Question 1

In cooperative learning,
A)students work together in small homogeneous groups to solve problems or practice responses.
B)students without disabilities tutor those with disabilities in small groups.
C)students with and without disabilities work together in small groups to solve problems or practice responses.
D)students with disabilities tutor those without disabilities in small groups.

Accepted Answer

Cooperative learning involves students with and without disabilities working together in small groups to solve problems or practice responses. This promotes social interaction, peer support, and the sharing of ideas and knowledge between students. Homogeneous groups (A) limit diversity and can lead to groupthink, while having students without disabilities tutor those with disabilities (B) can perpetuate a deficit-based model of disability and reinforce power dynamics. Having students with disabilities tutor those without disabilities (D) may not be appropriate depending on the disability and the task at hand.

Question 2

Nationwide, what percentage of students with disabilities is educated primarily in regular classrooms?
A)less than 5
B)nearly 15
C)about 35
D)more than 50

Accepted Answer

According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2017-2018 school year, approximately 59% of students with disabilities were primarily educated in regular classrooms.

Question 3

A student who performs or behaves poorly in school and appears likely to fail or fall short of his or her potential is
A)at risk.
B)disabled.
C)handicapped.
D)challenged.

Accepted Answer

"At risk" is the most appropriate term as it suggests the student is facing negative influences or circumstances that may impede their success in school. "Disabled" and "handicapped" refer to physical or mental impairments that limit a person's abilities, whereas "challenged" may not fully convey the severity of the student's difficulties.

Question 4

Some educators have suggested that the phrase "least restrictive environment" is not appropriate for describing the placement of students. Which term do they suggest as more accurate?
A)most enabling environment
B)most specialized environment
C)least isolated environment
D)most dedicated environment

Accepted Answer

Educators suggest that the term "most enabling environment" is more accurate because it focuses on creating an environment that supports and enables the student to succeed, rather than simply avoiding restriction. This term also emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that meets the individual needs of each student.

Question 5

For students with disabilities, the objective of partial participation is
A)exposure to activities experienced by all students.
B)opportunity to model social skills and increased vocational training.
C)maximize time on task and enhance self-esteem.
D)mastery of functional academics and improved self-help skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For students with disabilities, the objective of...

Question 6

In collaborative consultation, the special education teacher
A)teaches students with disabilities in the regular classroom.
B)acts as an expert in providing advice to the regular education teacher.
C)shares daily decisions about programming with the regular education teacher equally.
D)pulls out students with disabilities for special instruction in a resource room.

Accepted Answer

In collaborative consultation, the special education teacher acts as an expert, providing advice and support to the regular education teacher to help them accommodate and teach students with disabilities within the regular classroom setting.

Question 7

Each of the following is a basic strategy for helping students with disabilities to participate in the general education classroom EXCEPT
A)homogeneous grouping.
B)accommodations and adaptations.
C)collaborative consultation.
D)curriculum and instruction modifications.

Accepted Answer

Homogeneous grouping refers to grouping students based on similar abilities, which can limit opportunities for students with disabilities to learn from and interact with their peers who do not have disabilities in the general education classroom. Therefore, it is not a basic strategy for helping students with disabilities to participate in the general education classroom.

Question 8

The dimension of instruction that refers to the speed of introducing new concepts is
A)intensity.
B)persistence.
C)pace.
D)structure.

Accepted Answer

Pace refers to the speed or rate at which new concepts are introduced. Intensity refers to the depth or complexity of instruction, persistence refers to the ability to maintain focus and attention, and structure refers to the organization and framework of instruction.

Question 9

All teachers should expect to participate in educating students with disabilities. Which one of the following responsibilities is a regular classroom teacher LEAST likely to have?
A)evaluating academic abilities
B)managing serious behavior problems
C)participating in writing individualized educational programs
D)collaborating with other professionals

Accepted Answer

While teachers may have some responsibility for managing behavior problems, serious behavior issues are typically handled by behavior specialists or other trained professionals. The other choices are all common responsibilities for teachers working with students with disabilities.

Question 10

Children under the age of six and older teenagers and young adults identified for special education services more often attend separate schools than do children of the usual school age for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A)They tend to have more severe disabilities.
B)School systems often do not have regular classes for preschoolers and young adults.
C)There are no laws protecting educational rights of people in these age groups.
D)Work-related programs for young adults with disabilities frequently already exist apart from regular high schools.

Accepted Answer

All individuals with disabilities, regardless of age, are protected by federal and state laws ensuring their educational rights. The other options are valid reasons why certain age groups may attend separate schools: younger children may have more severe disabilities and lack regular class options, and older students may have unique work-related programs available to them.

Question 11

All teachers must be prepared to work with exceptional students for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
A)Most exceptional students are in the regular classroom for part of the day.
B)Most teachers have the supports needed to work in the regular classroom with students of all exceptionalities.
C)Many students who are not identified as being in need of services share characteristics of those who are.
D)Radical reforms of special education threaten special education as a separate, identifiable part of education.

Accepted Answer

While many teachers may have access to supports, such as professional development or special education resources, not all teachers may feel adequately prepared or comfortable working with exceptional students. Therefore, option B is not a universally true statement.

Question 12

What makes special education "special" is
A)instruction that it alone uses.
B)the more qualified teachers involved in it.
C)instruction that is altered to meet the needs of exceptional learners.
D)the quantity of services provided.

Accepted Answer

What makes special education special is that it provides instruction that is altered to meet the needs of exceptional learners. It focuses on individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodations that are tailored to the unique needs of each student. This approach recognizes that each exceptional learner requires specific support and instruction to succeed academically and in life, and it is this individualized attention that sets special education apart from general education.

Question 13

In co-teaching,
A)students take turns assuming the role of teacher.
B)regular and special educators teach together in the same classroom.
C)regular and special educators provide in-service training for each other.
D)teachers and students take turns assuming the role of teacher.

Accepted Answer

Co-teaching is a model in which both regular and special educators work together in the same classroom to serve the needs of all students. This partnership allows for collaboration, active support, and shared responsibility in ensuring that all students receive high-quality instruction. Option A and D do not accurately depict co-teaching, and option C refers to a different type of professional development.

Question 14

According to one point of view, general education and special education teachers should work together but have distinctive roles. This point of view suggests that
A)general education teachers are content specialists who should be trained by a special education coach.
B)general education teachers can gradually take the place of special education teachers.
C)special educators have no more specialized expertise in teaching individualized curricula than do general educators.
D)the popular co-teaching model of collaboration provides the required kind of intensive instruction needed by students with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

This point of view suggests that general education teachers are content specialists who should be trained by a special education coach. While general education teachers can benefit from training on how to accommodate and modify instruction for students with disabilities, they are not necessarily trained in individualized instruction and may require guidance from special education teachers who have specialized expertise in this area. This approach emphasizes collaboration between general and special education teachers, with the goal of providing the most effective instruction for all students.

Question 15

Ms. Smith, a second grade teacher, has concerns about Bruce's progress in math. Before she makes a referral for special education, she should
A)discuss her concerns with Bruce.
B)administer an intelligence test.
C)discuss her concerns with Bruce's parents.
D)consult with specialists at a diagnostic-prescriptive center.

Accepted Answer

Ms. Smith should discuss her concerns with Bruce's parents before making a referral for special education. This will allow her to gain additional information about Bruce's home environment and potential factors that could be affecting his progress in math. Additionally, it will involve the parents in the decision-making process and help ensure that they are supportive of any potential interventions or assessments. Administering an intelligence test or consulting with specialists at a diagnostic-prescriptive center may be premature at this stage, and it is important to involve Bruce in the discussion as well, but the best option is to involve the parents in the initial discussion.

Question 16

Jasper is a ten-year-old student with mental retardation. If he is placed in the least restrictive environment, he will receive instruction in
A)a regular classroom for the whole day.
B)a regular classroom with consultation by a special educator.
C)both a regular classroom and a resource room.
D)the setting that best meets his educational needs.

Accepted Answer

The principle of least restrictive environment (LRE) requires that students with disabilities be placed in the educational setting that best meets their needs while providing them with the greatest opportunity for interaction with non-disabled peers. In Jasper's case, his placement should be determined based on his individual needs and not restricted to the options provided in the answer choices. Therefore, the best answer is D - the setting that best meets his educational needs. It could be a regular classroom, a regular classroom with consultation by a special educator, a resource room, or a combination of these, depending on the specific interventions and accommodations that Jasper requires to make progress in his education.

Question 17

Which of the following is an expectation for general education teachers?
A)knowledge of special education law
B)instruction of students with serious learning problems
C)management of serious behavior problems
D)participating in writing individualized education programs

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an expectation...

Question 18

Bill is a student with low vision. His teacher provides him with a set of large-type notes at the beginning of each lecture. This is an example of
A)accommodation.
B)adaptation.
C)tiered assignment.
D)partial participation.

Accepted Answer

The teacher providing Bill with large-type notes is an accommodation, which is a modification to the learning environment or instructional approach that helps a student with a disability to access and participate in learning on an equal basis with their peers. Adaptation refers to modifying the curriculum or materials to suit the student's needs or abilities, whereas tiered assignments are a differentiated instructional approach that offers multiple versions of the same assignment to students with different levels of skill or knowledge. Partial participation refers to a student with a disability only participating in some aspects of an activity or lesson.

Question 19

When teachers provide choices of activities on a single topic that vary in difficulty, they are using
A)watered-down curriculum.
B)accommodations.
C)partial participation.
D)tiered assignments.

Accepted Answer

When teachers provide choices of activities on a single topic that vary in difficulty, they are using tiered assignments. This allows students with different levels of readiness to engage with the same topic at an appropriate level of challenge.

Question 20

Before making a referral for special education, a general education classroom teacher should do all of the following EXCEPT
A)modify or adapt the student's instructional program.
B)communicate concerns to parents.
C)examine student's school record.
D)administer diagnostic tests.

Accepted Answer

A general education classroom teacher is not qualified to administer diagnostic tests to determine whether a student has a disability. This is the job of a specialist, such as a school psychologist or a special education teacher. However, the teacher should modify or adapt the student's instructional program, communicate concerns to parents, and examine the student's school record before making a referral for special education.

Quiz 2: Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

In cooperative learning,

Nationwide, what percentage of students with disabilities is educated primarily in regular classrooms?

A student who performs or behaves poorly in school and appears likely to fail or fall short of his or her potential is

Some educators have suggested that the phrase "least restrictive environment" is not appropriate for describing the placement of students. Which term do they suggest as more accurate?

For students with disabilities, the objective of partial participation is

In collaborative consultation, the special education teacher

Each of the following is a basic strategy for helping students with disabilities to participate in the general education classroom EXCEPT

The dimension of instruction that refers to the speed of introducing new concepts is

All teachers should expect to participate in educating students with disabilities. Which one of the following responsibilities is a regular classroom teacher LEAST likely to have?

Children under the age of six and older teenagers and young adults identified for special education services more often attend separate schools than do children of the usual school age for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

All teachers must be prepared to work with exceptional students for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

What makes special education "special" is

In co-teaching,

According to one point of view, general education and special education teachers should work together but have distinctive roles. This point of view suggests that

Ms. Smith, a second grade teacher, has concerns about Bruce's progress in math. Before she makes a referral for special education, she should

Jasper is a ten-year-old student with mental retardation. If he is placed in the least restrictive environment, he will receive instruction in

Which of the following is an expectation for general education teachers?

Bill is a student with low vision. His teacher provides him with a set of large-type notes at the beginning of each lecture. This is an example of

When teachers provide choices of activities on a single topic that vary in difficulty, they are using

Before making a referral for special education, a general education classroom teacher should do all of the following EXCEPT