Question 1

The rates of student disengagement are higher among all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  youths from lower socioecononmic status households 
B)  youths from ethnic groups other than white or Asian 
C)  male students 
D)  youths from suburban districts

Question 2

When comparing male and female student characteristics, females generally exhibit the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibit lower self esteem 
B)  are more extroverted and trusting 
C)  are less aggressive 
D)  develop verbal and motor skills slower

Question 3

When working with students in poverty, you should do all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  arrange for independent work and tasks 
B)  capitalize on their interests 
C)  be sure expectations are realistic 
D)  give clear and specific directions

Question 4

A student who cannot learn at an average rate from the instructional resources that are designated for the majority of students in the classroom can be called:

Accepted Answer

A)  an English language learner 
B)  a disengaged student 
C)  a struggling learner 
D)  a disabled student

Question 5

Discuss the reasons for offering a responsive curriculum. Identify several ways that could be done.

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Question 6

Identify some community factors in planning. How can teachers take community factors into account when planning lessons?

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Question 7

One way for teachers to gather information about their students is to meet with parents and guardians in individual conferences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify and discuss the advantages of Universal Design for Learning.

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Question 9

Which of the following contextual factors for guiding planning address geographic location, community and school population, race/ethnicity, and socio-economic profile?

Accepted Answer

A)  Student characteristics 
B)  Classroom factors 
C)  Community, district, and school factors 
D)  Instructional implications

Question 10

Teachers can differentiate assignments by altering the length, difficulty, or time span of the assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Process includes the vehicles through which students demonstrate what they have learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Children or adolescents who are not able to acquire and/or use the skills necessary to develop their potential and become productive members of society are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  students at risk 
B)  struggling learners 
C)  disabled students 
D)  students in poverty

Question 13

What is meant by placing a student in the least restrictive environment?

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Question 14

Once you have determined your curriculum at the beginning of the school year, you should never stray from it or vary your instructional methods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Universal design for learning is a way to adapt the curriculum and delivery of instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Accommodation

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Question 17

Which of the following contextual factors for guiding planning address factors such as age, gender, special needs, skill levels, and language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Student characteristics 
B)  Classroom factors 
C)  Community, district, and school factors 
D)  Instructional implications

Question 18

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Differentiated instruction

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Question 19

Identify one category of contextual factors for guiding planning, and then describe the characteristics of the category.

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Question 20

Provide a definition for each of these terms:
-Exceptional students

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Exam 2: Knowing and Connecting With Your Students

The rates of student disengagement are higher among all the following except:

When comparing male and female student characteristics, females generally exhibit the following except:

When working with students in poverty, you should do all the following except:

A student who cannot learn at an average rate from the instructional resources that are designated for the majority of students in the classroom can be called:

Discuss the reasons for offering a responsive curriculum. Identify several ways that could be done.

Identify some community factors in planning. How can teachers take community factors into account when planning lessons?

One way for teachers to gather information about their students is to meet with parents and guardians in individual conferences.

Identify and discuss the advantages of Universal Design for Learning.

Which of the following contextual factors for guiding planning address geographic location, community and school population, race/ethnicity, and socio-economic profile?

Teachers can differentiate assignments by altering the length, difficulty, or time span of the assignment.

Process includes the vehicles through which students demonstrate what they have learned.

Children or adolescents who are not able to acquire and/or use the skills necessary to develop their potential and become productive members of society are called:

What is meant by placing a student in the least restrictive environment?

Once you have determined your curriculum at the beginning of the school year, you should never stray from it or vary your instructional methods.

Universal design for learning is a way to adapt the curriculum and delivery of instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Accommodation

Which of the following contextual factors for guiding planning address factors such as age, gender, special needs, skill levels, and language?

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Differentiated instruction

Identify one category of contextual factors for guiding planning, and then describe the characteristics of the category.

Provide a definition for each of these terms: -Exceptional students