Question 1

Which of the following is true of teachers who differentiate instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)   They know all students will be at a readiness level consistent with their grade level.
B)   They establish and maintain the degree of difficulty of tasks for each student.
C)   They assum each student will maintain their readiness level.
D)   They offer all students tasks that are equally interesting, equally important, and equally engaging. D

Question 2

According to a US Census Bureau survey in 2009, which group of speakers are the largest group of bilingual individuals in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spanish speakers
B)   German speakers
C)   Chinese speakers
D)   None of the above A

Question 3

The goal of __________ is to teach English language skills at the same time students are learning specific subject matter knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The goal of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is to teach English language skills at the same time students are learning specific subject matter knowledge. CLIL is an educational approach where non-language subjects are taught in a foreign language, thereby promoting both language and content learning. This method is particularly effective in bilingual and multilingual education settings, where students can develop their language abilities while also engaging with the curriculum content of subjects like history, science, mathematics, etc.

Question 4

A teacher can design and adapt a single lesson plan to meet the varied needs of the class as well as provide specific instructional aid to individual students through the use of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A teacher can design and adapt a...

Question 5

__________ is a way to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs, because different tasks can take into account the nature of their needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a way to meet the...

Question 6

Which of the following is true of students who are linguistically diverse?

Accepted Answer

A)   They live in the western United States.
B)   For the most part, they speak Spanish.
C)   Being linguistically diverse refers only to those students who speak a foreign language.
D)   They require special textbooks.

Question 7

Students are classified as __________ gifted and talented if they excel in the visual or performing arts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Students are classified as __________ gifted and...

Question 8

All classrooms are __________ diverse, but there are other ways in which classrooms are diverse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All classrooms are __________ diverse, but there...

Question 9

In the _____ model, each lesson has separate language and content objectives that link to grade-level subject curriculum and standards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the _____ model, each lesson has...

Question 10

Differentiating the __________ refers to differentiating the activities students will engage in to understand key ideas and use essential skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Differentiating the __________ refers to differentiating the...

Question 11

Which of the following is true of ALL classrooms?

Accepted Answer

A)   They contain students who are physically challenged.
B)   They contain students who have behavioral disorders.
C)   They contain students who are academically diverse.
D)   They contain students who are non-English speakers.

Question 12

Autism is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Congenital anomaly
B)   Behavioral disorder
C)   Communication disorder
D)   Learning disability

Question 13

Some general suggestions for helping students with behavioral disorders include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clearly stating class rules and consequences
B)   Providing many different partners to work with
C)   Limiting activities to avoid distractions
D)   Insist on working in small groups to develop social skills

Question 14

Signs of giftedness may include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Average scores on IQ tests
B)   A serious nature
C)   Dependence on adults
D)   Hyperactivity

Question 15

When they find gifted students in their classrooms, what should general classroom teachers do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Establish policies requiring more work of those who finish assignments quickly and easily.
B)   Seek out supplemental materials and ideas that extend, not merely reinforce, the curriculum.
C)   Emphasize grades and other extrinsic rewards.
D)   Ignore responses that may appear to be off-target.

Question 16

The use of realia, gestures, and graphic organizers all provide for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Comprehensible input
B)   Differentiated instruction
C)   Students with visual impairments
D)   None of the above

Question 17

Differentiating how students will demonstrate what they understand and can do as a result of the lesson is an example of differentiating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Process
B)   Product
C)   Content
D)   Tiered activity

Question 18

__________ are getting better each year, with digital technologies that can help those students who are disabled. Some use text-reader software and some use tools that capture sound.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are getting better each year, with...

Question 19

Real objects, pictures, sketches, gestures, body language, demonstrations, and dramatic enactments all provide second language learners with __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Real objects, pictures, sketches, gestures, body language,...

Question 20

__________ means moving students through the curriculum at a faster pace than general education students.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ means moving students through the curriculum...

Exam 9: Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Classrooms