Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a concern of special educators about No Child Left Behind?

Accepted Answer

Special educators generally support the idea of high standards for students with disabilities and want to see them challenged to their full potential. However, they do have concerns about factors such as inappropriate testing or unrealistic expectations for progress in a year's time.

Question 2

"Non-judgment" disabilities refer to

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an area addressed in the No Child Left Behind legislation?

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind legislation does not specifically require states to develop curriculum standards in science and social studies. It focuses more on reading, math, and requires annual testing in these subjects, along with measures to ensure teacher quality and options for parents of children in failing schools.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a component of assessment for purposes of instruction in special education?

Accepted Answer

Large-scale assessment of school achievement is typically used for accountability purposes and is not directly related to instructional decision making in special education. The other components listed are all essential for assessment for purposes of instruction in special education.

Question 5

Assessment is at the heart of special education practice because

Accepted Answer

Assessment is crucial in determining a student's current level of knowledge and understanding, as well as identifying areas where individualized instruction and support may be necessary. This allows teachers to tailor their teaching to meet the individual needs of each student and ensures that they are making progress. While B and C are partially true, they do not fully capture the importance of assessment in special education practice. D is incorrect as eligibility for special education services is determined by a comprehensive evaluation, which includes a variety of assessments, not just IQ tests.

Question 6

High-stakes tests refer to

Accepted Answer

High-stakes tests are those that are used to make important decisions about a student's education, such as promotion or graduation, or about a teacher's job, such as evaluation or pay. These tests are considered high-stakes because they carry significant consequences for the test-takers or the educators/administrators involved. Standardized tests like those in choice A may be included as high-stakes tests if they are used for important decisions, but not all standardized tests are necessarily high-stakes. Choices C and D are incorrect because high-stakes tests are not defined by their legal requirement or their source, but rather by their impact on decisions and consequences.

Question 7

Today, evidence-based practices can be defined as

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practices refers to teaching methods that have been proven effective through research and data analysis. It is important to use these approaches, as they have a higher likelihood of producing positive outcomes for students.

Question 8

Children from which of the ethnicity groups below are overrepresented in special education services and underrepresented in programs for students who are gifted and talented?

Accepted Answer

African American and American Indian/Alaska Native children are overrepresented in special education and underrepresented in gifted and talented programs, reflecting systemic biases and disparities in educational assessment and placement practices.

Question 9

Which of the following lawsuits addressed overrepresentation of children from non-English speaking backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

The Diana v. Board of Education case addressed the issue of overrepresentation of children from non-English speaking backgrounds in special education classes due to biased testing practices.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT typically considered when looking for factors that may contribute to over - and underrepresentation?

Accepted Answer

Typically, the enrollment process is not considered a factor that may contribute to over- and underrepresentation. The referral process, assessment process, and placement process are more likely to have an impact on the demographic makeup of a group or organization.

Question 11

Between 1995 and 2004, approximately 80 percent of all children with disabilities were in general education for all or part of the school day. This fact suggests that

Accepted Answer

Based on the given fact, it can be inferred that a large majority of children with disabilities are included in general education classrooms for at least some part of their school day, which suggests that a majority of teachers are teaching students with disabilities.

Question 12

Alternative assessments for students with disabilities

Accepted Answer

Alternative assessments for students with disabilities often take the form of a portfolio or other means of documenting performance samples of the student. This allows for a more comprehensive evaluation of the student's abilities and progress, beyond traditional standardized tests. It is not limited to self-contained classrooms, does need to demonstrate a relationship between learning and state content standards, and there is no established limit for the percentage of students who can receive alternative assessments.

Question 13

Accommodations

Accepted Answer

Accommodations are changes made to how a student accesses information or demonstrates understanding, without changing the content being taught or assessed. This allows students with disabilities to learn and show their knowledge in the same way as their peers, just with a different approach. Accommodations are not the same as modifications, which fundamentally change the content being taught.

Question 14

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can best be defined as:

Accepted Answer

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to creating a general curriculum that would allow all students to access the content. It focuses on providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression to address the diverse learning needs of each student. The aim of UDL is to reduce barriers to learning and make learning accessible to all students.

Question 15

According to No Child Left Behind, most children with disabilities

Accepted Answer

Under the No Child Left Behind Act, most children with disabilities are expected to meet the same standards for Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) as other children, which includes participating in state assessments and meeting state proficiency levels.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a traditional curriculum option for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The Parallel Curriculum is not a traditional curriculum option for students with disabilities. The other options listed (general education curriculum, specialized curricula, and functional or life-skills curriculum) are all commonly used for students with disabilities. The Parallel Curriculum is typically used for advanced learners without disabilities.

Question 17

Which of the following factors is NOT identified as associated with overrepresentation in special education?

Accepted Answer

Age is not identified as a factor associated with overrepresentation in special education. The other options (ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status) are all recognized factors that can contribute to overrepresentation.

Question 18

The most familiar three-tiered model for providing instruction in schools is

Accepted Answer

The three-tiered model of instruction referred to in the question is the Response to Intervention (RTI) model. The other options given (Universal design for learning and peer-directed practices) are not three-tiered models for providing instruction in schools. Teacher-directed practices may be a component of the RTI model, but it does not fully encompass the entire model.

Question 19

Which of the following lawsuits addressed culturally biased testing of African American Students?

Accepted Answer

Larry P. v. Riles was a lawsuit that addressed culturally biased testing of African American Students. The case challenged the IQ testing practices used in California schools, which were found to be discriminatory against African American students.

Question 20

Overrepresentation in special education occurs when

Accepted Answer

Overrepresentation in special education refers to a situation where a particular group of students is represented in special education programs at a higher rate than would be expected based on their proportion in the general student population.

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