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CHAPTER 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1) Julia was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of six. It was necessary for doctors to
amputate her right leg below the knee. According to current terminology, Julia is
_____.
A) at-risk
B) challenged
C) handicapped
D) impaired
2) Carlos is a high school student who uses a wheelchair. He participates in advanced
placement math and science classes and does well in other subjects. He feels
awkward in physical education because he is unable to fully participate in sports such
as basketball. According to current terminology, Carlos is _____.
A) at-risk
B) challenged
C) handicapped
D) impaired
3) Exceptional children _____.
A) differ from the norm in learning and/or behavior
B) all need related services
C) cannot benefit from general education
D) outgrow their problems by the time they reach adulthood
4) Which of the following statements about handicaps is NOT true?
A) Handicaps may also be a disability if it leads to other problems.
B) Handicaps pose problems in some environments.
C) Handicaps may result from the negative attitudes of others.
D) Handicaps are evident at birth or shortly after birth.
5) Which of the following statements about gender and special education is true?
A) Twice as many boys receive special education services.
B) Twice as many girls receive special education services.
C) Three times as many boys receive special education services.
D) An equal number of boys and girls receive special education services.
6) What percentage of the school-age population consists of students with disabilities in
special education?
A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 13%
D) 30%
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7) Which of the following is the largest disability category in special education?
A) Autism
B) Emotional disturbance
C) Intellectual disabilities
D) Specific learning disabilities
8) Which of the following reflects the number of students affected with a secondary
disability?
A) 25%
B) 10%
C) 50%
D) 40%
9) Travis is a third grade student with an intellectual disability. He has just been placed
third grade class. Students in his class are learning their
multiplication facts. Travis is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing
Travis to do the same activity as the other students, Mrs. Kinard gives him a coloring
worksheet that she obtained from a colleague who teaches kindergarten. Which of the
disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?
A) The label is being used to explain his behavior.
B) The label has contributed to the expenditure of greater amounts of money.
C) The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis.
D) The label has caused her to have lower expectations and apply different
treatments.
10) _____.
A) students with disabilities were routinely included in general education classes
B) students with disabilities had individualized education plans
C) students with disabilities were included in extracurricular activities
D) students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools in many states
11) PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1972) granted a free appropriate public
education to _____.
A) all students with disabilities
B) students with intellectual disabilities
C) students with speech and language impairments
D) students who were previously deemed unable to benefit from instruction
12) Which principle of IDEA states that no child with a disability can be excluded from a
free appropriate public education?
A) Zero reject
B) Due process
C) Mainstreaming
D) Full inclusion
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13) Hector and his family came to the United States from Cuba last year. Hector speaks
only Spanish and seems unable to learn English despite extended help from an ELL
teacher. He is failing all subjects in second grade except for Art and P.E. He was
recently evaluated for the possibility of an intellectual disability. The school
psychologist administered an intelligence test in Spanish. Scores indicate that Hector
has significant cognitive delays. Based on the findings, the IEP team is
recommending that Hector receive special education services as a student with an
intellectual disability. Did Hector receive a nondiscriminatory evaluation as required
by IDEA?
A) No; only one test was administered.
B) No; the psychologist was a stranger to Hector.
C) Yes; the tes home language.
D) Yes; the IEP team recommended that Hector receive services.
14) All of the following are examples of related services EXCEPT _____.
A) therapeutic recreation services
B) transportation to scheduled doctor visits
C) speech and language services to prevent communicative problems
D) orientation and mobility services for students who are blind or partially sighted.
15) Early intervention services _____.
A) are also for children who are gifted and talented
B) are funded by ADA
C) are only mandated for infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays
D) are prescribed and implemented according to an individualized family service
plan (IFSP)
16) Amelia is a student with autism who does not speak. Instead she types what she wants
to say into a device that converts the text to speech. The device helps Amelia to
express her desires and needs. This is an example of _____.
A) assistive technology
B) an instructional strategy
C) interdisciplinary services
D) universal design for learning
17) According to current research, which of the following is NOT an outcome associated
with fluency?
A) Greater endurance
B) Improved social relationships
C) Better retention
D) Improved application and generalization
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18) Which of the following court cases sought extended school year services for students
with disabilities who regressed during usual school breaks?
A) Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
B) Armstrong v. Kline (1979)
C) Stuart v. Nappi (1978)
D) Timothy W. v. Rochester School District (1989)
19) Which of the following court rulings declared that school districts could not be
compelled to provide costly related services if a student with a disability made
adequate progress in general education without those services?
A) Honig v. Doe
B) Stuart v. Nappi
C) Armstrong v. Kline
D) Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
20) According to the IDEA amendments of 1997 a manifestation determination hearing
must be conducted _____.
A) each time a student with a disability is suspended
B) only when a student with a disability is recommended for expulsion
C) when a student with a disability has been suspended in excess of 10 days
D) when a student has a suspension for at least a school week (5 days)
21) Isaac is a student with a disability who belongs to a neighborhood gang. He is
involved in an argument with another student in math class. Later that night, Isaac
attends a school sponsored football game. Other students report that Isaac has a gun
and is threatening to shoot the student he argued with earlier. Isaac is removed from
the football game by authorities. Members of the IEP team decide to place Isaac at an
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A) No; the IEP made the decision to remove Isaac so multiple perspectives were
considered.
B) No; schools have the right to remove students who bring weapons to school to an
interim alternative placement
C) Yes; a student with a disability cannot be removed for more than 10 days.
D) Yes; a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Isaac can
be removed.
22) Programs for students who are gifted and talented _____.
A) are chronically underfunded
B) are supported with funds from IDEA
C) receive an equal share of the K 12 education budget
D) are supported with funds from higher education agencies
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23) In what way is IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 alike?
A) They are both civil rights laws.
B) They both provide funds for people with disabilities.
C) They both require placement in the most integrated setting possible.
D) They both require public schools and colleges to provide barrier-free environments.
24) Which of the following is NOT defined as a major life activity in the Americans with
Disabilities Act?
A) Caring for oneself
B) Enjoying leisure time
C) Communicating
D) Working
25) The ultimate goal of No Child Left Behind is _____.
A) to identify poorly performing schools.
B) that all teachers will be licensed by 2014.
C) to reduce funding to poorly performing schools.
D) that all children will be proficient in reading and math by 2014.
26) No Child Left Behind places special emphasis on determining what educational
programs and practices _____.
A) are preferred by parents.
B) are preferred by teachers.
C) meet the needs of most children most of the time.
D) have clearly demonstrated effectiveness through research.
27) Which of the following is a characteristic of primary prevention?
A) It is designed to eliminate the effects of risk factors on those so exposed.
B) It is designed to reduce the number of new cases of disabilities.
C) It is designed for people who are already affected by a problem.
D) It is designed to prevent the effects of a disability from worsening.
28) Maurice has cerebral palsy and is physically unable to speak. His teacher helps him to
learn to use a communication board. What type of intervention is this?
A) Compensatory
B) Preventive
C) Rehabilitative
D) Remedial
29) Ms. Frost gives oral reading fluency tests every week to all her first graders. The
lowest performing students receive special reading tutoring until they are reading at a
minimally acceptable level. What type of intervention is this?
A) Compensatory
B) Intensive
C) Preventive
D) Remedial
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30) Which is NOT a defining feature of special education?
A) Intensive
B) Guided by teacher performance
C) Goal-directed
D) Individualized
ESSAY
1) Compare and contrast the terms disability, handicap, and impairment.
2) List the dimensions (defining characteristics) of special education and
describe/explain at least four of them.
3) Discuss the history of special education from the early 1900s to the present. Be sure
to include landmark court cases in your discussion.
4) Do you think that labels help or hurt students with disabilities? Support your answer
with examples.
5) Compare and contrast IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act
