Understanding Special Education Terms

Rohan is a student who requires additional support in school. What is the primary purpose of Special Education for him?

• To provide a general education curriculum to all students

• To meet the specific needs of a child in school

• To offer extracurricular activities

• To prepare students for college

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During a class discussion, Priya mentioned that her uncle had an "Impairment". Which of the following best describes this condition?

• A temporary illness

• A state of being diminished or weakened mentally or physically

• A learning style

• A type of educational program

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During an ARD meeting, Isla's parents and teachers gather to discuss what?

• To enroll students in extracurricular activities

• To discuss the educational needs of a child with a disability

• To plan school events

• To review teacher performance

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Emma is a student who needs some adjustments in her learning process. How do accommodations differ from modifications in her education?

• Accommodations change the curriculum, while modifications do not

• Modifications adjust the environment, while accommodations change what is learned

• Accommodations adjust the environment or curriculum without changing what is learned, while modifications change the curriculum and what is learned

• Both accommodations and modifications change the curriculum

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Scarlett has been struggling with reading and math in school. What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) designed to do for her?

• A general education plan for all students

• A plan that addresses the individual needs of a child with a learning disability

• A plan for extracurricular activities

• A plan for school-wide events

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Ava is a student with a disability. What is the purpose of a 504 Plan for her?

• To provide financial aid to students

• To give students with disabilities the services and support they need to learn alongside their peers

• To organize school sports events

• To plan school field trips

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In a classroom, which of the following is an example of differentiated instruction?

• Giving all students the same textbook

• Providing different reading materials based on students' reading levels

• Assigning the same homework to all students

• Using a single teaching method for all students

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In Maya's classroom, what is one way accommodations can be provided to help her focus?

• By changing the entire curriculum

• By adjusting the seating arrangement to help a student focus

• By eliminating all tests

• By providing the same resources to all students

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Emma is a student who requires a modification in her education plan. What is a key characteristic of this modification?

• It involves changing the physical environment only

• It alters the curriculum and what is learned by the student

• It provides additional resources without changing the curriculum

• It is applicable to all students equally

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Abigail is a student who needs additional support in school. How does an IEP differ from a 504 Plan in providing her the necessary assistance?

• An IEP is for all students, while a 504 Plan is only for students with disabilities

• An IEP includes specific educational goals, while a 504 Plan provides accommodations to access the general curriculum

• A 504 Plan includes specific educational goals, while an IEP provides accommodations

• Both are identical in purpose and content

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