Question 1

The least restrictive environment LRE)is not always the general education classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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. B

Question 3

A subject of one of the Video Examples in the chapter,Tiffany Moody,created a power point focused on her son,who has Asperger syndrome.The purpose of the power point was to

Accepted Answer

A)  present him in a positive light to the IEP team and help them put a name and face with a diagnosis.
B)  help him stay motivated when doing his homework.
C)  help her and her husband remain positive about his potential to improve.
D)  keep a record of his progress in meeting developmental milestones. A

Question 4

Comparing No Child Left Behind NCLB)and the Every Student Succeeds Act ESSA),

Accepted Answer

A)  each specifically exempts students with disabilities from participating in state-wide assessments.
B)  neither contains language addressing whether students with disabilities are required to participate in state-wide assessments.
C)  each requires that students with disabilities participate in state-wide assessments and that they show progress.
D)  each requires that students with disabilities participate in state-wide assessments,but unlike non-disabled students,they do not need to show progress.

Question 5

In one of the Video Examples,a first-year special education teacher stresses how important ________ has been in helping her plan for instruction.

Accepted Answer

A)  the classic,Experience and Education,by John Dewey
B)  the classic,Beyond Freedom and Dignity,by B.F.Skinner
C)  yoga and meditation
D)  having time to meet with other teachers

Question 6

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 IEPs to contain a statement of needed transition services for students with disabilities 16 years or older.

Question 7

In cooperative learning,

Accepted Answer

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 8

All teachers should expect to participate in educating students with disabilities.Which one of the following responsibilities is a general education classroom teacher LEAST likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating academic abilities
B)  managing serious behavior problems
C)  participating in writing individualized educational programs
D)  collaborating with other professionals

Question 9

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 10

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 11

For students with disabilities,the objective of partial participation is

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to activities experienced by all students.
B)  opportunity to model social skills and increased vocational training.
C)  maximize time on task and enhance self-esteem.
D)  mastery of functional academics and improved self-help skills.

Question 12

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 13

The Common Core State Standards Initiative's document,"Application to Students with Disabilities," states that students with disabilities

Accepted Answer

A)  should not be held accountable regarding the general education curriculum.
B)  should be allowed to have a copy of the test one-week in advance of its administration.
C)  should not receive any accommodations on the test.
D)  might need to have instructional supports by,for example,by presenting material in multiple ways.

Question 14

Discuss the controversy surrounding the relationship between special and general education and describe reasons behind reform proposals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the controversy surrounding the relationship between...

Question 15

In collaborative consultation,the special education teacher

Accepted Answer

A)  teaches students with disabilities in the general education classroom.
B)  acts as an expert in providing advice to the general education teacher.
C)  shares daily decisions about programming with the regular education teacher equally.
D)  pulls out students with disabilities for special instruction in a resource room.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 outcomes such as independent living and community adjustment.
D)  greater emphasis on vocational issues.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most students with disabilities spend the majority of their school day in special education,self-contained classrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The least restrictive environment LRE)is not always the general education classroom.

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

A subject of one of the Video Examples in the chapter,Tiffany Moody,created a power point focused on her son,who has Asperger syndrome.The purpose of the power point was to

Comparing No Child Left Behind NCLB) and the Every Student Succeeds Act ESSA) ,

In one of the Video Examples,a first-year special education teacher stresses how important ________ has been in helping her plan for instruction.

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

In cooperative learning,

All teachers should expect to participate in educating students with disabilities.Which one of the following responsibilities is a general education classroom teacher LEAST likely to have?

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

Educational services and placement for exceptional students depends on

For students with disabilities,the objective of partial participation is

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

The Common Core State Standards Initiative's document,"Application to Students with Disabilities," states that students with disabilities

Discuss the controversy surrounding the relationship between special and general education and describe reasons behind reform proposals.

In collaborative consultation,the special education teacher

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

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

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

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.

Most students with disabilities spend the majority of their school day in special education,self-contained classrooms.