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Compared with children without hearing loss, children born with hearing loss are more likely to experience significant delays in which of the following developmental domains? Language
Which of the following fine-motor skills do children typically develop last? Cutting shapes with scissors
Compared with student with mid intellectual disabilities, students with learning disabilities are more likely to have: One or more specific cognitive difficulties rather than global delays
Students with mild intellectual disabilities tend to exhibit which of the following cognitive characteristics? Difficulty applying newly learned skills to a different context
Which of the following gross motor skills do children typically develop LAST? Jumping forward, taking off and landing with two feet
Which of the following students demonstrating characteristic most often associated with an emotional impairment? A second-grade student who frequently complains of a stomachache in the morning before going to school
Which of the following students is demonstrating characteristics most often associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) A second-grade student who frequently complains of a stomachache in the morning before going to school
Which of the following is generally the most advanced linguistic skills a typically eight-year-old can be expected to demonstrate? Telling a story that includes cause-and-effect relationships
Which of the following social/emotional abilities typically appears for the first time during adolescence? Understanding that the perspective of others may be influenced by their background or circumstances
Which of the following students is demonstrating characteristics most often associated with a pragmatic language disorder? A fourth-grade student who has difficulty understanding conversational turn taking
Which of the following symptoms is most characteristic of an absence seizure? Staring blankly for a brief time
Student has a disability that impairs both his understanding of spatial relationships and his perceptual-motor skills which of the following math tasks would likely pose the greatest difficulty to this student Constructing congruent geometric shapes on graph paper
A middle school student with learning disabilities in reading and writing and adhd recently began taking a prescribed stimulant medication. Which of the following behavioral changes should the students special education teacher expect to observe? Increased ability to focus on academic tasks
A student with a mild intellectual disability and an emotional impairment frequently becomes physical aggressive when frustrated. The most effective way for the student’s family to support her social/emotional development would be to: Implement a behavior management strategy at home that complements her school behavioral plan.
A student with short-term memory deficits would likely have the most difficulty with which of the following tasks? Following multi-step oral directions
A sixth-grade student with a learning disability in reading has difficulty understand the meaning of words. The student is likely to experience the most difficulty with which of the following activities? Summarizing a passage from a chapter book
A special educator should be aware that anticonvulsant medication used to control seizure disorders most often have which of the following side effects Drowsiness
A student who has spina bifida and wears others must be monitored closely for which of the following? Pressure sores
Parents/guardians who consistently provide encouragement and feedback to their developing child are most likely to have an influence on the child’s ability to: Engage enthusiastically in learning tasks.
A kindergartner with type 1 diabetes will be attending a general education class. The student’s teachers should be aware that which of the following indicators of hyperglycemia? Increased thirst and frequent urination
As part of a three-year reevaluation, an individual education program team would like to determine a student’s An individually administered standardized achievement test
A special education teacher would like to recommend instructional strategies to use with a fifth-grade student who has a learning disability in mathematics. Which of the following assessments would be most appropriate for this purpose? A curriculum-based assessment
A special education teacher is preparing to conduct an initial evaluation of an English language learner. To minimize bias most effectively, the teacher should administer: Assorted formal and informal tests in the student's primary language.
A special education teacher is preparing to conduct an evaluation of a kindergarten student who has fragile X syndrome. An adaptive behavior assessment would provide the teacher with information about: The student's self-help and social skills.
A special education teacher would like to identify where a student needs instructional help in learning to solve mathematical word problems. The most effective strategy for the teacher to use would be to: Conduct a mathematics task analysis.
A special education teacher is preparing to conduct an evaluation of a kindergarten student who has fragile X syndrome. An adaptive behavior assessment would provide the teacher with information about: The student's self-help and social skills.
A special education teacher would like to identify where a student needs instructional help in learning to solve mathematical word problems. The most effective strategy for the teacher to use would be to: Conduct a mathematics task analysis.
A special education teacher will be participating in a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) of a student who has recently become physically disruptive in class. Which of the following is the first step in conducting an FBA? Describe the student's behavior in concise, observation-based terms.
portfolio assessment primarily provides an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team with documentation of: A student's strengths and evidence of progress that has occurred over time.
Which of the following describes a limitation of using a standardized test with a student who has a learning disability? It is difficult to use the test results to develop effective instructional strategies.
A special education teacher is administering an initial individual achievement test to a second-grade student. Which of the following best explains why the teacher should discontinue a subtest after the student makes four consecutive errors? A ceiling level has been reached.
Special education teacher who coaches in a general education class would have which of the following responsibilities? ensuring that the students in the class who have IEPs make adequate progress toward their individual goals
A student with developmental delays and a visual impairment is entering kindergarten. This student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include a statement saying that the student will be provided with: assertive technology as needed in order to participate in the general education curriculum
The primary role of a special education teacher in developing a behavioral intervention plan for a student with learning disabilities is to: define individual expectations for the student in various school environments.
A student with muscular dystrophy and specific learning disabilities will be receiving special education services. Which of the following placements should be considered first when selecting the least restrictive environment for this student? a general education classroom with push-in services
Which of the following items must be specified in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student who is 16 years old? transition services
Which of the following types of support would be the most appropriate for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to implement in order to integrate a first grader with a mild intellectual disability into a general education classroom? pull-out resource room services
fourth-grade student with disabilities will soon be participating in statewide achievement testing. Which of the following must be true in order for the student to receive testing accommodations? The student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) must document the student's need for consistent accommodations
Which Individualized Education Program (IEP) team member is responsible for assessing a student's gross-motor skills? a physical therapist
Which of the following must occur after a comprehensive individual evaluation in order for a student to receive special education services? The evaluation team must develop a transition plan to prepare the student for an alternative educational placement.
Which of the following procedures should a pre-referral team follow before making a formal referral to evaluate a student's eligibility for special education services? documenting the effects of intervention strategies
new special educator will be teaching elementary students with (ASD) in a self-contained classroom. Which of the following guidelines would be most important for the special educator to follow in planning and managing the learning environment? Develop consistent and predictable daily routines
New special education teacher will be working in a self-contained classroom with elementary students. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for the teacher to use in creating classroom rules? working with students to create a list of five to seven positively stated classroom rules and using modeling to teach students the behaviors reflected by these rules
Special education teacher would like to create a classroom climate that fosters students' respect for diversity. Which of the following strategies would likely be the most effective for this purpose? ensuring that instructional materials reflect the diversity of students
An elementary special education teacher routinely assigns jobs (e.g., watering plants, setting the table for snack, being the line leader) to students in his self-contained class. This practice would be especially effective for helping the students: Develop a sense of responsibility as members of the classroom community
Fourth-grade teacher asks the special education teacher to recommend a strategy for helping a student with an emotional impairment make transitions between academic tasks. The most appropriate initial response from the special educator would be to: Identify in measurable terms the specific behaviors expected of the student.
Which of the following strategies would be most effective for a special educator to use in creating a motivating learning environment for students with Down syndrome? planning activities in which the students' own efforts bring them success
A special education teacher is most likely to have a positive effect on the education of students with disabilities by recognizing that: Students have unique strengths and needs that form the basis for individualized instruction
When selecting software to supplement math instruction for students with learning disabilities in mathematics, a special educator should look for software that: Allows the modification of features such as instructional level and presentation speed.
Which of the following behaviors best indicates that the student has begun to gain an understanding of letter-sound relationships? A student writes KR and tells his teacher that it says "car."
Teaching students with learning disabilities how to use concept mapping in content-area assignments would be most useful for developing which of the following academic skills? structuring information logically
Special education teacher works twice a week with a small group of students with LD. The teacher wants to promote the students' understanding of concepts that apply across subject areas. would be the teacher's best approach for such a concept? explaining the concept using familiar examples from the students' own experiences
Special education teacher in a middle school resource room is working with a student who is having difficulty retaining new vocabulary words in various subjects. What strategies would likely be most effective for the teacher to use in this situation? showing the student how to use a graphic organizer to link each new vocabulary word with known words
After the student has learned to use the procedure for SS assignments, the spec edu wants to help him generalize it to assignments in other content areas. Which of the following would be the special educator's best strategy for achieving this goal? meeting with the student's content-area teachers to explain the procedure and ask them to reinforce the student's
Spec edu has been teaching a 2nd gr student strategies for reducing the student's neg lang toward others. Which of the following would be the most app. feedback for the spec edu to give the student on a day when the student done good "I noticed that you remembered to take a deep breath and speak calmly to your friend when you didn't want to play anymore."
Which of the following teacher strategies would best promote an overall sense of self-confidence in middle school students with special needs? providing students with various instructional activities in which they are likely to experience success
Which of the following strategies would be most effective for promoting the use of good manners in a kindergarten class that includes several students with disabilities? modeling the use of good manners consistently and expecting students to do the same when they interact with each other
Which of the following would likely be the most effective strategy for the special education teacher to use in addressing the student's difficulties with interpreting nonverbal cues during social interactions? providing the student with opportunities to role-play various social interactions involving nonverbal language in natural environments with peers
Student frequently has difficulty focusing on academics due to her interest in mythical creatures. She will draw pictures during class instruction or during seatwork. Which of the following approaches would likely address this behavior most effectively? establishing a contract with the student that provides time for her to draw pictures if she pays attention and completes her work during specific time periods
Student’s parents voice concerns to the special education teacher about how their daughter's ASD is affecting their home life. Which of the following would be the most appropriate recommendation for the teacher to give in this situation? “consider joining a local support group for families of children diagnosed with ASD”
Which of the following questions would be most important for the special education teacher to consider when communicating with this student? Do my statements and questions specific and direct to facilitate the student’s understand?
Which of the following best describes the likely implications of TBI for this student's educational future? His IEP will likely need to be revised often as he continues to recover and his needs change.
Special education teacher will be teaching a middle school student with Down syndrome how to make a sandwich. Which of the following would be the most effective first step for the teacher to take in addressing this goal? Break down the task of making a sandwich into a series of smaller tasks.
Which of the following strategies is likely to be the most effective in promoting a successful transition from middle school to high school for a student with special needs? providing opportunities for the student to visit the high school and meet with staff who will be directly working with him
High school special education teacher would like to increase her students' participation in civic activities. Which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective for this purpose? arranging for students to attend meetings and events of civic organizations that are of interest to them
Middle school special education teacher wishes to increase students' knowledge of and participation in different types of leisure activities. Which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in addressing this goal? scheduling time during the week for students to learn and practice a variety of games and activities
School student with multiple disabilities is preparing to make the transition from the school setting to adult life. Which of the following resources would typically play the most significant role in facilitating this transition? the state department of vocational rehabilitation and local service agencies that provide training or direct services and support with various living arrangements
School student who has a learning disability and epilepsy tells her special education teacher that she occasionally has physical symptoms before experiencing a seizure. Based on this information, it would be most important for the teacher to: Work with the student to create strategies for the student to use to protect herself when she recognizes the physical symptoms that indicate she will soon have a seizure.
St LD in reading will be attending college in the fall. The student tells her spec edu teacher that she is concerned that her college classes will be too difficult. What wouldlikely be the most effective in helping this stud make a successful transition? discussing with the student how to self-identify at the college's office of disability services
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), the parents/guardians of a school-age child with an identified disability have the right to: Participate in the development of their child's IEP
To be identified as having an intellectual disability, a child must exhibit significantly below-average cognitive functioning during development as well as: Deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors
Which of the following has been a recent trend regarding the education of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? early identification and intervention
A community-based psychologist contacts a middle school student's special educator and requests access to the student's school records. Which of the following steps should the teacher take before granting access to these records? Obtain written permission from the student's parents.
An ELL with an orthopedic impairment does not qualify for spec edu services but requires physical accommodations to participate in school activities. Which of the following federal laws requires that an accommodation plan be developed for the student? Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act
Students with which of the following types of disabilities or impairments tend to receive services in more restrictive environments? emotional impairments
Which of the following factors has historically contributed most to the over representation of students from some culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in programs for students with disabilities? the potential for bias in the assessment process
A manifestation determination hearing is taking place to decide whether a HS student with a disability should be suspended after hitting another student during gym class. According to fed law, which of the following must be considered during this hearing? whether the student's disability played a role in the incident
Which of the following actions by a special educator would be considered a violation of a student's confidentiality rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)? leaving a copy of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) in plain view on her desk during class
Response to intervention (RTI) is a current trend in the identification of which of the following types of disabilities? learning disabilities
Which of the following describes the greatest effect that word-prediction and voice-activated software have had on the education of students with physical and/or sensory disabilities? helping students become more independent as learners
general, which of the following would be the most effective way for an elementary school special education teacher to establish regular communication with each student's parents/guardians? obtaining parental consent for individual notebooks in which the teacher and parents/guardians can write updates, questions, and comments
4th student who attends a gen edu class has several individual goals related to functional living skills. Which of the following would be the most effective way for the spec edu to collaborate with the 4th teacher student's achievement goals? working with the teacher to incorporate life skills into the student's daily routine
following is the primary benefit of involving high school students with disabilities in the planning of their own academic programs? Students will be able to practice self-determination by advocating for their learning needs and goals.
A special education teacher needs to learn more about universal precautions to use in the classroom to avoid blood-borne infections. Which of the following organizations would be the most appropriate resource for this type of information? Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Which of the following strategies would provide a special educator with the most objective method for analyzing his or her instructional effectiveness? videotaping a lesson and critiquing it using a checklist
Which of the following strategies would likely be the most effective for helping a special educator evaluate his or her own long-term professional growth? maintaining a teaching portfolio (e.g., samples of student work, administrative observations, self-reflection)
A spec edu teaches in a self-cont classroom for students with MD. Several students receive pull-out instruction from a(SLP). In order to integrate students' speech and language goals into curr, the spec edu should ask the SLP which of the following ?s "What are the specific skills that you are working on with each student?"
Which of the following activities would likely be the most effective for helping special education teachers begin to identify their own cultural biases? tracing their own backgrounds, values, and traditions
middle school special education teacher in a self-contained classroom is assigned a paraprofessional. The most effective way for the teacher to collaborate with the paraprofessional in meeting the students' learning needs is to: review together each student's IEP and discuss the paraprofessional's role in the implementation of each IEP.
HS math teacher will be teaching a class that includes several students with LD in math. The special educator has collaborated with the math teacher in developing instructional activities for an upcoming math unit. Which of the following steps Explain which parts of the unit activities will pose the most difficulty for each student.
spec edu is meeting with the parents and siblings of a student who will begin receiving special services because of a TBI, ortho impairment, and specific LD. To help support this students ongoing learning and deve it would be most appropriate sug. Communicate openly among themselves about the students strengths and needs
A spec edu in a resource room has several students with specific learning disabilities in math who are frequently overheard complaining, “Why should we try to learn this stuff when we’ll never use it?” Teacher has students go to stores in comm. 2 spend $ Facilitating learning through an authentic exercise
IEP team is preparing to conduct a three-year reevaluation of a high school student with learning disabilities and ADHD. Which of the following strategies would likely be the most effective when administering a standardized test to this student? repeating oral directions as needed and providing frequent breaks during testing sessions
Spec edu teacher is preparing to assess the academic abilities and skills of an 8th grade student who has spastic cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. Which of the following would likely be the most appropriate testing accommodation for this student? incorporating the student's current assistive technologies for oral and written communication
Spec edu teach in a middle school wishes to establish a token economy system with the students in his self-contained classroom. Which of the following guidelines would be most important for the teacher to follow in helping ensure effectiveness? Provide tokens immediately after students demonstrate a targeted behavior.
Which of the following disabilities is degenerative and often leads to death in adolescence or early adulthood? muscular dystrophy

Which of the following statements best describes effective instruction for students with exceptionalities?

Which of the following statements best describes effective instruction for students with exceptionalities? With extra support such as one-on-one help, instruction that is effective with students in general is also effective with students having exceptionalities.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement of Sternberg's view of intelligence quizlet?

Which of the following is the most accurate statement of Sternberg's view of intelligence? The ability to function in the real world is an indicator of intelligent behavior.
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a gender-related difference in achievement? Girls score higher on measures of reading and writing ability than do boys.

Which term best describes the desired outcomes of instruction?

The role of instructional objectives is to define, in an observable and measurable fashion, the intended outcomes of instruction.