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 immediately to simple solutions
b. easily lead to solutions that work
c. support truly collaborative efforts
d. minimize the time spent on problem solving
The first critical component of setting high expectations for students with disabilities
relates to ensuring that they have _____.
a. proportionate representation
b. access to the same learning opportunities as other students
c. access to universal design for learning
d. exposure to evidence-based practices
This assessment determines whether a particular student’s performance is different
enough from peers to require further, more in-depth assessments.
a. program placement
b. program evaluation
c. screening
d. diagnosis
When using scaffolding with students with special needs, teachers should remember to
____.
a. allow students significant freedom to explore topics and content of interest
b. verify that the students have sufficient background knowledge and ability to learn the
cognitive skill
c. move the student through a series of progressive more difficult cognitive skills as
quickly as possible
d. start the learning task a couple of steps beyond the students’ current abilities to
challenge them
Which strategy is used to help students with peer editing?
a. COPS
b. POWER
c. TAG
d. W-W-W WHAT=2 How=2
Which of the following is the best example of a guided practice question?
a. “What will you do first?”
b. “What is the capital of Illinois?”
c. “Where is your homework?”
d. “Now that we”ve discussed mnemonic devices, what does ROY stand for?”
Parental tutoring of elementary school-aged children should consist of sessions no
longer than ____.
a. 10 minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 20 minutes
d. 30 minutes
Which of the following is not a characteristic that all individuals with autism spectrum
disorder share?
a. difficulty dealing with stress
b. below average cognitive functioning
c. narrow range of interests
d. nonverbal communication problems
The impact of cultural and linguistic diversity in educational settings can be examined
from each of the following perspectives EXCEPT:
a. informed instructional decision-making
b. cross-cultural communication
c. bridging and expanding content
d. cultural factors and student behavior
Children born to mothers who drink heavily during pregnancy may be born with ____.
a. fetal alcohol syndrome
b. Down syndrome
c. ADHD
d. alcohol-related autism
Clayton hits his head o the desk when he is tired of an assignment or activity. Which
function does this behavior most likely have for Clay?
a. communication
b. power/control
c. gratification
d. attention
Maintenance goals include all of the following except ____.
a. checking perceptions of team effectiveness
b. finishing agenda items
c. beginning and ending meetings on time
d. improving individual communication skills
Darrell’s scores on his group-administered standardized achievement test indicate he is
two years below grade level in reading. However, Darrell’s teacher is having difficulty
using the achievement test data to help Darrell learn because the test contains too few
items to determine Darrell’s area of difficulty. This scenario refers most closely to
_____.
a. administration in a group does not allow student questions
b. standardized achievement tests may be culturally biased
c. the results of the standardized test provide little data to guide instruction
d. national and local norms may not match the distribution of this classroom
Teachers can foster a more positive parental reaction to information regarding their
child’s disability by ____.
a. telling them only best-case scenarios
b. sparing them details of insignificant behavioral incidents
c. being sensitive to various emotions the parent may experience
d. being honest and succinct when informing them
Miss Littlefield is wondering if her third-grade student, Laura, meets established federal
guidelines for being classified as having a disability, and if so, what the nature and
extent of Laura’s disability is. These questions most closely concern ____.
a. diagnosis
b. screening
c. instructional evaluation
d. program evaluation
Each of the following is a benefit of collaborating with other professionals EXCEPT:
a. allows you to spend more time and energy
b. allows you to check your own perspectives against theirs
c. allows you to gain access to their expertise
d. allows you to coordinate your efforts
In order for independent student practice to be more effective in promoting student
growth and achievement, most students need to complete practice items at an accuracy
rate of ____.
a. 90%
b. 80%
c. 70%
d. 50%
Which of the following represents a problematic, chronic pattern of behavior?
a. Jamal isn”t able to concentrate during seatwork.
b. Brian’s grades in math indicate a gradual decline this grading period.
c. Hector disrupts his social studies class daily by arguing with the teacher and he does
not complete his daily assignments.
d. Devon has had trouble focusing on his work since the divorce of his parents.
An agreement between the teacher and the student clearly listing expectations for the
student, rewards for meeting expectations, consequences of not meeting expectations
and the timeframe for which the agreement is valid is a(n) ____.
a. behavior contract
b. educational plan
c. cognitive behavior management agreement
d. reward and punishment agreement
Collaboration is best defined as a group of people ____.
a. working in a team that feel their contributions are valued
b. discussing a common issue or concern
c. working together in a collegial manner
d. completing assigned tasks in a shared environment
A graphic organizer designed to help students organize their writing is a ____.
a. study guide
b. pattern guide
c. grammar guide
d. sighted guide
Positive ongoing collaboration between a teacher and paraprofessional is dependent
upon ____.
a. the needs of the student
b. clear communication
c. the level of collegiality
d. shared philosophies of teaching
A strategy for helping students with Autism who have difficulty transitioning between
activities is ____.
a. make high-probability requests first
b. the Transition Behavior Game
c. catch “em being good
d. the token economy
Providing students who are gifted and talented with specific subject curriculum that
takes them from their current level of learning and moves them forward is ____.
a. curriculum compacting
b. differentiation
c. acceleration
d. enrichment
Students with orthopedic impairments ____.
a. generally have the same academic needs
b. are born with their impairment
c. may need assistance with personal care
d. usually function at below average cognitive levels
Students who demonstrate learned helplessness benefit from ____.
a. self-control training
b. behavior contracts
c. social skills training
d. attribution retraining
Which level is considered the “universal level of intervention”?
a. Tier 2
b. primary prevention
c. tertiary prevention
d. Tier 3
Transition plans are written into IEP’s to ensure students are prepared for ____.
a. life after leaving school
b. moving from grade school to high school
c. moving from the general education classroom to a special education classroom
d. moving from one grade level to another within the same school
When the multidisciplinary team makes the placement decisions, they must ____.
a. do so prior to completing the student’s educational plan
b. include a significant general education component
c. outline suggestions for the physical arrangement of the learning environment
d. provide justification for placement decisions outside of the general education
classroom
Explain “attribution re-training” and provide four strategies you would employ to
enhance student image.
Describe what is meant by “transition services’ and provide the required age when this
information must appear in the IEP.
Accommodations made for students with orthopedic impairments are dependent upon
the nature and severity of the impairments.
The “TASSEL” strategy was developed primarily for use by students who have trouble
with reading comprehension.
The “S” in the SLOBS strategy stands for ‘sequence” your steps.
Provide two examples of accommodations that will help reduce behavior problems for
students with autism spectrum disorder.
A key requirement of IDEA is that students with disabilities have maximum access to
the general education curriculum. Explain how this requirement differs from the past.
Asking students a series of positive and negative questions is not recommended for
special needs students.
Give two examples of Tier 1 “universal interventions.” What percent of the student
population would this level of intervention be effective for in your classroom?
Mild intellectual disability is a high incidence disability.
Which students are often described as “falling between the cracks” of the educational
system because although they need assistance, they are not eligible for special
education.
Riley never completes his tests and he leaves many items blank. Explain to Riley the
strategy provided in your textbook for “use time wisely.”
Students must be involved in selecting and evaluating the pieces to be included in their
portfolios.
Building in additional planning time is not necessary when working collaboratively.
The amount of background material can greatly influence if the student can read subject
matter.
The “key word strategy” for solving math story problems is generally ineffective.
Well-designed basal textbooks require fewer accommodations for students with special
needs.
What three points are cited in your textbook for “demonstrating strategy use”?
One advantage of using “prioritization for individualized grading” is it reduces the risk
that the less important content will bring down a student’s grade.