Deck 6: Teaching Children With Special Needs

Question 1

Allowing a student with special needs to participate 100% in the regular school routine describes which of the following types of mainstreaming?

A)Full mainstreaming
B)Mainstreaming for physical activities only
C)Partial mainstreaming
D)Special development classes

Answer 1

Full mainstreaming

Question 2

A student with a behavior disorder who participates with other students in physical education and at recess is experiencing ________.

A)full mainstreaming
B)mainstreaming for physical activities only
C)partial mainstreaming
D)special development classes

Answer 2

mainstreaming for physical activities only

Question 3

A student with a physical disability who attends a physical education class designed specifically for him or her is experiencing ________.

A)full mainstreaming
B)mainstreaming for physical activities only
C)partial mainstreaming
D)special development classes

Answer 3

special development classes

Question 4

________ is a process by which all children in a school setting are evaluated to determine whether or not they should be referred for a special education assessment.

A)Mainstreaming
B)Screening
C)Assessment
D)Due process

Question 5

Which of the following is the only curriculum area specifically mentioned in EHA/IDEA?

A)Physical education
B)Mathematics
C)Science
D)Reading

Question 6

________ is the process of placing students with disabilities in classrooms with students without disabilities.

A)Progressive inclusion
B)Mainstreaming
C)Due process
D)Individualized education programs

Question 7

In 1990,IDEA replaced the phrase "handicapped child" with "________."

A)child with a disability
B)child with a handicap
C)disabled child
D)child with a special need

Question 8

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was originally passed by Congress in ________.

A)1942
B)1975
C)1985
D)1994

Question 9

All children aged ________ are currently identified as entitled to a free appropriate public education.

A)3 to 18
B)5 to 18
C)3 to 21
D)5 to 21

Question 10

________ allow(s)students to be continually evaluated to determine their readiness to progress to a least restrictive environment.

A)Progressive inclusion
B)Mainstreaming
C)Due process
D)Individualized education programs

Question 11

In 1990,Public Law 101-476 renamed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act as the ________.

A)Zero Reject Act
B)Least Restrictive Environment Act
C)Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
D)Individualized Education Program Act

Question 12

Having a student who is missing her upper limbs participate in ________ is providing her with the least restrictive environment.

A)frisbee activities
B)volleying activities
C)activities involving dribbling with feet
D)activities involving dribbling with hands

Question 13

When conducting special education evaluations,due process assures the rights of parents to all of the following EXCEPT

A)be notified of assessment proceedings with their child.
B)make decisions regarding educational decisions.
C)be informed of their rights related to assessment proceedings with their child.
D)have the opportunity to challenge educational decisions they feel are unfair or incorrect.

Question 14

________ identifies the best placement arrangement of students with disabilities.

A)Progressive inclusion
B)Mainstreaming
C)Due process
D)Least restrictive environment

Question 15

With regard to due process,why would interpretation of the assessment take place?

A)To request and receive permission to conduct an evaluation
B)To explain the results of the evaluation and inform parents of services that will be provided
C)To allow parents to appeal the results of the assessment
D)To allow only parents and authorized school personnel to review the student's records

Question 16

A student who is in a wheelchair who participates in physical education during activities using the hands and balancing activities is experiencing ________.

A)full mainstreaming
B)mainstreaming for physical activities only
C)partial mainstreaming
D)special development classes

Question 17

The ________ process often involves clinical and/or classroom observation as well as administration of a variety of tests.

A)mainstreaming
B)screening
C)assessment
D)due

Question 18

Having a student who is blind ________ is providing him with the least restrictive environment.

A)jump rope with peers twirling the rope
B)juggling scarves
C)trap a rolling ball
D)balance on three body parts

Question 19

With regard to due process,why would a written notice be sent to parents?

A)To request and receive permission to conduct an evaluation
B)To explain the results of the evaluation and inform parents of services that will be provided
C)To allow parents to appeal the results of the assessment
D)To allow only parents and authorized school personnel to review the student's records

Question 20

________ involves bringing able students into the special education class to promote peer relationships.

A)Full mainstreaming
B)Partial mainstreaming
C)Special development classes
D)Reverse mainstreaming

Question 21

Which of the following represents an acceptable individualized education program committee?

A)A school administrator,the child's parents,and teachers who have direct responsibility for implementing the IEP
B)A student with similar disabilities,the child's parents,and teachers who have direct responsibility for implementing the IEP
C)A local education association representative,the child's parents,and a student with similar disabilities
D)A local education association representative,the child's parents,and teachers who have direct responsibility for implementing the IEP

Question 22

Which of the following teaching goals does NOT teach tolerance to all students?

A)Listing ways to feel sorry for students with disabilities
B)Helping students recognize the similarities among all people
C)Helping students appreciate the differences among all people
D)Exploring with your students way to support those who differ without over-helping

Question 23

With regard to due process,why would confidentiality be ensured?

A)To request and receive permission to conduct an evaluation
B)To explain the results of the evaluation and inform parents of services that will be provided
C)To allow parents to appeal the results of the assessment
D)To allow only parents and authorized school personnel to review the student's records

Question 24

To learn about the child and his or her disability,all of the following are good sources EXCEPT

A)the parents.
B)the child's special education teacher.
C)the child's permanent record.
D)the child's peers.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a modification for a student lacking strength and endurance?

A)Modify the tempo of the game
B)Lower the center of gravity
C)Reduce the weight of the object
D)Decrease or increase the size of the goal

Question 26

Which of the following is the correct way to use person-first language?

A)Mentally challenged person
B)Child with a special need
C)Handicapped boy
D)Disabled person

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a modification for a student lacking coordination?

A)Offer protection
B)Use stationary objects for kicking
C)Make projectiles easily retrievable
D)Increase the width of the beam for balancing

Question 28

At the completion of the designated IEP time period,

A)the student no longer receives aid.
B)a written progress report is filed along with recommendation for actions.
C)the student should be up to par with others his or her age.
D)instruction is no longer modified.

Question 29

With regard to due process,why would negotiations and hearings take place?

A)To request and receive permission to conduct an evaluation
B)To explain the results of the evaluation and inform parents of services that will be provided
C)To allow parents to appeal the results of the assessment
D)To allow only parents and authorized school personnel to review the student's records

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT required contents of the individualized education program (IEP)?

A)Current status of the child's level of educational performance
B)A letter of support from the teacher who has direct responsibility for implementing the IEP
C)A statement of special education and related services that will be provided to the student
D)The dates for initiation of services and anticipated duration of the services

Question 31

With regard to due process,why would an external evaluation take place?

A)To explain the results of the evaluation and inform parents of services that will be provided
B)To allow parents to appeal the results of the assessment
C)To allow only parents and authorized school personnel to review the student's records
D)If parents are not satisfied with the results of the initial school assessment

Question 32

Reducing the number of points required for a win is considered a modification for a student lacking

A)strength and endurance.
B)coordination.
C)balance and agility.
D)speed.

Question 33

When reflecting on modifications for students,all of the following questions should be considered EXCEPT

A)Do the changes allow the student with special needs to have an advantage over the able students?
B)Do the changes allow the student with special needs to participate successfully?
C)Does the modification make the setting unsafe for any students?
D)Does the change negatively impact the quality of the educational experience?

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to modify physical activities for student success?

A)Individualize activities as much as possible
B)Pre-select teams
C)Assign students with disabilities to keep score
D)Modify game rules

Question 35

Reducing the distance of a student's kick toward a goal is an appropriate modification for a student lacking

A)strength and endurance.
B)coordination.
C)balance and agility.
D)speed.

Question 36

Why should minority and poor children only be assessed using valid instruments?

A)Many tests are based on western European,middle-class standards.
B)These children are incapable of taking tests.
C)These children cannot afford testing.
D)These children have an automatic cultural advantage.

Question 37

Which of the following tactics allows a teacher to modify instruction without making it obvious to students?

A)Provide station signs for students with auditory impairments
B)Provide a beach ball to a student lacking coordination while giving all other students smaller balls
C)Allow a student lacking coordination to take six swings while giving all other students three swings
D)Allow a student lacking balance to walk on a line on the floor while requiring all others to walk across the balance beam

Question 38

To assure that students with disabilities are effectively mainstreamed into the activity session and accepted by other students,a teacher should begin by

A)writing a note home to parents.
B)interpreting the assessment.
C)determining what support is needed.
D)telling the entire class about the child's disability.

Question 39

All of the following are considered diverse issues EXCEPT

A)disabilities.
B)language barriers.
C)poverty.
D)standards.

Question 40

When modifying instruction for students with special needs,the teacher should

A)explain directions in terms that all students can understand,use person-first language,and give additional positive reinforcement to the student with special needs.
B)explain directions in terms that all students can understand,positively reinforce all students in your class,and expect students with similar disabilities to have similar personalities.
C)explain directions in terms that all students can understand,use person-first language,and refrain from having students discuss disabilities in class.
D)explain directions in terms that all students can understand,use person-first language,and allow students to talk about their disabilities.

Question 41

Allowing a student to balance on two body parts rather than one is an appropriate modification for a student lacking

A)strength and endurance.
B)coordination.
C)balance and agility.
D)speed.

Question 42

Allowing a student to hit a ball off a tee is an appropriate modification for a student lacking

A)strength and endurance.
B)coordination.
C)balance and agility.
D)speed.

Question 43

According to the due process principle,parents may request an outside evaluation,but the parents must pay for the evaluation even if the results differ from the school district evaluation.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a modification for a student lacking balance and agility?

A)Decrease the size of the goal
B)Increase the width of the base of support
C)Increase the surface area of body parts making contact
D)Use surfaces offering good friction

Question 45

In terms of the impact of diversity on assessment,minority and poor children should be assessed only with instruments that have been tested and shown to be valid with these populations.

Question 46

Evaluation and modification of the least restrictive environment is a one-time step.

Question 47

The child's parents,the teachers who have direct responsibility for implementing the IEP and a qualified local association representative comprise an appropriate IEP committee.

Question 48

Least restrictive environment is a term commonly used in public education for the process of placing students with disabilities in classrooms with non-disabled students.

Question 49

According to the news clip,what is the mission of the Special Olympics?

A)To provide year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-type events for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
B)To prevent discrimination of individuals with disabilities
C)To provide sports training so individuals with disabilities will perform up to par with individuals without disabilities
D)To provide individuals with disabilities more opportunities for sports training than those without disabilities

Question 50

The goal of the least restrictive environment is that a child's right to special services to promote progress in his or her learning has a higher value that the social benefits of learning in a general education classroom.

Question 51

Physical education is the only curriculum area specifically mentioned in the Education for All Handicapped Children Act/Individuals with Disabilities Act.

Question 52

Students with disabilities only require contact with the classroom teaching during mainstreaming.

Question 53

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was first passed by Congress in 1994.

Question 54

In 1990,the Individuals with Disabilities Act replaced the phrase "handicapped child" with "child with a disability."

Question 55

In most situations,screening tests may be administered without parental permission.

Question 56

Teaching students how to fall is a modification for a student lacking

A)strength and endurance.
B)coordination.
C)balance and agility.
D)speed.

Question 57

In a real way,all students have special needs.

Question 58

The zero reject concept indicates that any child can be rejected from all educational services because of a disability.

Question 59

The first procedure for due process is written permission from the parents to conduct a special education evaluation of their child.

Question 60

The student should always be included among the members of the individualized education program committee.

Question 61

Mainstreaming decreases the difficulty of instruction for elementary teachers.

Question 62

An appropriate modification for a student lacking coordination would be having him or her walk along a line on the floor as opposed to walking along a bench.

Question 63

To effectively mainstream,teachers should refer to students as "student with special needs."

Question 64

A statement indicating whether specially designed physical education is needed must be included in the individualized education program (IEP).

Question 65

Reflecting on modifications can take time,but it allows the teacher to determine whether modifications are placing an undue burden on themselves.

Question 66

Teachers who rarely modify activities probably do not meet the needs of many students in their class.

Question 67

A statement of long-term goals and short-term instructional objectives must be included in the individualized education program (IEP).

Question 68

Teachers should be asked what support they need before inheriting a student with special needs.

Question 69

It is NOT recommended to let a student with special needs discuss his or her disability with the class.

Question 70

One way to modify the instruction to effectively mainstream for physical activity is to provide additional positive reinforcement to a student with special needs.

Question 71

The most desirable involvement for students with disabilities is to use them as umpires or scorekeepers to highlight their cognitive abilities.

Question 72

Allowing students to decide when they are tired and ask a predetermined substitute to take their place is one way to modify the speed of the game.

Question 73

One way to effectively mainstream for physical activity is to ask the parents about the child.

Question 74

An appropriate modification for a student lacking strength and endurance would be playing the game in a sitting position rather than standing.

Question 75

An appropriate modification for a student lacking balance and agility would be providing assistance,such as a partner holding his or her hand.