Using curriculum-based measures, teachers are able to identify children whose ____ and rate of performance are below those of their classmates.
a. Level
b. Height
c. Quality
d. Frequency
What is a. Level
100
Which one of the following methods would NOT be a means of identifying students with learning disabilities?
a. Showing that a child demonstrates a developmental delay
b. Providing evidence that a child has a process disorder
c. Providing evidence that a child has not responded to generally effective instruction
d. Demonstrating that a child presents a discrepancy between academic achievement and intellectual ability
What is a. Showing that a child demonstrates a developmental delay
200
What kind of information is gathered from a functional behavioral assessment?
a. The specific skills that a student is able to perform
b. The factors that cause the occurrence of a behavior
c. The effectiveness of a behavior intervention program
d. The level at which a child is functioning in the classroom
What is b. The factors that cause the occurrence of a behavior
200
The definition of children with learning disabilities includes those.
a. with mental retardation
b. who have writing difficulties
c. with severe visual impairment
d. who come from disadvantaged families
What is b. who have writing difficulties
300
In _____ programs, students are taught reading skills by actually using them, together with other communication skills.
a. Analytical
b. Comprehensive
c. Structured
d. Whole-language
What is d. Whole-language
300
From 1900 to 2003, what was the increase in the number of school-aged children identified with learning disabilities?
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 50%
d. 60%
What is a. 30%
400
One way to avoid the use of liberal eligibility criteria in the identification of learning disabilities is to ensure that a characteristic used in the criteria is both _____ and specific.
a. Holistic
b. Objective
c. Observable
d. Universal
What is d. Universal
400
What is the problem with assessing for processing disorders as a basis for identifying children with learning disorders?
a. It is time consuming.
b. Children may be negatively affected by such tests.
c. The measurements of such disorders are inadequate
d. The cost is beyond the means of the average-income family
What is c. The measurements of such disorders are inadequate
500
_______ activities, such as getting children to talk about their hobbies, encourage students with disabilities to be integrated in a class.
a. Alternative communication
b. Cooperative
c. Inclusive
d. Socializing
What is c. Inclusive
500
Which one of the following traits is NOT considered a primary feature in the criteria for identifying children with ADHD?
A. Adaptability
C. Hyperactivity
B. Impulsivity
C. Inattention