Hear Me
According to IDEA, a hearing impairment is:
A. Loss of vision that interferes with learning
B. An impairment in hearing that adversely affects educational performance but is not “deafness”
C. Loss of speech and communication skills
D. Hearing loss above 90 decibels
B. An impairment in hearing that adversely affects educational performance but is not “deafness”
(IDEA definition distinguishes hearing impairment from deafness.)
According to IDEA, visual impairment refers to:
A. A vision impairment that, with correction, enhances academic performance
B. An impairment in vision that even with correction adversely affects educational performance
C. Only complete blindness with no residual vision
D. Vision loss caused only by accidents
B. An impairment in vision that even with correction adversely affects educational performance
(IDEA includes partial sight and blindness.)
Who first coined the term “Learning Disability”?
A. Samuel Kirk
B. Helen Keller
C. Cristina Aligada-Halal
D. Lev Vygotsky
A. Samuel Kirk
(Kirk coined the term in 1962.)
A learner who frequently bumps into objects, has trouble seeing at night, and feels objects instead of looking likely has:
A. Hearing impairment
B. Visual impairment
C. ADHD
D. Dyscalculia
B. Visual impairment
(These are classic signs of low vision.)
A child born with normal hearing but became deaf due to illness is classified as:
A. Congenitally deaf
B. Adventitiously deaf
C. Prelingually deaf
D. Mixed hearing impaired
B. Adventitiously deaf
(Adventitious deafness occurs after birth, often from illness/accident.)
A person who can only see at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can see at 200 feet is considered:
A. Congenitally blind
B. Legally blind
C. Totally blind
D. Visually acute
B. Legally blind
(Legal blindness is defined as 20/200 vision or worse.)
Dyslexia is primarily a difficulty in:
A. Writing numbers
B. Reading
C. Writing letters
D. Attention shifting
B. Reading
(Dyslexia affects reading and decoding skills.)
A student constantly leans closer to the sound source and does not respond when called from afar. This indicates:
A. Dyslexia
B. Visual impairment
C. Hearing difficulty
D. ADHD
(Leaning toward sounds = hearing impairment sign.)
C. Hearing difficulty
(Leaning toward sounds = hearing impairment sign.)
A learner who lost hearing before speech development is:
A. Post-lingually deaf
B. Pre-lingually deaf
C. Adventitiously deaf
D. Congenitally deaf
B. Pre-lingually deaf
(Pre-lingual deafness = before speech develops.)
A student tilts his head and holds objects very close to his eyes to see clearly. This suggests:
A. Auditory impairment
B. Visual impairment
C. Learning disability
D. Cognitive impairment
B. Visual impairment
(Head tilting and close viewing are classic indicators of vision difficulty.)
Which is NOT a common component of Learning Disability definitions?
A. Average intellectual functioning
B. Gap between potential and actual achievement
C. Caused mainly by poor teaching
D. Presumed central nervous system dysfunction
C. Caused mainly by poor teaching ✅
(LD is neurologically-based, not caused by poor teaching.)
A learner who has normal intelligence but struggles with spelling, reading, and math calculations most likely has:
A. Hearing impairment
B. Specific learning disability
C. Visual impairment
D. Speech delay
(SPLD includes dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia.)
B. Specific learning disability
(SLD includes dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia.)
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of hearing difficulty?
A. Watching the speaker’s face intently
B. Asking for repetition
C. Speaking softly at all times
D. Delayed speech development
C. Speaking softly at all times
(Hearing-impaired students often speak loudly, not softly.)
Which assistive technology allows visually impaired learners to read by touch?
A. Auditory access devices
B. Tactile graphics
C. Braille
D. Optical devices
C. Braille
(Braille = raised dots read by touch.)
A child who forgets instructions because they fail to store them properly in long-term memory shows:
A. Working memory problem
B. Encoding problem
C. Retrieval problem
D. Auditory processing problem
(Failure to recall paired associates is a retrieval issue.)
C. Retrieval problem
(Failure to recall paired associates is a retrieval issue.)
Which principle best reflects inclusive teaching for these learners?
A. One-size-fits-all method
B. Multi-sensory teaching strategies
C. Exclusive reliance on oral lectures
D. Seating all students randomly
(Inclusive teaching = multiple modalities to support diverse learners.)
B. Multi-sensory teaching strategies
(Inclusive teaching = multiple modalities to support diverse learners.)
Which is the best adaptation for learners with hearing difficulty?
A. Exaggerating pronunciation of words
B. Always facing the class while speaking
C. Using only oral directions
D. Ignoring delays in responses
B. Always facing the class while speaking
(Facing learners supports lip-reading and expression cues.)
Which classroom strategy best supports low-vision learners?
A. Reducing glare from windows
B. Always seating them at the back
C. Avoiding large print handouts
D. Ignoring emotional frustration
A. Reducing glare from windows
(Reducing glare helps optimize remaining vision.)
DHD is classified as a:
A. Mild visual impairment
B. Severe attention deficit condition
C. Type of hearing loss
D. Long-term memory disorder
B. Severe attention deficit condition
(ADHD is a neurodevelopment disorder with severe attention deficits.)
Which is an effective teaching strategy for learners with LD/ADHD?
A. Prohibit movement in class
B. Use daily planners and signals
C. Ignore inconsistent performance
D. Provide only lengthy lectures
(Structured supports like planners help organization and focus.)
B. Use daily planners and signals
(Structured supports like planners help organization and focus.)