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WorksheetsEducational Psychology Theories Quiz
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 5hrs 30mins
Piaget’s theory: Which stage is characterized by logical thinking about concrete events?
Sensorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
Vygotsky – Zone of Proximal Development: The ZPD refers to what?
Tasks done independently
Tasks beyond reach even with help
Tasks a learner can perform only with scaffolding
Innate cognitive abilities
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences: Which intelligence involves sensitivity to rhythm and sound?
Logical-mathematical
Linguistic
Musical
Bodily-kinesthetic
Krashen – Input Hypothesis: The “i + 1” refers to language input that is...
At the learner’s level
Slightly above the learner’s current level
Too difficult to understand
Simplified grammar and vocabulary
Cummins – BICS vs CALP: BICS refers to...
Academic language
Everyday conversational fluency
Literacy skills
Phonemic awareness
Bruner – Spiral Curriculum: The idea that topics are revisited at increasing levels of complexity is called...
Scaffolding
Spiral Curriculum
Discovery Learning
Direct Instruction
Dewey – Experiential Learning: According to Dewey, learning is best when...
It is teacher-centered
It involves passive listening
It is based on direct experience
It focuses on rote memorization
This year marked the initial passage of IDEA, guaranteeing what?
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Labeling of all students
No parent involvement
Alternate assessments only
A major update in the 2004 amendment to IDEA included which of the following?
Removal of IEP requirement
Addition of Response to Intervention (RTI) flexibilities
Exclusion from state testing
No transition planning
Which of the following must be included in an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
Student’s medical history
Annual measurable goals
Parent’s employment status
Teacher’s performance review
Which set of members is required for an ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) meeting?
Special ed teacher, general ed teacher, parent, administrator
Parent, counselor, nurse, special ed teacher
Student only
Paraprofessional, general ed teacher, student
One common model in the SPED Identification Process is:
RTI – Response to Intervention
BICS vs CALP
Neurological imaging
IQ tests only
When a student moves out-of-state, the receiving district must:
Create an entirely new IEP immediately
Continue services as written in prior IEP until ARD can reconvene
Discontinue all services until new evaluations are done
Place the student in general education only
Autism: A core characteristic is...
Excellent social communication
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior
Always gifted academically
No need for structure
ADHD - Inattentive Type: A behavior example would be...
Fidgeting constantly
Difficulty sustaining attention
Repetitive rituals
No need for movement
ODD - Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Typical behavior includes...
Aggression toward peers only
Frequent defiance of authority
No reaction to rules
High academic achievement
Modifications vs Accommodations: Reducing the complexity of a task is a...
Modification
Accommodation
Assessment
Behavior plan
Formative Assessment: Examples include...
Final exam
Exit tickets
State test
Alternate assessment
Formal vs Alternate Assessment: A standardized math test is...
Alternate assessment
Formal standardized assessment
Formative
Phonological awareness task
Phonological Awareness: This refers to awareness of...
Word meanings
Sounds in spoken words (e.g., rhyming)
Paragraph structure
Morphemes
Phonemic Awareness vs Phonetic Awareness: Phonemic awareness is...
Recognizing letter-sound correspondences
Manipulating individual phonemes
Understanding morphology
Word meaning
Morphemes vs Phonemes: The smallest unit of meaning is a...
Phoneme
Morpheme
Syntax
Semantics
Syntax vs Semantics: The study of word order is...
Semantics
Syntax
Phonology
Morphology
Subject-Verb Agreement: Identify the correct sentence: “The list of items ___ on the desk.”
are on the desk.
is on the desk.
be on the desk.
am on the desk.
Sales Tax Calculation: A $50 item has a 6% sales tax. The total is...
$3.00
$53.00
$56.00
$47.00
Percent Discount: A $200 item is 25% off. Sale price is...
$150
$160
$175
$100
Math Symbol Interpretation: What does “x ≠ y” mean?
x equals y
x is not equal to y
x is greater than y
x is less than y
Continuum of Placement: The inclusion setting is best described as...
Self-contained only
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Homebound only
Hospital setting
Assistive Technology: A screen-reader for a student with visual impairment is considered...
A behavior strategy
Assistive technology
A medical device
Not allowed
Transition Planning: For older students, transition services typically start by what age range?
12
14-16
18
21
Piaget – Preoperational Stage: A child in this stage may struggle with which of the following?
Object permanence
Abstract reasoning
Egocentrism
Hypothetical thinking
Piaget – Formal Operational Stage: Students at this stage can...
Use trial-and-error only
Think abstractly and test hypotheses
Only solve concrete problems
Lack conservation
Vygotsky – Scaffolding is best described as...
Permanent teacher support
Temporary supports to help students reach independence
Peer pressure
Memorization practice
Gardner – Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence: Which activity best supports this intelligence?
Solving equations
Writing essays
Performing a dance routine
Listening to music
Krashen – Affective Filter Hypothesis suggests…
Anxiety can block language acquisition
Vocabulary is innate
Syntax develops automatically
Phonics is unnecessary
Cummins – CALP refers to…
Playground conversations
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
Basic social phrases
Oral storytelling
Bruner – Discovery Learning means students learn by…
Receiving direct answers
Exploring and problem-solving on their own
Copying teacher notes
Memorization
Dewey – Progressive Education emphasizes…
Passive memorization
Student-centered, hands-on learning
Rote drills
Strict teacher-led instruction
IDEA Act (1990) added…
Services for students with traumatic brain injury and autism
Only speech-language services
Exclusion of parents from decisions
Elimination of LRE
IEP Meeting: Parents’ role is to…
Observe only
Actively participate in developing goals
Approve without input
Provide medical diagnoses only
ARD Committee must include…
Principal, cafeteria staff, PE coach
Parent, general ed teacher, special ed teacher, administrator
Only the parent
Only the counselor
SPED Identification: The first step is usually…
Referral for evaluation
Automatic placement
Expulsion
State testing
When a student enrolls from out-of-state, what must the district do regarding services?
Stop all services
Provide comparable services until new IEP meeting
Wait one year
Disregard old records
A frequent area of difficulty for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is:
Phonological awareness only
Social communication and interaction
Athletic ability
Motor skills always
Which behavior is typical of ADHD – Hyperactive Type?
Sitting quietly
Constant fidgeting and restlessness
Strong organizational skills
Rarely speaking
Students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) often:
Cooperate fully
Defy authority and argue frequently
Display strong empathy
Follow all rules without issue
Which of the following is an example of a modification?
Allowing extra time on tests
Reducing the number of math problems required
Providing seating near the board
Allowing oral responses
Which of the following is an example of an accommodation?
Lowering reading level of text
Providing text-to-speech software
Shortening assignments
Changing curriculum goals
Which is an example of formative assessment?
Unit test
Teacher observation checklist
State exam
Report card grade
Which is an example of summative assessment?
Exit slip
End-of-year state assessment
Daily journal entry
Peer discussion
Which of the following is a phonological awareness skill?
Recognizing syllables in words
Identifying prefixes
Understanding grammar rules
Knowing vocabulary meaning
Phonemic Awareness: Which of the following is an example of phonemic awareness?
Identifying the sound /c/ in “cat”
Naming letters
Recognizing syllables
Writing sentences
Morpheme Example: Which of the following is a morpheme?
“un–” in “undo”
The sound /s/
The word “the”
Sentence structure
Phoneme Example: Which of the following is a phoneme?
The sound /k/ in “cat”
Prefix “re–”
Root word “play”
Subject of sentence
Syntax focuses on…
Sentence structure
Word meaning
Sound units
Spelling rules
Semantics refers to…
Meaning of words and sentences
Word order
Sound blending
Grammar
Subject-Verb Agreement: Which is correct?
The dogs barks
The dog barks
The dogs is barking
The dog are barking
Math – Tax Problem: If a $100 item has 8% tax, what is the total cost?
$108
$80
$100.80
$118
Math – Percent Discount: If a $120 item is 20% off, what is the sale price?
$100.00
$96.00
$110.00
$80.00
Math – Symbol: “x ≥ 10” means…
x is less than 10
x is greater than or equal to 10
x is only equal to 10
x cannot be 10
Piaget – Sensorimotor Stage: Which ability develops during this stage?
Conservation of mass
Object permanence
Hypothetical reasoning
Abstract thinking
According to Vygotsky, private speech used by children serves primarily to…
Distract them from tasks
Regulate their thinking and behavior
Demonstrate advanced literacy
Replace social interaction
Gardner – Interpersonal Intelligence is best shown when a student…
Solves puzzles alone
Reads silently
Works effectively in group projects
Enjoys drawing
Krashen – Natural Order Hypothesis suggests…
Grammar rules should be memorized in sequence
Language is learned in a predictable developmental order
Students must translate before learning
Vocabulary precedes all grammar
Cummins’ BICS typically takes how long to develop for English learners?
1–2 years
5–7 years
8–10 years
Less than 3 months
Bruner’s Concept of Readiness means instruction should…
Always be teacher-directed
Be matched to the learner’s developmental stage
Focus on memorization
Eliminate scaffolds
John Dewey believed curriculum should be…
Rigid and predetermined
Connected to real-life experiences
Entirely textbook-based
Teacher-centered
IDEA (1997 Amendment) added emphasis on…
Inclusion and access to general education curriculum
Limiting parent rights
Eliminating assistive technology
Removing transition services
An IEP annual review must be held…
Every semester
Once a year
Every two years
Every month
Which of the following is NOT a required ARD committee member?
Parent
Special education teacher
School administrator
Cafeteria manager
A reevaluation for SPED services must occur at least every…
1 year
3 years
5 years
7 years
For a student transferring within Texas, the receiving school must…
Immediately adopt the previous IEP until it holds an ARD meeting
Ignore the previous IEP
Delay services until testing
Place student in general education
A child with Autism Spectrum Disorder may display…
Strong joint attention
Repetitive behaviors and restricted interests
Rapid acquisition of abstract thinking
Typical social reciprocity
ADHD combined type includes symptoms of…
Inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity
Social withdrawal and aggression
Echolalia and sensory issues
Only inattention
Which behavior is typical for a student with ODD?
Easily follows instructions
Frequently argues with adults
Avoids conflict
Rarely loses temper
Accommodations differ from modifications because they…
Change what the student is expected to learn
Alter how the student accesses learning without lowering expectations
Reduce content difficulty
Shorten the curriculum
A visual schedule used with a student with autism is an example of…
Behavior intervention strategy
Formal assessment
Curriculum modification
Summative test
Summative assessments are designed to…
Guide instruction during learning
Measure overall achievement at the end of instruction
Provide daily feedback
Support scaffolding
Alternate assessments are primarily for…
All general education students
Students with significant cognitive disabilities
Students with temporary illnesses
Gifted learners only
Formal assessments are different from informal because they…
Are teacher-made
Are standardized and norm-referenced
Never measure academic skills
Cannot be scored objectively
Phonological awareness includes all EXCEPT…
Rhyming
Syllable counting
Blending phonemes
Understanding word meaning
Which of the following is a phonemic awareness activity?
Identify the first sound in “dog”
Define the word “dog”
Circle the letter D
Write the word
A bound morpheme example is…
Cat
-ed
House
Play
Which is an example of semantics instruction?
Teaching the difference between “cold” as temperature vs. “cold” as illness
Teaching capitalization rules
Blending sounds
Identifying prefixes
Which sentence demonstrates correct syntax?
She going store is
Store she is going
She is going to the store
Going store she to is
A shirt costs $40 with a 15% discount. Sale price =
$34
$36
$30
$32
A $60 bill at a restaurant has 20% tip added. Total =
$66
$70
$72
$75
If x ≤ 8, this means…
x is greater than 8
x equals 8 only
x is less than or equal to 8
x cannot equal 8
A 6% tax on a $25 item =
$1.50
$2.00
$3.00
$6.50
A store sells a laptop for $800 after a 20% discount. Original price was…
$900
$950
$1,000
$1,200
