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Q: Which of the following is an example of classroom assessment? A. Intelligence tests B. Rating scales C. Achievement tests D. Medical reports

Q: At what age is it appropriate for a transition plan to be provided for students with disabilities? What services does the transition plan include?

Q: What are the factors mentioned in this text that define Deaf culture?

Q: All of the following are academic difficulties that students with emotional and behavior disorders experience EXCEPT A. Increased dropout rates compared to students in any other disability category. B. Lowest grade point average. C. Failure to achieve in school. D. Academic problems occurring only in reading.

Q: Who participates as members of the IEP team?

Q: Workers who are deaf or hard of hearing are employed more often in white-collar jobs than their hearing peers.

Q: Most students identified with emotional and behavior disorders have what level of intelligence? A. Below 70 B. Low average to gifted C. Average to gifted D. Low average to average

Q: Once a student has been identified as eligible for special education services and an IEP has been written, how is his/her progress monitored?

Q: One example of a visual representation of knowledge is a semantic map.

Q: Students who have low self-esteem, chronic sadness, and feelings of worthlessness may be experiencing A. Conduct disorders. B. Oppositional defiant disorders. C. Depression. D. Resilience.

Q: The number of professionals studying to be special education teachers is in a great decline. What is being done to address this teacher shortage?

Q: Being a member of the Deaf culture means you should be deaf, use ASL as a primary means of communication and attend a residential school for the deaf.

Q: Madison is extremely frightened by storms and other loud noises. Her fears can be categorized as A. Emotional characteristics. B. Behavioral characteristics. C. Social characteristics. D. Cognitive characteristics.

Q: The law requires that students be evaluated to determine strengths and to explore areas of functioning in which a disability is suspected. What do these comprehensive assessments address?

Q: Some preschool children with severe and multiple disabilities enter preschool withoutA. The ability to communicate.B. The ability to walk.C. The ability to stand.D. All of the above.

Q: One of the three trends in the field of deaf education include the use of bilingual-bicultural approach for educating students.

Q: Dulce often spits at Mr. Branch when asked to complete an assignment. Dulce is demonstrating which type of behavior? A. Internalizing behaviors B. Externalizing behaviors C. ADD D. ADHD

Q: What role does the multidisciplinary team have within special education? What three critical decisions are they responsible for making?

Q: Researchers estimate what percentage of children in first grade have a speech disorder?A. 10 percentB. 7 percentC. 5 percentD. 3 percent

Q: A unilateral hearing loss refers to a loss in only one ear.

Q: Genetics, environmental toxins, accidents, and illness are examples of A. Biological factors. B. Psychosocial factors. C. Environmental factors. D. None of the above

Q: What are the various duties, as described in this text, of special educators? How did this differ from your experiences or perceptions of the role of special educators?

Q: Research suggests that the problems students who are deaf or hard of hearing face in written language are a result of A. Difficulty in spelling. B. Poor handwriting skills. C. Difficulty in mastering written English. D. Central auditory processing difficulties.

Q: Kinell's mom has been diagnosed with clinical depression. What are his chances of being diagnosed with this disorder? A. 5 to 10 percent B. 20 to 30 percent C. 20 to 60 percent D. less than 5 percent

Q: Students who spend less than 40 percent of the school day in the general education classroom are considered to be placed in a separate class.

Q: The school of thought that led to the mental hygiene movement, which was the belief that helping children develop mental health and positive personality traits would prevent later mental illness, wasA. Organic.B. Functional.C. Behaviorism.D. Socialism.

Q: Which of the following statements is true? A. Reading is not a problem for students with a congenital hearing loss. B. Reading is difficult for students who use ASL to communicate. C. Reading is a complex skill that challenges most students with a hearing loss. D. Reading is a strength in most students who have a hearing loss.

Q: Which of the following statements are true regarding the prevalence of emotional and behavior disorders and boys and girls? A. Girls are diagnosed six to nine times more often than boys. B. Boys are diagnosed three or more times more than girls. C. No data is available on differences between boys and girls. D. Boys and girls are equally diagnosed.

Q: A due process hearing is a legal process that is presided over by a state appointed judge.

Q: "Jenna will increase her decoding and reading comprehension from a first grade level to a second grade level." This is an example of a/anA. Benchmark.B. Annual goal.C. Current performance.D. None of the above

Q: Which of the following enables individuals to organize large amounts of information into units of knowledge? A. The brain B. The cochlea C. A schema D. Metacognition

Q: The term used in IDEA for emotional and behavior disorders is A. Socially maladjusted. B. Behavior disordered. C. Emotional disturbance. D. Emotionally impaired.

Q: One of the biggest challenges for special education teachers is the amount of paperwork required.

Q: CASE STUDY: Blake is a fifth-grade student who has been identified as gifted in the areas of reading and math. Test scores indicate that he is three grade levels ahead of his peers in both reading and math. Socially, he enjoys his peers, and he is very popular among his classmates. His teachers have approached Blake's parents about changing his placement in terms of receiving instruction because they cannot "keep his attention" and have noted that Blake's behavior is becoming "increasingly challenging" because they feel his unique needs are not being met. Blake's younger brother, Bert, is demonstrating some of the same characteristics and tendencies as Blake. Blake's parents want Bert "tested and identified" now so he can enter school as a recognized "gifted" student. However, Bert is only 4 years old. What are some of the issues in regard to early intervention for children who are gifted?

Q: The quantity and quality of direct and vicarious experience can be referred to as A. Experiential learning. B. Communication learning. C. Direct learning. D. Environmental learning.

Q: The first pediatric psychiatric hospital was opened in Rhode Island in which year? A. 1931 B. 1941 C. 1951 D. 1961

Q: According to No Child Left Behind, in order for teachers to be highly qualified, they must hold a Masters degree in the discipline in which they teach.

Q: CASE STUDY: Blake is a fifth-grade student who has been identified as gifted in the areas of reading and math. Test scores indicate that he is three grade levels ahead of his peers in both reading and math. Socially, he enjoys his peers, and he is very popular among his classmates. His teachers have approached Blake's parents about changing his placement in terms of receiving instruction because they cannot "keep his attention" and have noted that Blake's behavior is becoming "increasingly challenging" because they feel his unique needs are not being met. What issues should professionals discuss with Blake's parents in regard to adolescence and transitioning into post-school options?

Q: More important than the cause of or type of hearing loss an individual has is A. The amount of that residual hearing that is present and usable. B. The mode of communication an individual chooses. C. The communication the family is comfortable using. D. The type of intervention used to aid an individual's hearing.

Q: CASE STUDY: Mrs. Steele has just been told by the family pediatrician that her daughter Shelby has been identified as having ADHD. Shelby is a rising seventh grader and attends New Beginnings middle school. Mrs. Steele knew Shelby had an endless amount of energy, but she was stunned to learn it was considered a "disability." Mrs. Steele has no idea how to help her daughter control her impulsivity and excessive energy. You are an expert on the topic of ADHD and teach as an instructor at the local community college. Mrs. Steele has contacted you for information regarding ADHD. Please answer each of her questions thoroughly in order to help her obtain a better understanding how to best meet her child's needs. If Shelby does have ADHD, what factors enter into the decision about whether she is entitled to special education? If she is entitled, what category of disability might she be identified as having?

Q: Professionals who diagnose students with special needs related to speech and language are called educational interpreters.

Q: CASE STUDY: Blake is a fifth-grade student who has been identified as gifted in the areas of reading and math. Test scores indicate that he is three grade levels ahead of his peers in both reading and math. Socially, he enjoys his peers, and he is very popular among his classmates. His teachers have approached Blake's parents about changing his placement in terms of receiving instruction because they cannot "keep his attention" and have noted that Blake's behavior is becoming "increasingly challenging" because they feel his unique needs are not being met. What are the pros and cons of the various educational options mentioned above that both Blake and his family should consider before making a change in his placement?

Q: An individual who experiences hearing loss from day to day due to periodic ear infections or earwax buildup is experiencing what type of hearing loss? A. Sensorineural B. Conductive C. Fluctuating D. Unilateral

Q: CASE STUDY: Mrs. Steele has just been told by the family pediatrician that her daughter Shelby has been identified as having ADHD. Shelby is a rising seventh grader and attends New Beginnings middle school. Mrs. Steele knew Shelby had an endless amount of energy, but she was stunned to learn it was considered a "disability." Mrs. Steele has no idea how to help her daughter control her impulsivity and excessive energy. You are an expert on the topic of ADHD and teach as an instructor at the local community college. Mrs. Steele has contacted you for information regarding ADHD. Please answer each of her questions thoroughly in order to help her obtain a better understanding how to best meet her child's needs. What implications does the label of ADHD have on Shelby's education? What is the long-term prognosis for Shelby? How will ADHD affect her as an adult?

Q: A team of professionals who review cases of students who are suspected of having a disability is often referred to as A. Teacher assistance team. B. Intervention assistance team. C. Student assistance team. D. All of the above.

Q: CASE STUDY: Blake is a fifth-grade student who has been identified as gifted in the areas of reading and math. Test scores indicate that he is three grade levels ahead of his peers in both reading and math. Socially, he enjoys his peers, and he is very popular among his classmates. His teachers have approached Blake's parents about changing his placement in terms of receiving instruction because they cannot "keep his attention" and have noted that Blake's behavior is becoming "increasingly challenging" because they feel his unique needs are not being met. What are the educational options available to Blake and his family in order to provide a more challenging and appropriate curriculum to meet Blake's unique needs?

Q: When a problem occurs in the inner ear or along the nerve pathway to the brain stem, what type of hearing loss occurs? A. Unilateral B. Conductive C. Mixed D. Sensorineural

Q: CASE STUDY: Mrs. Steele has just been told by the family pediatrician that her daughter Shelby has been identified as having ADHD. Shelby is a rising seventh grader and attends New Beginnings middle school. Mrs. Steele knew Shelby had an endless amount of energy, but she was stunned to learn it was considered a "disability." Mrs. Steele has no idea how to help her daughter control her impulsivity and excessive energy. You are an expert on the topic of ADHD and teach as an instructor at the local community college. Mrs. Steele has contacted you for information regarding ADHD. Please answer each of her questions thoroughly in order to help her obtain a better understanding how to best meet her child's needs. What are the alternatives to medication for addressing the academic, social, and behavioral needs of an individual with ADHD?

Q: A special education teacher travels from school to school for students who have sensory disabilities is referred to as a A. Mobile special education teacher. B. Consulting special education teacher. C. Roaming special education teacher. D. Itinerant special education teacher.

Q: CASE STUDY: Blake is a fifth-grade student who has been identified as gifted in the areas of reading and math. Test scores indicate that he is three grade levels ahead of his peers in both reading and math. Socially, he enjoys his peers, and he is very popular among his classmates. His teachers have approached Blake's parents about changing his placement in terms of receiving instruction because they cannot "keep his attention" and have noted that Blake's behavior is becoming "increasingly challenging" because they feel his unique needs are not being met. What advice can professionals offer Blake's parents in order for them to nurture Blake's special talents in reading and math in the home?

Q: Sara has recently been diagnosed with a conductive hearing loss. Which of the following are options for improving her hearing? A. Surgery B. Medication C. Amplification D. All of the above

Q: CASE STUDY: Mrs. Steele has just been told by the family pediatrician that her daughter Shelby has been identified as having ADHD. Shelby is a rising seventh grader and attends New Beginnings middle school. Mrs. Steele knew Shelby had an endless amount of energy, but she was stunned to learn it was considered a "disability." Mrs. Steele has no idea how to help her daughter control her impulsivity and excessive energy. You are an expert on the topic of ADHD and teach as an instructor at the local community college. Mrs. Steele has contacted you for information regarding ADHD. Please answer each of her questions thoroughly in order to help her obtain a better understanding how to best meet her child's needs. What are the proven benefits of using medication on individuals with ADHD?

Q: Greg has been a special education teacher at Fairview Middle School for eight years. He has been told that by the end of the 2005"2006 school year he will have to be licensed in math in order to continue teaching math to middle school students with special needs. This is a result ofA. Recent requirements made to IDEA.B. State policies for special education teachers.C. Provisions made by No Child Left Behind.D. Greg's individual school policies.

Q: What are five of the cognitive characteristics discussed in this text of students identified as gifted and talented? Which of these characteristics do you feel would be the most difficult to accommodate for educators? Why?

Q: The name of the three small bones in the middle ear that vibrate to amplify sound and send it into the middle ear is the A. Ossicles. B. Stapes. C. Semicircular canals. D. Cochlea.

Q: CASE STUDY: Mrs. Steele has just been told by the family pediatrician that her daughter Shelby has been identified as having ADHD. Shelby is a rising seventh grader and attends New Beginnings middle school. Mrs. Steele knew Shelby had an endless amount of energy, but she was stunned to learn it was considered a "disability." Mrs. Steele has no idea how to help her daughter control her impulsivity and excessive energy. You are an expert on the topic of ADHD and teach as an instructor at the local community college. Mrs. Steele has contacted you for information regarding ADHD. Please answer each of her questions thoroughly in order to help her obtain a better understanding how to best meet her child's needs. What type of medication is available for Shelby and what are the potential side effects?

Q: After the comprehensive evaluation was completed, the multidisciplinary team determined that Bobby has learning differences in reading, math, and written language. The next decision that must be made is A. Whether the disability is adversely affecting the student's education. B. Whether the student is eligible to receive special education and related services. C. Whether the student's disability is addressed under the provisions of IDEA. D. None of the above.

Q: Technology-based options are becoming more popular for students participation in acceleration. What is the purpose of technology-based options? What might be the advantages of this option for students with special gifts and talents? What are two examples of ways you could use technology in your profession to benefit children who are gifted and talented?

Q: The fluid-filled hearing organ that contains thousands of tiny cells with hair-like projections is the A. Eardrum. B. Ear canal. C. Cochlea. D. Tympanic membrane.

Q: Two of the current issues in the field of ADHD are the identification of very young children with ADHD and appropriate treatment for them and the identification of individuals with ADHD in high school and adulthood. What makes these topics controversial? What are the potential opportunities and problems raised regarding each?

Q: Bobby is an elementary student who is in the process of being assessed for learning Differences. The social worker visits Bobby"s home to gain a better understanding of Bobby"s special needs. This is called aA. Cognitive assessment.B. Achievement assessment.C. Developmental history.D. Social skills history.

Q: Curriculum compacting, acceleration, enrichment, and differentiation are some of the research-based practices that are recommended for gifted students. Discuss two of the strategies that you feel would be the most effective in meeting the needs of gifted learners. Explain the rationale for your choices.

Q: Bacterial meningitis, otitis media, and encephalitis are examples of conditions that can cause a/an A. Congenital hearing loss. B. Adventitious hearing loss. C. Congenital and adventitious hearing loss. D. None of the above.

Q: You have just been assigned to teach a class of twenty-six students. Six of the twenty-six have been identified with ADHD. Which of these areas would be your top priority: instructional, behavioral, or environmental? Provide examples of the type of intervention you select and explain why you would address this specific type of intervention first.

Q: Which statement is true regarding due process hearings? A. The hearing officer is a judge. B. The hearing officer is not a judge. C. There is no officer present, only lawyers. D. Due process is a legal process.

Q: Compare and contrast authentic and dynamic assessment. Which type of assessment do you feel most accurately identifies gifted individuals?

Q: It is believed that genetic causes account for what percentage of hearing loss in children? A. Less than 10 percent B. Approximately 40 percent C. More than 50 percent D. Data unavailable

Q: Determining whether a child meets the criteria for ADHD is a collaborative effort among parents, school personnel, and doctors. How does the classroom teacher contribute to the assessment process?

Q: The formal procedure that must be followed when informal attempts to resolve disputes, including mediation, fails is called A. Prereferral. B. Due process hearing. C. Intervention assistance team. D. Section 504 Plan

Q: What is the Marland Report and how did it change the definition of giftedness? What implications does this report have on the field today?

Q: Which term refers to members of the Deaf community who embrace being deaf and using ASL as a primary means of communicating? A. Deaf pride B. Deaf culture C. Deaf association D. Deaf society

Q: As discussed in the text, Barkley suggests that the primary deficit in individuals with ADHD is not attention, but that individuals do not develop executive functions. What are the implications of this theory? Do you agree with it? Why or why not? Support your answer with information from the text as well as your own personal experiences.

Q: Present level of performance refers to current A. Academic achievement. B. Social functioning. C. Communication skills. D. All of the above.

Q: What is the meaning behind the statement, "students who are gifted display a strong sense of justice in their human relationships."

Q: In the late nineteenth century, students who were deaf or hard of hearing were educated in residential schools. During this time period, which of the following statements accurately depicts the attitude toward deafness and communication? A. Students were encouraged to sign and received intense training to improve signing skills. B. Students who signed were made to sit on their hands because cued speech was the preferred method of communicating. C. Students who signed were made to sit on their hands because the oral approach was the preferred method of communication. D. Students were encouraged to use both sign language and the oral approach because this increased their vocabulary and conversational skills.

Q: Outline the development of the field of ADHD as a recognized special need.

Q: Mr. Lavella, a specialized education teacher at Washington High School, begins making the list of students whose re-evaluations are due within the month. He attempts to contact all three of the parents but only two of the three parents agree to attend the meetings. The third parent refuses to come and asks Mr. Lavella not to contact her again. Which is a true statement? A. The re-evaluation cannot take place without the permission of the parents. B. The re-evaluation cannot take place without the permission and participation of the parents. C. The re-evaluation can occur without the permission of the parents. D. The school is entitled to participate in due process ______against the parents.

Q: What two events precipitated the trend toward an emphasis on talent development for gifted education?

Q: The goal of the bilingual-bicultural approach is for A. Students to learn both ASL and English. B. Students to learn ASL and about Deaf culture. C. Students to develop strong metalinguistic awareness of English. D. Students to develop strong metalinguistic awareness of ASL.

Q: How does the identification process for adults who might have ADHD differ from that for children?