Exam 4: Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Mr.McKay teaches about 100 students in his senior English classes in a large high school.If his students match the national norms for twelfth graders,how many of his students probably used marijuana,alcohol,or other illicit drugs in the past 30 days?

Your student Lucas was diagnosed recently with dyslexia,a learning disability covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).Lucas's mom is distraught to learn about her son's disability,and she knows nothing about an IEP or special education. Explain the IEP process to the mom and describe how she will be involved in her son's education.Describe what's included in an IEP.

Deion,who was diagnosed with a learning disability in math,continues to struggle as a third grader.His teacher wants to work effectively with him and help him experience some level of success with every lesson.Which of the following strategies is LEAST likely to help her meet this goal?

Mrs.Frasier describes her classroom."I have 21 students.Seven are English learners.Four stay in my class only part of the time.One has a hearing impairment and works with a signer,and one has an autism spectrum disorder." Which of the following terms best fits Mrs.Frasier's description of her class?

Alonso is a student in Ms.Carmike's kindergarten class.She has noticed that Alonso avoids eye contact,and she tells him to look at her when she talks to him.She also notices that he seems uninterested in the other children,always closes the classroom door when it is left open,and uses unusual speech patterns.She suspects that Alonso has:

As the teacher asks questions about the story the students just finished reading,Kylie thinks in pictures and uses visual information.Based on the facets of the visualizer-verbalizer dimension,what might we conclude about Kylie?

Ryan has a learning disability and is struggling in first grade.The psychologist told Ryan's parents that Ryan has the most common learning disability.Ryan most likely has difficulties with:

Tyler,a sixth grade student,has emotional problems,and his aggressive behavior toward other students in class is particularly challenging for Ms.Ramsey today.Which of the following methods of dealing with Tyler's behavior is recommended?

Tess,a high school junior,is concerned.Her boyfriend has become depressed,acted reclusive,lied about using drugs,and started talking about his uncle's suicide and his own thoughts about suicide.Tess realizes she needs to learn more about suicide and become aware of appropriate ways to deal with her boyfriend's behavior.Which of the following is a MYTH that Tess should know about suicide?

Fluid intelligence increases until late adolescence and decreases with age.What type of brain functions is associated with fluid intelligence?

Mrs.Turner has been using a learning styles inventory in her ninth grade English class.She gives students the inventory,tells them to identify their learning style,and instructs them to use their dominant learning style when they study and complete assignments.She groups students according to learning styles for some assignments and tries to teach to their learning styles. What seems to be lacking in Mrs.Turner's knowledge of learning styles? If she were informed,what might she do differently in her teaching?

In which of the following lessons does Mr.Carpenter incorporate several of the multiple intelligences?

DeWayne,a ninth grade student,has a learning disability.The team that develops his individualized education program is most likely made up of:

Dominique is considered to have average intelligence with an IQ score of:

Jacee is a student with attention deficit.The actual diagnosis is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.Her third grade teacher noticed signs of the disorder such as Jacee's disorganization,her tendency to be easily distracted and spaced out,and her forgetfulness.Jacee was falling behind and becoming discouraged about school.On the other hand,Jacee's mom said she could spend hours building Lego villages and playing Internet games involving construction.Jacee was tested,diagnosed,and now the teacher needs to provide accommodations. What accommodations does the teacher need to make? What should the teacher do to prevent Jacee's discouragement from becoming learned helplessness?

For the first time in his 14 years of teaching,Mr.Morrow has a gifted student in his American history class.Her name is Ryland,and her IQ score is around 140.She reads voraciously and delves headstrong into any topic that interests her.She seems to remember everything she reads,sees,or hears.She was accelerated in elementary school,skipping fourth grade.She has never taken an American history class,but she knows a lot of history.Mr.Morrow recognizes his need to learn what to do to challenge Ryland sufficiently and prevent her from becoming bored.He wants her to enjoy learning in his class.He realizes she will know a lot that he doesn't know,but he is determined not to feel threatened by her abilities. What strategies and ideas do you recommend to Mr.Morrow that will benefit Ryland the most?

Which of the following teachers seems to have the most appropriate understanding of learning styles?

Which teacher seems to have the right idea about the interpretation and use of IQ test scores?

Delmar has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder,and Shiloh has a visual impairment.What legislation guarantees a free public education to these and all other children with disabilities?

Mr.Solinski is reviewing his students' permanent files before school starts.He is making notes about their scores on standardized tests,their grade reports,and their portfolio items,and he is paying particular attention to their IQ scores. What is the value of knowing students' IQ scores and how might Mr.Solinski use the information to benefit students?