Question 1

What percentage of the high school dropout population report safety concerns in their decision to leave school?
A) 20%
B) 10%
C) 5%
D) 15%

Accepted Answer

10% of the high school dropout population report safety concerns as a reason for their decision to leave school.

Question 2

What percentage of fourth graders and eighth graders scored at the Basic level or below, on the mathematics subtest of the National Assessment of Educational Progress?
A) 60% of fourth graders and 67% of eighth graders
B) 64% of fourth graders and 66% of eighth graders
C) 36% of fourth graders and 34% of eighth graders
D) 33% of fourth graders and 25% of eighth graders

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A) 60% of fourth graders and 67% of eighth graders, as this reflects the percentage of students scoring at the Basic level or below on the mathematics subtest of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, based on the most recent data available up to my last update in 2023.

Question 3

Mr. Maxwell is researching techniques to use in teaching students in his inclusive third grade classroom. Which of the following is the best approach that ensures that students make the largest gains possible?
A) Ask parents what techniques they prefer.
B) Research what techniques previous teachers used.
C) Identify techniques with data to verify their effectiveness.
D) Ask parent organizations what techniques they recommend for use.

Accepted Answer

Identifying techniques with data to verify their effectiveness ensures that the methods chosen are based on evidence of success, which is crucial for making the largest gains possible in an educational setting. This approach allows for the selection of strategies that have been proven to work, rather than relying on anecdotal evidence or personal preferences.

Question 4

The evidence-based practice movement originated in the field of ________.
A) medicine
B) architecture
C) vocational rehabilitation
D) mental health

Accepted Answer

The evidence-based practice movement originated in the field of medicine, aiming to apply the best available evidence gained from the scientific method to clinical decision-making.

Question 5

Dr. Scott is conducting a study of the effectiveness of a new strategy for teaching writing to eighth graders in inclusive classrooms. His study population consists of two middle schools in the same district. Schools are randomly assigned for implementation into either intervention or control. He administers a test of written language to all students. However, Dr. Scott teaches the new strategy to students in one school but uses a traditional approach to teaching writing in the second school. He again tests students and compares results. What research approach is he using?
A) Error analysis
B) Single-case design
C) Progress monitoring
D) Randomized controlled trials

Accepted Answer

Dr. Scott is using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) approach, as he randomly assigns schools to either the intervention or control group to compare the effectiveness of a new teaching strategy versus a traditional approach.

Question 6

Teachers must implement evidence-based practices with fidelity. What does this mean?
A) Teachers must follow the same procedures used by the researcher who validated the practice.
B) Teachers must follow the same procedures used by the previous teacher.
C) Teachers must follow the same procedures outlined in district manuals.
D) Teachers must follow the same procedures detailed in the IEP.

Accepted Answer

Implementing evidence-based practices with fidelity means adhering to the procedures and methods that were used in the research or studies validating those practices, ensuring that the implementation closely mirrors the conditions under which the practices were proven effective.

Question 7

Ms. Dell is researching the Waldorf technique for teaching fractions to her inclusive fifth grade classroom. She found pre-post studies conducted by researchers using the Waldorf technique. She also found meta-analysis that included the results of lower-quality studies. What can she conclude concerning whether the Waldorf technique is supported by rigorous evidence?
A) The technique is supported by strong evidence.
B) The technique is supported by possible evidence.
C) The technique is not supported by evidence of effectiveness.
D) The technique is supported by pre/post studies of effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ms. Dell is researching the Waldorf technique...

Question 8

All the following are reasons why the use of evidence-based practices is not enough EXCEPT ________.
A) students have a wide range of learning abilities and characteristics
B) some students are passive learners and others are active learners
C) some students are eager to learn, while others are completed disengaged
D) parents are not trained to implement practices with fidelity

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practices are designed to be adaptable and effective across a wide range of student characteristics and learning styles. The exception, choice D, highlights an external factor (parents' training) rather than an inherent limitation of evidence-based practices themselves.

Question 9

The following legislations address Universal Design for Learning EXCEPT ________.
A) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004
B) The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
C) Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008
D) Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015

Accepted Answer

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 primarily focused on ensuring that children with disabilities received a free and appropriate public education and did not specifically address Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL principles were more explicitly addressed in later legislation such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, and the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.

Question 10

Mr. Bell, a social studies teacher, is teaching a sixth-grade unit on the civil war in middle Tennessee. He uses a video showing a reenactment of several of the battles fought in the region. He takes the class on a field trip where they tour actual battlefields. He uses PowerPoint slides to present key content. Which Universal Design for Learning principle is Mr. Bell using?
A) Provide Multiple Means of Representation
B) Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression
C) Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
D) Provide Multiple Means of Parent Involvement

Accepted Answer

Mr. Bell is using the principle of "Provide Multiple Means of Representation" by presenting information through different formats: video reenactments, field trips, and PowerPoint slides, catering to diverse learner preferences and needs.

Question 11

Mr. Bell is designing the means of evaluating students' understanding of the content in the unit he is creating on the civil war in middle Tennessee. He decides to administer a traditional paper and pencil test at the end of the unit. He also decides to offer students the choice of using artistic means (e.g., creating a musical piece, a poem, a dance, etc.) to describe what they learned about the civil war in middle Tennessee. Which Universal Design for Learning principle is Mr. Bell using?
A) Provide Multiple Means of Representation
B) Provide Multiple Means of Action and Expression
C) Provide Multiple Means of Engagement
D) Provide Multiple Means of Parent Involvement

Accepted Answer

Mr. Bell is adhering to the Universal Design for Learning principle of providing multiple means of action and expression by allowing students to choose between a traditional test and artistic expressions to demonstrate their understanding.

Question 12

How does universal design differ from universal design for learning?
A) The terms can be used interchangeably.
B) Universal design has a focus on architectural changes.
C) Universal design has a focus on curriculum.
D) Universal design has a focus on learning for all students.

Accepted Answer

Universal design originally focuses on architectural and product design to make environments and objects accessible for all people, including those with disabilities, whereas universal design for learning (UDL) specifically targets the creation of educational programs and practices to accommodate diverse learners.

Question 13

________ is an educational approach in which teachers adjust the curriculum, instruction, and assessment to address the learning needs of all students.
A) Universal design
B) Universal design for learning
C) Differentiated instruction
D) Response to intervention

Accepted Answer

Differentiated instruction is an educational approach where teachers modify the curriculum, teaching methods, and assessments to cater to the diverse learning needs of all students.

Question 14

Mr. Black has all students in her first-grade class complete the same instructional activity. However, she varies the level of difficulty based on her students' readiness levels. What instructional element of differentiation is she using?
A) Process
B) Content
C) Product
D) Material

Accepted Answer

Mr. Black is differentiating the "Content" by varying the level of difficulty of the instructional activity based on students' readiness levels.

Question 15

Central to this method of differentiation is the expectation that the method through which student learn may vary. What instructional element of differentiation does this statement reflect?
A) Process
B) Content
C) Product
D) Material

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects the "Process" element of differentiation, which refers to how students learn and engage with the material, acknowledging that different strategies may be needed for different learners.

Question 16

Which of the following is a key similarity between UDL and differentiated instruction?
A) They are both an educational framework.
B) They are both proactive measures.
C) They are both responsive measures.
D) They are both implemented when designing the curriculum.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a key...

Question 17

________ is monitoring students' progress and using those results to help guide instruction directed towards improving students' learning outcomes.
A) Response to intervention
B) Differentiated instruction
C) Data based decision making
D) Universal design

Accepted Answer

Data based decision making involves monitoring students' progress and using those results to guide instruction, aiming to improve learning outcomes.

Question 18

Mr. Greubar is planning a unit on fractions for his fifth-grade class. He designs and implements a pretest before he begins teaching the unit. What type of assessment is conducted before an instructional period begins?
A) Diagnostic
B) Formative
C) Summative
D) Explorative

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic assessments are conducted before instruction begins to determine students' strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills. Mr. Greubar's pretest is an example of this, as it helps him understand his students' current understanding of fractions before starting the unit.

Question 19

Mr. Blue is teaching his sixth-grade class addition of decimals. He gives students exit tickets, with related problems to complete at the end of the class period. Strategically he walks around the class and observes students as they work on each task during the lesson. What type of assessment is he using?
A) Diagnostic
B) Formative
C) Summative
D) Explorative

Accepted Answer

Formative assessment is used by teachers to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning. Mr. Blue's method of observing students as they work and giving exit tickets for immediate practice reflects this approach, as it is aimed at assessing students' understanding during the learning process rather than at its conclusion.

Question 20

Mr. Blue is trying to determine what type of progress monitoring would be best for the unit on decimals. If he wants to focus on a variety of skills concerning decimals (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), which type progress monitoring would serve that purpose?
A) Mastery measurement
B) General outcome measures
C) Dibels
D) Error analysis

Accepted Answer

General outcome measures are designed to assess a student's performance across a broad range of skills within a subject area, such as decimals, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This makes it suitable for monitoring progress on a variety of decimal skills.

Quiz 2: Supporting All Learners

What percentage of the high school dropout population report safety concerns in their decision to leave school?

What percentage of fourth graders and eighth graders scored at the Basic level or below, on the mathematics subtest of the National Assessment of Educational Progress?

Mr. Maxwell is researching techniques to use in teaching students in his inclusive third grade classroom. Which of the following is the best approach that ensures that students make the largest gains possible?

The evidence-based practice movement originated in the field of ________.

Teachers must implement evidence-based practices with fidelity. What does this mean?

All the following are reasons why the use of evidence-based practices is not enough EXCEPT ________.

The following legislations address Universal Design for Learning EXCEPT ________.

How does universal design differ from universal design for learning?

________ is an educational approach in which teachers adjust the curriculum, instruction, and assessment to address the learning needs of all students.

Mr. Black has all students in her first-grade class complete the same instructional activity. However, she varies the level of difficulty based on her students' readiness levels. What instructional element of differentiation is she using?

Central to this method of differentiation is the expectation that the method through which student learn may vary. What instructional element of differentiation does this statement reflect?

Which of the following is a key similarity between UDL and differentiated instruction?

________ is monitoring students' progress and using those results to help guide instruction directed towards improving students' learning outcomes.

Mr. Greubar is planning a unit on fractions for his fifth-grade class. He designs and implements a pretest before he begins teaching the unit. What type of assessment is conducted before an instructional period begins?

Mr. Blue is trying to determine what type of progress monitoring would be best for the unit on decimals. If he wants to focus on a variety of skills concerning decimals (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) , which type progress monitoring would serve that purpose?