Deck 6: Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difficulty encountered by some persons with learning disabilities?

A) Able to understand a theory in chemistry, but find it difficult to do the math calculations required in a chemical experiment
B) Unwilling to do chemistry experiments because they seem too difficult
C) Do not have enough intelligence to understand chemistry
D) Cannot apply the theory of chemistry to lab experiments

Answer 1

Able to understand a theory in chemistry, but find it difficult to do the math calculations required in a chemical experiment

Question 2

People who have trouble expressing themselves orally may find it helpful to

A) avoid speaking or asking questions in class.
B) practice speaking alone in front of a mirror.
C) speak as quickly as possible before forgetting what they want to say.
D) speak only when they can use notes.

Answer 2

practice speaking alone in front of a mirror.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about persons with learning disabilities?

A) They do not make an effort to learn.
B) They have difficulty concentrating for long periods of time.
C) They have difficulty achieving career success.
D) They are not very creative.

Answer 3

They have difficulty concentrating for long periods of time.

Question 4

Which statement is true about learning disabilities?

A) Only children have them.
B) Most children grow out of them by the time they are teenagers.
C) Most young people grow out of them by the time they are in their twenties.
D) People of all ages can have them.

Question 5

Learning disabilities always involve difficulty reading.

Question 6

Many persons with learning disabilities are of above-average intelligence.

Question 7

Effective strategies for overcoming learning disabilities

A) depend on the subject matter being studied.
B) are often difficult to apply.
C) can be used by most learning-disabled students.
D) must be adapted to individual needs.

Question 8

Which of the following has been found to be helpful in overcoming learning disabilities?

A) Avoiding classes that require lots of reading
B) Getting more sleep than the average person
C) Engaging in regular physical exercise
D) Studying for very short periods of time

Question 9

If you have a learning disability, the best way to deal with it is to

A) explore alternative ways of mastering new subjects.
B) spend many more hours studying than classmates who are not learning disabled.
C) accept the fact that learning new material is nearly impossible.
D) hide the fact from your instructors and classmates.

Question 10

If you are a hyperactive person, which of the following suggestions would most likely be helpful?

A) Engage in physical exercise just before bedtime to tire yourself out.
B) Do relaxation exercises or yoga regularly.
C) Concentrate on sitting quietly for long periods of time.
D) Watch television in the evenings before going to bed.

Question 11

When should people disclose their learning disabilities to a potential employer?

A) It is never necessary to disclose this information.
B) Learning disabilities should always be disclosed.
C) The disability is obvious and cannot be hidden.
D) The disability will affect their job performance.

Question 12

Why are learning disabilities sometimes referred to as "hidden" or "invisible" disabilities?

A) It is common for people to hide the fact that they have them.
B) They are very difficult to diagnose.
C) Many affected persons do not realize they have them.
D) Society does not want to deal with them.

Question 13

It is recommended that when studying difficult material, it may be helpful to take a short break every _____ minutes.

A) 10
B) 20
C) 45
D) 60

Question 14

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for overcoming attention deficit disorder?

A) Play music while you are studying
B) Change the subject you are working on frequently so you won't get bored
C) Keep your study area cleared of clutter
D) Set a goal of studying at least 2 hours before taking a break

Question 15

It is appropriate for a learning-disabled employee to ask a supervisor for help with prioritizing tasks.

Question 16

The best example of good self-advocacy is asking

A) to be excused from doing homework assignments.
B) to be allowed to skip tests because they are too stressful.
C) an instructor for help when you don't understand a reading assignment.
D) to work with other students to complete class assignments.

Question 17

Learning disabilities are caused by

A) personality characteristics.
B) biological factors.
C) individual attitudes.
D) emotions.

Question 18

A recommendation for students who have trouble remembering what they read in their textbooks is to

A) not read the book but pay extra attention in class.
B) have someone read the material aloud.
C) read at the last minute before a test.
D) create mental images of the material.

Question 19

Under the laws that protect persons with disabilities, a school could be required to excuse students from fulfilling all the requirements of a program of study.

Question 20

If you plan to ask for accommodations to compensate for a learning disability, the disability must be disclosed to a potential employer.