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Q: Mr. Shaffer is a high school history teacher. He is very concerned about Rafael, one of his students. Rafael exhibits aggressive behavior in class, and episodes are becoming more frequent. Mr. Shaffer has decided to conduct a functional behavior assessment to determine why Raphael is so aggressive. He meets with Rafael's parents and two of his teachers to determine which situations provoke aggressive behavior and solicit suggestions for keeping Rafael calm. Mr. Shaffer is conducting a/an A) descriptive functional behavior assessment B) functional analysis C) indirect functional behavior assessment D) integrated functional behavior assessment

Q: Which of the following statements about inclusion is true? A) Most parents of students with disabilities support inclusion. B) Most parents of children with severe disabilities oppose inclusion. C) Many parents of children with disabilities support inclusion and others oppose it D) Many parents of children with disabilities support inclusion in theory but most oppose it in practice.

Q: An example of development in the cognitive domain is A) cooperating B) counting C) smiling D) walking

Q: One reason that the number of students with visual impairments is larger than the number reported in IDEA is A) some students refuse services B) some students are counted in other categories C) some students receive services outside of school D) some people become visually impaired in adulthood

Q: Behavior intervention plans are required for students with disabilities A) who require special education B) who are placed in segregated settings C) who have been suspended from school D) who have behavior issues that adversely affect school performance

Q: Which school policy best illustrates the concept of least restrictive environment? A) All students with disabilities are included in general education classrooms. B) Students with severe disabilities spend part of the day in segregated settings. C) Students with disabilities are educated with peers without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. D) Students with disabilities cannot be removed from general education classes for more than 45 minutes each day.

Q: Which is true of early intervention for infants and toddlers? A) It must be focused upon the child alone as the client. B) Early intervention services are not provided in all states. C) Services are mandatory under IDEA for children with disabilities during the first three years D) Only children who currently exhibit delays may receive services.

Q: Which of the following is an example of the folklore of the blind? A) Molly reading a story about Stevie Wonder B) James seeing a blind woman with a white cane C) Jessica saying that blind people have a better sense of smell D) Timothy saying that his neighbor who is blind can recognize his voice

Q: All of the following are measurable dimensions of behavior except A) frequency B) latency C) rigidity D) topography

Q: IDEA requires that an individualized education plan be developed for all students with disabilities between the ages of A) birth to 21 B) 3 to 18 C) 3 to 21 D) 6 to 21

Q: Which best describes the Portage Project? A) a widely replicated home-based early intervention program B) a respite care program to support the families of young children with disabilities C) a first generation research study which supported the positive effects of early intervention D) a program that offers information on toys and activities for young children with disabilities

Q: Which of the following is not an example of stereotypic behaviors exhibited by people who are blind? A) body rocking B) eye pressing C) hand flapping D) head banging

Q: Which of the following assessments for emotional and behavior disorders is a strengths-based assessment? A) Behavior and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS) B) Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) C) Teachers Report Form (TRF) D) Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders (SSBD)

Q: How often does IDEA require teams to review IEP goals and objectives for each child? A) every six months. B) quarterly C) every other month D) annually

Q: Which statement best exemplifies current research on the importance of early intervention? A) "The earlier the intervention, the better." B) "All children need intensive early intervention to grow and develop." C) "Early intervention is unnecessary. Most children outgrow problems." D) "Early intervention is effective as long as services start before first grade."

Q: Jasmine is a kindergarten child with low vision. Which of the following is not a realistic expectation regarding motor skills? A) She will be less careful with space. B) She will lose her balance and fall easily. C) She will be less likely to imitate actions of others. D) She will have poorer overall motor skills than normally sighted peers.

Q: Screening tests for emotional and behavior disorders A) are often unreliable B) are usually rating scales or checklists C) are usually administered by a school psychologist D) are used to determine eligibility for special education

Q: Which of the following statements about least restrictive environment is true? A) The LRE may change over time. B) The LRE is the setting that is the most diverse. C) The LRE is the resource room for most students. D) The LRE is determined by the disability category.

Q: Developmental domains include areas such as A) home, center, school, community B) health, welfare, well-being, education C) physical, cognitive, communication, social D) nutrition, medical, parent involvement, school intervention

Q: Which of the following is true about cognition and children with limited vision? A) They have difficulty connecting their experiences. B) Their potential to learn is extremely limited. C) They perform more poorly on tasks that require recall. D) They cannot be taught the meaning of many abstract concepts.

Q: Which of the following statements regarding risk factors and emotional and behavior problems is true? A) Behavior problems can often be a link to a specific risk factor. B) Societal risk factors are more likely to produce negative outcomes than family factors. C) Family risk factors are more likely to produce negative outcomes than school factors. D) Behavioral problems are generally the result of the accumulation of several risk factors.

Q: Mrs. O"Shea believes that a combination of practices is better than a single practice. One disadvantage of her eclectic approach is A) only the most important parts of a practice may be used B) some parts of a practice may be implemented for too long C) elements of different practices may be incompatible with one another D) teachers may adopt a perfectionist attitude when implementing multiple practices

Q: Which is not an example of an "established risk condition"? A) Down syndrome B) fetal alcohol syndrome C) fragile X syndrome D) premature birth

Q: Which of the following is not a problem experienced by a person with a limited field of vision? A) Carl's vision is restricted to an area of 20 degrees. B) Gracie has 20/40 vision yet she is considered legally blind. C) Kinsey can see things directly in front of her but lacks peripheral vision. D) Marshall's vision makes objects appear skewed and warped beyond recognition.

Q: What are the two major categories of suspected causes of emotional and behavioral disorders? A) etiological and genetic B) genetic and pathological C) biological and environmental D) biological and developmental

Q: To be sure that students with disabilities receive the highest quality of instruction, teachers are required to use A) curriculum-based assessment B) evidence-based practices C) peer-initiated strategies D) small-group instruction

Q: List the six levels of Bloom's taxonomy and give an example of a question or activity at each level.

Q: Which term best describes a person with vision of 20/220 that is improved to 20/70 with glasses? A) functionally blind B) low vision C) partially sighted D) tunnel vision

Q: The number of students receiving special education services for emotional disabilities A) has decreased sharply over the past decade B) has increased sharply over the past decade C) is lower than the federal government estimate D) is higher than the federal government estimate

Q: Recent studies of actual IEPs indicate that A) they are data based and creative. B) they are often useless to parents and students. C) they have improved greatly over the past 20 years. D) they represent the best of educational interventions.

Q: Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of two placement alternatives for students who are gifted and talented.

Q: The ability to clearly distinguish forms or discriminate details at a specified distance is called A) field of vision B) focal center C) functional vision D) visual acuity

Q: Which of these statements about the identification of students with emotional and behavior disorders is most accurate? A) Young children are more difficult to identify. B) Systematic assessment methods are used for identification. C) Children with internalizing problems are the first to be identified. D) Adolescents are more difficult to identify because they hide their problems.

Q: Which of the following is an example of a measurable annual goal? A) By the end of the school year, Jason will learn to read. B) By May of 2012, Elizabeth will control her anger when teased. C) By the end of the school year, Mary Ellen will improve her study skills. D) By the end of the school year, Erin will read a third grade level reading selection with 95% accuracy.

Q: Explain what differentiation is. Be sure to include its guiding premise, why it's used, what a teacher's role is in a differentiated curriculum, and some examples.

Q: One drawback for students with adventitious visual impairments is that A) their peers forget that they can"t see B) they have a greater need for emotional support C) their visual memories can interfere with learning D) they are less able to learn through their other senses

Q: Mrs. Abraham teaches second grade. She is concerned about Sammy's behavior. He is unable to read grade-level text. He disrupts class during reading by cursing and screaming when he is asked to read. Which of the following strategies would be most likely to improve Sammy's behavior? A) punishing Sammy when he disrupts reading B) telling Sammy what is expected during reading C) providing accommodations to increase Sammy's success D) praising students for sitting quietly and reading when they are asked to

Q: Which of the following statements about an IEP is inaccurate? A) An IEP is a measure of accountability. B) A school district is legally obligated to provide the services described in the IEP. C) Teachers and school districts can be sued if a student does not meet the goals in the IEP. D) Schools must be able to show that they made a conscientious effort to achieve the goals in the IEP.

Q: List and describe the different types of ability grouping.

Q: Mrs. Torrez has been informed that Victoria, a new student with low vision, is being placed in her class. Which of the following is probably true about Victoria? A) She will wear thick glasses. B) She will need to use braille to learn. C) She will mainly use her vision to learn. D) She will use her vision mainly to help her get around in the classroom.

Q: Children with emotional and behavior problems are more likely to come from homes in which A) discipline is harsh B) supervision is constant C) spoiling is the norm D) space is limited

Q: All of the following are general factors that must be considered by team members developing an IEP except A) the communication needs of the child B) the results of the most recent evaluations C) the academic, developmental, and functional needs of the child D) the concerns of parents for enhancing the education of their child

Q: Students who are gifted and talented are harmed the most by No Child Left Behind.

Q: What is emphasized in the definition of visual impairments in IDEA? A) the degree of limitations in visual field B) the degree of limitations in visual acuity C) the relationship between vision and learning D) the cause of the impairment and the age of onset

Q: All of the following are causes of emotional disabilities except A) brain dysfunction B) differences in temperament C) genetic factors D) vitamin deficiencies

Q: Benchmarks or short-term objectives are required A) for all students with disabilities B) for infants and toddlers with disabilities C) for students with disabilities in segregated settings D) for students with disabilities who take alternate assessments

Q: Ten percent to twenty-five percent of high school dropouts are students who are gifted and talented.

Q: Students who are legally blind are entitled to all of the following except A) college tuition B) talking books C) free U. S. mail service D) an income tax exemption

Q: What is the kingpin in the behavior of students with emotional disabilities? A) fighting B) noncompliance C) tantrums D) vandalism

Q: A representative of the local education agency must be included on an IEP team A) to ensure that the meetings are orderly B) to explain the results of assessments administered C) to ensure inclusion in general education classes D) to explain the availability of resources through the local education agency

Q: Students who are gifted and talented should not be provided with instruction that targets lower levels of Bloom's taxonomy.

Q: Collin has 20/100 vision. This means that A) he is legally blind B) he sees as well as or better than 20% of his classmates C) he can identify only 20 letters on the Snellen Eye Chart correctly D) he sees at a distance of 20 feet what a normally sighted person sees at a distance of 100 feet

Q: Current research on academic achievement and students with emotional disabilities indicates that A) they perform at or above grade level B) they are less likely to succeed in advanced courses C) they are less likely to pass grade-level competency exams D) they are less likely to receive failing grades than other students

Q: Successful co-teaching requires all of the following except A) flexibility B) a sense of humor C) meticulous planning D) open communication

Q: Generally, students who are gifted students and who skip grades have few, if any, social or achievement problems.

Q: Explain the difference between academic achievement and intelligence as it pertains to a student who is deaf.

Q: Which of the following statements is true regarding students who display antisocial behaviors at an early age? A) They are likely to develop fears in adolescence. B) They are likely to outgrow these behaviors by adulthood. C) They are likely to engage in delinquent behavior in adolescence. D) They are likely to pursue a college degree after graduation from high school.

Q: Mr. Nelson helps a group of third graders who are gifted to make crystals while Mr. Waun engages the remaining students in a more traditional science lesson. Which model of co-teaching is described in this scenario? A) alternative teaching B) one teaching-one helping C) parallel teaching D) team teaching

Q: African American and Latino males score better than their female counterparts on achievement tests.

Q: How is a child who is deaf different from a child who is hard of hearing?

Q: Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and emotional disabilities? A) Boys are more likely to have externalizing disorders than girls. B) Boys are more likely to have internalizing disorders than girls. C) Boys and girls are equally likely to have externalizing disorders. D) Boys and girls are equally likely to have internalizing disorders.

Q: Mrs. Watkins, a fifth grade teacher, and Mrs. Dubois, a special educator, want to begin teaching a unit on fractions. They want to keep group size small so they each teach the same lesson to an equal number of students. Which model of co-teaching is described in this scenario? A) alternative teaching B) parallel teaching C) station teaching D) team teaching

Q: Children from culturally diverse backgrounds tend to remain in programs for the gifted and talented once they are identified.

Q: Explain the difference between prelingual and postlingual hearing loss and why age of onset is relevant to the educational needs of a child with a hearing impairment.

Q: Which of the following is not an example of a student with an internalizing behavior? A) Twelve-year-old Ben fantasizes that he is a super hero. B) Seven-year-old Sophie is often out of her seat during reading. C) Nine-year-old Tameka asks to see the nurse every day because she has a stomach ache. D) Ten-year-old Steven is terrified of fish and refuses to walk past the aquarium in the hall.

Q: Brianna's general education teacher and the speech therapist at her school communicate to make sure that her therapy sessions end before it is time for related arts classes. This is an example of A) consultation B) teaming C) reciprocity D) coordination

Q: Programs for students who are gifted and talented have been adequately funded since the Javitz Act was passed.

Q: Name and describe the three major educational approaches to teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

Q: What is one advantage of the definition of emotional disturbance proposed by the CCBD? A) It identifies age-appropriate behavior. B) It clarifies the social dimension of the disability. C) It ignores cultural and ethnic influences on behavior. D) It increases the chance of early identification and intervention.

Q: Mrs. Jonas, a speech therapist, Mr. Dodds, a physical therapist, and Mrs. Anthony, a special education teacher, work independently to provide services to Jasmine, a student with cerebral palsy. Mrs. Jonas addresses Jasmine's articulation problems. Mr. Dodds focuses on helping Jasmine walk with braces, and Mrs. Anthony works on Jasmine's reading and math goals. Which type of team is described in this scenario? A) interdisciplinary B) intradisciplinary C) multidisciplinary D) transdisciplinary

Q: There are approximately 3 million students who are gifted and talented in the United States today.

Q: Explain the controversy surrounding cochlear implants.

Q: Which of the following conditions is excluded from the IDEA definition of emotional disturbance? A) bipolar disorder B) depression C) schizophrenia D) social maladjustment

Q: Which of the following best represents the concept of teaming? A) A group of teachers share bus duty. B) A paraeducator designs a bulletin board for a special educator. C) A special educator provides a list of possible accommodations for a student to a general educator. D) A special educator and a general educator design assignments and assessments for a student and meet to share results.

Q: Intraindividual differences in gifted children may be impacted by culture.

Q: Researchers found that many interpreter had inadequate skills

Q: All of the following factors contribute to the vagueness of the definition of emotional disturbance except A) differing degrees of tolerance for misbehavior B) varying expectations among parents and educators C) inclusion of five different problems as qualifications D) using terminology such as inappropriate and satisfactory

Q: In program planning, the evaluation team determines all of the following except A) learning goals and objectives B) causation of the disability C) providers of special education and related services D) frequency of specialized instruction and related services

Q: According to the NAGC a domain can be any area with its own set of sensorimotor skills.

Q: The special education needs of a child who is deaf can be determined by the results of an audiometric test.