What is transition and what is the importance of making transition plans for adolescents with learning disabilities?
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 2] Describe three characteristics of adolescents with learning disabilities. Discuss how these characteristics affect high
school achievement.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 3] There are several challenges for students with learning disabilities at the high school level. Name three of them.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 4] The passage from school to the adult world is known as _______.
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[Ques. 5] Describe the purpose of learning strategies instruction for adolescents.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 6] Name three characteristics of adolescents with learning disabilities.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 7] At what age for students with disabilities should transition plans be developed, according to the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA-2004)?
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 8] According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA-2004), which of the following is
true concerning the assessment of students with learning disabilities? Students with learning disabilities
a. do not have to take the state assessment tests.
b. can be excused from the state assessment tests.
c. are not allowed accommodations in taking the state assessment tests.
d. should be encouraged to be absent on the day of the state testing.
e. are required to take the state assessment tests.
[Ques. 9] The teaching method that helps students learn how to learn is
a. learning strategies instruction.
b. basic skills instruction.
c. educational reform.
d. collaboration.
e. a workstudy program.
[Ques. 10] According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA-2004), which of the following
statements is true regarding assessment of students with learning disabilities?
a. Students with learning disabilities are required to take the state assessment tests.
b. Students with learning disabilities can be excused from the state assessment tests.
c. Students with learning disabilities are not allowed to have accommodations in taking the state assessment
tests.
d. Students with learning disabilities should be encouraged to be absent when the state assessment tests are
given.
e. Students with learning disabilities can be excused from taking some state assessment tests.