Question 1

Allowing a student to balance on two body parts rather than one is an appropriate modification for a student lacking

Accepted Answer

Allowing a student to balance on two body parts rather than one is an appropriate modification for a student lacking balance and agility. This modification can provide a wider base of support, which can help to improve balance and stability.

Question 2

Allowing a student to hit a ball off a tee is an appropriate modification for a student lacking

Accepted Answer

Allowing a student to hit a ball off a tee is a modification that can assist a student who lacks coordination. A tee allows the student to focus on hitting the ball without the added challenge of trying to hit a moving ball. This can improve their hand-eye coordination and give them confidence in their ability to participate in the activity.

Question 3

According to the due process principle,parents may request an outside evaluation,but the parents must pay for the evaluation even if the results differ from the school district evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), if parents disagree with a school district's evaluation of their child, they have the right to request an independent educational evaluation (IEE) at public expense.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a modification for a student lacking balance and agility?

Accepted Answer

Decreasing the size of the goal would make the task more challenging for a student lacking balance and agility. The other options (B, C, and D) would all provide additional support and stability to the student, making the task easier to perform.

Question 5

In terms of the impact of diversity on assessment,minority and poor children should be assessed only with instruments that have been tested and shown to be valid with these populations.

Accepted Answer

Validity of assessment instruments is influenced by cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic factors, which can affect scores and interpretations of results. Therefore, it is essential to utilize assessment instruments that have been validated with the specific population being assessed, including minority and poor children. Using untested instruments may result in inaccurate or biased assessments of these students' abilities and, ultimately, lead to inappropriate decisions regarding their educational placement or services.

Question 6

Evaluation and modification of the least restrictive environment is a one-time step.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation and modification of the least restrictive environment is an ongoing process. It requires continuous monitoring of a student's progress and adjusting the environment as needed to ensure that the student's needs are being met in the least restrictive setting possible.

Question 7

The child's parents,the teachers who have direct responsibility for implementing the IEP and a qualified local association representative comprise an appropriate IEP committee.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IEP committee includes the child's parents, at least one of the child's regular education teachers, at least one special education teacher, a representative of the public agency, and other individuals who have knowledge or expertise regarding the child, including a qualified local association representative if requested by the parents.

Question 8

Least restrictive environment is a term commonly used in public education for the process of placing students with disabilities in classrooms with non-disabled students.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately defines the concept of least restrictive environment.

Question 9

According to the news clip,what is the mission of the Special Olympics?

Accepted Answer

The news clip states that the mission of the Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-type events for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Question 10

The goal of the least restrictive environment is that a child's right to special services to promote progress in his or her learning has a higher value that the social benefits of learning in a general education classroom.

Accepted Answer

The goal of the least restrictive environment is indeed to ensure that a child with disabilities receives necessary special services and accommodations in the most natural setting possible, even if that means being educated in a general education classroom. This is based on the belief that all students, regardless of ability, have the right to access and progress in the general curriculum alongside their non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.

Question 11

Physical education is the only curriculum area specifically mentioned in the Education for All Handicapped Children Act/Individuals with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), specifically mentions physical education as a required service for students with disabilities.

Question 12

Students with disabilities only require contact with the classroom teaching during mainstreaming.

Accepted Answer

Students with disabilities often require additional support and accommodations beyond just contact with the classroom teacher during mainstreaming. This can include assistance from special education teachers, aides, or therapists, as well as modifications to the curriculum, materials, or environment.

Question 13

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was first passed by Congress in 1994.

Accepted Answer

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was actually first passed by Congress in 1975, not 1994. It was later amended and renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1990.

Question 14

In 1990,the Individuals with Disabilities Act replaced the phrase "handicapped child" with "child with a disability."

Accepted Answer

This is true. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), formerly known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, was reauthorized and amended in 1990 to replace the term "handicapped child" with "child with a disability," as well as to make other significant changes and additions to special education law.

Question 15

In most situations,screening tests may be administered without parental permission.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In most situations,screening tests may be administered...

Question 16

Teaching students how to fall is a modification for a student lacking

Accepted Answer

Teaching students how to fall is important for students lacking balance and agility. This skill will prevent injuries and help with confidence when attempting new movements or activities.

Question 17

In a real way,all students have special needs.

Accepted Answer

Every student is unique and has their own individual strengths, challenges, and learning styles. Therefore, all students have special needs that should be addressed in order to support their success.

Question 18

The zero reject concept indicates that any child can be rejected from all educational services because of a disability.

Accepted Answer

The zero reject concept guarantees that no child can be rejected from receiving educational services solely because of their disability.

Question 19

The first procedure for due process is written permission from the parents to conduct a special education evaluation of their child.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Before a special education evaluation can be conducted, written permission must be obtained from the parents or legal guardians of the child. This is part of the due process protections afforded by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Question 20

The student should always be included among the members of the individualized education program committee.

Accepted Answer

The inclusion of a student in the individualized education program (IEP) committee depends on their age and ability to participate. Typically, students are included when they are 16 or older, or younger if appropriate.

Quiz 6: Teaching Children With Special Needs