Growing Success Review

According to Growing Success, where can teachers find accommodations required by a student with special education needs for assessment and evaluation?

• The student's Learning Preferences Plan

• The student's Individual Education Plan

• The student's School Improvement Plan

• The student's Annual Learning Plan

Which of the following is an example of a modification that could be found in a student's IEP?

• Providing visual supports to clarify verbal instructions

• Decreasing the complexity of grade expectations in mathematics

• Providing an alternative assessment setting

• Allowing extra time to complete an assessment

According to Growing Success, how should communication with students and parents or guardians about student achievement take place?

• Continuously throughout the year or course

• At the beginning of the year only

• Only when the student is experiencing challenges

• Only through report cards

What does the R level indicate on the Ontario report card?

• Achievement below level 1 (Grades 1–8)

• Achievement below provincial standard (Grades 1–8)

• Achievement below provincial standard (any grade)

• Achievement below level 1 (any grade)

How does Ontario’s criterion-referenced assessment and evaluation approach require teachers to assess student work?

• By referencing provincial achievement criteria for four levels

• By comparing student work to peers

• By ranking student performance

• By using classroom-developed standards only

Which behaviour demonstrates the learning skill and work habit of self-regulation?

• Following instructions with supervision

• Seeking help when needed

• Taking responsibility for managing one's own behaviour

• Working independently at all times

Which statement best represents Level 1 achievement?

• Consistently uses evidence to support thinking

• Uses considerable evidence to support thinking

• Uses some evidence to support thinking

• Uses limited evidence to support thinking

Which category of knowledge and skills requires students to make connections within and between various contexts?

• Knowledge and Understanding

• Thinking

• Communication

• Application

When does a diagnostic assessment take place?

• Before instruction begins

• At the end of a learning period

• Continuously during learning

• After parent recommendations

Which learning skill involves responding positively to the ideas and values of others?

• Responsibility

• Initiative

• Collaboration

• Self-Regulation