Describe how the obstacles to the special education students progress in the general education classroom can be met.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 2] Write an expanded, comprehensive definition of special education that includes both its traditional function and todays expectations for the field.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 3] The Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) program is designed
a. to help students teach each other mathematics knowledge and skills.
b. to help gifted students make curriculum modifications for students with learning disabilities.
c. to focus on reading instruction in general education classrooms.
d. to provide general and special education teachers with the strategies needed for co-teaching.
[Ques. 4] Obstacles to the special education students progress in the general education classroom can be met by
a. curriculum modifications.
b. consultation and collaboration.
c. co-teaching and classroom tutoring.
d. All of the above.
[Ques. 5] Which of the following is identified as a purpose of progress monitoring?
a. to identify students in need of additional or different forms of instruction.
b. to design stronger instructional programs.
c. to achieve better learning outcomes for students.
d. all of the above.
[Ques. 6] Today, evidence-based practices can be defined as
a. individualized education based on IEP goals.
b. teaching methods verified by research as effective.
c. alternative curriculum content to the curriculum standards.
d. a magic feather that is seldom effective.
[Ques. 7] Which of the following is NOT a traditional curriculum option for students with disabilities?
a. The general education curriculum
b. Specialized curricula such as social skills or study skills
c. The Parallel Curriculum
d. A functional or life-skills curriculum
[Ques. 8] Which of the following is NOT a component of assessment for purposes of instruction in special education?
a. Learning where to begin instruction
b. Monitoring a students performance
c. Evaluating the effectiveness of instruction
d. Large-scale assessment of school achievement
[Ques. 9] Assessment is at the heart of special education practice because
a. teachers must determine what a student knows and needs to know in order to individualize instruction.
b. achievement in school is crucial to remaining in special education services.
c. students must attain certain criteria determined by assessment to qualify for special education services.
d. IQ determines eligibility in many categorical areas.
[Ques. 10] The first tier of school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS) includes
- targeted group interventions for students specifically identified as at-risk.
- intensive, individual interventions for individual students.
- referral for special educations services.
- core instructional interventions for all students.