Question 1

All teachers must be prepared to work with exceptional students for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Most exceptional students are in the regular classroom for part of the day. 
B) Most teachers have the supports needed to work in the regular classroom with students of all exceptionalities. 
C) Many students who are not identified as being in need of services share characteristics of those who are. 
D) Radical reforms of special education threaten special education as a separate, identifiable part of education. 
A) Most exceptional students are in the regular classroom for part of the day. 
B) Most teachers have the supports needed to work in the regular classroom with students of all exceptionalities. 
C) Many students who are not identified as being in need of services share characteristics of those who are. 
D) Radical reforms of special education threaten special education as a separate, identifiable part of education.

Question 2

Of the following, the special education intervention that represents the highest level of specialization is

Accepted Answer

A) instruction by an itinerant teacher. 
B) instruction in a diagnostic-prescriptive center. 
C) consultation by a special educator. 
D) instruction in a self-contained special education classroom. 
A) instruction by an itinerant teacher. 
B) instruction in a diagnostic-prescriptive center. 
C) consultation by a special educator. 
D) instruction in a self-contained special education classroom.

Question 3

Each of the following is an issue/controversy concerning universal design or the use of technology for people with disabilities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) deciding when the limits of universal design have been reached. 
B) deciding when the use of technology is in a person's best interest. 
C) unnecessary cost associated with having to consider the relatively small population of people with disabilities when designing technology. 
D) the potential for dependence on technology at the cost of learning to do something independent of technology. 
A) deciding when the limits of universal design have been reached. 
B) deciding when the use of technology is in a person's best interest. 
C) unnecessary cost associated with having to consider the relatively small population of people with disabilities when designing technology. 
D) the potential for dependence on technology at the cost of learning to do something independent of technology.

Question 4

Each of the following is a misconception about people with disabilities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Research has established that inclusion is more effective than education in special classes. 
B) Professionals are in agreement about the extent to which technology can and should be used. 
C) Students with disabilities must be included in standardized testing. 
D) Considerable disagreement exists about whether early intervention for children with disabilities should be child directed or more teacher directed. 
A) Research has established that inclusion is more effective than education in special classes. 
B) Professionals are in agreement about the extent to which technology can and should be used. 
C) Students with disabilities must be included in standardized testing. 
D) Considerable disagreement exists about whether early intervention for children with disabilities should be child directed or more teacher directed.

Question 5

The individualized education program (IEP)is not required to be a written statement; however, the parents must agree to the teacher's plans before the student is enrolled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The key to improving special education is

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge of special education law. 
B) management of serious behavior problems. 
C) exceptional instruction. 
D) use of technological advances. 
A) knowledge of special education law. 
B) management of serious behavior problems. 
C) exceptional instruction. 
D) use of technological advances.

Question 7

All of the following statements about self-determination are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Services to people with disabilities should be based upon their dreams and interests. 
B) Other people, such as psychologists, physicians, and teachers should make important decisions for people with disabilities. 
C) Self-determination is learned and can be taught. 
D) It may be facilitated by person-centered planning. 
A) Services to people with disabilities should be based upon their dreams and interests. 
B) Other people, such as psychologists, physicians, and teachers should make important decisions for people with disabilities. 
C) Self-determination is learned and can be taught. 
D) It may be facilitated by person-centered planning.

Question 8

Ms. Smith, a second grade teacher, has concerns about Bruce's progress in math. Before she makes a referral for special education, she should

Accepted Answer

A) discuss her concerns with Bruce. 
B) administer an intelligence test. 
C) discuss her concerns with Bruce's parents. 
D) consult with specialists at a diagnostic-prescriptive center. 
A) discuss her concerns with Bruce. 
B) administer an intelligence test. 
C) discuss her concerns with Bruce's parents. 
D) consult with specialists at a diagnostic-prescriptive center.

Question 9

Describe the relationship between prereferral teams and response to intervention.

Accepted Answer

Both prereferral teams and the technique

Question 10

The special education intervention that requires the least specialized environment is

Accepted Answer

A) consultation by a special educator. 
B) instruction by an itinerant teacher. 
C) instruction in a resource room. 
D) instruction by a regular classroom teacher. 
A) consultation by a special educator. 
B) instruction by an itinerant teacher. 
C) instruction in a resource room. 
D) instruction by a regular classroom teacher.

Question 11

When teachers provide choices of activities on a single topic that vary in difficulty, they are using

Accepted Answer

A) watered-down curriculum. 
B) accommodations. 
C) partial participation. 
D) tiered assignments. 
A) watered-down curriculum. 
B) accommodations. 
C) partial participation. 
D) tiered assignments.

Question 12

For students with disabilities, the objective of partial participation is

Accepted Answer

A) exposure to activities experienced by all students. 
B) opportunity to model social skills and increased vocational training. 
C) maximize time on task and enhance self-esteem. 
D) mastery of functional academics and improved self-help skills. 
A) exposure to activities experienced by all students. 
B) opportunity to model social skills and increased vocational training. 
C) maximize time on task and enhance self-esteem. 
D) mastery of functional academics and improved self-help skills.

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) partial participation. 
A) accommodation. 
B) adaptation. 
C) tiered assignment. 
D) partial participation.

Question 14

Public school systems must make extensive efforts to screen and identify all children and youths of school age who have disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A student who performs or behaves poorly in school and appears likely to fail or fall short of his or her potential is

Accepted Answer

A) at risk. 
B) disabled. 
C) handicapped. 
D) challenged. 
A) at risk. 
B) disabled. 
C) handicapped. 
D) challenged.

Question 16

Frequent measures that provide information on whether a student is learning as expected are

Accepted Answer

A) outcome measures. 
B) standardized assessments. 
C) progress monitoring assessments. 
D) measures of student achievement. 
A) outcome measures. 
B) standardized assessments. 
C) progress monitoring assessments. 
D) measures of student achievement.

Question 17

Jasper is a ten-year-old student with mental retardation. If he is placed in the least restrictive environment, he will receive instruction in

Accepted Answer

A) a regular classroom for the whole day. 
B) a regular classroom with consultation by a special educator. 
C) both a regular classroom and a resource room. 
D) the setting that best meets his educational needs. 
A) a regular classroom for the whole day. 
B) a regular classroom with consultation by a special educator. 
C) both a regular classroom and a resource room. 
D) the setting that best meets his educational needs.

Question 18

Describe the Multi-tiered Model for Identification and explain why it is used.

Accepted Answer

Response to Intervention seeks to reduce

Question 19

Most students with disabilities spend the majority of their school day in special education, self-contained classrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Schools must provide an individualized program for each student who requires special education services. This means that

Accepted Answer

A) each student must receive instruction on a one-to-one basis. 
B) an educational plan must be written for each student. 
C) one individual must be responsible for each student's education. 
D) the portion of the program that is individualized must be delivered by a teacher who is certified in special education. 
A) each student must receive instruction on a one-to-one basis. 
B) an educational plan must be written for each student. 
C) one individual must be responsible for each student's education. 
D) the portion of the program that is individualized must be delivered by a teacher who is certified in special education.

All teachers must be prepared to work with exceptional students for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Of the following, the special education intervention that represents the highest level of specialization is

Each of the following is an issue/controversy concerning universal design or the use of technology for people with disabilities EXCEPT

Each of the following is a misconception about people with disabilities EXCEPT

The individualized education program (IEP)is not required to be a written statement; however, the parents must agree to the teacher's plans before the student is enrolled.

The key to improving special education is

All of the following statements about self-determination are true EXCEPT

Ms. Smith, a second grade teacher, has concerns about Bruce's progress in math. Before she makes a referral for special education, she should

Describe the relationship between prereferral teams and response to intervention.

The special education intervention that requires the least specialized environment is

When teachers provide choices of activities on a single topic that vary in difficulty, they are using

For students with disabilities, the objective of partial participation is

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

Public school systems must make extensive efforts to screen and identify all children and youths of school age who have disabilities.

A student who performs or behaves poorly in school and appears likely to fail or fall short of his or her potential is

Frequent measures that provide information on whether a student is learning as expected are

Jasper is a ten-year-old student with mental retardation. If he is placed in the least restrictive environment, he will receive instruction in

Describe the Multi-tiered Model for Identification and explain why it is used.

Most students with disabilities spend the majority of their school day in special education, self-contained classrooms.

Schools must provide an individualized program for each student who requires special education services. This means that

Exceptionality and Special Education

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

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Exam 2: Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

All teachers must be prepared to work with exceptional students for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Of the following, the special education intervention that represents the highest level of specialization is

Each of the following is an issue/controversy concerning universal design or the use of technology for people with disabilities EXCEPT

Each of the following is a misconception about people with disabilities EXCEPT

The individualized education program (IEP)is not required to be a written statement; however, the parents must agree to the teacher's plans before the student is enrolled.

The key to improving special education is

All of the following statements about self-determination are true EXCEPT

Ms. Smith, a second grade teacher, has concerns about Bruce's progress in math. Before she makes a referral for special education, she should

Describe the relationship between prereferral teams and response to intervention.

The special education intervention that requires the least specialized environment is

When teachers provide choices of activities on a single topic that vary in difficulty, they are using

For students with disabilities, the objective of partial participation is

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

Public school systems must make extensive efforts to screen and identify all children and youths of school age who have disabilities.

A student who performs or behaves poorly in school and appears likely to fail or fall short of his or her potential is

Frequent measures that provide information on whether a student is learning as expected are

Jasper is a ten-year-old student with mental retardation. If he is placed in the least restrictive environment, he will receive instruction in

Describe the Multi-tiered Model for Identification and explain why it is used.

Most students with disabilities spend the majority of their school day in special education, self-contained classrooms.

Schools must provide an individualized program for each student who requires special education services. This means that

Exceptionality and Special Education

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

Filters