Exam 4: Learner Differences and Learning Needs

How are you,as a regular teacher,likely to be affected by Public Laws 94-142 and 99-457,the Individuals with Disabilities Act,and the notion of least restrictive environment? Under these laws,you may participate in developing an IEP.Describe the major elements of an IEP.

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PL 94-142,PL 99-457,and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)have the goal of giving all handicapped students a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.[IDEA replaced the word "handicapped" with "disabled" and expanded services for the latter children.] Least restrictive placement requires that as much of the student's day as possible should be within the regular classroom,with appropriate support services offered by means of resource teachers and modifications as necessary.An IEP is a written plan for a specific student's education,with specific goals for that student.Parents,teachers,and special education personnel will be involved in the team process of writing and implementing the goals.This plan is updated yearly and describes current functioning and evaluation procedures,as well as the specific plan for educating the student.

Tammy received her fourth F in her math class.She accepted the grade and believes that there is nothing she can do to improve her scores.Tammy appears to be experiencing

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All children in Ms.Gray's math class can now solve subtraction problems,but Larry does them much more quickly and efficiently than most of his classmates.Sternberg would call this

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An intelligence quotient is a

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Question 4

Approximately what percent of the general population scores over 100 on a standardized IQ test?

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Using the models of intelligence given by the text as a guide,define what is meant by intelligence.What are some factors that affect the reliability of intelligence tests?

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

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The superintendent of Country Pike school system decides to implement group IQ testing of all first and second graders in the schools.In the spring,all children are tested in class by their teachers.When the results come back from the test developers,they are listed by class and used by the school principals and teachers to develop "tracked" second and third grades the following fall.That is,based on scores,the children are assigned to high or low (and medium,where enrollment is sufficient)classes in each grade.Teachers of the classes are also shown the scores at the beginning of the year to help them adapt teaching methods to individual needs. -What is your overall reaction to the superintendent's program? What aspects,if any do you like? What aspects,if any,do you dislike?

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Hyperactivity can be most accurately described as a

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Most psychologists today believe that intelligence is influenced

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Alan performs well on most academic and learning tasks,but he has some difficulty on a test involving memorization of numbers.Spearman's explanation for Alan's test scores is expressed best by the statement that Alan

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The superintendent of Country Pike school system decides to implement group IQ testing of all first and second graders in the schools.In the spring,all children are tested in class by their teachers.When the results come back from the test developers,they are listed by class and used by the school principals and teachers to develop "tracked" second and third grades the following fall.That is,based on scores,the children are assigned to high or low (and medium,where enrollment is sufficient)classes in each grade.Teachers of the classes are also shown the scores at the beginning of the year to help them adapt teaching methods to individual needs. -Evaluate the use of group IQ tests for making educational decisions about children.What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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Question 12

Schools who receive federal funds must develop a plan for students who want to participate in school activities but have participation limits due to a diagnosed medical or health disability.

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Question 13

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

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Question 14

Peter is a student at Mainstreet High School.He has had problems in the past maintaining appropriate behavior in his science class.Mrs.Brady,a ninth-grade science teacher,observes Peter during a laboratory experiment in her class.Peter is very calm and composed since he began taking his medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.A problem with using drug therapy in treating this disorder is that

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A major advantage of using standardized intelligence tests is that they

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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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Question 17

Cerebral palsy is commonly characterized by overly tense muscles or ________.

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Question 18

Section 504 is a state law (found in most states)that protects students against any type of discrimination.

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Loni has a vision impairment and you notice that she seems to have fewer problems working from photocopied material than from materials copied by hand.This difference is likely due to the

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How are you,as a regular teacher,likely to be affected by Public Laws 94-142 and 99-457,the Individuals with Disabilities Act,and the notion of least restrictive environment? Under these laws,you may participate in developing an IEP.Describe the major elements of an IEP.

Tammy received her fourth F in her math class.She accepted the grade and believes that there is nothing she can do to improve her scores.Tammy appears to be experiencing

All children in Ms.Gray's math class can now solve subtraction problems,but Larry does them much more quickly and efficiently than most of his classmates.Sternberg would call this

An intelligence quotient is a

Approximately what percent of the general population scores over 100 on a standardized IQ test?

Using the models of intelligence given by the text as a guide,define what is meant by intelligence.What are some factors that affect the reliability of intelligence tests?

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

Hyperactivity can be most accurately described as a

Most psychologists today believe that intelligence is influenced

Alan performs well on most academic and learning tasks,but he has some difficulty on a test involving memorization of numbers.Spearman's explanation for Alan's test scores is expressed best by the statement that Alan

Schools who receive federal funds must develop a plan for students who want to participate in school activities but have participation limits due to a diagnosed medical or health disability.

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

A major advantage of using standardized intelligence tests is that they

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

Cerebral palsy is commonly characterized by overly tense muscles or ________.

Section 504 is a state law (found in most states)that protects students against any type of discrimination.

Loni has a vision impairment and you notice that she seems to have fewer problems working from photocopied material than from materials copied by hand.This difference is likely due to the

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