Question 1

Describe the relationship between prereferral teams and response to intervention.

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Question 2

Ms. Smith, a second grade teacher, has concerns about Bruce's progress in math. Before she makes a referral for special education, she should

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A) discuss her concerns with Bruce. 
B) administer an intelligence test. 
C) discuss her concerns with Bruce's parents. 
D) consult with specialists at a diagnostic-prescriptive center.

Question 3

When teachers provide choices of activities on a single topic that vary in difficulty, they are using

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A) watered-down curriculum. 
B) accommodations. 
C) partial participation. 
D) tiered assignments.

Question 4

Accommodations for evaluation procedures of students with disabilities might include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) altering the time given for responding. 
B) changing the setting in which assessment is done. 
C) providing verbal prompts to the student during testing. 
D) using an alternative format for presentation of tasks or the type of response allowed.

Question 5

In cooperative learning,

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A) students work together in small homogeneous groups to solve problems or practice responses. 
B) students without disabilities tutor those with disabilities in small groups. 
C) students with and without disabilities work together in small groups to solve problems or practice responses. 
D) students with disabilities tutor those without disabilities in small groups.

Question 6

Each of the following people is typically on an IEP team EXCEPT

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A) a parent or guardian. 
B) a provider of special education. 
C) the child's general education teacher. 
D) a special education lawyer.

Question 7

Describe the relationship between the concept of universal design for learning (UDL)and the pros and cons of using available technology in an effort to allow people with disabilities to function more like those without disabilities.

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Question 8

The special education intervention that requires the least specialized environment is

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A) consultation by a special educator. 
B) instruction by an itinerant teacher. 
C) instruction in a resource room. 
D) instruction by a regular classroom teacher.

Question 9

Describe three practices that contribute to the integration of students with disabilities into the regular classroom and comment on research support for each choice.
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Question 10

The individualized education program (IEP)is not required to be a written statement; however, the parents must agree to the teacher's plans before the student is enrolled.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Students with disabilities are not excluded from participation in standardized assessment procedures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What does the term "least restrictive environment" mean when applied to education for exceptional children? Provide an example to support your explanation.

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Question 13

Research on prereferral teams and response to intervention has found that

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A) they result in more students being eligible for special education. 
B) academic achievement of students who are mainstreamed has increased. 
C) although they are popular, little is known about their effectiveness. 
D) teachers and administrators are not satisfied with the procedures.

Question 14

Response to intervention (RTI)

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A) has implications only for those with learning disabilities. 
B) is restricted to academic learning. 
C) can be applied to social behavior and academic learning. 
D) is the same as a prereferral team except that it is limited to students with learning disabilities.

Question 15

The key to improving special education is

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A) knowledge of special education law. 
B) management of serious behavior problems. 
C) exceptional instruction. 
D) use of technological advances.

Question 16

Discuss the effect of recent legislation on (a)early intervention and (b)transition.

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Question 17

Nationwide, what percentage of students with disabilities is educated primarily in regular classrooms?

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A) less than 5 
B) nearly 15 
C) about 35 
D) more than 50

Question 18

Schools must provide an individualized program for each student who requires special education services. This means that

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A) each student must receive instruction on a one-to-one basis. 
B) an educational plan must be written for each student. 
C) one individual must be responsible for each student's education. 
D) the portion of the program that is individualized must be delivered by a teacher who is certified in special education.

Question 19

Which one of the following best describes an individual family service plan (IFSP)?

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A) a supplement to the IEP that specifies services that will be provided to the family of a student with disabilities 
B) a supplement to the IEP that identifies the role of family members in supporting the school's program for a student with disabilities 
C) a type of IEP created for preschool children with disabilities 
D) an extension of the IEP that is used for secondary students who are making the transition from school to work

Question 20

Homebound instruction is most often utilized for students who have

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A) a visual impairment. 
B) physical disabilities. 
C) mental retardation. 
D) a hearing impairment.

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