spiral review quiz

What is the response-to-intervention movement?

• A movement advocating for increased standardized testing in schools.

• A movement promoting exclusive reliance on teacher intuition for student interventions.

• A movement focused on reducing access to educational resources for struggling students.

• The Response-to-Intervention (RtI) movement is enabling public education in the United States to evolve from a reactive model in which students had to seriously deteriorate before being moved on to special education programs, to one that emphasizes early and high-quality research-based interventions in regular programs that generate useful data with which to make key decisions for each struggling student.

What is the definition of a specific learning disability?

• A learning disability caused by excessive intelligence.

• A learning disability resulting from lack of motivation.

• A learning disability characterized by exceptional academic achievement.

• The term "specific learning disability" means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, spell, or do mathematical calculations.

What is the definition of dyslexia?

• Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills, such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words.

• Dyslexia is a dietary condition caused by excessive sugar consumption.

• Dyslexia is a temporary learning difficulty that resolves on its own without intervention.

• Dyslexia is a form of artistic talent characterized by unusual visual perception.

What is intensive intervention?

• Intensive intervention involves minimizing support and resources for struggling students.

• (also referred to as tertiary or Tier 3 instruction) is provided in a smaller-group setting of one to three students or more frequently than in targeted instruction to meet the individual needs of students; it is provided to students in addition to primary instruction.

• Intensive intervention is a brief, one-time instructional session with no follow-up or monitoring.

• Intensive intervention focuses solely on advanced learners, neglecting those who need extra help.

What is dyscalculia?

• Dyscalculia is a fear of using calculators or other mathematical tools.

• Dyscalculia is a condition characterized by exceptional mathematical abilities.

• Dyscalculia is a temporary difficulty in understanding musical notation.

• Dyscalculia is a learning disability in math. People with dyscalculia have trouble with math at many levels. They often struggle with key concepts like bigger vs. smaller. And they can have a hard time doing basic math problems and more abstract math.

Individuals with a specific learning disability make up what percent of students receiving special education services?

• 36%
• 80%

• 50%

• 5%

Which of the following does not affect writing acquisition and development?

• Dysgraphia

• Dyscalculia

• oral language impairments

• dyslexia

The following are all examples of possible forms of assistive technology to assist students with specific learning disabilities: speech to text, text to speech, word prediction, simplifier, audio books, and closed captions.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not true about dyscalculia?

• Kids with dyslexia will often outgrow it by the time they reach adulthood

• Genetics, environment, and brain developments are all believed to contribute to dyscalculia

• Extended time, calculators, limited number of problems on a page, and separate testing areas are all possible accommodations for dyscalculia

• Dyscalculia can make it difficult to complete everyday tasks such as cooking, shopping, and arriving at places on time.

Which of the following is not an area of difficulty associated with dyslexia?

• Phonological processing

• Decoding

• Fluency

• Spatial quantity concepts