Assessment and Planning for Exceptional Students
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Course Introduction
This course focuses on the principles and practices of assessing and planning educational programs for exceptional students, including those with disabilities and giftedness. Students will learn about various formal and informal assessment tools, interpretation of assessment data, and how to use this information to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and other instructional strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of exceptional learners. Emphasis is placed on collaborative approaches that involve families, specialists, and other stakeholders, adherence to legal and ethical standards, and the use of assessment results to guide instruction, monitor progress, and support inclusion in diverse educational settings.
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Exceptional Learners 1st Canadian Edition by Daniel Hallahan
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Chapter 1: Exceptionality and Special Education
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Q1) Describe the procedures a teacher should follow before making a referral for special education.
Answer: Most importantly,contact the student's parent(s)to discuss problems and avoid conflict.Then,check all the student's school records for information that could help you understand the problems.Talk to the student's other teachers and professionals providing any services.Use all of this information to help you try to teach and manage the student in the class.Document the strategies that you used in your attempts to meet the student's needs in the regular class.
Q2) Prevalence refers to
A)the number of individuals having a particular exceptionality.
B)the probability of having a child with a particular exceptionality.
C)the percentage of a population having a particular exceptionality.
D)the distribution of exceptionalities across different segments of the population. Answer: C
Q3) The term "handicap" refers to a disadvantage that is imposed on an individual.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Current Trends and Issues
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Q1) For students with exceptionalities,the objectives of partial participation are
A)exposure to academic content and increased social interaction.
B)opportunity to model social skills and increased vocational training.
C)maximize time on task and enhance self-esteem.
D)mastery of functional academics and improved self-help skills.
Answer: A
Q2) Some groups of individuals with exceptionalities oppose integration.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Over time,the percentage of children with exceptionalities has A)increased.
B)decreased.
C)remained the same.
D)both increased and decreased,depending on the specific year.
Answer: A
Q4) Use of technology is sometimes an obstacle to normalization. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education
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Q1) When identifying students in need of special education,professionals must make sure the student is not mistakenly identified as the source of the learning problem.A recommended strategy for this purpose is to
A)eliminate use of standardized tests.
B)avoid use of curriculum-based assessment.
C)include assessment of the instructional environment.
D)increase reliance on objectively scored,standardized tests.
Answer: C
Q2) It is easy to distinguish between cultural differences and exceptionalities.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) It is always desirable to avoid congregating students with exceptionalities for specific purposes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Identify and discuss two common misconceptions associated with multicultural education.
Answer: Answers will vary based on the Misconceptions section of the chapter.
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Chapter 4: Parents and Families
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Q1) Describe three strategies that teachers can use to make homework assignments more effective.
Q2) When preparing for a parent-teacher conference,the teacher should do all of the following EXCEPT
A)consult other professionals about the student's behaviour.
B)establish the role of authority.
C)review the student's cumulative records.
D)provide written notice.
Q3) During parent-teacher meetings,teachers should remain business-like and professional.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Ethnic minority families are generally more accepting of their children with exceptionalities.
A)True B)False
Q5) Family stress is typically most influenced by the severity of the child's exceptionality. A)True B)False
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Chapter 5: Learners With Intellectual Disabilities
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Q1) Carrie's academic curriculum should be aligned with her mental age.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Determining the consequences,antecedents,and setting events that maintain inappropriate behaviour is called
A)functional behavioural assessment.
B)applied behaviour analysis.
C)transfer of stimulus control.
D)functional analysis.
Q3) George has a measured IQ of 55 with weaknesses in reading,writing,math,and spatial ability;however,he has remarkable strengths in narrative skills and is often asked to tell stories in class.His abilities are characteristic of
A)Down syndrome.
B)Fragile X syndrome.
C)Turner's syndrome.
D)William's syndrome.
Q4) People with Prader-Willi syndrome inherited it from their father.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Learners With Learning Disabilities
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Q1) Which method of assessment is LEAST likely to be used to identify a learning disability?
A)adaptive behaviour scales
B)standardized achievement tests
C)authentic assessment
D)informal reading inventories
Q2) Brianna is a junior in high school who has a learning disability and an external locus of control.When she succeeds on a homework assignment in math,she is most likely to attribute her success to
A)effort.
B)help from others.
C)math ability.
D)intelligence.
Q3) All of the following are features of Direct Instruction EXCEPT
A)fast-paced lessons.
B)emphasis on drill and practice.
C)student-centred lessons.
D)immediate corrective feedback.
Q4) Describe four social,behavioural and/or learning characteristics of a student with a nonverbal learning disability.
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Chapter 7: Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
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Q1) Students with ADHD generally find it easy to make and keep friends.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Cautions for teachers regarding the prescription and use of medications to treat ADHD include all of the following EXCEPT
A)teachers should not assume that medication will improve student's academic performance.
B)teachers should not lead children to believe that medication is a substitute for self-responsibility.
C)teachers should be aware of the possibility that children and their peers may abuse ADHD medications
D)teachers should adjust the dosages of medication if they appear too high or too low.
Q3) Prevalence rates of ADHD are much higher in the United States than in Canada. A)True B)False
Q4) Recent research shows that there is evidence of a neurological basis for ADHD. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders
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Q1) Each of the following statements about biological causes of E/BD is true EXCEPT
A)if a disorder has a biological cause it can still be an emotional or behavioural disorder.
B)causes are usually exclusively biological or exclusively psychological.
C)medical treatment is seldom sufficient to resolve the problem.
D)medical or biological approaches are sometimes of little or no benefit.
Q2) Write a case description illustrating the rationale and use of Positive Behavioural Supports (PBS).
Q3) Depression is not considered to be a widespread or serious problem among children and adolescents.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All children with E/BD exhibit problems at school.
A)True
B)False
Q5) On standardized achievement tests,most students with E/BD perform
A)at grade level.
B)above grade level.
C)at mental age level.
D)below grade level.
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Chapter 9: Learners With Communication Disorders
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Q1) Causes of voice disorders include all of the following EXCEPT
A)hearing loss.
B)cleft palate.
C)chicken pox.
D)cheerleading.
Q2) The social interaction,or pragmatic,theory of language development suggests that
A)comprehending language is more important than producing language.
B)language is taught by direct instruction and arrangement of consequences.
C)language development is easily separated from social and cognitive development.
D)the natural environment may be arranged to teach more effective language.
Q3) Which one of the following is the best example of a language difference?
A)African American English
B)acquired aphasia
C)stuttering
D)American Sign Language
Q4) An educational program for Ruth should emphasize the form and structure aspects of language development.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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Q1) Describe 4 modifications that can be made in the regular classroom and/or ways special and general educators can collaborate to increase the academic achievement of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Q2) Stimulation of the cochlear nerve results in
A)increased sense of balance.
B)electrical impulse being sent to the brain.
C)transfer of energy from the middle to inner ear.
D)movement of the stapes.
Q3) The Internet provides all of the following EXCEPT
A)access to electronic mail.
B)access to information sources.
C)opportunities to practice oral language skills.
D)opportunities to practice reading and writing skills.
Q4) All of the following contribute to varying estimates of the number of children with a hearing impairment EXCEPT
A)unwillingness of schools to have children tested.
B)the sample of the population chosen for study.
C)differences in definition of the exceptionality.
D)accuracy of testing procedures.
Q5) Describe four factors that demarcate the Deaf community as a true culture.
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Chapter 11: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision
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Q1) All of the following are true of a long cane used by individuals with visual impairments EXCEPT
A)it requires intensive training in it's proper use.
B)it is constructed according to exact specifications.
C)it is not appropriate for use by children.
D)it provides the user with auditory and tactual information.
Q2) Stereotyped movements such as rocking or rubbing the eyes are unique traits of people who are blind.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Most authorities believe that lack of vision significantly alters the ability to understand and use language.
A)True B)False
Q4) The structure in the eye which refines and changes the focus of the light rays is the A)lens. B)pupil.
C)vitreous humor. D)retina.
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Chapter 12: Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Q1) Autism spectrum disorders are presently believed to have a neurological basis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The natural inclination for most people to bring order and meaning to information in their environment by perceiving it as a meaningful whole rather than as disparate parts is referred to as
A)lateral coherence.
B)central coherence.
C)lateral adherence.
D)central synthesis.
Q3) Which of the following is a research-based suggestion for promoting educational success of students with autism?
A)Create a predictable environment that is built upon consistent routines .
B)Discourage other students from engaging the student with autism as this can be too upsetting.
C)Do not let the student spend time during the school day with an object that they are obsessed with.
D)Present instructional tasks as whole units rather than smaller components to avoid distracting the student with too many stimuli.
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Chapter 13: Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities
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Q1) Which of the following is a fundamental assumption of positive behavioural support?
A)Typically,one factor alone is responsible for the presence of specific behaviour.
B)Each behaviour carries a communicative intent.
C)Some behaviours have no communicative intent.
D)Positive behavioural support is not like behaviour modification.
Q2) With intensive instruction,many persons with severe and multiple exceptionalities are able to live independently or semi-independently.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Females are more prone to TBI than males are.
A)True
B)False
Q4) After age 5,and increasingly through adolescence,the primary cause of TBI is A)assaults.
B)accidental falls.
C)vehicular accidents.
D)gunshot wounds.
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Chapter 14: Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments
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Q1) All of the following are common causes of seizures EXCEPT A)lack of oxygen.
B)high blood sugar.
C)infections.
D)physical trauma.
Q2) In general,academic achievement of children with physical disabilities is below that of their peers who do not have exceptionalities.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Many students with seizure disorders have other exceptionalities.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Gareth uses braces on his legs to help provide support when he walks.This is an example of a/an A)prosthesis.
B)assistive device.
C)orthosis.
D)adaptive device.
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Q5) Describe the procedures to be followed when a child has a seizure.
Q6) Describe four ways that many physical disabilities could be prevented.
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Chapter 15: Learners With Special Gifts and Talents
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Q1) Some of the problems presented by giftedness parallel those presented by exceptionalities.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following statements about giftedness is true?
A)It is not an inherent,immutable trait that a person necessarily carries for life.
B)Having a special gift in one area tends to mean a person is good in most areas.
C)Giftedness refers to superior abilities in one area that are exhibited under all circumstances.
D)Giftedness is believed to be a remarkable ability to do something,whether it is valued by society or not.
Q3) Renzulli's approach to schoolwide enrichment focuses on
A)small group cooperative learning.
B)investigation of real-life problems.
C)advanced science and math.
D)independent study.
Q4) Describe four ways that teachers can collaborate to serve students who are gifted.
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