Question 1

For students with exceptionalities,assessment of progress in the general education curriculum

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A) must be eliminated. 
B) is not required but is recommended. 
C) does not help make comparisons to a normative group. 
D) must be addressed in every IEP. 
A) must be eliminated. 
B) is not required but is recommended. 
C) does not help make comparisons to a normative group. 
D) must be addressed in every IEP. D

Question 2

Parents of students with severe exceptionalities favour inclusive settings because

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A) They are less expensive than separate programs. 
B) They offer academic and social benefits for their children. 
C) They require less homework than separate programs. 
D) Students don't have to travel as far to attend as they would for separate programs. 
A) They are less expensive than separate programs. 
B) They offer academic and social benefits for their children. 
C) They require less homework than separate programs. 
D) Students don't have to travel as far to attend as they would for separate programs. B

Question 3

Why might teachers be more willing to make use of accommodations rather than adaptations for students with exceptionalities?

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Accommodations might be changes in instruction,student response,or assessment that do not change the content or conceptual difficulty level of the curriculum significantly.Alternatively,adaptations might involve more significant modifications of instruction that actually make objectives for students with exceptionalities different from their peers (e.g. ,alternative goals or different curriculum).While most teachers are probably willing to make necessary accommodations,some may balk at the notion of allowing and planning for qualitatively different products from their students with exceptionalities.

Question 4

With reference to institutionalization of individuals with exceptionalities,the Canadian Association for Community Living argues that

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A) institutionalization is a form of incarceration. 
B) some forms of institutionalization are beneficial. 
C) for many individuals,institutions provide the highest level of care. 
D) institutions are inappropriate placements as they are prohibitively expensive. 
A) institutionalization is a form of incarceration. 
B) some forms of institutionalization are beneficial. 
C) for many individuals,institutions provide the highest level of care. 
D) institutions are inappropriate placements as they are prohibitively expensive.

Question 5

Supported employment is best described as work

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A) in noncompetitive jobs set up specifically for people with exceptionalities. 
B) in the private sector by people with exceptionalities whose salaries are paid by the federal government. 
C) in competitive jobs by people with exceptionalities who are assisted by a job coach. 
D) done by students with exceptionalities as part of their educational program. 
A) in noncompetitive jobs set up specifically for people with exceptionalities. 
B) in the private sector by people with exceptionalities whose salaries are paid by the federal government. 
C) in competitive jobs by people with exceptionalities who are assisted by a job coach. 
D) done by students with exceptionalities as part of their educational program.

Question 6

Virtually all early childhood educators agree that young children with exceptionalities and those considered "at risk" should be in inclusive programs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Children whose exceptionalities are diagnosed at a very young age tend to be those with

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A) more severe exceptionalities. 
B) language exceptionalities. 
C) milder exceptionalities. 
D) exceptionalities of unknown cause. 
A) more severe exceptionalities. 
B) language exceptionalities. 
C) milder exceptionalities. 
D) exceptionalities of unknown cause.

Question 8

According to the authors,standardized tests have no legitimate place in assessing outcomes for students with exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Hallahan and Kauffman,advocates of full inclusion favour the elimination of which educational placement practice?

Accepted Answer

A) least restrictive environment 
B) individualized educational plan 
C) continuum of alternative placements 
D) free appropriate public education 
A) least restrictive environment 
B) individualized educational plan 
C) continuum of alternative placements 
D) free appropriate public education

Question 10

Interpretive Exercise
Jean is a 14 year-old adolescent with multiple exceptionalities.She uses a wheelchair for mobility and communicates basic needs (hunger,thirst)using manual signs.Although she cannot speak,she understands spoken language.Cognitively,she functions at a level similar to a five year-old.
-If Jean's school were to use a full inclusion model,Jean would no longer receive any special education services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the rationale for "standards-based" reforms and describe two problems with how special education "fits into" this movement.

Accepted Answer

Reformers felt that teachers' expectatio

Question 12

Advocates who view people with exceptionalities as a minority emphasize the

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A) need to change societal attitudes. 
B) importance of remediating functional deficits. 
C) need to maintain the full continuum of special education services. 
D) importance of helping students "fit-in" at school. 
A) need to change societal attitudes. 
B) importance of remediating functional deficits. 
C) need to maintain the full continuum of special education services. 
D) importance of helping students "fit-in" at school.

Question 13

Bill is a student with low-vision.His teacher provides him with a set of large-type notes at the beginning of each lecture.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) accommodation. 
B) adaptation. 
C) tiered assignment. 
D) partiality. 
A) accommodation. 
B) adaptation. 
C) tiered assignment. 
D) partiality.

Question 14

All of the following may be used to defend the use of labels EXCEPT

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A) People are less likely to expect deviant behaviour from labelled individuals. 
B) Labels may provide explanations for differences in appearance or behaviour. 
C) The elimination of one set of labels only prompts development of another set. 
D) Labels help professionals communicate with one another. 
A) People are less likely to expect deviant behaviour from labelled individuals. 
B) Labels may provide explanations for differences in appearance or behaviour. 
C) The elimination of one set of labels only prompts development of another set. 
D) Labels help professionals communicate with one another.

Question 15

When did deinstitutionalization begin?

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A) 1900s 
B) 1950s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1980s 
A) 1900s 
B) 1950s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1980s

Question 16

Research indicates that a majority of students with exceptionalities and their parents are dissatisfied with the continuum of placements service model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A person who assists adult workers with exceptionalities,providing vocational assessment,instruction,planning,and interaction assistance with employers,family,and government and service agencies is a

Accepted Answer

A) job coach. 
B) transition specialist. 
C) job trainer. 
D) transition coach. 
A) job coach. 
B) transition specialist. 
C) job trainer. 
D) transition coach.

Question 18

Repeated polls,surveys,and interviews have indicated that the majority of parents of students with exceptionalities,as well as students themselves,were

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A) dissatisfied with the special education system and placement options. 
B) satisfied with the special education system and placement options. 
C) dissatisfied with the special education system and satisfied with placement options. 
D) satisfied with the special education system and dissatisfied with placement options. 
A) dissatisfied with the special education system and placement options. 
B) satisfied with the special education system and placement options. 
C) dissatisfied with the special education system and satisfied with placement options. 
D) satisfied with the special education system and dissatisfied with placement options.

Question 19

Historically,the earliest early intervention programs were

Accepted Answer

A) home-based. 
B) located in public schools. 
C) centre-based. 
D) a combination of home- and centre-based. 
A) home-based. 
B) located in public schools. 
C) centre-based. 
D) a combination of home- and centre-based.

Question 20

Cooperative teaching and collaborative consultation are different terms for the same practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

For students with exceptionalities,assessment of progress in the general education curriculum

Parents of students with severe exceptionalities favour inclusive settings because

Why might teachers be more willing to make use of accommodations rather than adaptations for students with exceptionalities?

With reference to institutionalization of individuals with exceptionalities,the Canadian Association for Community Living argues that

Supported employment is best described as work

Virtually all early childhood educators agree that young children with exceptionalities and those considered "at risk" should be in inclusive programs.

Children whose exceptionalities are diagnosed at a very young age tend to be those with

According to the authors,standardized tests have no legitimate place in assessing outcomes for students with exceptionalities.

According to Hallahan and Kauffman,advocates of full inclusion favour the elimination of which educational placement practice?

Discuss the rationale for "standards-based" reforms and describe two problems with how special education "fits into" this movement.

Advocates who view people with exceptionalities as a minority emphasize the

Bill is a student with low-vision.His teacher provides him with a set of large-type notes at the beginning of each lecture.This is an example of

All of the following may be used to defend the use of labels EXCEPT

When did deinstitutionalization begin?

Research indicates that a majority of students with exceptionalities and their parents are dissatisfied with the continuum of placements service model.

A person who assists adult workers with exceptionalities,providing vocational assessment,instruction,planning,and interaction assistance with employers,family,and government and service agencies is a

Repeated polls,surveys,and interviews have indicated that the majority of parents of students with exceptionalities,as well as students themselves,were

Historically,the earliest early intervention programs were

Cooperative teaching and collaborative consultation are different terms for the same practice.

Exceptionality and Special Education

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 2: Current Trends and Issues

For students with exceptionalities,assessment of progress in the general education curriculum

Parents of students with severe exceptionalities favour inclusive settings because

Why might teachers be more willing to make use of accommodations rather than adaptations for students with exceptionalities?

With reference to institutionalization of individuals with exceptionalities,the Canadian Association for Community Living argues that

Supported employment is best described as work

Virtually all early childhood educators agree that young children with exceptionalities and those considered "at risk" should be in inclusive programs.

Children whose exceptionalities are diagnosed at a very young age tend to be those with

According to the authors,standardized tests have no legitimate place in assessing outcomes for students with exceptionalities.

According to Hallahan and Kauffman,advocates of full inclusion favour the elimination of which educational placement practice?

Discuss the rationale for "standards-based" reforms and describe two problems with how special education "fits into" this movement.

Advocates who view people with exceptionalities as a minority emphasize the

Bill is a student with low-vision.His teacher provides him with a set of large-type notes at the beginning of each lecture.This is an example of

All of the following may be used to defend the use of labels EXCEPT

When did deinstitutionalization begin?

Research indicates that a majority of students with exceptionalities and their parents are dissatisfied with the continuum of placements service model.

A person who assists adult workers with exceptionalities,providing vocational assessment,instruction,planning,and interaction assistance with employers,family,and government and service agencies is a

Repeated polls,surveys,and interviews have indicated that the majority of parents of students with exceptionalities,as well as students themselves,were

Historically,the earliest early intervention programs were

Cooperative teaching and collaborative consultation are different terms for the same practice.

Exceptionality and Special Education

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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