A) a type of annually revised program for an exceptional student. B) a neurological condition that affects students' learning. C) the practice of placing exceptional students in the most regular educational setting possible. D) a process giving educators the option for assessing and educating students with serious learning problems early. A) a type of annually revised program for an exceptional student. B) a neurological condition that affects students' learning. C) the practice of placing exceptional students in the most regular educational setting possible. D) a process giving educators the option for assessing and educating students with serious learning problems early.

Exam 4: Learner Differences and Learning Needs

You suspect that Brenda, a student in your fourth-grade class, might have a hearing impairment. What signs should you look for and what are the teaching strategies that might be effective to use with her?

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Symptoms of possible hearing problems: turning one ear to the speaker; misunderstanding conversation when the speaker's face cannot be seen; not following directions; asking others to repeat teachers' directions; and mispronouncing new words and names. A student such as Brenda should be referred to a specialist for testing. If an impairment is found, you should continue to speak naturally and in complete sentences, avoiding distractions that may draw attention away from your face while you are speaking with a hard of hearing student.

Charlene's school records indicate that she has been diagnosed with a learning disability. Mr. Fredericksen, her teacher for the new school year, will want to learn more about Charlene. However, his first reaction, based on the literature, is that Charlene will have problems

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A major advantage of using standardized intelligence tests is that they

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Which one of the following behaviors is an example of an articulation disorder?

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The largest category of students with disabilities consists of students with ________.

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According to the work of Cattell and Horn (1963, 1988), there are two types of intelligence:

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Briefly discuss the argument for and against labelling a child as "exceptional." Should exceptional students be grouped with other students, or taught separately? Give two arguments for each side.

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The type of language that teachers and others should use when referring to students with disabilities is ________.

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Curriculum compacting is a strategy recommended for students with developmental delays.

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Which of the following is NOT a caution offered by Woolfolk about the use of the term "learning styles"?

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The type of intelligence that increases until adolescence and then gradually declines with age is ________.

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Compared to individual ability tests, a major limitation of group ability tests is that group tests

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The major difference between a disability and a handicap is that a disability is an inability to do something specific, such as being unable to hear or to walk, while a handicap

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Greta is experiencing difficulty in Mr. Popanopoulous' class because she has different needs than many of the other students. Greta must use a variable-speed tape recorder to record the lessons, she often struggles with spasticity, and she frequently uses finger spelling as a method of communication. Which of the following disorders does NOT appear to describe Greta's possible condition?

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Group IQs are more accurate estimates of IQ than individual results.

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Which psychologist developed the concept of mental age?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding stuttering?

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An individual who can retrieve information from his or her memory with great speed is demonstrating a high level of crystallized intelligence.

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Bill, age 16, is bright and articulate. His classmates watch him with great interest because he "will try almost anything." Unfortunately, his reading level is very low, probably no higher than fourth-grade level, and he does not succeed in most courses. This description of Bill would lead one to think first about the possibility of

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You suspect that Brenda, a student in your fourth-grade class, might have a hearing impairment. What signs should you look for and what are the teaching strategies that might be effective to use with her?

Charlene's school records indicate that she has been diagnosed with a learning disability. Mr. Fredericksen, her teacher for the new school year, will want to learn more about Charlene. However, his first reaction, based on the literature, is that Charlene will have problems

A major advantage of using standardized intelligence tests is that they

Which one of the following behaviors is an example of an articulation disorder?

The largest category of students with disabilities consists of students with ________.

According to the work of Cattell and Horn (1963, 1988), there are two types of intelligence:

Briefly discuss the argument for and against labelling a child as "exceptional." Should exceptional students be grouped with other students, or taught separately? Give two arguments for each side.

The type of language that teachers and others should use when referring to students with disabilities is ________.

Curriculum compacting is a strategy recommended for students with developmental delays.

Which of the following is NOT a caution offered by Woolfolk about the use of the term "learning styles"?

The type of intelligence that increases until adolescence and then gradually declines with age is ________.

Compared to individual ability tests, a major limitation of group ability tests is that group tests

The major difference between a disability and a handicap is that a disability is an inability to do something specific, such as being unable to hear or to walk, while a handicap

Group IQs are more accurate estimates of IQ than individual results.

Which psychologist developed the concept of mental age?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding stuttering?

An individual who can retrieve information from his or her memory with great speed is demonstrating a high level of crystallized intelligence.

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