral outbursts have been attributed to his disability, but he currently has
no behavioral intervention plan in place. What is the first step his IEP team should take?
A. change his educational placement to a more restrictive setting
B. identify whether manifestation determination applies
C. notify his parents that he has been suspended
D. conduct a functional behavioral assessment and implement a behavioral intervention
Jace’s health situation is precarious. He has a chronic health problem that results in
limited strength, vitality, and alertness, which subsequently has a negative impact on his
academic performance. Jace has a(n)
A. immune deficiency allergy.
B. orthopedic disability.
C. physical disability.
D. health disability.
All of the following are reasons why the U.S. Department of Education has no accurate
count of students with ADHD EXCEPT
A. parents are reluctant to have their children labeled with ADHD due to the associated
stigma.
B. they are served in the “other health impairments” category, and are counted as such.
C. they are served and counted under their primary disability, which is not ADHD.
D. there is no formal ADHD category under IDEA ’01)
__________ determines whether a student’s disciplinary problems are due to his or her
disability.
A. A behavioral intervention plan
B. The stay-put provision
C. A functional behavioral assessment
D. Manifestation determination
Although Melinda has a hearing loss, she is a skilled lip reader who participates in all
aspects of society. She is married, has a high-paying job, and does volunteer work
through several community organizations. According to what you’ve learned from your
text, Melinda has a
A. typical lifestyle for a person with a hearing loss.
B. deficit perspective of disability.
C. handicap.
D. disability.
Which type of hearing loss occurs with damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve?
A. conductive hearing loss
B. profound hearing loss
C. sensorineural hearing loss
D. mild hearing impairment
Sutton has a learning disability. His academic performance is lower than that of his
classmates, and his rate of learning is slower, which means thatwithout interventionhe
may not ever catch up to them. Sutton’s learning characteristics are an example of
A. learned helplessness.
B. dual discrepancy.
C. passive learner.
D. low achiever.
What happens when students with disabilities reach the age of majority?
A. They are no longer eligible for special education services.
B. Decision-making authority transfers from the parents to the student
C. They are eligible for due process procedures.
D. Students are able to attend their own IEP meetings.
The IDEA definition of autism requires that the condition
A. adversely affect educational performance.
B. include emotional disturbance.
C. be evident in two or more settings.
D. persists despite intensive ABA interventions.
Ivelisse, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, notices that none of the characters
in her literature stories seem familiar, nor does she understand many of the activities in
which they engage. Further, she learns nothing about the history of her former country,
nor the contributions of its people, in her social studies or geography classes. In which
area is Ivelisse experiencing cross-cultural dissonance?
A. curricular representation
B. behavioral expectations
C. learning experiences and preferences
D. communication styles
A dancer and an athlete both exhibit which of Gardner’s intelligences?
A. logical-mathematical
B. spatial
C. body-kinesthetic
D. musical
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. “Gifted children exhibit extreme sensitivity.”
B. “Gifted children may have uneven abilities.”
C. “Gifted children perform with high intensity.”
D. “Gifted children have an immature sense of humor.”
Mrs. Costronovo provides oversight and coordination of all the services outlined in
2-year-old Dainaija’s IFSP. Mrs. Costronovo is a
A. itinerant teacher.
B. family service coordinator.
C. service manager.
D. related service provider.
Breda is three years old and is not able to pronounce the “j” sound, so she asks for
“duice” instead of “juice.” Breda’s mother is concerned and wonders if she should
contact an SLP for help. Breda’s mother should know that
A. Breda’s speech is delayed, as the “j” sound is typically developed by age two.
B. SLPs usually do not start working with children until they reach school age, around
five years old.
C. the “j” sound does not typically develop until four-years of age or later, so Breda’s
speech is normal at this point.
D. she can avoid this problem by having Breda ask for “the fruit stuff” rather than
trying to say the word “juice.”
Children with TBI typically DO NOT experience which related physical problem?
A. breathing difficulties
B. headaches
C. seizures
D. paralysis
Which of the following is NOT one of the typical behavioral traits of children with
ASD?
A. problems with communication
B. social skills difficulties
C. academic deficits
D. repetitive behaviors or interests
The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act
A. does not guarantee funding for gifted programs.
B. guarantees full protections for students, similar to those in IDEA.
C. requires states to provide special services to gifted and talented students.
D. was initially passed in 2005, thanks to the efforts of Leta Hollingworth.
The students at Northside High School are able to engage in many enrichment
activitiessports, theatre, summer camps, trips to national parksall of which are paid for
by their parents. The students at Southside High School are unable to engage in any of
these activities because their parents cannot afford them. This scenario illustrates an
example of
A. a composition index.
B. the achievement gap.
C. disproportionate representation.
D. the opportunity gap.
Katya has the disability that is the LEAST prevalent among American schoolchildren.
Katya is a student with
A. deaf-blindness.
B. emotional disturbance.
C. speech or language impairments.
D. a specific learning disability.
Why is there no precise count of the number of gifted and talented students being
served by special programs nationwide?
A. Most states keep inaccurate paperwork.
B. Funding cuts have slowed data collection procedures.
C. Gifted education is not covered under the authority of IDEA, so there is no reporting
requirement for states.
D. Arguments about which students qualify as gifted have hindered accurate reporting
methods.
Which of the following would be an example of the UDL principle of multiple means of
action and expression?
A. giving students options such as writing a paper, producing a video, or doing a
presentation to demonstrate their knowledge
B. using print materials, graphics, illustrations, and video to teach a concept
C. allowing students to select the degree of difficulty, the depth of study, or the learning
tools used
D. letting students choose the topics they want to study from a list of required content
standards
Javier is frequently absent, rarely does homework, and is uninvolved in school
activities. His teachers know that he works 30 hours per week to supplement his
family’s income. They believe that, given his family’s low-income level, he will be
motivated to stay in school until graduation. Which of the following statements is
correct?
A. The probability that Javier will drop out of school is relatively low.
B. Javier is displaying symptoms of drug abuse, not high school dropout.
C. Javier is displaying classic dropout warning signs and needs support to stay in
school.
D. Javier will likely stay in school if he can cut back to 25 hours of work per week.
Bernard has a visual disability. Which type of assistive technology would he use to
access print on the chalkboard or overhead screen?
A. refreshable braille display
B. magnifier
C. telescope
D. a tactile input device
Mr. Alonzo has expertise in applying principles of behavior to develop interventions for
students with ASD and other disabilities. Mr. Alonzo is a
A. Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
B. supported employment supervisor.
C. group home leader.
D. PECS trainer.
Jessica has a cleft palate. As a result, she is being fitted for a device that will create a
closure between her oral and nasal cavities where the soft palate is missing or damaged.
Jessica is being fitted for a(n)
A. artificial larynx.
B. obturator.
C. communication board.
D. speech synthesizer.
If thought about in the traditional sense of a continuum, which of the following would
constitute the most restrictive placement?
A. general education classroom
B. resource room
C. self-contained classroom
D. special school for students with disabilities
The self-explanations about the reasons for one’s success or failure are called
A. motivations.
B. attributions.
C. generalizations.
D. hyperactivity.
When teachers differentiate instruction, they should be knowledgeable about each
student’s academic skill levels, which are a component that reflects their
A. readiness.
B. interests.
C. learning profile.
D. process.
Ms. Whelan, a general education teacher, and Ms. Church, a special education teacher,
teach together in the same classroom for the entire day. They are practicing
A. consultation.
B. collaborative teaching.
C. co-teaching.
D. pull-out programming.
Describe how educational interpreter and teachers can collaborate in a classroom
setting.
Mr. Taylor is a consulting special education teacher. Give five examples of what this
role might entail.
Explain how you would create a culturally responsive learning environment in your
classroom.
What are three ways in which school personnel may need to assist students with
diabetes management?
The combination of hearing and visual loss often presents three important
characteristics or challenges for students that teachers and families must consider. List
these three challenges.
Give an example of praise and an example of specific praise.
In addition to academic and behavioral supports, list two other types of supports that
students with EBD may need.
Why should teachers avoid cultural stereotyping?
What are some common causes and preventive measures of blindness in children?
List three advantages of the Talent Pool system for identifying gifted and talented
students.
Discuss the difficulty of calculating the prevalence of schoolchildren with emotional or
behavioral disorders, and the impact of gender and race.
Discuss the Schoolwide Enrichment Model, including its three types of skills
categories.
Damage to the outer or middle ear is called conductive hearing loss. List two other facts
about this type of hearing loss.
Give an example of how a child with autism might display perseveration.
Compare and contrast the behaviors of teachers who maintain high expectations with
those who have low expectations for their students.
Which three disabilities were added to IDEA most recently?
When differentiating instruction, what is the product and how can teachers differentiate
it? Provide an example.