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WorksheetsWeek 12 SPED 568
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 21mins
What are some explicit instruction strategies?
Direct explanation, modeling, guided practice, independent practice
Group work, hands-on activities, self-discovery
Which of the following is an example of scaffolded instruction technique?
Giving students a pre-written essay to copy and submit as their own work.
Providing step-by-step instructions or prompts to help students complete a task or solve a problem.
Assigning a complex task without any guidance or support.
Providing a list of vocabulary words without any context or examples.
What is the purpose of response to intervention models?
To identify high-achieving students
To increase class sizes
To eliminate individualized instruction
To provide early and targeted support to struggling students.
How does explicit instruction benefit diverse learners?
Explicit instruction benefits diverse learners by providing clear and direct guidance on specific skills or concepts, breaking down complex tasks into smaller steps, and offering multiple opportunities for practice and feedback.
Diverse learners do not need clear and direct guidance
Breaking down complex tasks into smaller steps is overwhelming for diverse learners
Explicit instruction is not effective for diverse learners
What is the role of assessment in explicit instruction?
Assessment measures understanding, identifies areas of improvement, and guides instruction.
Assessment is only used to evaluate the teacher, not the students.
Assessment only measures performance, not understanding.
Assessment is not necessary in explicit instruction.
What is the main focus of scaffolded instruction?
To provide a structured framework for teaching and learning.
To provide support and guidance to students as they learn new concepts or skills.
To assess students' prior knowledge and skills.
To encourage independent learning and exploration.
What is the purpose of response to intervention (RTI)?
To provide early and targeted support to struggling students.
To assess teacher performance
To promote competition among students
To identify high-achieving students
Student differences are expected and teachers must plan lessons accordingly. Therefore instruction and __________ must go hand in hand.
Assessment
Homework
Parent Contact
Expandable Groups
This term best describes a student's knowledge and skill level regarding a given content
Interest
Readiness
Learning Styles
Learning Target
How can a teacher provide scaffolding?
group activities
monitoring progress
incorporating different learning styles
all of these choices are true
Differentiated instruction is based on modification of four elements. Which one is NOT one of these elements?
process
portfolio
content
product
In some instances, cross-age peer tutoring benefits the tutor as well as the tutee, especially when the older tutor is a low-achieving student
True
False
Research suggests that participation in cooperative groups helps increase students' motivation to learn.
True
False
How many elements are there in explicit instruction
4
16
21
18
Direct Instruction is especially necessary when:
Students are working in groups
Presenting new content to students
Students are losing focus
The class period is ending
In order to be effective, direct instruction lessons should be:
Structured, sequential, and designed with purpose
Off the cuff, relatable, and relaxed
Delivered slowly and deliberately
Long and very wordy
What is the main argument against minimally guided instruction according to the passage?
It ignores human cognitive architecture and empirical evidence.
It is more effective than guided instruction.
It enhances long-term memory better than guided instruction.
It is the most efficient way to learn.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of working memory as described in the passage?
Limited in duration and capacity when processing novel information.
Can store information indefinitely when dealing with familiar information.
Has no known limits when dealing with new information.
Is the cognitive structure where conscious processing occurs.
According to the passage, what is the ultimate goal of instruction?
To alter long-term memory.
To enhance working memory capacity.
To provide minimal guidance.
To engage students in problem-solving activities.
What is one of the main assumptions of instructional programs using minimal guidance?
Learners construct their own solutions for effective learning.
Guided instruction is more effective than unguided instruction.
Knowledge is best acquired through rote memorization.
Minimal guidance leads to better performance in practice.
Which instructional approach is NOT mentioned as being equivalent to minimally guided instruction in the passage?
Experiential learning
Direct instructional guidance
Problem-based learning
Inquiry learning
What is a key strategy for teaching special education students?
Differentiating instruction by content, process, and product
Focusing solely on textbook learning
Using a single method of instruction for all students
Avoiding the use of technology in the classroom
What is the purpose of behavior intervention strategies?
To punish students for inappropriate behavior
To find and address the root causes of problem behavior
To exclude students with challenging behaviors from the classroom
To focus solely on academic achievements
What is the inclusion movement?
A policy that segregates special education students
A fitness program for students with disabilities
The belief that students with disabilities belong in the general education classroom
A movement to include more technology in special education
What is the primary purpose of special education?
To ensure all students follow the same curriculum regardless of their abilities
To address students' specific needs by building upon their strengths and supporting their weaknesses
To segregate students with disabilities from non-disabled peers
To focus solely on academic subjects like mathematics and science
How do students become eligible for special education services?
By parent request only
Through a lottery system
Through a referral and comprehensive evaluation process
By achieving high scores on standardized tests
What is an IEP?
An International Education Program
An Individualized Exercise Plan
An Integrated Evaluation Procedure
An Individualized Education Plan
What does LRE stand for in the context of special education?
Least Restrictive Environment
Learning Resource Essentials
Long-term Retention Education
Limited Resource Engagement
What is the cornerstone of Public Law 94-142?
No Child Left Behind
Free and Appropriate Public Education
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
Every Student Succeeds Act
Which of the following is a modification for special education students?
Use of books on tape
Allowing alternative reading materials based on interest and reading level
Extended time during testing
Preferential seating
Which of the following can be considered a related service?
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Counseling
Nursing Services
Other Health Impairment is one of the categories of disability from IDEA. Which of the following disabilities could fall under "Other Health Impairment"?
Visual Impairment
Deafblindness
Autism
ADHD
A developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and non-verbal communication and social interaction is...
Sensory Processing Disorder
Dysgraphia
Specific Learning Disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder
