Accommodations for Exceptional Learners

Which of the following is a major category of exceptionality in children?

• Intellectual

• Linguistic

• Economic

• Environmental

What term is used to describe children who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude or competence in one or more domains?

• Gifted

• Disabled

• Average

• At-risk

Which federal law first mandated free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities in the United States?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• No Child Left Behind Act

• Every Student Succeeds Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Which of the following is an example of a physical exceptionality?

• Cerebral palsy

• Dyslexia

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Which accommodation might help a child with a physical disability participate in a general education classroom?

• Providing wheelchair-accessible desks

• Assigning extra homework

• Reducing recess time

• Limiting group activities

A teacher notices a student has difficulty interacting with peers and often seems withdrawn. Which exceptionality category does this behavior most likely fall under?

• Social and emotional concerns

• Intellectual

• Physical

• Gifted

Which of the following is an example of an inclusion practice in the general education classroom?

• Co-teaching with a special education teacher

• Segregating students with special needs

• Assigning all special needs students to a resource room

• Exempting students with disabilities from classroom activities

A student with behavioral concerns often disrupts class. Which accommodation could a teacher implement to support this student?

• Establishing a clear and consistent routine

• Ignoring the behavior

• Removing the student from all group work

• Assigning extra tests

Given a student who is gifted in mathematics but struggles with reading, how might a teacher plan instruction to address both needs in an inclusive classroom?

• Provide advanced math challenges and reading support

• Focus only on math skills

• Ignore the reading difficulties

• Assign the same work as the rest of the class

A school is planning to improve its inclusion practices. What steps should the school take to ensure effective inclusion of children with special needs?

• Train staff in inclusive strategies and collaborate with special education professionals

• Place all students with special needs in separate classrooms

• Reduce the number of students with special needs in the school

• Eliminate individualized education plans (IEPs)