Question 1

Understanding the rules that govern the correspondence between specific sounds and certain letters that make up words is associated with

Accepted Answer

Understanding the rules that connect sounds and letters in words is known as phonological awareness. Phonemic awareness, specifically, refers to the capacity to discern and manipulate individual sounds in words. Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects mathematical skills, while dyslexia specifically impacts reading skills, such as decoding words.

Question 2

What instructional technique is frequently associated with cognitive training?

Accepted Answer

Self-instruction is a cognitive training technique where individuals guide their own learning and problem-solving processes through self-directed speech or thought.

Question 3

What is the ability to evaluate and monitor one's own performance?

Accepted Answer

Metacognition refers to the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, including the ability to evaluate and monitor one's own performance.

Question 4

Select the challenge that is not associated with students with learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Receiving instruction with typical peers is not a challenge associated with students with learning disabilities; rather, it is often a goal or benefit, as inclusive education aims to provide equal learning opportunities for all students.

Question 5

What factor(s)may place a child at risk for a learning disability?

Accepted Answer

All of these factors may place a child at risk for a learning disability. Maternal alcohol and drug abuse during pregnancy can lead to developmental delays and learning difficulties in the child. Chronic poverty can limit access to early interventions and educational resources, which can impact cognitive development. Low birth weight, often associated with premature birth, can increase the risk for developmental delays and learning disorders.

Question 6

Select the identification label for young children who evidence a persistent learning difficulty.

Accepted Answer

Developmentally delayed is the term used to describe young children who show a significant delay in the acquisition of developmental milestones compared to their peers, which can include persistent learning difficulties.

Question 7

George was suspected of having a learning disability.His teachers provided a series of instructional interventions to support his academic progress.How will his teachers determine the efficacy of these interventions?

Accepted Answer

Progress monitoring is used to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional interventions by regularly assessing a student's academic performance and growth over time.

Question 8

What is the focus of the learning strategies approach?

Accepted Answer

The focus of the learning strategies approach is how to learn. It involves teaching students specific techniques and methods for acquiring and retaining information, such as note-taking, summarizing, and mnemonic devices. The other options may be related to learning, but they are not the primary focus of the learning strategies approach.

Question 9

What is the suggested length for the delivery of tier 2 interventions to determine the effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Tier 2 interventions in a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) or Response to Intervention (RTI) framework are typically recommended to last about 8 weeks. This duration allows sufficient time to assess the effectiveness of the intervention for students who are not responding adequately to Tier 1 supports.

Question 10

Sherry has difficulty maintaining attention during an instructional lesson.What instructional model would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Joan is receiving tier 1 interventions.Who is the person most likely to deliver this support?

Accepted Answer

Tier 1 interventions typically refer to universal interventions that are provided to all students in a classroom. The general educator is responsible for delivering these interventions as part of their regular teaching practices. Special educators, counselors, and reading specialists may provide more targeted interventions for specific students or groups of students who require additional support beyond the Tier 1 level.

Question 12

How often should progress monitoring occur on the target skill to ensure adequate progress and learning?

Accepted Answer

Progress monitoring should occur at least twice a month to ensure adequate progress and learning. This allows for timely adjustments to instructional strategies, interventions, and supports to address any areas of difficulty and provide timely feedback to the student. Waiting longer periods between progress monitoring may result in missed opportunities to address areas of need and potential delays in achieving academic goals.

Question 13

What has developed when a student anticipates failure,frequently gives up,and may not attempt to complete a task?

Accepted Answer

The described behavior is characteristic of learned helplessness, a state in which a person's repeated experiences of failure lead them to develop a belief that their actions are futile, and they cannot change the outcome of a situation. This can lead to a lack of motivation, reduced initiative, and decreased self-esteem.

Question 14

What emerging method of identifying a learning disability was supported with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004?

Accepted Answer

The emerging method of identifying a learning disability that was supported with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004 is response to intervention (RTI). This approach involves providing interventions and monitoring a student's progress to determine if they are responding adequately. If they do not respond to these interventions, then further evaluation for a learning disability may be pursued.

Question 15

What assessment is based on objectives found in the local school curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Curriculum-based assessment is directly related to the objectives found in the local school curriculum, focusing on what students are actually taught.

Question 16

A difficulty in using language correctly in social situations is referred to as a deficit in

Accepted Answer

Pragmatics refers to the appropriate use of language in social situations, such as using appropriate tone, body language and conversation skills. Difficulties in these areas can result in a deficit in social communication. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Option A refers to difficulties in expressing oneself orally, option B refers to difficulties in producing speech, and option C refers to difficulties in the structure of sentences. None of these options specifically address difficulties in social communication.

Question 17

What percentage of students with learning disabilities receive services because of difficulties in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, approximately 25% of students with learning disabilities receive services due to difficulties in mathematics.

Question 18

What is the most common location for the delivery of services for students with learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The most common location for the delivery of services for students with learning disabilities is the general education classroom, reflecting the inclusive education model that aims to serve students in the least restrictive environment possible.

Question 19

Which learning disability is associated with a severe difficulty in recognizing and comprehending written words?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that affects reading skills, primarily involving difficulty in recognizing and comprehending written words. Phonemic awareness and phonological awareness are related to difficulties with speech sounds and language processing, while dyscalculia is related to difficulty in math.

Question 20

The response to intervention (RTI)model shifts from what concept that is attributed to the discrepancy model?

Accepted Answer

The RTI model shifts away from the Wait to Fail model, which is the belief that students must first fail before receiving any type of intervention or support. The RTI model emphasizes early intervention to address learning difficulties before they become more severe.

Quiz 7: Individuals with Learning Disabilities