Intellectual Disabilities

What is task analysis?

• Students are processing the information base on personal ability.

• Students are observing the classroom from a self-perspective.

• Process of breaking a skill down into smaller, more manageable components

• Students gives up on comprehending the material.

Answer explanation

Which of the following is an example of cooperative learning?

• Students working in groups.

• Students develop individual learning goals.

• Students share personal problems by writing it down.

• Students enjoying science experiments

Answer explanation

Benefits to students without disabilities who participated in co-taught arrangements include improved academic performance, increased time and attention from teachers, increased emphasis on cognitive strategies and study skills, increased emphasis on social skills, and improved classroom communities

How do we scaffold for students with intellectual disabilities?

• Meet students at their ability level and guide them to grow one step at a time.

• Students are conducting independent work without any assistance.

• Students are comprehending the material base on personal ability.

• Students are only utilizing technology incorporation in the classroom.

Answer explanation

Examples of scaffolding in education

1. Build on prior knowledge. Let's say you're introducing your students to long division. ...

2. Present the problem and think out loud. ...

3. Repeat as necessary. ...

4. Encourage participation. ...

5. Check understanding again. ...

6. Ensure students can demonstrate knowledge.

What are the common characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities?

• The student is demonstrating on-grade level comprehension.

• Difficulty learning and processing information; problems with abstract thought.

• The student demonstrates strength in social interaction.

• The student is willing to challenge themselves.

How many categories do intellectual disabilities have?

• 2 categories

• 5 categories

• 4 categories

• 3 categories

Answer explanation

Experts divide the types of cognitive impairment into four categories: 

1. mild intellectual disability, 

2. moderate intellectual disability, 

3.severe intellectual disability, 

4. profound intellectual disability

What is Intellectual Disabilities?

• Difficulty with dealing with internal emotion.

• When a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills

• Diffculty with public speaking.

• Difficulty with showing frustration.

Answer explanation

Intellectual disability (or ID) is a term used when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social and self-care skills.