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WorksheetsPROF ED: FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL & INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the concept that refers to the reduced function or loss of a specific part of the body or organ?
Handicap
Impairment
At risk
Disability
A wheelchair user who cannot enter a building because it has no ramp is experiencing:
Impairment
Handicap
Disability
Segregation
Learners who are likely to experience academic failure or drop out due to social, emotional, or economic factors are called:
Learners with disabilities
Exceptional learners
Learners at risk
Learners with special needs
According to Republic Act 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons), which term refers to individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments?
Learners with special needs
Persons with disabilities
Exceptional learners
Learners at risk
What is the practice of placing students with disabilities, giftedness and talents in general education classrooms for some or most of the day, expecting them to adapt to the classroom’s standards?
Normalization
Integration
Mainstreaming
Inclusion
Which of the following statements best differentiates mainstreaming from inclusion?
In mainstreaming, the student adapts to the classroom, while in inclusion, the classroom adapts to the student.
In mainstreaming, the classroom adapts to the student, while in inclusion, the student adapts to the classroom.
In mainstreaming, learners with disabilities are taught separately, while inclusion allows partial participation.
In mainstreaming, instruction is modified for all learners, while inclusion uses one standard method for everyone.
The placement of learners with disabilities in separate classes or schools to meet their unique educational needs is called:
Integration
Mainstreaming
Segregation
Inclusion
Which of the following is TRUE of special education?
An education intended for all learners with disabilities.
There’s no benefit to general education teachers learning about special education.
Students in special education are placed in separate schools.
Special education is only for students with severe disabilities.
Which of the following is TRUE of special education?
An education intended for all learners with disabilities.
There’s no benefit to general education teachers learning about special education.
Students in special education are placed in separate schools.
Special education is only for students with severe disabilities.
A teacher designs a learning plan tailored to a child’s cognitive profile, functional abilities, and behavioral strengths, adjusting both content and delivery based on regular performance data. This most clearly reflects which dimension of special education instruction?
Instruction that is goal-directed and anchored in curriculum benchmarks
Instruction that is individually planned and responsive to unique learner profiles
Instruction that is intensive and centered on time-on-task learning
Instruction that is specialized and based on cultural differentiation
Which of the following best illustrates “People-First Language”?
The hearing-impaired boy joined the class discussion.
The hearing-disabled child participated in the activity.
The deaf-mute learner was included in the mainstream class.
The boy with hearing impairment joined the class discussion.
It is the educational strategy embraced by DepEd carrying its principle that all children should learn together regardless of any difficulties or differences.
Internationalization of education
Outcomes-based education
Inclusive Education
Global Education
Which of the following best explains inclusive education?
Inclusive classrooms provide opportunities for students to practice leadership, collaboration, and empathy.
Inclusive education recognizes that every student brings unique strengths, perspectives, and learning styles to the classroom.
Inclusive classrooms are designed to meet the individual needs of all learners.
All of the above
Effective inclusion requires adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs. Which principle is reflected by this practice?
Differentiated Instruction
Standardized Assessment
Mainstreaming
Peer Tutoring
Which principle of effective inclusion ensures that instruction is relevant, meaningful, and connected to real-life experiences?
Individualized assessment
Peer modeling
Functional curriculum
Modified instruction
What model defines “disability” as caused by the barriers in the society, such as negative attitudes of people who discriminate those with disabilities?
Biopsychosocial Model
Environmental Model
Medical Model
Social Model
A Grade 3 teacher observes that a student consistently struggles in reading despite effort. Instead of immediately recommending special education placement, she first implements targeted classroom strategies such as peer tutoring and small-group instruction. This process is known as:
Progress monitoring, designed to record learning gains after SPED placement
Response to intervention, designed to track learning outcomes over three tiers of support
Prereferral intervention, designed to address learning concerns before formal evaluation
Diagnostic assessment, designed to identify the child’s cognitive and perceptual skills
In Tier 2 of RTI, small-group interventions are provided to learners who do not respond adequately to general classroom instruction. The main decision point after this tier involves determining whether the student:
Requires more intensive, individualized Tier 3 support before SPED referral
Should return to regular classroom instruction without further monitoring
Is automatically eligible for SPED services based on teacher observation
Needs placement in a gifted program to improve academic motivation
Carlo was given a special activity under the supervision of the special education teacher in the resource room. Which of the following was given to Carlo?
Accommodation
Assimilation
Differentiation
Modification
Sir Carl provided opportunities to his pupils to work collaboratively, group them to complete a particular task. What is this strategy called?
Jigsawing
Vocabulary Building
Scaffolding
Discrimination Activities
When deciding on the LRE for a learner with an IEP, the main goal is to:
Educate the learner with peers while providing needed supports
Place the learner in a special class for more focused attention
Combine regular and special classes to ensure flexibility
Maximize achievement through individualized instruction
The principle of equality in education ensures that:
Learners receive differentiated support based on individual needs
Only learners with disabilities are given additional assistance
Learning materials are standardized without considering learner differences
All learners have the same access to learning opportunities
The prevailing belief was that people with disabilities couldn’t benefit from traditional education. Which of the following eras best describes the statement?
Age of Segregation
Age of Integration
Age of Inclusion
Age of Ridicule
Which of the following best characterizes the Age of Inclusion?
Placing students with disabilities in separate classrooms within the school, limiting true inclusion
During this period, individuals with disabilities were largely excluded from public education
Placing students with disabilities in general education classrooms while providing the necessary support
Providing education to learners with disabilities only through specialized institutions
Teacher training programs in inclusive education in the Philippines were developed to:
Equip teachers with knowledge and strategies to support learners with diverse needs
Focus on teaching gifted learners and advanced students
Standardize teaching practices to adapt to individual learners
Limit participation of learners with disabilities in general classrooms
Which of the following legal bases establishes the rights and privilege of a disabled person as a member of the society?
RA 10533
RA 11650
RA 7722
RA 7277
Which Philippine Law recognizes the need for inclusiveness of education, and stipulates the implementation of programs aiming to address the needs of all learners?
4Ps
Kindergarten Education Act
Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education
Which provides free appropriate public education to children with disabilities?
RA 10533
Senate Bill 1414
Senate Bill 1298
Section 8, DepEd Order No. 43
Which principle emphasizes providing support to children with disabilities as early as possible to maximize development and learning potential?
Early Intervention
Sustaining Programs
Transition Program
Inclusive Curriculum
Violet has difficulty performing mathematical operations; however, she is able to compensate given appropriate accommodations in class as well as support services her school offers. How severe is Violet’s learning disability?
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Profound
It is a condition resulting from the deletion of Chromosome 15.
Down syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome
Phenylketonuria
Kris probably developed intellectual disability due to being born prematurely. Which of the following statements is most likely true?
The cause of Jessy’s intellectual disability is postnatal.
The cause of Jessy’s intellectual disability is perinatal.
The cause of Jessy’s intellectual disability is social.
The cause of Jessy’s intellectual disability is behavioral.
Which of the following learners is NOT someone who has an intellectual disability?
Rigor who often forgets his lessons during the day.
Lena who has a struggle in doing her math and reading assignments.
Rigor who has a problem moving from one place to another safely.
Marites who has a struggle in understanding social cues from his peers.
A student with intellectual disability struggles with completing classroom tasks independently. Which of the following will be the most effective strategy to improve independent learning?
Providing clear, step-by-step instructions using visuals
Providing twice the time to accomplish the task
Increasing the difficulty to challenge the studen
Giving assistance to the student to complete a task
This is the step-by-step strategy in teaching learners with intellectual disability with the purpose for them to master the step-by-step action in accomplishing any given activity.
Systematic Feedback
Teacher’s cueing and prompting
Direct Instruction
Task Analysis
Which of the following must the teacher consider when developing an instructional plan for learners with intellectual disability?
Use standardized test scores as the primary measure of student progress
Adopt the mandated curriculum with accommodations
Clearly defined goals aligned with the student’s individual needs and strengths
Focus solely on the student’s weaknesses and limitations
Anjie is a student who has difficulty with basic math operations and struggles to understand mathematical concepts. Which of the following best describes Anjie’s learning disability?
She has dyslexia
She has dysgraphia
She has dyscalculia
She has a non-verbal learning disability
On learning deficiencies, what is known as a learning disability in writing?
Dysgraphia
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dyspepsia
On learning deficiencies, what is known as a learning disability in reading?
Dyscalculia
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
Dyspepsia
Researchers on the brain tell that brain is more "plastic" in younger children and potentially more malleable for rerouting neural circuits. What is an implication on reading disabilities?
I only
I and II
I only
II only
Which of the following instructional practices will ensure that students with dyslexia can access the information effectively in a history class?
Dimming the lights in the classroom to reduce visual distractions
Requiring students to take detailed notes during the lecture
Providing only written text-based materials for the lesson
Offering audiobooks or text-to-speech options for reading materials
Melty is said to be born healthy without any unfavorable behavior seen during early stages of the development. But she started to be showing some odd behavior when she turned 3 years old. She loves to spin all circle things she sees in the hose. She wanted to eat same kind of food every meal time and needs to use the same drinking glass she had learned to hold to. She smells the food before she places it in her mouth before she eats it. This manifestation of the behavior of Melty is said to be the sign of:
Mental Retardation
Autism
Deafness
Blindness
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a child with autism?
Deficit in communication
Lack of social interaction
Difficulty in understanding social cues
Improved executive functioning
Which of the following is another term for Kanner’s Syndrome?
Classical Autism
Atypical Autism
Heller’s Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome
A learner shows excellent verbal skills and average intelligence but has difficulty in social interaction and shows repetitive behaviors. What condition is this most likely describing?
Rett Syndrome
Atypical Autism
Asperger Syndrome
Kanner’s Syndrome
A learner with Autism can communicate in simple sentences and needs some help in coping with social situations but can function with minimal guidance. What type of ASD support level does this describe?
Type I – Requiring support
Type II – Requiring substantial support
Type III – Requiring very substantial support
Type IV – Requiring constant supervision
Linda has suspected ASD so her mother was asked to complete a 40-item screening tool. Which of the following tool is likely to be answered by Linda’s mother?
Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire
Social Communication Questionnaire
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
Which of the following strategies in teaching social skills is best to use when teaching about self-regulating activities for learners with autism?
Priming
Social Stories
Self-management
Inclusion
Maya, a student with ASD, has a very structured routine and dislikes changes. A fire drill disrupts the classroom schedule, causing Maya to become anxious. What is the best way to support Maya during this transition?
Hold Maya’s hand and comfort her throughout the fire drill
Walk Maya through the fire drill procedure beforehand using visual aids
Explain the importance of fire drills in a calm and reassuring way
Allow Maya to sit in a quiet corner away from the other students
Which refers to an impairment where an individual cannot process stimuli through the visual system?
Low vision
Blindness
Congenital visual impairment
Visual impairment
A student was born with visual impairment and has never experienced sight. This condition is known as:
Functional blindness
Adventitious blindness
Congenital blindness
Progressive blindness
Juvy’s central vision is clear yet her peripheral vision is blurred. She describes her vision as if looking through a tube. What visual impairment does Amy likely have?
Functional Blindness
Total Blindness
Legal Blindness
Tunnel Vision
Jamie’s cornea has been damaged, which leads her cornea to produce images that are not equal in focus. What kind of visual impairment does Jamie likely have?
Nearsightedness
Cortical Visual Impairment
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
What assessment for visual impairment examines how well children’s utilization of their visual abilities in their daily activities?
Snellen Chart
Learning Media Assessment
Clinical Low-Vision Evaluation
Functional Vision Assessment
Mr. De Leon teaches his learners with blindness to develop their abilities in transporting to places safely and effectively. What is this ability that the teacher tries to develop among his learners?
Independent Living
Orientation
Mobility
Leisure
Which of the following is true about Deaf learners?
Deaf learners can’t learn spoken language.
Deaf learners are good at lipreading and can understand everything a speaker says.
Deaf learners need special support and accommodation in the classroom.
Sign language is a universal language understood by all deaf people.
As a teacher, when interacting with a student with hearing impairment, it is important to:
Mumble and speak softly so you don’t overwhelm the student with sound.
Assume the student cannot understand you and rely solely on written communication.
Speak loudly and slowly, even if you are already speaking clearly.
Get the student’s attention visually before speaking and face them directly.
A student with a hearing impairment is hesitant to use assistive listening devices in class. How can you address their concerns and encourage their use?
Discuss the benefits of using the device in a supportive environment and allow them to try different options to find the best fit.
Pressure the student to wear the device by explaining that it is mandatory for all students with hearing loss.
Offer a one-size-fits-all approach and provide the student with the most common type of assistive listening device.
Ignore their concerns and focus on alternative communication strategies like lipreading and written notes.
Which of the following is the best seating arrangement for deaf or hard-of-hearing students?
Paired desk
Semi-circle
Paired seat
Group table
A child has difficulty using appropriate language in social contexts, such as taking turns in conversation. Which area of language is affected?
Semantics
Morphology
Pragmatics
Syntax
A learner often repeats the first syllable of a word (“ba-ba-basket”) when speaking. What communication disorder is this?
Cluttering
Stuttering
Aphasia
Dysphonia
Derek had a head injury that resulted to loss of ability to process and use speech. Which among the following might be his condition?
Cluttering
Stuttering
Aphasia
Apraxia
Which of the following is the most appropriate educational approach for a student using gestures and picture cards to express needs?
Collaborative consultation
Naturalistic language approach
Functional communication approach
Augmentative and alternative communication
Which of the following is the most important consideration in planning for an effective lesson for learners with communication disorder?
Focus on covering the lesson based on the school calendar.
Emphasize remembering first then proceed to metacognitive activities.
Break down complex information into smaller parts and manageable parts.
Develop more materials that will only focus on developing communication skills.
Which of the following set of exceptional learners have superior intelligence rather than disabilities for learning?
Autistic learners
Sensory impaired learners
Mentally retarded learners
Gifted learners
Which of the following theorists describes giftedness of above average abilities, motivation, and high levels of creativity?
Renzulli
Gardner
Sternberg
Gagne
A student is considered gifted for getting a score of 138 in an intelligence test. To what category of definition of giftedness does this belong?
After-the-fact definitions
Percentage definitions
IQ definitions
Talent definitions
The following are intellectual characteristics of gifted learners except:
Being curious
Being excited easily
Having a keen sense of justice
Having the capacity to reflect deeply
The following are non-intellectual characteristics of gifted learners except:
Being argumentative
Thinking analytically
Tending to have tunnel vision
Becoming a compulsive collector
A student deliberately fails his exams in order to have a sense of belongingness with his classmates. To what profile of gifted learners does he belong?
The autonomous learner
The creative
The successful
The underground
Student Gerald was given an intensive form of teaching on a special topic on drafting but was not given an advance placement. What kind of strategy was provided to the student?
Promotion
Enrichment
Acceleration
None of these
A student in your gifted and talented program struggles with social interaction and prefers solitary work. What should you prioritize?
Focus solely on their academic development in the gifted program.
Encourage social interaction and emotional development opportunities while nurturing their academic talents.
Recommend the student be removed from the gifted program due to social challenges.
Allow the student to work independently on all assignments and avoid group activities
When designing lessons for gifted and talented learners, which is/are considered important?
Only the academic content and difficulty level
Solely the student’s social and emotional well-being
The need for them to complete more homework assignments
Both the academic content and opportunities for critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a learner with EBD?
Physical impairment
Academic deficit
Behavior problems
Language deficit
A learner shows repeated, ritualistic behaviors or intrusive thoughts that interfere with daily functioning. This is indicative of:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Generalized anxiety disorder
Phobia
Depression
Which of the following is NOT an outcome of Functional Behavioral Assessment?
Description of the consequences responsible for the problem behavior
Description of the setting events and antecedents that predict the occurrence and non-occurrence of the problem behaviors
Verification of the predictors and consequences through direct observation
Description of the child’s history of the behavior occurrences
Which of the following would be an example of a positive reinforcer for learners with EBD?
Giving the learners candies or food treats
Verbal praise for following classroom instruction
Allowing more time for the student to use their phones
Exemption from the final exam for consistent high scores in quizzes
A student with EBD frequently disrupts the class by making loud noises and getting out of their seat. Which of the following would be the most appropriate first step?
Ignore the behavior to avoid reinforcing it.
Give the student a warning and consequence for the disruptive behavior.
Remove the student from the classroom immediately and place it under suspension.
Conduct a functional behavior assessment to determine the function of behavior.
According to reports, a large number of students tend to commit suicide because of peer pressure, stress, home struggle and media influence. As it can impact to the school what should be done?
Advanced technology
Efficient learning instruction
Effective learning modalities
Strong counseling program
Among cognitive deficiencies, what is known as the difficulty in focusing or keeping attention in learning?
Memory breadth disorder
Perception grasp disorder
Attention deficit disorder
Language communication disorder
Kiah has ADHD and is always observed by her teacher to be fidgeting and restless in class. Which symptom is being described by the teacher?
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Learning Disability
Inattention
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a child with ADHD?
Attention-deficit
Hyperactive
Withdrawn
Impulsive
Bert had an accident in which his spinal cord has been damaged. Which of the following condition could Bert develop?
Scoliosis
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis
Paraplegia
Robert has a physical disability that may get better or get worse over time. Which of the following is likely Robert’s disability?
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Arthritis
Amy was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disorder. Which among the following would it most likely be?
Arthritis
Muscular Dystrophy
Multiple Sclerosis
Ataxia
Remi has a physical disability that remains stable. Which of the following is likely Remi’s condition?
Muscular Dystrophy
Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination?
Cerebral palsy
Alzheimer’s disease
Schizophrenia
Parkinson’s disease
An IEP team is planning for a lesson in Physical Education where there is a learner with physical disability. Which of the following is the most important factor to be considered by the IEP team?
The student’s strengths, interests, and desired future outcome
The student’s current academic performance compared to classmates.
The availability of resources and support staff within the school.
The specific limitations caused by the student’s disability.
During lunch, Ana starts showing signs of swelling lips and difficulty breathing after eating peanuts. What condition might she be experiencing?
Asthma attack
Epileptic seizure
Allergic reaction
Low blood sugar
A teacher is preparing a field trip and has a student with asthma and another with diabetes. What is the best action before the trip?
Ask both students to skip the trip for safety.
Prepare an emergency plan and inform the accompanying staff.
Tell parents to handle any medical emergencies themselves.
Avoid telling anyone to protect student privacy.
A student frequently arrives late, forgets materials, and seems emotionally distant due to family separation. What kind of circumstance does this reflect?
Learner living in a remote area
Learner with special needs
Learner who is a victim of war
Learner from a broken family
A learner confides that she is being physically hurt at home. What is your immediate responsibility as a teacher?
Keep it confidential to avoid family conflict
Observe the learner’s situation further before taking any a
Observe the learner’s situation further before taking any action
Report the case to the child protection committee
Talk directly to the abuser for clarification
Key elements of the IPED Curriculum Framework include:
Localization, Contextualization, Indigenization
Standardization, Integration, Modernization
Nationalization, Formalization, Evaluation
Assessment, Testing, Certification
In the IPED curriculum design, the competencies and content are:
Centered on national standards with limited local adaptation and flexibility.
Focused on global competencies that align with international benchmarks.
Contextualized and responsive to the unique culture and traditions of each community.
Developed uniformly to ensure consistency among all Indigenous schools nationwide.
According to Jeanne Ormrod, which of the following best describes exceptional learners?
Learners who perform far below expectations
Learners who perform far above expectations
Learners whose needs differ greatly from the average
Learners who need special classroom attention
Which term refers to students who are both gifted and have a diagnosed disability such as ADHD or dyslexia?
Dual-labeled
Fast learner
Special learner
Integrated learner
Nobita is a non-verbal student in your Grade 3 class who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He has trouble with writing assignments but is great at mentally solving math questions. During a multiplication worksheet activity, Nobita becomes visibly frustrated. What is the MOST appropriate teaching strategy in this situation?
Offer Nobita a fidget toy and encourage him to try the worksheet.
Verbally explain the multiplication concept again.
Move on to the next student and come back to Nobita later.
Provide Nobita with manipulatives (counters, blocks) to represent the multiplication problem.
Under inclusive education, the Child Find system ensures that all children aged 0-21 years, whether enrolled or not, are identified and provided with necessary interventions. What principle does this uphold?
Centralization of SPED services
Equality in access to education
Academic acceleration for qualified students
Limitation of support to school-aged learners
Marj struggles with fine motor skills, making writing assignments time-consuming and frustrating. Which of the following accommodations would be most helpful for Marj in completing writing assignments?
Require her to write cursive to improve her handwriting.
Reduce the length and complexity of writing assignments.
Provide her with graph paper and pencils with thicker grips.
Allow her to use voice-to-text software for writing assignments.
A key feature of Madrasah ALIVE curriculum is the inclusion of Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education within public schools. Which statement best represents its inclusive intent?
It integrates faith-based learning into a secular framework without compromising equity.
It focuses religious instruction for Muslim learners by replacing national curriculum subjects.
It provides optional Islamic education for high-performing students.
It established separate religious schools under the Department of Education.
