Dyslexia Quiz Section 1

How can attributing a reading and spelling difficulty to dyslexia help individuals and their families?

• It allows individuals to get on an IEP

• It guarantees a successful academic career for individuals with dyslexia

• It provides emotional support to individuals with dyslexia

• It helps individuals and their families understand their capabilities

Why is it important to identify dyslexia and use the term correctly?

• To provide students access to the special education process

• To help individuals understand their potential for success

• To let students know they are not alone

• To access resources and information about dyslexia

The purpose of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Plan and the Dyslexia Handbook is to . . .

• Ensure all teachers understand how to support and assist all students’ literacy development

• Instruct teachers in the special education evaluation process

• Teach students about their own literacy development, especially those who struggle

• Help students who have dyslexia support each other

How can screening all students when they enter a grade minimize reading difficulties?

• By monitoring students' progress

• By identifying students who are not on track

• By diagnosing dyslexia

• By supplementing classroom instruction

What does the data reveal about core literacy instruction in Idaho?

• It is already effective

• It is not mentioned in the reading

• It needs improvement

• It is not necessary

What is the impact of dyslexia on reading and spelling difficulties?

• Dyslexia improves reading and spelling abilities

• Dyslexia has no impact on reading and spelling difficulties

• Dyslexia is linked to reading and spelling difficulties

• Dyslexia is unrelated to reading and spelling difficulties

What is the main goal of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)?

• To ensure students get on an IEP

• To assign students to intervention programs

• To identify students with dyslexia

• To ensure students do not fall behind in their progress

What are the benefits of understanding dyslexia for parents, teachers, and students?

• Psychological relief, an IEP, and potential for success

• Insight into dyslexia, 504 accomidation, and potential for success

• Access to resources, community support, and insight into dyslexia

• Access to a SPED program, psychological relief, and insight into dyslexia

What is the purpose of the Idaho Dysexia Handbook?

• To explain the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI)

• To improve literacy outcomes for all students

• To identify the percentage of special education students in Idaho

• To administer the Idaho Standards Achievement Test

What percentage of all students in Idaho have characteristics of dyslexia?

• 10%
• 5%
• 15%
• 20%