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Study Test Questions

Study Test Questions

These questions check your understanding of planning instruction for diverse learners.

This activity contains 20 questions.

	Select the most accurate statement about designing for diversity in the classroom.   Designing for diversity will primarily benefit bilingual students. Designing for diversity applies only to building accessibility and transportation. Although designing for diversity will only benefit severely handicapped students, it is required by law. Designing for diversity will benefit all children.

	When we learn to plan for diversity and adapt, inclusive education for children with mild to severe disabilities and learning for the most are ____________.   in conflict. incompatible. complementary. incongruent.

	Mr. Pedillo has decided to use circles of friends to build community in his classroom. This is an example of designing for diversity in which key area?   physical achievement academic Social-emotional

	What is the national average rate of students classified as having a disability and receiving special education services?   6% of the school population 3% of the school population 11% of the school population 16% of the school population

	Every child who is referred for assessment must be assessed   by a vocational specialist trained in transition services. in his primary language or mode of communication. in the presence of his parents or guardians. by a speech therapist.

	In collaborative consultation, team members discuss strength/resources, barriers/problems/needs and set a target goal. The final step is to   refer the child to special education. have the student evaluated by school specialists. design a plan of action. contact the parents to give recommendations.

	Select the statement that BEST describes the IEP.   The IEP is not required by law, but is considered best practice for students with disabilities. The IEP is written every three years. The IEP is a binding contract between the school and the parents. The IEP for a child is written based on the services available within a particular school.

	When beginning an IEP meeting, a key strategy to insuring that everyone feels a part of the process is to   begin by giving people the opportunity to state and own how they are feeling. begin by discussing the concerns about the child. begin by reviewing the child's progress. begin by explaining the services available within the school.

	Consider these IEP goals: Luther will learn to spell all words with 95% accuracy; Luther will complete oral sentences correctly 90% of the time and respond to criticism appropriately 80% of the time. Which of the following is identified as a problem with this type of goal?   They do not identify observable skills. They do not evaluate complex learning goals. They do not identify specific skills.

	Which of the following disability categories would most likely have a 504 Plan rather than an IEP?   Autism ADHD Learning disability Mental retardation

	When designing for diversity we focus on both the needs and the strengths of students.    True  False

	In an inclusive school, the only way we have to get help and assistance for students and ourselves is to refer the child to be evaluated for special education.    True  False

	Mrs. Jones will be attending her son's IEP meeting. It is not legal for her to invite her pastor to attend the meeting.    True  False

	In an effective IEP meeting, the components of the IEP serve as the agenda of the meeting.    True  False

	At this time, the school is the only agency required to provide specific written plans of service for people with disabilities.    True  False

	Identify the 3 best practices for designing for diversity and examples of how these might be implemented in a classroom.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	What is pre-referral? Why was it developed? Give an example of an approach you might take to help your school begin using pre-referral strategies.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	What is the IEP? What must be included in the IEP?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Discuss the curriculum matrix. How is it helpful in meeting the needs of students with disabilities?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	An IEP must have annual goals and measureable objectives. Discuss problematic goals and how we can write more effective goals statements that meet best teaching practices. Give examples of effective goal statements.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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