Question 1

Differentiating instruction involves:

Accepted Answer

Differentiating instruction means adjusting instruction to meet the wide range of needs in the classroom. This could involve changes in content, processes, or instruction itself. Differentiation is commonly used in general education classrooms to support students who need additional support, challenge, or differentiation based on interest or readiness.

Question 2

Which is not a major responsibility that a teacher will have when working with paraeducators?

Accepted Answer

While maintaining open communication with parents may be beneficial for some situations, it is not a major responsibility of a teacher when working with paraeducators. The other choices are all important responsibilities that a teacher must fulfill when working with paraeducators.

Question 3

All the following are types of cooperative teaching except:

Accepted Answer

Direct teaching is not a type of cooperative teaching. Cooperative teaching involves collaboration between teachers to support student learning, while direct teaching is a more traditional, teacher-centered approach.

Question 4

Which is not a principle for developing, implementing and making adaptations to homework practices for learners with special needs?

Accepted Answer

Assigning homework as they need arises is not a principle for developing, implementing and making adaptations to homework practices for learners with special needs. The other choices, developing self-regulation skills, helping students recognize the relevance of assignments, and communicating with parents, are all important principles to consider.

Question 5

Special educators have several roles. When should skills be taught to special education teachers?

Accepted Answer

Skills specific to special education should be taught in preservice teacher training programs. In-service programs can be used to update and enhance skills, but it is important that special education teachers have a strong foundation in special education before they begin teaching in the classroom. Teaching skills for general education classrooms may not necessarily address the unique needs and challenges of students with disabilities.

Question 6

Which of the following includes layers of evidence-based instruction, with increasing intensity as a student progresses through different levels over time?

Accepted Answer

A multi-tiered system includes layers of evidence-based instruction, with increasing intensity as a student progresses through different levels over time. Response to intervention (RTI) and Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports are all components of a multi-tiered system, but they do not encompass the entire system. Therefore, A is the best choice.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes special education placement over the years?

Accepted Answer

Over the years, special education placement has shifted from isolating students in self-contained classrooms to providing them with supportive classrooms such as resource rooms, and then to integrating them into general education classrooms through mainstreaming. The most recent trend is inclusion, where students with disabilities are fully included in general education classrooms and are provided with support and accommodations to ensure their success.

Question 8

Why would a student receive intensive instruction?

Accepted Answer

Intensive instruction is typically provided to students who have not responded favorably to supplemental instruction, indicating they need more targeted support to meet their learning needs.

Question 9

When adjusting content for students with special needs, educators should also consider _________ of students.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When adjusting content for students with special...

Question 10

What level is not part of the multi-tiered system?

Accepted Answer

All the other options (B, C, D) are part of the multi-tiered system, as they represent different levels of instruction and support within the system. However, "High-quality support" is too broad and does not specifically refer to a specific level of instruction or support within the system.

Question 11

This role of the special educator is most prominent at:

Accepted Answer

The special educator's role is most prominent at tier 3, where intensive, individualized interventions are provided to students who have not responded to support at tiers 1 and 2.

Question 12

A teacher provided a graphic organizer for notetaking for a lecture. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A teacher provided a graphic organizer for...

Question 13

What level do students receive various types of assistance in terms of differentiations, instructional, and curricular adaptations, more specialized equipment, and technology in order to target instructional-related needs?

Accepted Answer

Students typically receive differentiations, instructional and curricular adaptations, more specialized equipment, and technology in Tier 2 support, which provides targeted instruction for students who need additional support beyond what is provided in Tier 1 universal instruction. Tier 1 provides core instruction for all students, while Tier 3 provides the most intensive support for students with the most significant needs. Differentiated instruction is a strategy used within Tier 1 instruction to meet the diverse needs of students within the classroom.

Question 14

A process through which student learning needs are identified, assessed, and address by two or more educators working together to share resources and expertise is called:

Accepted Answer

Collaboration involves two or more educators working together to identify and address student learning needs. This approach allows for the sharing of resources and expertise, which can lead to more effective and personalized instruction for students. Adaptation and modification refer to making changes to instructional materials or approaches, while response to intervention is a multi-tiered approach to identifying and addressing student learning needs. However, collaboration is the best choice for the given definition.

Question 15

Extended testing time is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Extended testing time is an accommodation, which is a support provided to students with disabilities or other needs that allows them to access the same learning opportunities as their peers. Accommodations do not change the content or level of instruction, but rather provide equal access to the instruction and assessment. Response to Intervention (RTI) and differentiated instruction both involve adjusting instruction to meet the needs of students, but they do not specifically address accommodations for assessment. Modification, on the other hand, involves changing the content or level of instruction or assessment, which is not the case for extended testing time.

Question 16

This form of collaboration involves special education teachers working alongside general education teachers in an inclusive classroom environment.

Accepted Answer

Co-teaching involves two teachers working together in one classroom to provide instruction to all students, including those with special needs. This type of collaboration between special education and general education teachers allows for a more inclusive environment where students can receive support and access to the general education curriculum. Accommodation and modification refer to individualized changes made to instruction or assessments to meet the needs of a specific student. Consultation involves a special education teacher providing guidance or advice to a general education teacher, but does not involve direct collaboration in the classroom.

Question 17

What terminology is used to describe how as student responds to the evidenced-based practices?

Accepted Answer

Response to Intervention (RtI) is the terminology used to describe how a student responds to evidenced-based practices. High-quality instruction, multi-tiered system, and differentiated instruction are all related to RtI but do not specifically describe the student's response to these practices.

Question 18

Which of the following is recommended by IDEA but not required?

Accepted Answer

Response to Intervention (RtI) is recommended by IDEA as a method to identify and support students with learning and behavior needs, but it is not mandated by the law.

Question 19

Why should a general educator be knowledgeable about grading adaptations for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

General educators need to understand grading adaptations because many students with disabilities are taught in general education settings, and accurate evaluation and record-keeping are essential for providing appropriate feedback on their progress.

Question 20

All the following are key component of multi-tiered systems except:

Accepted Answer

Multi-tiered systems involve providing support and interventions to students at different levels of need, with the ultimate goal of improving student outcomes. The key components of multi-tiered systems include regular and systematic monitoring of student progress, data-driven decision making, and the use of evidence-based practices by teachers. While providing special education services is an important aspect of supporting struggling students, it is not a key component of multi-tiered systems, as these systems aim to provide support to all students, not just those receiving special education services.

Quiz 3: Teaching and Differentiating Instruction in a Multi-Tiered System of Education