Question 1

Bilingual education is:​

Accepted Answer

A) accepted as best practice throughout the U.S. 
B) no longer controversial because almost 20% of the population speaks a language other than English. 
C) a strategy that not everyone agrees with as some states have prohibited its use in schools. 
D) not popular with some because it does not promote cognitive as well as affective development. 
A) accepted as best practice throughout the U.S. 
B) no longer controversial because almost 20% of the population speaks a language other than English. 
C) a strategy that not everyone agrees with as some states have prohibited its use in schools. 
D) not popular with some because it does not promote cognitive as well as affective development. C

Question 2

What challenges do students who are at risk for school failure face, and what can be done to help students rise above those challenges?​

Accepted Answer

Students who are at risk for school failure face a variety of challenges, including but not limited to: lack of support at home, poverty, learning disabilities, mental health issues, and lack of motivation. These challenges can make it difficult for students to succeed academically and can lead to a cycle of failure.

To help students rise above these challenges, it is important to provide them with a supportive and nurturing environment. This can include providing access to mental health services, tutoring and academic support, mentorship programs, and resources to address basic needs such as food and clothing. Additionally, creating a positive and inclusive school culture can help students feel more motivated and engaged in their education.

It is also important to involve parents and families in the education process, as they play a crucial role in supporting their children's academic success. Providing resources and support for parents can help them better understand how to support their children's education and create a more stable home environment.

Furthermore, it is important to identify and address any learning disabilities or mental health issues early on, so that students can receive the appropriate support and accommodations they need to succeed in school.

Overall, addressing the challenges that at-risk students face requires a comprehensive and holistic approach that involves the school, families, and community resources. By providing a supportive and nurturing environment, addressing basic needs, and providing academic and emotional support, students can rise above the challenges they face and succeed in school.

Question 3

___________________ acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people while appreciating their differences.​

Accepted Answer

A) Culture 
B) Bilingual education 
C) Multicultural education 
D) Multiculturalism 
A) Culture 
B) Bilingual education 
C) Multicultural education 
D) Multiculturalism D

Question 4

Greater numbers of children from minority groups placed in special education programs than would be anticipated based on their proportion of the general school population is commonly referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) underrepresentation. 
B) ethnic imbalance. 
C) overrepresentation. 
D) over enrollment. 
A) underrepresentation. 
B) ethnic imbalance. 
C) overrepresentation. 
D) over enrollment.

Question 5

Experts in the field of bilingual education:

Accepted Answer

A) found that research does not support the effectiveness of bilingual education in working with students with limited proficiency in English. 
B) are in agreement as to which pedagogical strategy is the most effective in teaching English language learners. 
C) found the key to effective bilingual education is to isolate the student from English speakers so they don't feel intimidated. 
D) are in agreement that the more opportunities students have to use their newly acquired English language skills with their classmates, family, and friends, the more proficient they will become. 
A) found that research does not support the effectiveness of bilingual education in working with students with limited proficiency in English. 
B) are in agreement as to which pedagogical strategy is the most effective in teaching English language learners. 
C) found the key to effective bilingual education is to isolate the student from English speakers so they don't feel intimidated. 
D) are in agreement that the more opportunities students have to use their newly acquired English language skills with their classmates, family, and friends, the more proficient they will become.

Question 6

All of the following statements regarding the disproportionate number of students from minority groups placed in special education are true, EXCEPT it:

Accepted Answer

A) is a stinging indictment of the efficacy of special educators' professional practices. 
B) occurs mainly in those categories where disability has a biological basis. 
C) is a challenge to the concept of honoring diversity. 
D) has been a pressing and controversial issue among educators for more than forty years. 
A) is a stinging indictment of the efficacy of special educators' professional practices. 
B) occurs mainly in those categories where disability has a biological basis. 
C) is a challenge to the concept of honoring diversity. 
D) has been a pressing and controversial issue among educators for more than forty years.

Question 7

As stated in PL 107-110 (No Child Left Behind Act of 2001), all of the following are examples of an inadequate living arrangements, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) residing in abandoned buildings. 
B) living in motels. 
C) sharing a residence with multiple families. 
D) living in emergency shelters. 
A) residing in abandoned buildings. 
B) living in motels. 
C) sharing a residence with multiple families. 
D) living in emergency shelters.

Question 8

The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is:

Accepted Answer

A) the elderly. 
B) families with children. 
C) men. 
D) teenagers who are runaways. 
A) the elderly. 
B) families with children. 
C) men. 
D) teenagers who are runaways.

Question 9

IDEA defines gifted and talented children as those whose needs cannot be met in the general education classroom because of their exceptional intellectual development, as well as their outstanding abilities in math, creative writing, or the visual and performing arts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How students are identified as gifted and talented, as well as what services will be provided for gifted and talented students is determined mainly by:​

Accepted Answer

A) the requirements of NCLB. 
B) state and local education policy. 
C) Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988. 
D) the Marland report. 
A) the requirements of NCLB. 
B) state and local education policy. 
C) Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988. 
D) the Marland report.

Question 11

All of the following statements regarding characteristics of gifted and talented children are correct, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) many of the characteristics are the same as other children, but differ in degree and intensity. 
B) some characteristics may result in a "paradoxical negative effect." 
C) they are likely to have an external locus of control. 
D) they may be self-critical as they strive for perfectionism. 
A) many of the characteristics are the same as other children, but differ in degree and intensity. 
B) some characteristics may result in a "paradoxical negative effect." 
C) they are likely to have an external locus of control. 
D) they may be self-critical as they strive for perfectionism.

Question 12

Research evidence on the effectiveness of bilingual education suggests that:​

Accepted Answer

A) there is one pedagogical strategy that is most effective for teaching students who are bilingual. 
B) bilingual education is the most appropriate approach for working with students with limited proficiency in English. 
C) bilingual education slows down the development of English proficiency. 
D) bilingual education results in improved language skills but has no impact on academic performance. 
A) there is one pedagogical strategy that is most effective for teaching students who are bilingual. 
B) bilingual education is the most appropriate approach for working with students with limited proficiency in English. 
C) bilingual education slows down the development of English proficiency. 
D) bilingual education results in improved language skills but has no impact on academic performance.

Question 13

Overrepresentation of minority groups in special education:​

Accepted Answer

A) occurs in all disability categories. 
B) occurs mainly in the specific learning disability category. 
C) occurs in disability areas where professional judgment and opinion play a role in the decision-making process. 
D) does not occur in categories such as mild intellectual disability or emotional disturbances. 
A) occurs in all disability categories. 
B) occurs mainly in the specific learning disability category. 
C) occurs in disability areas where professional judgment and opinion play a role in the decision-making process. 
D) does not occur in categories such as mild intellectual disability or emotional disturbances.

Question 14

What are the implications for the estimates and projections given concerning the growing diversity in our nation's schools?​

Accepted Answer

The implications for the estimates and p

Question 15

Family homelessness is not necessarily a factor of socioeconomic status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988 (PL 100-297):​

Accepted Answer

A) provided a federal definition of giftedness. 
B) was an amendment to PL 94-142. 
C) established federal control over gifted education programs. 
D) entitled students with gifts and talents to special education services. 
A) provided a federal definition of giftedness. 
B) was an amendment to PL 94-142. 
C) established federal control over gifted education programs. 
D) entitled students with gifts and talents to special education services.

Question 17

The overwhelming majority of at-risk learners receive special education services.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The increase in the number of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse is reflected in the fact that teachers of color, in both general and special education, make up 33% of the nation's teaching force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following statements about culture are true, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) It provides a frame of reference or perspective for attaching meaning to events and situations. 
B) It is generally transmitted from one generation to another. 
C) It is reflected in many aspects of an individual's particular lifestyle. ​ 
D) It defines how students from a particular background will perform in school, and what their educational strengths and weaknesses will be. 
A) It provides a frame of reference or perspective for attaching meaning to events and situations. 
B) It is generally transmitted from one generation to another. 
C) It is reflected in many aspects of an individual's particular lifestyle. ​ 
D) It defines how students from a particular background will perform in school, and what their educational strengths and weaknesses will be.

Question 20

Youngsters who are homeless are three times more likely to have emotional problems, and twice as likely to repeat a grade than their classmates who are not homeless.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Bilingual education is:

What challenges do students who are at risk for school failure face, and what can be done to help students rise above those challenges?

___________________ acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people while appreciating their differences.

Greater numbers of children from minority groups placed in special education programs than would be anticipated based on their proportion of the general school population is commonly referred to as:

Experts in the field of bilingual education:

All of the following statements regarding the disproportionate number of students from minority groups placed in special education are true, EXCEPT it:

As stated in PL 107-110 (No Child Left Behind Act of 2001), all of the following are examples of an inadequate living arrangements, EXCEPT:

The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is:

IDEA defines gifted and talented children as those whose needs cannot be met in the general education classroom because of their exceptional intellectual development, as well as their outstanding abilities in math, creative writing, or the visual and performing arts.

How students are identified as gifted and talented, as well as what services will be provided for gifted and talented students is determined mainly by:

All of the following statements regarding characteristics of gifted and talented children are correct, EXCEPT:

Research evidence on the effectiveness of bilingual education suggests that:

Overrepresentation of minority groups in special education:

What are the implications for the estimates and projections given concerning the growing diversity in our nation's schools?

Family homelessness is not necessarily a factor of socioeconomic status.

The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988 (PL 100-297):

The overwhelming majority of at-risk learners receive special education services.

The increase in the number of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse is reflected in the fact that teachers of color, in both general and special education, make up 33% of the nation's teaching force.

All of the following statements about culture are true, EXCEPT:

Youngsters who are homeless are three times more likely to have emotional problems, and twice as likely to repeat a grade than their classmates who are not homeless.

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Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching Tools for Teaching All Learners

Designing Learning That Works for All Students

Assessing and Evaluating Learner Progress

Selecting Instructional Strategies for Teaching All Learners

Selecting Behavioral Supports for All Learners

Assistive Technologies and Innovative Learning Tools

Creating Literacy Rich Environments for All Learners

Developing an Understanding of Mathematics in All Learners

Teaching Critical Content in Science and Social Studies to All Learners

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Bilingual education is:​

What challenges do students who are at risk for school failure face, and what can be done to help students rise above those challenges?​

___________________ acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people while appreciating their differences.​

Greater numbers of children from minority groups placed in special education programs than would be anticipated based on their proportion of the general school population is commonly referred to as:

Experts in the field of bilingual education:

All of the following statements regarding the disproportionate number of students from minority groups placed in special education are true, EXCEPT it:

As stated in PL 107-110 (No Child Left Behind Act of 2001), all of the following are examples of an inadequate living arrangements, EXCEPT:

The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is:

IDEA defines gifted and talented children as those whose needs cannot be met in the general education classroom because of their exceptional intellectual development, as well as their outstanding abilities in math, creative writing, or the visual and performing arts.

How students are identified as gifted and talented, as well as what services will be provided for gifted and talented students is determined mainly by:​

All of the following statements regarding characteristics of gifted and talented children are correct, EXCEPT:

Research evidence on the effectiveness of bilingual education suggests that:​

Overrepresentation of minority groups in special education:​

What are the implications for the estimates and projections given concerning the growing diversity in our nation's schools?​

Family homelessness is not necessarily a factor of socioeconomic status.

The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988 (PL 100-297):​

The overwhelming majority of at-risk learners receive special education services.​

The increase in the number of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse is reflected in the fact that teachers of color, in both general and special education, make up 33% of the nation's teaching force.

All of the following statements about culture are true, EXCEPT:

Youngsters who are homeless are three times more likely to have emotional problems, and twice as likely to repeat a grade than their classmates who are not homeless.​

Teaching in Today Apos S Inclusive Classrooms Your Journey Begins

Introducing Universal Design for Learning

Policies Pracclusive Education

Diversity in the Classroom Learners With High Incidence Disabilities

Diversity in the Classroom Students With Low Incidence Disabilities

Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching Tools for Teaching All Learners

Designing Learning That Works for All Students

Assessing and Evaluating Learner Progress

Selecting Instructional Strategies for Teaching All Learners

Selecting Behavioral Supports for All Learners

Assistive Technologies and Innovative Learning Tools

Creating Literacy Rich Environments for All Learners

Developing an Understanding of Mathematics in All Learners

Teaching Critical Content in Science and Social Studies to All Learners

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Bilingual education is:

What challenges do students who are at risk for school failure face, and what can be done to help students rise above those challenges?

___________________ acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people while appreciating their differences.

How students are identified as gifted and talented, as well as what services will be provided for gifted and talented students is determined mainly by:

Research evidence on the effectiveness of bilingual education suggests that:

Overrepresentation of minority groups in special education:

What are the implications for the estimates and projections given concerning the growing diversity in our nation's schools?

The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1988 (PL 100-297):

The overwhelming majority of at-risk learners receive special education services.

Youngsters who are homeless are three times more likely to have emotional problems, and twice as likely to repeat a grade than their classmates who are not homeless.