Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about using modifications?

Accepted Answer

Modifications are changes made to the curriculum or learning environment to match a student's abilities and needs. Accommodations, on the other hand, are changes made to how the student learns or is tested. It is important to try modifications before moving on to accommodations, but it is not necessary to try accommodations before making modifications.

Question 2

Providing peer help could be an appropriate selected intervention for a student who has difficulty maintaining attention.

Accepted Answer

Providing peer help can help the student stay engaged, motivated and focused. Interaction with peers can help the student develop appropriate social skills and communication, and facilitate learning in a more meaningful and engaging way.

Question 3

An accommodation is a change in how something is taught.

Accepted Answer

An accommodation involves changing how something is taught or presented to a student to make it more accessible or appropriate for their learning needs.

Question 4

Selected interventions benefit all students.

Accepted Answer

Selected interventions are typically designed to meet the specific needs of certain students or groups, rather than benefiting all students universally.

Question 5

A modification is a change in what is taught.

Accepted Answer

A modification involves changing or altering what is being taught.

Question 6

Before a long presentation, Ms.Blaine places Max's desk where he can change position often without distracting others.This is an example of which category of intervention?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting the environment to accommodate Max's needs is the most appropriate category of intervention in this scenario. Providing scaffolded materials and monitoring student behavior may be helpful in other situations, but they are not directly relevant to addressing Max's need to frequently change his position during a long presentation.

Question 7

Teachers should use modifications only when necessary as using a modification could cause a student to learn less than her peers.

Accepted Answer

Using modifications may help students with learning disabilities or special needs to access the curriculum, but it is important to use them only when necessary and to provide as much opportunity as possible for students to learn at the same level as their peers. Over-reliance on modifications could result in the student learning less than their peers, which could have negative consequences in the long run.

Question 8

After writing a lesson plan, what should a teacher do next when planning for selected interventions?

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Question 9

When Lamont and the rest of the class are given frequent opportunities to stand and stretch, the teacher has used a universal intervention.

Accepted Answer

A universal intervention is a preventative measure that is implemented for an entire group or population, rather than targeted to specific individuals. Allowing the entire class to stand and stretch is a universal intervention as it benefits everyone in the class, not just a specific individual.

Question 10

Mr.Ness planned to have the students in his class read an essay on the origins of abstract art.But he has one student, Ricky, who can't read.Which of the following is the most sensible intervention for Mr.Ness to use?

Accepted Answer

Having a parent volunteer summarize the key points of the essay to Ricky ensures that he receives the same information as his classmates in a way that accommodates his reading difficulty.

Question 11

Which of the following is a good example of a situation where a permanent intervention is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Jamil being hearing-impaired is a permanent condition that requires a permanent intervention such as the use of hearing aids or sign language interpretation.

Question 12

When Lofa answers test questions orally while the rest of the students answer them in writing, the teacher has made a modification for Lofa.

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Question 13

Most students with learning and behavior problems can benefit from selected interventions.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that selected interventions can be effective for many students with learning and behavior problems. However, the specific interventions needed may vary depending on the individual student's needs and circumstances.

Question 14

Selected interventions are for use in special education classes, and universal interventions are for use in general education classes.

Accepted Answer

Universal interventions are designed for use with all students to prevent issues before they start, not just for those in general education. Selected interventions are targeted at groups or individuals who are at risk or showing early signs of problems, and can be used in both general and special education settings.

Question 15

The most effective modifications usually involve specialized equipment.

Accepted Answer

The most effective modifications often involve simple, creative solutions tailored to an individual's needs rather than relying solely on specialized equipment.

Question 16

When Juanita is given a worksheet typed in an extra-large font and the rest of the students are given worksheets in the usual font, the teacher has used a selected intervention for Juanita.

Accepted Answer

Giving Juanita a worksheet with an extra-large font is an example of a selected intervention. It is a targeted approach to meet the specific needs of an individual student.

Question 17

Accommodations and modifications are both examples of:

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Question 18

When Ben works on labeling the features of a map while the rest of the students work on computing distances from one point to another (on a map), the teacher has made an accommodation for Ben.

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Question 19

Depending on the makeup of your class, any intervention could be either selected or universal.

Accepted Answer

Depending on the needs of individual students or the overall classroom population, an intervention can be selected for certain individuals or universal for the whole group. This decision should be based on data and the specific needs of the students.

Question 20

Which of these statements are true about interventions?

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true about interventions.

Quiz 9: Selected Instructional Interventions