Question 1

Elisabeth's teacher gives a spelling test at the end of each week to determine student mastery of the words covered in the curriculum. This type of assessment is considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

All students who are eligible for special education services are required to have an alternative planning document in place.

Accepted Answer

Not all students eligible for special education services are required to have an alternative planning document; they are required to have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which outlines their educational goals, services, and accommodations. An alternative planning document might be used in specific cases or jurisdictions but is not a universal requirement.

Question 3

An outcome of the use of the historical model of assessment was a large number of students being referred for special education services who did not require them.

Accepted Answer

The historical model of assessment relied heavily on standardized testing and norm-referenced scores, which often resulted in over-identification of students with learning differences or disabilities. This led to a large number of students being referred for special education services who did not actually require them.

Question 4

All of the following statements about high-stakes testing are true, except

Accepted Answer

High-stakes testing is not exempt for students with severe disabilities; accommodations are made to allow their participation. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) focuses on special education and related services, not high-stakes testing mandates. NCLB (No Child Left Behind) does mandate testing, but IDEA does not specifically mandate high-stakes testing.

Question 5

IDEA 2004 indicated that these services should be employed to address a student's needs within the general education classroom and prevent additional assessment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IDEA 2004 indicated that these services should...

Question 6

When the number of students from various ethnic or linguistically diverse groups who receive special education services is skewed from the general population, it is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Disproportionality refers to the unequal representation of various ethnic or linguistic groups in special education compared to their representation in the general student population.

Question 7

Historically, pre-referral interventions have been intended to address bias in the referral process and prevent unnecessary assessments, and are now part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model.

Accepted Answer

Pre-referral interventions were developed to prevent unnecessary assessments and address bias in the referral process, and are now part of the RTI model.

Question 8

Aaron's teacher noticed he was having difficulties reading in all of his classes. She referred him to a multidisciplinary team for special education services immediately. What model of assessment is Aaron's teacher following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aaron's teacher noticed he was having difficulties...

Question 9

Mr. Kehl collects student products over the course of the year to demonstrate the progress his students make. Mr. Kehl is utilizing what type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Kehl is using portfolio assessment, which involves collecting student work over time to demonstrate progress and mastery of skills.

Question 10

Ella received an 80% on her math test this week. Her teacher said she missed the cut-off by 5 points, so she will have to work on the same material next week and retake the test next Friday. Ella's teacher is employing what type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

Ella's teacher is using a criterion-referenced assessment because she was held to a specific cut-off score and will have to retake the same test, indicating that she needs to meet a set standard or criterion.

Question 11

Looking for patterns of errors to provide insight into learning how a student completes a task is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

This is called error analysis, where the teacher analyzes the types and frequency of errors made by the student in order to gain insight into their learning process. Informal assessment refers to assessment methods that are less structured and standardized than formal assessments, while alternative assessment methods refer to non-traditional assessment methods that rely on performance-based tasks. Dynamic assessment refers to an interactive process in which the teacher provides scaffolding and support to help the student learn and progress.

Question 12

It is important to establish firm standards for a student's progress and readiness to exit special education.

Accepted Answer

It is important to have clear and measurable standards for a student's progress and level of mastery before exiting special education. This ensures that the student is truly prepared to succeed without support and reduces the likelihood of regression or failure.

Question 13

When administering a standardized test, the individual giving the test may give the test in any manner they wish.

Accepted Answer

When administering a standardized test, the individual giving the test must follow specific procedures and instructions to ensure that the test is given consistently to all test-takers. These procedures and instructions are typically outlined in a manual or guidebook provided by the test publisher. Deviating from these procedures or instructions can lead to inaccurate test results and invalidation of the test.

Question 14

Research has suggested that, traditionally, a teacher's decision to refer may have been influenced by the student having a sibling who has had school problems.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that teachers may be more likely to refer a student for support or intervention if they have a sibling who has also had difficulties in school. This is likely due to assumptions that students from the same family share similar backgrounds or experiences, and therefore may face similar challenges in the classroom.

Question 15

Miss Morgan is collecting progress monitoring data using DIBELS and determining if she needs to change her instructional strategies in order to help her students reach their aim line. Miss Morgan is using what type of assessment strategy?

Accepted Answer

Miss Morgan is using curriculum-based measurement (CBM) to collect progress monitoring data through DIBELS. CBM involves frequent assessments of a student's progress in a specific area of the curriculum and can help teachers determine if changes to instructional strategies are needed.

Question 16

All students, regardless of disability, are required to take statewide exams, or alternative exams to measure their progress within the general education curriculum.

Accepted Answer

All students, including those with disabilities, are required to take statewide exams or alternative exams to measure their progress within the general education curriculum under federal law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - IDEA).

Question 17

IDEA 2004 and ESEA 2001 place more emphasis on assessing all students in attaining the standards, leading to more students being included in the general education classroom and more students who receive special education services to receive a regular diploma.

Accepted Answer

IDEA 2004 and ESEA 2001 prioritize assessing all students in meeting the standards, which includes students with disabilities. This focus on including all students in the general education classroom and ensuring that they receive a regular diploma reflects a move towards greater inclusion in education.

Question 18

This type of assessment requires that students create a product that demonstrates their skills or competency.

Accepted Answer

Performance assessment requires students to create a product or demonstrate their skills to show their level of competency. This type of assessment can include projects, presentations, or performances.

Question 19

An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) differs from an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) in that an IEP includes family needs as well as the child's needs.

Accepted Answer

An IEP is specifically focused on the educational needs of a child with a disability and is developed for school-aged children, while an IFSP is focused on the needs of infants and toddlers and includes the family's needs as well as the child's needs.

Question 20

Children who fail to make academic progress through ESL services are eligible for special education services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children who fail to make academic progress...

Quiz 1: Introduction