Question 1

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. B

Question 2

Compare and contrast the roles of special educators and general educators.

Accepted Answer

All educators are expected to make maximum effort to accommodate individual students' needs through flexibility, adaptations, and accommodations. They must all be able to report specifically and precisely how students can and cannot perform in the areas for which they are responsible. They must be knowledgeable about and skillful with prereferral and referral practices. They must be willing and able to work with others by participating in eligibility conferences, helping to write IEPs, communicating with parents or guardians, and collaborating with others to help meet students' needs. They must also be able to offer useful information at due process hearings. Special educators must attain expertise in other areas as well. They must be skilled in academic instructional strategies that are effective with students who have learning problems. They must master behavior management techniques and write positive behavior intervention plans for students who have serious behavior problems. They must be able to evaluate the potential effectiveness of available technologies (especially for use with students who have sensory or physical disabilities). And, they need to be familiar with laws and provisions if they are to be successful advocates for students with disabilities.

Question 3

Which of the following is an expectation for general education teachers?

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge of special education law
B)  instruction of students with serious learning problems
C)  management of serious behavior problems
D)  participating in writing individualized education programs D

Question 4

Each of the following components must be included on an individualized education program (IEP)EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  annual goals.
B)  related services to be provided.
C)  student's IQ score.
D)  instructional objectives.

Question 5

Research evidence suggests that response to intervention is more effective than prereferral teams at reducing the number of students referred for special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following represents the legally correct position of IEP development within planning of special education services?

Accepted Answer

A)  placement, development of IEP, evaluation
B)  development of IEP, evaluation, placement
C)  evaluation, development of IEP, placement
D)  evaluation, placement, development of IEP

Question 8

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.

Question 9

What was the major accomplishment of IDEA and other federal laws with respect to transition?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provided funding for postsecondary programs.
B)  They extended the age range served by special education to include students up to age 26.
C)  They mandated that school districts pay for postsecondary schooling (including college tuition) for students under the age of 21 with disabilities.
D)  They required schools to integrate transition plans into IEPs for students with disabilities.

Question 10

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.

Question 11

Educational services and placement for exceptional students depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  student characteristics and community resources.
B)  teacher attitudes and student preferences.
C)  both student and parental preferences.
D)  the category of exceptionality and parental preferences.

Question 12

The concept of transition involves more than just employment. It has a broad emphasis to include

Accepted Answer

A)  movement from general education to special education.
B)  more parental responsibility for meeting transition goals.
C)  concern for other adult outcomes such as independent living and community adjustment.
D)  greater emphasis on vocational issues.

Question 13

What makes special education "special" is

Accepted Answer

A)  instruction that it alone uses.
B)  the more qualified teachers involved in it.
C)  instruction that is altered to meet the needs of exceptional learners.
D)  the quantity of services provided.

Question 14

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.

Question 15

Virtually all early childhood educators agree that young children with disabilities and those considered "at risk" should be in inclusive programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Special education teachers must attain special expertise in

Accepted Answer

A)  delivering large-group instruction.
B)  using technology.
C)  cooperative learning.
D)  counseling.

Question 17

Considering the needs of all potential users, including those with disabilities, when developing a technology is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusive technology.
B)  universal design.
C)  universal planning.
D)  inclusive design.

Question 18

Assessments that compare a student's performance with that of other students are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Schools are not required to provide employment-related services to students with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Estella has a learning disability. Her primary placement is most likely a

Accepted Answer

A)  self-contained special education class.
B)  regular classroom.
C)  resource room.
D)  special day school.

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

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

Compare and contrast the roles of special educators and general educators.

Which of the following is an expectation for general education teachers?

Each of the following components must be included on an individualized education program (IEP) EXCEPT

Research evidence suggests that response to intervention is more effective than prereferral teams at reducing the number of students referred for special education.

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

Which of the following represents the legally correct position of IEP development within planning of special education services?

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

What was the major accomplishment of IDEA and other federal laws with respect to transition?

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

Educational services and placement for exceptional students depends on

The concept of transition involves more than just employment. It has a broad emphasis to include

What makes special education "special" is

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

Virtually all early childhood educators agree that young children with disabilities and those considered "at risk" should be in inclusive programs.

Special education teachers must attain special expertise in

Considering the needs of all potential users, including those with disabilities, when developing a technology is referred to as

Assessments that compare a student's performance with that of other students are

Schools are not required to provide employment-related services to students with disabilities.

Estella has a learning disability. Her primary placement is most likely a