The Information Processing Model
a. is a new service delivery model for children with exceptionalities. b. is a model for understanding the complex way children learn.
c. is the most useful for early intervention programs.
d. can not be used in conjunction with the Response to Intervention Model.
[Ques. 2] Why is RtI an important educational strategy? Consider in particular the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 3] The RtI three-tier model is designed to
a. move children with disabilities quickly into special classes. b. modify the concept of inclusion.
c. provide interventions before and after formal identification.
d. serve only the children who have been diagnosed with certain disabilities.
[Ques. 4] Response to Intervention is
a. based only on the use of special education instructional methods.
b. a multilevel approach of academic intervention used to provide early, effective assistance to children before referral to special education and identification.
c. a variety of materials and techniques for an independence curriculum that is totally communitybased.
d. based upon the extensive use of assistive technology.
[Ques. 5] Using tiers to deliver different intensity of instruction and intervention is an example of
a. Differential Instruction Methods (DIM).
b. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). c. Response to Intervention (RtI)
d. Formal Appropriate Education (FAE).
[Ques. 6] Why have education professionals replaced medical professionals as the primary professionals to address the needs of exceptional children?
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 7] Although children with exceptionalities were not legally guaranteed a free and appropriate education until the 1970s, most children with exceptionalities have received specialized education services for well over 100 years.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 8] When looking at the historical perspective of services for children with exceptionalities, the 1950s saw
a. the passage of new legislation requiring schools to serve these children.
b. the beginning of many preschool programs for these children. c. the Council for Exceptional Children being founded.
d. the beginning of special programs in some states for these children.
[Ques. 9]
Educators use
to address the intraindividual differences that require adjustments to
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the educational program for a child with exceptionalities.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
[Ques. 10] Contrast interindividual differences and intraindividual differences and explain how cultural context influences our perception of these differences.
What will be an ideal response?
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