Which of the following is the most frequently prescribed type of medication for
students with ADHD?
a. antidepressants
b. stimulants
c. antihypertensives
d. those developed specifically for ADHD
In alternative teaching, the occasional use of small groups is appropriate for all of the
following options EXCEPT:
a. elaboration
b. remediation
c. pre-teaching
d. enrichment
Standardized achievement tests ____.
a. measure the level of achievement in terms of what students have been taught in the
classroom
b. compare students to other students within the same classroom only
c. measure the level of achievement from the standpoint of mastery
d. are norm-referenced
When accommodating students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities,
teachers should remember to ____.
a. use homogeneous classroom groups for instruction and activities
b. establish collaborative efforts with the student’s family
c. set goals regardless of their connection to instruction
d. focus their primary effort on providing opportunities for specialized instruction
Special needs students may need to be taught how to use ____, including studying for
tests, taking objective tests and writing essay answers.
a. study guides
b. test taking skills
c. mnemonics
d. chunking
Two common methods of assessment used in making educational decisions for students
with special needs are ____.
a. standardized and high stakes
b. screening and diagnosis
c. whole group and select group
d. timed and untimed
Creating a school environment for collaborating with parents can be accomplished by
____.
a. one-week thematic units on specific culture
b. developing home learning activity packets related to your learning objectives
c. using inclusive bulletin boards and learning materials
d. celebrating cultural heritage during recognized months
A student who has demonstrated persistent, pervasive aggressive behavior would most
likely receive special education services under this category.
a. other health impairments
b. emotional disturbance
c. traumatic brain injury
d. learning disability
An example of students with learning and behavioral disabilities having difficulty
performing skills that could help them learn more readily would be ____.
a. coming to attention
b. passive learning skills
c. learned helplessness
d. excessive self-confidence in their work
Students with receptive language problems may have difficulty ____.
a. initiating social language
b. using correct grammar
c. understanding what people mean when they speak
d. discussing abstract concepts
Group-administered standardized tests ____.
a. are usually administered by the special education teacher
b. assess many academic skills in depth
c. are intended to be used solely as screening measures
d. are usually untimed
Individuals with speech disorders may have life-long emotional problems because they
often ____.
a. have cognitive or developmental delays
b. experience peer rejection
c. prefer to be socially isolated
d. have difficulty focusing in social situations
The purpose of the “intervention assistance team” is to ____.
a. conduct parent meetings
b. provide supplemental instruction
c. conduct the student’s screening
d. provide a problem solving approach
Of abilities commonly assessed by psychological tests, which describes the ability to
recognize similarities across objects, events and settings?
a. generalization
b. abstract reasoning
c. induction
d. memory
Which of the following students receive services under IDEA?
a. those with special gifts or talents
b. students who live in extreme poverty
c. students who are at risk
d. children who exhibit significant developmental delays
Chris is a third grader in your class who has autism spectrum disorder. He demonstrates
average intelligence and a willingness to interact with others on some level. He has had
the same paraprofessional, Mr. Jeria, for the last two school years and feels very
comfortable with him. While he does not often speak with or interact with many of his
classmates, Chris regularly communicates his ideas orally to Mr. Jeria. One of the goals
in Chris’s IEP is to increase his social interaction with peers. What accommodations
might you make in your class to facilitate his success in addressing this IEP goal?
In order to use cognitive behavior management with special needs students, teachers
must ____.
a. periodically reward the student for successfully self-managing
b. discuss the strategy with the student and present a rationale for its use
c. involve all school personnel in implementing the management of the plan
d. expect the student to develop a rational for using this management plan
Because of the unique learning, especially in the domain of communication, these
students are likely to receive special education services beginning at birth.
a. speech or language impairment
b. autism
c. deaf-blindness
d. intellectual disability
Which of the following is not a related service?
a. specialized transportation
b. physical therapy
c. speech/language therapy
d. assistive technology
Which of the following legal cases was crucial in establishing the principles of
inclusive practices?
a. Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.
b. Oberti v. Board of Education of Clementon School District
c. Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia
d. Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson School District v. Rowley
Planning specifics when engaged in shared problem solving requires collaborative team
participants to do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. develop a timeline for task completion
b. brainstorm possible solutions to the problem
c. decide who will be responsible for tasks
d. identify major tasks that need to be done
____ occurs when a consequence applied has the effect of decreasing a behavior.
a. Fading out
b. Positive reinforcement
c. Extinction
d. Punishment
Which of the following statements is true regarding report-card grades?
a. Times have changed and report-card grading is seldom used now.
b. The single number or letter of a report-card grade easily communicates essential
information to students, parents and administrators.
c. Grades are not very efficient and make the process of decision making more difficult.
d. Many parents want to see how their children compare to their classmates.
Students with high-incidence disabilities share all of the following characteristics
EXCEPT:
a. they benefit from systematic highly structured interventions
b. they require use of AT devices
c. they are difficult to distinguish from peers without disabilities
d. they exhibit a combination of behavioral, social and academic problems
Smita’s teacher has noticed that Smita repeatedly has difficulty completing a particular
section of her spelling book. In this particular segment, students are asked to spell
words that look and sound similar. Which of the following accommodations would
most likely assist Smita’s spelling performance?
a. providing more direct instruction on review words for Smita
b. adjusting the rate of introduction of new words for Smita
c. altering the sequencing of some of the words for Smita
d. relating the questions to material Smita has just read
Which of the following statements is true regarding group-administered standardized
and high stakes achievement tests?
a. Group-administered and high stakes tests are often used in making administrative
decisions at the school district level.
b. Most group-administered standardized tests are untimed, allowing for a more
complete profile of student ability.
c. Because group-administered standardized tests are administered frequently, they have
great utility as a tool for evaluation of day-to-day classroom instruction.
d. Group administered standardized tests are usually administered by special education
teachers and school psychologists.
Mrs. Asborn has decided Jonathan will provide peer tutoring for Samantha. What are
two tips you can offer Jonathan regarding how he can do his job.
When proposing solutions in shared problem solving, collaborative teams often use
brainstorming, which includes the principle that ____.
a. the quality of ideas is more important than quantity
b. judgment of ideas should be suspended
c. everyone at the meeting must share at least one idea
d. only creative ideas should be generated by team members
Each of the following is a way to foster positive interactions between students with and
without disabilities EXCEPT:
a. provide opportunities for them to interact in meaningful ways
b. create special programs, like peer buddies
c. teach an appreciation for diversity and a sensitivity to others
d. simply mix students with and without disabilities in a group
Successful use of the “SLANT” strategy _____.
a. does not increase the likelihood of students taking more notes
b. increases student involvement in class lectures
c. includes focusing all content covered by the teacher
d. does not make any recommendations for body mechanics
In consultation, teachers seek the help of another professional with specific expertise so
that the professional is able to ____.
a. become a member of a multidisciplinary team
b. form a reciprocal relationship
c. assist the teacher carry out strategies
d. assist the teacher needing the benefit of their expertise
You have determined a peer tutor for spelling would be very helpful to Jason. Explain
two things the peer tutor would be expected to do to assist Jason.
What are the four different organizational structures for writing papers included in the
“POWER” strategy? Select one of the organizational structures and provide a specific
example of how to use the steps of “POWER” to write a paper.
In alternative teaching, the small group should typically be used only for remediation.
Why is the key-word strategy for solving math problems attractive to teachers, and why
is it problematical? Give an example to explain the weakness of the strategy.
Your principal has asked you to make a presentation at the next faculty meeting
encouraging your colleagues to teach listening skills. Explain the key points you would
emphasize in your presentation.
Students with disabilities are entitled to a range of accommodations during high-stakes
testing. Provide two examples of common testing accommodations.
Research shows students with learning and behavior problems acquire and improve
social skills merely by their physical presence in the general education class.
Ms. Mellon is a new fifth-grade teacher in your building. She is facing the challenge of
meeting the needs of all students in her class, especially the three students identified
with various special needs. She has asked you for suggestions and you have referred her
to the INCLUDE strategy. Explain how each of the 7 steps could help Ms. Mellon meet
the educational needs of her students.
Explain what would be included in “present level of functioning” in the IEP.
Speech is the act of forming and sequencing the sounds of oral language.
Discuss one reason why the issue of high-stakes testing is important to you as a teacher
of students with disabilities in your classroom.
When using a behavior contract, the reward that goes with the contract should be
immediate.
For students, the first step in self-questioning is identifying the behaviors expected.
Explain “diagnosis’ as it relates to student placement.
Odors in the classroom can trigger stress for a student with autism spectrum disorder.
Explain the student’s role in “reciprocal teaching.”
What are the roles of teachers and parents regarding the use of homework?