Question 1

Mrs.Turner has been using a learning styles inventory in her ninth grade English class.She gives students the inventory,tells them to identify their learning style,and instructs them to use their dominant learning style when they study and complete assignments.She groups students according to learning styles for some assignments and tries to teach to their learning styles.
What seems to be lacking in Mrs.Turner's knowledge of learning styles? If she were informed,what might she do differently in her teaching?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mrs.Turner has been using a learning styles...

Question 2

In her inclusive classroom,Mrs.Dawson has one student with intellectual disabilities and an IQ just below 70.What approach to learning should she take with this student?
A)Help the student develop depth in one area of learning.
B)Avoid focusing on learning objectives and encourage the student in social skills.
C)Skip steps and move to the next lesson if the student does not follow.
D)Work on practical skills and concepts the student will need to use in adult life.

Accepted Answer

Working on practical skills and concepts that the student will need in adult life is essential for students with intellectual disabilities. It will help them become more independent and lead a successful life. Focusing on social skills is also crucial, but it should not be the sole focus. Skipping steps and moving to the next lesson will not be helpful for the student's understanding and progress. Developing depth in one area of learning may not be suitable for all students with intellectual disabilities as they may have a limited capacity of understanding and retaining information.

Question 3

Your student Lucas was diagnosed recently with dyslexia,a learning disability covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).Lucas's mom is distraught to learn about her son's disability,and she knows nothing about an IEP or special education.
Explain the IEP process to the mom and describe how she will be involved in her son's education.Describe what's included in an IEP.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your student Lucas was diagnosed recently with...

Question 4

Alonso is a student in Ms.Carmike's kindergarten class.She has noticed that Alonso avoids eye contact,and she tells him to look at her when she talks to him.She also notices that he seems uninterested in the other children,always closes the classroom door when it is left open,and uses unusual speech patterns.She suspects that Alonso has:
A)epilepsy.
B)an emotional disorder.
C)an autism spectrum disorder.
D)hearing impairment.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described in the scenario are consistent with characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder, such as difficulty with social interaction, communication, and restricted interests or behaviors. However, a formal diagnosis can only be made by a trained professional.

Question 5

Mr.Solinski is reviewing his students' permanent files before school starts.He is making notes about their scores on standardized tests,their grade reports,and their portfolio items,and he is paying particular attention to their IQ scores.
What is the value of knowing students' IQ scores and how might Mr.Solinski use the information to benefit students?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr.Solinski is reviewing his students' permanent files...

Question 6

Jacee is a student with attention deficit.The actual diagnosis is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.Her third grade teacher noticed signs of the disorder such as Jacee's disorganization,her tendency to be easily distracted and spaced out,and her forgetfulness.Jacee was falling behind and becoming discouraged about school.On the other hand,Jacee's mom said she could spend hours building Lego villages and playing Internet games involving construction.Jacee was tested,diagnosed,and now the teacher needs to provide accommodations.
What accommodations does the teacher need to make? What should the teacher do to prevent Jacee's discouragement from becoming learned helplessness?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jacee is a student with attention deficit.The...

Question 7

Mr.McKay teaches about 100 students in his senior English classes in a large high school.If his students match the national norms for twelfth graders,how many of his students probably used marijuana,alcohol,or other illicit drugs in the past 30 days?
A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25

Accepted Answer

According to national surveys and studies on drug use among high school seniors in the United States, approximately 25% of twelfth graders report using marijuana, alcohol, or other illicit drugs in the past 30 days. Therefore, if Mr. McKay teaches about 100 students, it's likely that around 25 of them have used these substances recently.

Question 8

For the first time in his 14 years of teaching,Mr.Morrow has a gifted student in his American history class.Her name is Ryland,and her IQ score is around 140.She reads voraciously and delves headstrong into any topic that interests her.She seems to remember everything she reads,sees,or hears.She was accelerated in elementary school,skipping fourth grade.She has never taken an American history class,but she knows a lot of history.Mr.Morrow recognizes his need to learn what to do to challenge Ryland sufficiently and prevent her from becoming bored.He wants her to enjoy learning in his class.He realizes she will know a lot that he doesn't know,but he is determined not to feel threatened by her abilities.
What strategies and ideas do you recommend to Mr.Morrow that will benefit Ryland the most?

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the first time in his 14...

Question 9

Mr.Tolosa is a new third grade teacher.He has no experience identifying gifted students,but believes one of his students has exceptional abilities.What common characteristics might he observe in a gifted student?
A)Convergent thinker,perceptive of others' feelings,ambitious about projects
B)Avid reader,advanced vocabulary,completes writing assignments quickly
C)Advanced sentence structure,divergent thinker,creative,uses analogies
D)Not very verbal,completes math tasks quickly,carefully follows steps in math procedures

Accepted Answer

Advanced sentence structure and use of analogies are common characteristics of gifted students in language arts. Additionally, being a divergent thinker and creative are indications of giftedness.

Question 10

Mrs.Warner uses the following approaches in her teaching.Which approach is most likely INEFFECTIVE in teaching Carmen,a gifted student?
A)Independent projects in which students choose from a list of topics
B)Mixed-ability groups that work cooperatively on projects every week
C)Extension projects that allow students to go deeper into a topic
D) that require divergent thinking and elaboration on the topic

Accepted Answer

Mixed-ability groups may not challenge a gifted student enough as they may be matched with students who are not at the same level of academic ability. It may lead to the gifted student feeling bored or unengaged during group work.

Quiz 4: Learner Differences and Learning Needs

In her inclusive classroom,Mrs.Dawson has one student with intellectual disabilities and an IQ just below 70.What approach to learning should she take with this student?

Mr.McKay teaches about 100 students in his senior English classes in a large high school.If his students match the national norms for twelfth graders,how many of his students probably used marijuana,alcohol,or other illicit drugs in the past 30 days?

Mr.Tolosa is a new third grade teacher.He has no experience identifying gifted students,but believes one of his students has exceptional abilities.What common characteristics might he observe in a gifted student?

Mrs.Warner uses the following approaches in her teaching.Which approach is most likely INEFFECTIVE in teaching Carmen,a gifted student?