Deck 6: Children With Disabilities

Question 1

Federal law requires the identification and evaluation of all children with disabilities.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Physical education is the only content area specifically mentioned in PL 94-142.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

PL 94-142 does NOT include children in private care facilities.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The responsibility of a school system does NOT include providing a quality education for all students.

Question 5

All students, regardless of ability levels, must have access to physical education.

Question 6

Mainstreaming refers to educating students with and without disabilities in a regular education setting.

Question 7

The least restrictive environment for a student is the same throughout the school year.

Question 8

PL94-142 states that schools must locate, identify, and evaluate all students who might have a disability.

Question 9

Screening is a process that involves all students in a school setting and is part of the "child find"process.

Question 10

During the screening and assessment process, referrals to the Committee on Special Education must come from a teacher.

Question 11

Segregation is maintained only when it is in the best interest of the teacher.

Question 12

The thrust of segregated programs is to establish a level of skill and social proficiency that eventually enables youngsters to be transferred to a less restricted learning environment.

Question 13

The physical educator should be the only professional involved in the evaluation process for screening.

Question 14

Federal law states that an Individualized Education Program (IEP) must be written for every child receiving special education and related services.

Question 15

The first step in formulating the IEP includes providing the current status of the child's present level of performance.

Question 16

An IEP must be developed by a committee.

Question 17

PL 94-142 prohibits segregation of children with special needs.

Question 18

Utilizing a "universal design" for successful inclusion means portions of the learning environment are created to support the learning environment for individuals with unique needs.

Question 19

Parents of students with an IEP should be notified of their child's progress more often than parents of students without disabilities.

Question 20

Inclusion is NOT a responsibility of physical education teachers.

Question 21

It is appropriate to ask a child which piece of equipment he/she would rather use during an activity to ensure a successful experience.

Question 22

It is unfair for a physical education teacher to provide physical assistance to a student with unique needs.

Question 23

Social interactions is an appropriate instructional method for working with students with unique needs.

Question 24

Physical educators and special education specialists must work together when a student is ready for placement.

Question 25

Students will automatically accept a student with differing needs.

Question 26

PL 94-142 requires that all children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment from:

A) birth to age 21.
B) birth to age 18.
C) age 3 to 18.
D) age 3 to 21.

Question 27

Least restrictive environment:

A) can vary from day to day.
B) is established at the start of the IEP and remains the same.
C) refers to physical education settings only.
D) is the same for all lessons.

Question 28

Least restrictive environment means:

A) not all individuals need access to physical education.
B) all individuals can do all of the same activities in the same environment.
C) not all individuals can do all of the same activities in the same environment.
D) no one can be rejected because of a disability.

Question 29

The focus of segregated programs for students with disabilities should be to:

A) establish a level of skill performance that will allow the child to compete in sports.
B) retain students in a specialized environment.
C) establish a level of skill and social proficiency that will enable the child to be transferred to a less restrictive environment.
D) keep the student segregated from other students.

Question 30

The assessment and evaluation procedures associated with determining placement for the child with unique needs are administered by:

A) the adapted physical education specialist.
B) the special educator.
C) a multidisciplinary team..
D) the physical educator.

Question 31

IEPs:

A) must contain a statement of annual goals and short-term instructional objectives.
B) are not a requirement for a student with special needs.
C) are written by the special education teacher only.
D) do not need to be modified over time.

Question 32

An IEP contains all of the following EXCEPT:

A) long-term goals and short-term instructional objectives.
B) future status of the child's level of educational performance.
C) a statement of special education and related services to be provided.
D) dates for initiation of services and duration.

Question 33

With regard to the IEP, due process serves to:

A) follow a process relevant to school fees.
B) provide services that are due to the student.
C) ensure that dues are processed to the school.
D) protect the rights of all parties involved.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate instructional method?

A) Provide delayed feedback for peak performance.
B) Modify equipment to increase the students' chances for success.
C) If possible, ask the students for their input regarding any modifications.
D) Provide the students with options, if feasible.

Question 35

Which of the following should NOT be considered when formulating modifications for students?

A) Does the modification make the setting unsafe for the student with unique needs as well as for those students without disabilities?
B) Does the change negatively affect the quality of the educational experience for any student?
C) Does the change cause an undue burden on the teacher?
D) Do the changes allow the student with unique needs to outperform the other students?

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a concept that aids in understanding and appreciating individual differences?

A) encouraging segregation programs
B) understanding human differences and focusing on the concept that all people have some type of disability
C) stressing the acceptance of all children
D) exploring ways to deal with those who differ without overhelping

Question 37

Guidelines for successful integration of children with disabilities into physical education include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) fostering peer acceptance.
B) meeting target goals as specified in the IEP.
C) concentrating on the student's disability.
D) building ego strength.

Question 38

Quality educators continue to learn about:

A) best practices, the latest trends in teaching, and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their teaching.
B) instructional modifications, strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their teaching, and the latest trends in teaching.
C) best practices, instructional modifications and fitness testing.
D) best practices, instructional modifications and strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of their teaching.

Question 39

Define the term "least restrictive environment."

Question 40

List and describe four of the eight components of an IEP.