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Differentiation in Education

Total questions: 151

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

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1.

When students show their learning by participating in a discussion, writing a paragraph, or recording themselves acting out a concept, teachers are differentiating the (a)   .

2.

Two co-teachers were planning a science-based lesson. The lesson itself had a dense instructional period introducing new terms and concepts, which was then followed by a lab. The terminology was critical to understand in order to be successful with the lab portion of the class. The class had five English learners (ELs) who would need more targeted support to understand the terminology and break down the meaning. What type of co-teaching model would best be used in this scenario?

a)

Parallel teaching

b)

Team teaching

3.

Which type of program model has the goal of English language proficiency, and begins with instruction in the native language?

a)

English only

b)

Dual Language

c)

Transitional Bilingualism

d)

Temporary Bilingual Education

4.

Which of the following could be characterized as "BICS" language?

a)

I need to go to the emergency room.

b)

Homeostasis is a complex biological process.

c)

Refer to your study guide to identify the correct answer.

d)

There were multiple causes of the Civil War.

5.

What is one strategy a teacher could use to help students master CALP in his classroom or content area?

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6.

Daniella is an adult with a physical disability. She recently accepted a job position at a local grocery store, however she has been unable to attend training due to a lack of wheelchair ramps at the training facility. Daniella is going to speak to her manager about her disability rights. Which law is the most appropriate for this scenario?

a)

IDEA

b)

504

c)

IFSP

d)

ADA

7.

A teacher has referred an EL student to the MTSS team due to difficulties with reading. The team meets to discuss the student and begin reviewing data. After reviewing her educational history, as well as her current academic progress, the team discovered that the student has only been receiving English instruction for two years, and determined that MTSS was not appropriate at this time. What was the reason for this decision?

a)

The student has not practiced reading skills in the general education classroom long enough

b)

The student needs a special education evaluation

8.

The student is still learning academic content in English. The student needs to try outside tutoring before being supported by MTSS.

a)

The student is still learning academic content in English.

b)

The student needs to try outside tutoring before being supported by MTSS.

9.

Dr. Diaz is planning a social studies unit with his students at the beginning of the school year. He knows that he has four EL students and two students with IEPs for reading disabilities. He is unsure what vocabulary and concepts the students are familiar with. What instructional strategy should he use as part of his first lesson?

a)

Build students’ background knowledge on the topic.

b)

Give students time to work in groups to become familiar with the topic.

c)

Observe the students working to see what extra support they need.

d)

Create tiered assignments to support with different levels of knowledge.

10.

Ms. Smith is unit planning and ensuring that her lessons build clearly on each other and are well aligned to the summative assessment. What does this represent?

a)

Explicit instruction

b)

Progress monitoring

c)

Systematic instruction

d)

Tiered supports

11.

A new student with a disability enrolls at Groves Elementary School. She receives vision services and curb-to-curb transportation. Additionally, she needs specialized instruction in reading. The team needs to convene to review the student’s needs. Which law applies to this scenario?

a)

ADA

b)

504

c)

IDEA

d)

LRE

12.

At an IEP team meeting, the team determines that Layla is needing more intensive behavior support due to several incidents in the general education classroom. The team agrees that Layla would benefit from receiving two, 30 minute, social skill behavior group classes in the resource setting per week. What does this represent?

a)

FAPE

b)

IEP

c)

LRE

d)

504 Plan

13.

Mr. Allen provides various resources for his students, including articles, a video, and portions of the textbook. Which concept of differentiation is Mr. Allen applies?

a)

Process

b)

Product

c)

Content

d)

Engagement

14.

A parent calls and states that they will no longer be able to attend the IEP meeting scheduled for today after school. The parent explains that due to a new work schedule, attending the meeting in person is no longer possible. The parent states that they are available by phone or email during work hours. What should the IEP team’s next steps be?

a)

Continue the meeting for today with the rest of the team and provide a copy of the notes to the parent.

b)

Schedule a phone meeting with the full IEP team and the parent.

c)

Explain to the parent that participation in person is mandatory due to signatures and find a time the parent can leave work early.

d)

Wait to hold the IEP meeting until the next Parent Teacher Conference.

15.

Dr. Green has been learning more about applying equity pedagogy in his classroom. He is looking for ways to incorporate equity principles into classroom assessments. What recommendation would you make for him?

a)

Use open ended assessments to measure student thinking

b)

Do not give timed assessments

16.

Ms. Foster is looking for new ideas on how to ensure her students master the material. She knows her diverse students learn in many different ways, and she chooses to use graphic organizers, a mnemonic device, and a PowerPoint presentation to deliver the instruction. Which part of UDL applies to this scenario?

a)

Representation

b)

Engagement

c)

Product

d)

Learning Environment

17.

An EL student with a learning disability receives both EL services and specialized instruction as part of her IEP. The parent states that she no longer wants her daughter to receive EL services effective immediately. What will happen next for this student?

a)

The student has the right to both EL and IEP services and the student will continue to receive both according to the law.

b)

The student will no longer receive any services per her parent’s request.

c)

The student will receive special education services as outlined in her IEP.

d)

The student will receive language services as outlined in her EL plan.

18.

What is the best way to support the linguistic needs of the students in the general education classroom?

a)

Use small group instruction to reinforce key concepts

b)

Include coteaching models to support all learners

c)

Use UDL and provide a choice of activities and assessments

d)

Incorporate opportunities for reading comprehension practice

19.

Juan has limited comprehension, produces one- or two-word responses, and can answer yes and no questions. What stage of second language acquisition is Juan experiencing?

a)

Preproduction

b)

Early Production

c)

Speech Emergence

d)

Intermediate Fluency

20.

Mrs. Martinez wants students to be interested in assignments so she offers both group and independent work, designs engagement online and face-to-face, and allows students to choose topics (student voice). What variability of Universal Design for Learning does Mrs. Martinez’s instruction represent?

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21.

Which hypothesis of Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) indicates that people acquire language more efficiently under low-stress conditions?

a)

Affective filter

b)

Acquisition-Learning

c)

Natural Order

d)

Monitor

22.

Which principle guides Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program placement?

a)

Attending schools in the district with adequate facilities to help students with special needs.

b)

Attending schools in the district with special education teachers unless the IEP states otherwise.

c)

Attending schools in the district for typical students unless the IEP states otherwise.

d)

Attending schools in the district for students who have the same special needs.

23.

An integral school-specific factor directly affecting student achievement at the classroom level is __________.

a)

Single-parent households

b)

Quality teachers

c)

Educational policy

d)

Socioeconomic status

24.

Marcus is a second-grade student who has trouble learning vocabulary words expected in class every week. He seems to understand the words when the teachers explain but cannot use the words in a sentence or explain their meaning. He often becomes frustrated when asked a question in class. What type of disability does Marcus possibly have?

a)

Speech or Language Impairment

b)

Learning Disability

c)

Intellectual Disability

d)

Autism

25.

Mr. Jones is looking for ways to incorporate his students’ culture into his lessons. Which would be best for culturally responsive teaching?

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26.

Ms. Michaels has several students needing individualized support in writing. She is considering ways to support these students while delivering her next lesson. Which differentiation strategy would be best?

a)

Provide a copy of the notes to the students who need extra help

b)

Work in small groups to complete a project during the next lesson

c)

Provide sentence starters and a graphic organizer to help the students organize their writing during the lesson.

d)

Allow the students to complete an alternative assessment

27.

A parent of a child with a severe allergy needs to be able to carry an EpiPen, take breaks in the nurse's office if he has a headache, and needs copies of notes if he ever misses class. Which law is appropriate for this student’s needs?

a)

LRE

b)

IEP

c)

504

d)

ADA

28.

A teacher is providing vocabulary support and breaking down complicated concepts for an EL student in her English only classroom. Sometimes, she provides a vocabulary word in his home language, and other times is able to simplify the concepts in English. What model is she using?

a)

Dual Language

b)

Sheltered Instruction

c)

Dual Immersion

d)

Transitional Bilingualism

29.

The Occupational therapist gave a student in your classroom a squishy ball in an attempt to keep the student calm. The student has been throwing it in the air and holding it in the other students’ faces. What strategy should you use to handle the situation?

a)

Respect the student’s choices.

b)

Discuss the student’s IEP with parents.

c)

Be open and flexible when faced with unexpected behaviors.

d)

Communicate and collaborate with the occupational therapist.

30.

What is an important part of equity pedagogy?

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31.

Helping students sustain aspects of their culture is important for:

a)

Helping students improve their test scores.

b)

Helping students sustain aspects of their culture.

c)

Helping students adapt to their new cultures.

d)

Helping students learn the dominant culture’s norms.

32.

A teacher is unsure of the citizenship status of a student. What is the appropriate course of action?

a)

The teacher should inform the school district about citizenship concerns.

b)

The principal should ask the student about citizenship status.

c)

The teacher should say nothing to the student regarding citizenship status.

d)

The superintendent should reach out to the student’s parents.

33.

The Pre Assessment is different from the OA because...

a)

The Pre Assessment tests factual knowledge and the OA expects you to apply knowledge

b)

The Pre Assessment and OA are exactly the same

c)

The Pre Assessment questions are much shorter and you are not timed like the OA

d)

The Pre Assessment only has scenario based questions and the OA has a variety of questions

34.

How long should the OA take to complete?

a)

Depending on if you are a fast reader or not, 30-40 minutes

b)

Depending on how long the proctor takes to get started will determine how much time you test

c)

About 60-90 seconds per question, using the same strategy for each question.

d)

Always use all your time, so keep going through the questions until your time is up so you can get the best answer

35.

When reading the question, what is the most important thing to focus on?

a)

The main idea of the story

b)

The timer

c)

What I remember about the course

d)

Key words

36.

When reading answer choices....

a)

Look for key words and choose that answer

b)

Choose the first answer you see that fits

c)

Read them in order (A, B, C, D) and decide yes/no

37.

If you are deciding between two answer choices, it is a best practice to:

a)

Check your key words and confirm what the question is asking

b)

None of the above

c)

Consider what similar experience you have that you can apply

d)

Choose the letter choice that you have not used recently

38.

What should I use to help me determine the correct answer?

a)

What was answered in the Pre Assessment

b)

Consider classroom experience or personal experience in the schools

c)

Consider current events and other stories about this topic

d)

Key words and confirming what the question is asking

39.

How can the whiteboard be used effectively on the OA?

a)

To write down answer choices as they are considered

b)

To write down information at the beginning of the exam that can be easily forgotten

40.

How will you use your whiteboard on the exam? Be specific.

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41.

What strategies are you prepared to use for this attempt of the OA? Be specific.

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42.

Please write your name and the date confirming that you have your whiteboard, fine tip whiteboard markers, and an eraser and will utilize these items for your next attempt of the OA.

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43.
  1. 43. Which of the following is the most accurate definition for differentiated instruction?

a)
  1. Facilitating a lesson that caters to different personalities and learning styles to achieve academic and social development

b)
  1. Providing different materials to different students to give differentiated instruction 

c)
  1. Meeting the needs of all learning, including making adjustments to meet the needs of individual learners

d)
  1. Facilitating differentiated lessons for the kids to receive instruction by experts

44.

Differentiated instruction aims to:

a)

Increase the workload for teachers significantly.

b)

Provide the same level of challenge for all students.

c)

Ignore the differences between students.

d)

Recognize and address individual student strengths and weaknesses.

45.
  1. 22. Which strategy should a teacher use with a small group of learners who have not yet met the standard of a particular reading skill?

a)
  1. A teacher can use the monitored oral reading strategy

b)

A teacher can use independent practice

c)
  1. A teacher can use flexible grouping

d)
  1. A Teacher can use the peer-pair strategy.

46.

The purpose of differentiated instruction is NOT to:

a)

Make learning accessible for all students.

b)

Cater exclusively to the needs of the highest-performing students.

c)

Address the diverse learning styles and needs of students.

d)

Help students achieve their personal best.

47.

55. A middle school teacher wants to help a student with a mild learning disability improve his accurate decoding and spelling  of words that have similar sounds but different meanings such as Angel/angle and dessert/desert. Which of the following instructional activities would be most effective for this purpose?

a)

A. Having the student list words that can be formed from letters in each pair of the word (Angel, angle, age, gel).

b)

B. Having the student use a dictionary to look up the definitions of the similarly spelled words and then write down an original sentence with each of the words.

c)

C. Providing a worksheet on which the student must match each of the similarly spelled words with the appropriate definition.


d)

D. Giving the students additional guided practice and reading the words in context noting differences with a highlighter  (ang–, an—)

48.

Differentiated instruction is designed to:

a)

Provide the same learning materials to all students to ensure fairness.

b)

Tailor teaching environments, content, and practices to meet the diverse needs of students.

c)

Focus solely on advanced students to maximize their potential.

d)

Simplify teaching by using one method to reach all students.

49.

Differentiated instruction methods can include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Grouping students by ability level for certain activities

b)

Providing different students with different textbooks

c)

Offering choices in how students demonstrate their understanding

d)

Adjusting teaching strategies based on student feedback

50.

What is the primary goal of differentiated instruction methods?

a)

To ensure all students pass standardized tests

b)

To tailor teaching environments and practices to create optimal learning experiences

c)

To focus solely on advanced students

d)

To maintain a uniform teaching method for all students

51.
  1. 6. A student who joins a first-grade classroom in October performs poorly on a phonemic-awareness activity. To address this student’s reading needs, which of the following steps would be most important for the teacher to take first?

a)

A- Engaging the student in a variety of beginning phonics games and activities.

b)

B- Consulting informally with the special education teacher to see if the student might benefit from an individualized education program.

c)

C- conducting formal phonemic- awareness assessments with the student

d)

D- Making immediate plans for a sequence of differentiated instruction for the student in phonemic-awareness skills. 

52.

To increase student engagement, teachers should:

a)

Avoid using digital tools as they can be distracting.

b)

Encourage passive listening to improve concentration.

c)

Make learning interactive and collaborative.

d)

Focus solely on textbook learning.

53.

Which of the following describes the process where an educator alters their instruction to enhance each student's learning process?

a)

Asynchronous approach

b)

In-person learning

c)

Scaffolding method

d)

Differentiated instruction

54.

What does the Summative ELPAC measure?

a)

Math skills

b)

Science knowledge

c)

English Language Proficiency

d)

History knowledge

55.

Which law guarantees individuals with one or more of the 13 categories of disabilities receive the special education services they need.

a)

IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Act

b)

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act

c)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

d)

Civil Rights Act

56.

My child has dyslexia but does not need specialized instruction to benefit from the educational environment. However, the disability does limit her reading ability. Under which law can she receive supports?

a)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
b)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
c)
No Child Left Behind Act
d)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
57.

Which of the following is a critical period for language acquisition in children?

a)

Birth to 2 years

b)

2 to 5 years

c)

5 to 10 years

d)

10 to 15 years

58.

Which of the following is a key component of cognitive development in early childhood?

a)

Developing gross motor skills

b)

Language acquisition

c)

Attachment formation

d)

Understanding abstract concepts

59.

Which of the following is a key aspect of language acquisition in toddlers?

a)

Learning to walk

b)

Developing a sense of humour

c)

Expanding vocabulary

d)

Understanding abstract concepts

60.

An assessment strategy that promotes critical thinking and real-world application is:

a)

Multiple-choice tests.

b)

True or false questions.

c)

Project-based assessments.

d)

Rote memorization tasks.

61.

Which of the following is an effective assessment strategy?

a)

Using only standardized tests to evaluate student learning.

b)

Providing feedback that is vague and non-specific.

c)

Incorporating a variety of assessment methods to cater to different learning styles.

d)

Avoiding self-assessment to prevent students from becoming overconfident.

62.

Which TWO instructional strategies are most appropriate and effective for a student in the Early Production Stage?

a)

Provide sentence starters to encourage simple language

b)

Have students re-tell stories or explain processes

c)

Think, pair, share

d)

Model and repeat

63.

In which stage of language acquisition does the learner speak like a native speaker?

a)

Speech Emergence

b)

Intermediate Fluency

c)

Advanced Fluency

d)

Preproduction

64.

According to Krashen, the __________________ describes how English language learners evaluate the accuracy of their language use.

a)

Input Hypothesis

b)

Natural Order Hypothesis

c)

The Affective Filter Hypothesis

d)

The Monitor Hypothesis

65.

This image could be related to

a)

Output

b)

Input

c)

Speaking

d)

Reading

66.

What of the following theories are not part of "Second Language Acquisition Theories"

a)

BEHAVIORIST PERSPECTIVE IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

b)

INNATIST PERSPECTIVE IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

c)

KRASHEN’S FIVE HYPOTHESES

d)

GRAMMAR AND TRANSLATION HYPOTHESES

e)

INTERACTIONIST PERSPECTIVE IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

67.

What is the correct order of the stages of language acquisition?

a)

Preproduction

Early Production

Speech Emergence

Intermediate Fluency

Advanced Fluency

b)

Early Production

Preproduction

Speech Emergence

Intermediate Fluency

Advanced Fluency

c)

Speech Emergence

Early Production

Preproduction

Intermediate Fluency

Advanced Fluency

d)

Advanced Fluency

Intermediate Fluency

Speech Emergence

Early Production

Preproduction

68.

Which of the following describe Krashen's Natural Order Hypothesis?

a)

Parts of a languages are acquired in a predictable order.

b)

Teachers should use natural-sounding oral language.

c)

Reading material needs to be authentic.

d)

Teaching should encompass every student’s natural learning modality.

69.

According to Krashen, the __________________ describes how English language learners evaluate the accuracy of their language use.

a)

Input Hypothesis

b)

Natural Order Hypothesis

c)

The Affective Filter Hypothesis

d)

The Monitor Hypothesis

70.

Stress, anxiety, fear, fatigue, and PTSD are examples of states that can raise this, impeding learning.

a)

The internal monitor.

b)

The affective filter.

c)

Illiteracy.

d)

Phonemic awareness.

71.

According to Krashen's research, which language skill develops vocabulary the strongest?

a)

Listening

b)

Speaking

c)

Reading

d)

Writing

72.

The subconscious acceptance of knowledge where information is stored in the brain through the use of communication is known as language __________.

a)

Learning.

b)

Development.

c)

Acquisition.

d)

Function.

73.

Instructional material that contains meaning to the students is known as ____________.

a)

Target language.

b)

Scaffolding.

c)

Comprehensible input.

d)

Language objectives.

74.

Supports that help students succeed in a task is known as _____.

a)

Comprehensible input.

b)

Scaffolding.

c)

i+1.

d)

Authentic reading material.

75.

Each learning process has three components which are...

a)

The motor component.

b)

The thought component.

c)

The affection component.

d)

The beliefs component.

76.

What is second language acquisition?

a)

What manner in which a child learns their native tongue.

b)

The learning process of grammar rules.

c)

The process of learning a second language different from your native language.

d)

Choosing to ignore grammar to communicate with native speakers more efficiently.

77.

Which of the following is NOT one of Stephen Krashen's hypotheses of language learning?

a)

Monitor

b)

Natural order

c)

Affective filter

d)

Input

e)

Attention-Processing

78.

"Is given after the learner presents a favorable behavior that we want to increase"... Is an example of:

a)

Positive reinforcement.

b)

Negative reinforcement.

c)

Punishment.

79.

Differentiation means "shaking up" what happens in the classroom.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

In order to differentiate instruction, teachers must be prepared to individualize instruction.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Differentiated instruction differs from individualized instruction because differentiated instruction focuses on meaningful learning, whereas individualized instruction focuses on skill fragments.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

What keeps teachers from establishing a flexible classroom?

a)

fear

b)

uncertainty

c)

control

d)

All of the above

83.

What should be considered when determining how to group students?

a)

students have varying levels of skills in different areas

b)

students like to work with their friends

c)

teachers should always know how each individual student is going to perform in a group

d)

students who perform at a higher level should not have to work with students who perform at a lower level

84.

Differentiated instruction is for outliers, like students who have an IEP or are ELLs.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

What are the curricular elements teachers use to differentiate instruction?

a)

content, time, behavior

b)

product, behavior, process

c)

content, process, product

d)

product, content, time

86.

Teachers offer different approaches to what students learn, how they learn it, and how they (a)   what they've learned.

87.

A written plan, developed collaboratively by school personnel and a student’s parents, which outlines the student’s current level of development, their annual learning goals, accommodations, modifications, and related services, as well as a method for monitoring the student’s progress toward achieving their goals.

a)

Special Education

b)

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

c)

Due Process Hearing

d)

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

88.

Adjustments made to a student's learning environment or materials to help them access the curriculum.

a)

Related Service

b)

Interventions

c)

Modifications

d)

Accommodations

89.

The legal requirement that all eligible students receive access to special education, individualized educational programs (IEPs) and related services that are tailored to meet their individual needs at no cost to the family. This requirement is mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

a)

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

b)

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

c)

Due Process Hearing

d)

Accommodations

90.

The setting that provides the most opportunities for a student verified with a disability to be educated with their peers while still receiving necessary support and services.

a)

FAPE

b)

LRE

c)

PLAAFP

d)

ESY

91.

Specific goals that are set for the student to achieve over the course of one year.

a)

IEP Goals

b)

Annual Goals

c)

Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)

d)

Special Education Service

92.

A summary of a student's current skills, abilities, and academic achievement.

a)

FAPE

b)

LRE

c)

PLAAFP

d)

ESY

93.

What is the first step in considering a change in LRE?

a)

Conduct an IEP meeting and amend the IEP to reflect the change.

b)

Request approval from the Student Services Director in writing.

c)

Gather data to support the rationale for a change in LRE.

d)

Contact the parents to get their input.

94.

How soon does the psychologist need to respond to a written parental request for an evaluation?

a)

Within 5 days

b)

Within 10 days

c)

Within 24 hours

d)

Within 30 days

95.

What is the biggest difference between a accommodation and a modification?

a)

A modification changes what is learned and an accommodation changes how something is learned.

b)

A modification is included in an IEP and a accommodation is not

c)

A accommodation is included in an IEP and a modification is not

d)

A accommodation changes what is learned and an modification changes how something is learned.

96.

______________ refers to educating a student with peers in general education (not study skills) whenever possible.

a)

Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

b)

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

c)

Free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

d)

Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)

97.

Which of these are accommodations that might appear on a student's IEP? Select all that apply.

a)

Extended time on assignments and assessments

b)

Testing in small group setting

c)

Guided notes/copy of teacher notes

d)

Easier version of the test

e)

Shortened assignments

98.

Who qualifies for a 504 Plan?

a)

Students that are failing or have poor grades.

b)

Any student that wants one.

c)

Students with a disability that affects one or more major life activities.

d)

Public school students only.

99.

What are some common accommodations for students with a 504 plan?

a)

You don't have to finish the work to get passing grades.

b)

Permission to ignore the teacher's lessons.

c)

Allowed extra time to take tests.

d)

Being given study guides.

100.

Select all the attributes that describe a 504 plan.

a)

Focuses on WHAT the student is learning.

b)

Focuses on HOW student is learning.

c)

Annual written plan is required.

d)

No written plan required.

101.

Where do students with a 504 plan receive their education?

a)

General education classroom

b)

Resource room

c)

Special education classroom

d)

ABA classroom

102.

True or False:


A disability must be permanent for a 504 plan to be implemented.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

What does 504 plan do?

a)

provide special education to students with disabilities

b)

allows students to pick and choose work based on their motivational skills

c)

levels the playing field by prohibiting discrimination based on a disability

d)

provides the same modifications as an IEP

104.

How much money does the Federal Government invest to support Gifted Education?

a)

$0

b)

$100,000

c)

$1,000,000

d)

$1,000,000,000

105.

Which of these strategies for Gifted and Talented have the students remain in regular classes but their teachers tailor some learning opportunities and projects to their special interests and abilities?

a)

Skipping a Grade

b)

Self-Paced Learning

c)

In-Class Enrichment

d)

Extracurricular Activities

106.

Which of these is NOT an negative consequence that a child may face when skipping a grade?

a)

Younger students often lack the social skills to handle skipping a grade successfully

b)

Younger students often lack the emotional skills to handle skipping a grade successfully

c)

Student may miss out on concepts taught at a particular grade

d)

Student may be provided more challenging work that keeps them focused in class

107.

What is the Federal legislation that requires public schools to provide students with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible?

a)

FOCUS

b)

IDEA

c)

SHARP

d)

WONDER

108.

Which of these people is NOT required to be present at an IEP meeting?

a)

Child with Special Needs

b)

Child's parent or guardian

c)

One or more regular classroom teachers

d)

Special Education teacher

109.

Students that require special educational modifications and, perhaps, other services that align to their abilities and potential

a)

Magnet Schools

b)

Gifted Students

c)

Talented Students

d)

Exceptional Learners

110.

Schools place Special Needs students in one or more regular classes based on their expected ability to keep up with standard curriculum

a)

Magnet Schools

b)

Pull-Out Program

c)

Mainstreaming

d)

Inclusion

111.

Gifted and talented students leave regular classes to participate in educational sessions geared toward specific needs

a)

Inclusion

b)

Magnet School

c)

Mainstreaming

d)

Pull-Out Program

112.

Students with special needs attend regular classes and compete modified assignments, even if they are not able to keep up academically with class requirements

a)

Magnet Schools

b)

Pull-Out Programs

c)

Mainstreaming

d)

Inclusion

113.

Written plan for providing a student with the most appropriate opportunity for learning

a)

Inclusion

b)

Mainstreaming

c)

IEP

d)

Special Needs

114.

Which two are NOT categories of disability under IDEA?

a)

Hearing impairment, Speech & Language Impairment

b)

Cerebral Palsy, ADHD

c)

Traumatic brain injury, Specific Learning Disability

d)

Emotional Disturbance, Orthopedic Impairment

115.

Which one is a category of disability under IDEA?

a)

Orthopedic services

b)

Speech assistance

c)

Behavior disorders

d)

Other Health Impairment

116.

Which is a category of disability under IDEA?

a)

IDEA

b)

Emotional intelligence

c)

Serious emotional disturbance

d)

Interpersonal Intelligence

117.

This disability affects verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction skills and adversely affects a child's educational performance. also includes repetitive activities, stereotyped movements, resistance to change, and unusual responses to sensory experiences.

a)

Autism

b)

Intellectual Disability

c)

Traumatic Brain Injury

d)

Special Learning Disability

118.

This disability is an inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual or sensory factors and includes an inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.

a)

Intellectual disability

b)

Emotional disturbance

c)

Autism

d)

Special Learning Disability

119.

This disability includes significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning, also with deficits in adaptive behavior.

a)

Autism

b)

Hearing Impairment

c)

Traumatic Brain Injury

d)

Intellectual Disabilities

120.

Having limited strength, vitality or alertness (or a heightened alertness) to environmental stimuli that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment. Includes ADHD.

a)

Other Health Impairments

b)

Orthopedic Impairments

c)

Speech & Language Impairments

d)

Specific Learning Disabilities

121.

A disorder in using language which results in an imperfect ability to listen, speak, read, write, spell, or do math.

a)

Orthopedic Impairment

b)

Intellectual Disability

c)

Autism

d)

Specific Learning Disability

122.

When individuals have more than one impairment which causes such severe educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special ed programs solely for one of the impairments. (EX: Intellectual disability and Autism)

a)

Profound disabilities

b)

Multiple Disabilities

c)

Severe disabilities

d)

Emotional Disturbance

123.

Which category is used when the child is under the age of 9 and there are delays in physical, cognitive, communication, social or emotional, or adaptive development, and they require special ed services.

a)

Intellectual delay

b)

Development delay

c)

Early childhood special ed

d)

Speech delay

124.

List as many disability categories as you can remember.

4 lines
125.

Which one is a category of disability under IDEA?

a)

Orthopedic services

b)

Speech assistance

c)

Behavior disorders

d)

Other Health Impairment

126.

Which is a category of disability under IDEA?

a)

IDEA

b)

Emotional intelligence

c)

Emotional disturbance

d)

Interpersonal Neglect

127.

This disability affects verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction skills and adversely affects a child's educational performance. also includes repetitive activities, stereotyped movements, resistance to change, and unusual responses to sensory experiences.

a)

Autism

b)

Intellectual Disability

c)

Traumatic Brain Injury

d)

Special Learning Disability

128.

This disability is an inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual or sensory factors and includes an inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.

a)

Intellectual disability

b)

Emotional disturbance

c)

Autism

d)

Special Learning Disability

129.

Having limited strength, vitality or alertness (or a heightened alertness) to environmental stimuli that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment. Includes ADHD.

a)

Other Health Impairments

b)

Orthopedic Impairments

c)

Speech & Language Impairments

d)

Specific Learning Disabilities

130.

A disorder that causes students to have a difficulty using language which results in an imperfect ability to listen, speak, read, write, spell, or do math.

a)

Orthopedic Impairment

b)

Intellectual Disability

c)

Autism

d)

Specific Learning Disability

131.

Which of the following is NOT an IDEA Disability category?

a)

Visual impairment including blindness

b)

Deafness

c)

Deaf-blindness

d)

ADHD

132.

When individuals have more than one impairment which causes such severe educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special ed programs solely for one of the impairments. (EX: Intellectual disability and Autism)

a)

Profound disabilities

b)

Multiple Disabilities

c)

Severe disabilities

d)

Emotional Disturbance

133.

What is the law under which disabilities are classified?

a)

IEP

b)

FAPE

c)

IDEA

d)

SASE

134.

What do the letters IDEA stand for?

a)

Individuals Disturbed Educationally in America

b)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

c)

Individuals Desiring Equal Access

d)

Individuals With Disabilities Efforts to Achieve

135.

Which one is a category of disability under IDEA?

a)

orthopedic services

b)

other health impairment

c)

speech assistance

d)

intellectual

136.

Which two characteristics below are part of an Emotional Disturbance?

a)

inability to learn unexplainably, loud

b)

inability to build interpersonal relationships, disruptive

c)

inappropriate behavior and feelings under normal circumstances, inability to learn otherwise unexplainable

d)

inability to learn unexplainable by sensory or intellectual, repetitive noises or motions

137.

Which two pairs are categories of disability under IDEA?

a)

autism, deaf/blind

b)

developmental delay, ADD

c)

Visual Impairment, ADHD

d)

Emotional Disturbance, Hearing impaired

138.

Which statement correctly uses person-first language?

a)

“He is autistic”

b)

“They are wheelchair-bound”

c)

“A diabetic person”

d)

“She has cerebral palsy”

139.

How many disability categories are defined in IDEA?

a)

10

b)

7

c)

13

d)

12

140.

What is the law under which disabilities are classified?

a)

IEP

b)

IDEA

c)

FAPE

d)

SASE

141.

Sheltered Instruction

a)

Teaches in students' native languages

b)

Promotes strategies for making grade level content accessible to ELs

c)

utilizes two languages for content instruction

d)

is a separate block that focuses on teaching English as a second language.

142.

BICS is

(a)  

143.

BICS develops faster than CALP

a)

True

b)

False

144.

BICS and CALP theories were developed by

a)

Jim Cummins

b)

Stephen Krashen

c)

Lev Vygotsky

d)

Noam Chomsky

145.

Krashen's hypotheses include:

a)

the Acquisition-Learning hypothesis

b)

• the Monitor hypothesis

c)

• the Natural Order hypothesis,

d)

the Input hypothesis, and the Affective Filter hypothesis

146.

It takes 5-7 years to acquire full proficiency in language.

a)

True

b)

False

147.

Select all that apply: The balance will already be affected during:

a)

Order

b)

Authorization

c)

Capture

148.

Each learning process has three components which are...

a)

The motor component.

b)

The thought component.

c)

The affection component.

d)

The beliefs component.

149.

Stephen Krashen (1982) developed a series of hypotheses. The most relevant are:

a)

The Acquisition and Learning language.

b)

English pluralization.

c)

Learning creatively construct language.

d)

Behaviorist hypotheses.

150.

What does comprehensible input mean?

a)

Extralinguistic information

b)

Challenging language in real and complex context

c)

Understanding language in natural communication

d)

Focusing on grammar

151.

INTERACTIONIST PERSPECTIVE IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION works on

a)

The importance of output

b)

The importance of input

c)

Listening and understanding

d)

Natural conversations between native and non-native speakers