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WorksheetsL.O. 2 - Learning and Behaviour Exceptionalities
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which phrasing best uses person-first language when referring to a student with autism?
The child in the class who has autism
An autism student in our class
A classroom autistic learner
The autistic kid in the class
What is the core principle of person-first language in schools?
Label students by their diagnosis first
Avoid mentioning any exceptionalities at all
Use medical terms to show precision
Describe students as having exceptionalities second
Which description best matches giftedness in students?
Persistent inattention, impulsiveness, or hyperactivity
Difficulty processing information despite normal intellect
Consistent high capability in specific disciplines
Low achievement due to environmental disadvantage alone
Learning disabilities are typically characterized by which combination?
Low achievement with processing dysfunctions
Discrepancy between ability and school performance
Caused by visual or hearing impairments
Intellectual functioning generally within normal range
Emotional and behavioural exceptionalities most often involve which feature?
Exceptional creativity and advanced intellect
Primary cause is motor disability differences
Low achievement linked to processing dysfunctions
Always below-average general intellectual functioning
Which statement best describes students with gifts and talents?
Advanced only in physical ability
Primarily average across all areas
Always advanced in every single area
Advanced in one or several areas
Select ALL characteristics commonly observed among students with gifts and talents.
Persistent with tasks they enjoy
Consistently superior in every subject
Unusual curiosity and creative insight
Advanced and sophisticated vocabulary
Telescoping is best described as which of the following?
Creating multiple assignment levels within one unit
Grouping students by similar proficiency for part-time work
Replacing standard tasks with optional enrichment choices
Completing overlapping curricula across two grades in one year
Open-ended assignments primarily aim to do what?
Allow varied ways to complete and extend learning
Advance two grade-level curricula within one year
Group learners with similar abilities part-time
Replace mastered content with enrichment topics
Which statement best describes learning disabilities in students?
Temporary academic delays without brain involvement
Dysfunctions in cognitive processing or executive function
Primarily motivational issues resolved by practice
Sensory impairments like vision or hearing problems
Match each domain with the associated learning disability.
Memory — Aphasia
Written expression — Dysgraphia
Arithmetic — Dyscalculia
Reading — Dyslexia
According to the LDAC, learning disabilities are characterized as
Short-term difficulties cured with tutoring
Lifelong neurobiological or injury-related brain impairments
Behavioral disorders caused by classroom environment
General intellectual disabilities across all abilities
Which set includes only examples of specific learning disabilities?
Dysgraphia, ADHD, Dyscalculia
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia
Aphasia, Myopia, Asthma
Dyspraxia, Depression, Dyslexia
Students with learning disabilities often struggle with which cluster of skills?
Information processing and reading (dyslexia)
Gross motor coordination and stamina
Organization and metacognition
Memory and focused attention
What is the most accurate description of metacognition?
Sequencing tasks using external organizers
Monitoring and directing one’s own thinking processes
Filtering distractions through selective attention
Storing facts in long-term semantic memory
Which supports tend to help high school students with learning disabilities engage and succeed?
Models of expected assignment outcomes
Less practice than peers
Guided practice with more independence
Caring, attentive teachers
Small-group instruction responsive to comprehension
Which statement about ADHD and age is most accurate?
Inattentiveness reliably disappears in late adolescence
Impulsivity invariably worsens throughout adulthood
Hyperactivity typically intensifies markedly with age
Hyperactivity tends to become less prominent over time
Select all behaviors commonly displayed by children with ADHD.
Being easily distracted and forgetful
Compulsions to repeat ritualized actions
Difficulty staying focused on tasks and chores
Being constantly on the go
What guides determination of ADHD severity levels?
Results from a single standardized test
Parent-reported stress levels
Number of school referrals received
Clinical judgement by qualified professionals
Which description best matches Mild ADHD severity?
No symptoms but occasional distractions
Impairment exactly midway between extremes
Many symptoms beyond diagnostic threshold
Few symptoms with minor functional impairment
Which description best matches Moderate ADHD severity?
Functional impairment between mild and severe
Symptoms exceed those required for diagnosis
No impairment though symptoms present
Few symptoms and minimal impairment
Which description best matches Severe ADHD severity?
Impairment only during tests and exams
Many symptoms more than those required for diagnosis
Symptoms limited to occasional forgetfulness
Balanced symptoms with moderate difficulties
Select the characteristics commonly associated with the predominantly inattentive presentation.
Losing or forgetting things
Consistently following through on instructions
Trouble staying on task at work or play
Careless errors and ignoring details
A student often rushes through tasks and daydreams during class. Which ADHD presentation does this pattern most align with?
No ADHD presentation is suggested
Combined presentation
Predominantly Inattentive presentation
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive presentation
Select ALL behaviors that align with impulsivity rather than inattentiveness.
Blurting out answers before being called on
Interrupting others during conversations
Misplacing materials like pencils and books
Talking excessively in group work
Which statement best describes Emotional and Behaviour Exceptionality (EBD)?
An academic learning style difference
A physical impairment affecting mobility
A temporary reaction to classroom rules
A disability involving emotions and behaviour
Which conclusion from community mental health guidance is most accurate?
Mental health problems are always rare events
Everyone experiences some mental health problems
Adults do not influence coping or growth
Only adolescents face mental health difficulties
Which outcome is commonly reported by students with emotional and behaviour disorders?
Unchanged satisfaction in environment
Higher satisfaction in relationships only
Less satisfaction across life domains
Greater satisfaction than peers overall
Which classroom approach best meets many students with EBD needs?
Frequent unstructured downtime
Minimal cognitive demands
Challenging, respectful, engaging activities
Rigid, punitive instruction
Which group has recently gained attention within EBD discussions?
Students with minor classroom distractions
Students in gifted education only
Students with perfect attendance
Students who have experienced trauma
Which experiences can lead to traumatic stress challenging coping?
Frequent homework
Neglect and abuse
Illness, injury, or death
Violence and war
Seasonal allergies
Which characteristics most align with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
Persistent irritability and defiance
Intense fear of social situations
Obsessions and compulsions
Attention and hyperactivity symptoms
Which description best fits Social Anxiety Disorder in students?
Indifference to peer evaluation
Intense fear of social situations
Mood elevation in groups
Preference for public speaking
Which behavior most helps avoid power struggles?
Back students into corners
De‑escalate and offer choices
Match the student’s tone
Show dominance with threats
