Question 1

Difficulties identified during problem clarification should be stated in terms of __________ behavior. ​

Accepted Answer

observable

Question 2

Students should not receive special education when better teaching or management would allow them to make satisfactory ______ in regular education. ​

Accepted Answer

progress

Question 3

Referral for evaluation to determine eligibility for special education usually occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  after several interventions have been tried. 
B)  in 4-6 weeks. 
C)  during the time of trying alternative interventions. 
D)  in the first week of school. 
A)  after several interventions have been tried. 
B)  in 4-6 weeks. 
C)  during the time of trying alternative interventions. 
D)  in the first week of school. A

Question 4

Assessment and intervention activities that occur prior to formal referral to determine eligibility for special education are called

Accepted Answer

A)  preassessment activities. 
B)  preeligibility activities. 
C)  prereferral activities. 
A)  preassessment activities. 
B)  preeligibility activities. 
C)  prereferral activities.

Question 5

At present, the best way to teach students with disabilities is to rely on generally __________. ​

Accepted Answer

effective

Question 6

The IEP is predicated on the belief that students in special education need ​

Accepted Answer

A)  extra attention. 
B)  effective group instruction techniques. 
C)  individualized instruction. 
D)  a quiet place to learn. 
A)  extra attention. 
B)  effective group instruction techniques. 
C)  individualized instruction. 
D)  a quiet place to learn.

Question 7

The statement that "teaching is experimental in nature" means that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a science. 
B)  hypotheses about what might work have to be tested. 
C)  we haven't yet found the best way to teach most kids. 
D)  it works only some of the time. 
A)  it is a science. 
B)  hypotheses about what might work have to be tested. 
C)  we haven't yet found the best way to teach most kids. 
D)  it works only some of the time.

Question 8

Teachers should have a clearly established __________ for a successful intervention. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Teachers should have a clearly established __________...

Question 9

IEP decisions are always made ________ by an IEP team. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of IEP decisions are always made ________ by...

Question 10

Before investing in expensive and extensive assessment of a student, one should implement a variety of __________. ​

Accepted Answer

prereferra

Question 11

When making decisions about the placement of a student with disabilities, the desired placement is always the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  home school. 
B)  regular classroom. 
C)  least restrictive appropriate environment. 
D)  place that can provide the most related services. 
A)  home school. 
B)  regular classroom. 
C)  least restrictive appropriate environment. 
D)  place that can provide the most related services.

Question 12

A student's current educational level

Accepted Answer

A)  is specifically defined in the regulations. 
B)  should be quantified and the results compared to a peer who is performing satisfactorily 
C)  is best quantified as scores from standardized achievement measures. 
D)  should be the level at which a student is appropriately instructed. 
A)  is specifically defined in the regulations. 
B)  should be quantified and the results compared to a peer who is performing satisfactorily 
C)  is best quantified as scores from standardized achievement measures. 
D)  should be the level at which a student is appropriately instructed.

Question 13

The __________ is a blueprint for instruction and specifies the goals, procedures, and related services for an individual eligible student. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is a blueprint for instruction...

Question 14

Audiology, counseling services, and occupational therapy are all considered to be types of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  special education. 
B)  medical services. 
C)  placements for students in special education. 
D)  related services. 
A)  special education. 
B)  medical services. 
C)  placements for students in special education. 
D)  related services.

Question 15

Who of the following is not required to be on the IEP team? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Parent 
B)  General education teacher 
C)  School administrator 
D)  School psychologist 
A)  Parent 
B)  General education teacher 
C)  School administrator 
D)  School psychologist

Question 16

In general, it can be said that the less intensive the intervention needed by the student, ​

Accepted Answer

A)  the less restrictive is the environment. 
B)  the more restrictive is the environment. 
C)  the more likely the school is to have related services. 
D)  the younger the student. 
A)  the less restrictive is the environment. 
B)  the more restrictive is the environment. 
C)  the more likely the school is to have related services. 
D)  the younger the student.

Question 17

One way of describing students who require special-education instruction is to say that they

Accepted Answer

A)  need better teachers. 
B)  have made little progress, even with effective instruction. 
C)  have individual differences that cannot be effectively instructed 
D)  need related services as much as special instruction. 
A)  need better teachers. 
B)  have made little progress, even with effective instruction. 
C)  have individual differences that cannot be effectively instructed 
D)  need related services as much as special instruction.

Question 18

Explain the concept of least restrictive environment. What are the most important components of this concept, and on what types of information would educators base their decisions? ​

Accepted Answer

Least restrictive environment, commonly

Question 19

One goal of prereferral assessment and intervention is to __________ student difficulties before they become disabling. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of One goal of prereferral assessment and intervention...

Question 20

Current educational level, goals and objectives, LRE, and related services are all important components of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  setting objectives. 
B)  least restrictive alternative decisions. 
C)  every student's instructional program. 
D)  an individualized education program. 
A)  setting objectives. 
B)  least restrictive alternative decisions. 
C)  every student's instructional program. 
D)  an individualized education program.

Exam 20: Making Instructional Decisions

Difficulties identified during problem clarification should be stated in terms of __________ behavior. ​

Students should not receive special education when better teaching or management would allow them to make satisfactory ______ in regular education. ​

Referral for evaluation to determine eligibility for special education usually occurs

Assessment and intervention activities that occur prior to formal referral to determine eligibility for special education are called

At present, the best way to teach students with disabilities is to rely on generally __________. ​

The IEP is predicated on the belief that students in special education need ​

The statement that "teaching is experimental in nature" means that

Teachers should have a clearly established __________ for a successful intervention. ​

IEP decisions are always made ________ by an IEP team. ​

Before investing in expensive and extensive assessment of a student, one should implement a variety of __________. ​

When making decisions about the placement of a student with disabilities, the desired placement is always the ​

A student's current educational level

The __________ is a blueprint for instruction and specifies the goals, procedures, and related services for an individual eligible student. ​

Audiology, counseling services, and occupational therapy are all considered to be types of ​

Who of the following is not required to be on the IEP team? ​

In general, it can be said that the less intensive the intervention needed by the student, ​

One way of describing students who require special-education instruction is to say that they

Explain the concept of least restrictive environment. What are the most important components of this concept, and on what types of information would educators base their decisions? ​

One goal of prereferral assessment and intervention is to __________ student difficulties before they become disabling. ​

Current educational level, goals and objectives, LRE, and related services are all important components of ​

Assessment in Social and Educational Contexts

Assessment and Decision-Making in Schools

Laws, Ethical Codes, and Standards

Test Scores and How to Use Them

Technical Adequacy: Reliability and Validity

Cultural and Linguistic Considerations

Using Test Adaptations and Accommodations

Teacher-Made Tests of Achievement

Assessing Behavior Through Observation

Monitoring Student Progress Toward Instructional Goals

Managing Classroom Assessment

Response to Intervention Rti and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Mtss

How to Evaluate a Test

Assessment of Academic Achievement With Multi-Skill Devices

Using Diagnostic Reading Measures

Using Diagnostic Mathematics Measures

Using Measures of Written Language

Using Measures of Intelligence

Using Measures of Social and Emotional Behavior

Making Special Education Eligibility Decisions

Making Decisions About Participation in Accountability Programs

Collaborative Team Decision-Making

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Difficulties identified during problem clarification should be stated in terms of __________ behavior.

Students should not receive special education when better teaching or management would allow them to make satisfactory ______ in regular education.

At present, the best way to teach students with disabilities is to rely on generally __________.

The IEP is predicated on the belief that students in special education need

Teachers should have a clearly established __________ for a successful intervention.

IEP decisions are always made ________ by an IEP team.

Before investing in expensive and extensive assessment of a student, one should implement a variety of __________.

When making decisions about the placement of a student with disabilities, the desired placement is always the

The __________ is a blueprint for instruction and specifies the goals, procedures, and related services for an individual eligible student.

Audiology, counseling services, and occupational therapy are all considered to be types of

Who of the following is not required to be on the IEP team?

In general, it can be said that the less intensive the intervention needed by the student,

Explain the concept of least restrictive environment. What are the most important components of this concept, and on what types of information would educators base their decisions?

One goal of prereferral assessment and intervention is to __________ student difficulties before they become disabling.

Current educational level, goals and objectives, LRE, and related services are all important components of