Question 1

Which of the following is an example of intraindividual differences?

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A)   John is a terrific artist, but he has trouble doing pull-ups.
B)   Ceasar is taller than his classmates.
C)   Alice is the fastest reader in the class.
D)   Lebron consistently receives the highest scores in math.

Question 2

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, an individualized education program must include a statement of the student's present levels of educational and functional _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Development
B)   Performance
C)   Satisfaction
D)   None of the above

Question 3

The age restriction stipulated by Section 504 is

Accepted Answer

A)   The same as IDEA age restrictions
B)   Ages 6 to 18 years
C)   Ages birth to 26 years
D)   There is no age restriction

Question 4

The current focus on exposing an individual with special needs to the general education curriculum is clearly evident in a recent initiative known as

Accepted Answer

A)   Regular education initiative
B)   Common Core State Standards
C)   Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments
D)   Section 504

Question 5

What did PL 101-476 rename PL 94-142?

Accepted Answer

A)   No Child Left Behind
B)   Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
C)   Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
D)   Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 6

List the six major components of PL 94-142.

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A free appropriate public educ...

Question 7

Which of the following would be considered assessment accommodations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Extended time
B)   Use of special equipment
C)   Frequent breaks
D)   All of the above

Question 8

Discuss the differences among the concepts of least restrictive environment, regular ed initiative, and full inclusion.

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Least restrictive environment-individual...

Question 9

Select the measure of emphasis used to determine a school's progress of meeting mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act.

Accepted Answer

A)   Standardized tests
B)   Semester grades
C)   Class averages
D)   Benchmark scores

Question 10

What is the belief that all students should be taught exclusively in general education classrooms at neighborhood schools?

Accepted Answer

A)   Least restrictive environment
B)   Regular education initiative
C)   Full inclusion
D)   Equal access for all students

Question 11

Describe the similarities and differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Accepted Answer

Similarities-eligible individuals entitl...

Question 12

The individualized education program and the placement recommendation should be formulated at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What key feature is often overlooked when considering service delivery options?

Accepted Answer

A)   Instructor personality
B)   Temporary nature of placement
C)   Financial cost of delivery options
D)   Age of student

Question 14

What landmark case declared segregation unlawful and laid the groundwork for increasing educational access for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
B)   Smith v. Board of Education of Philadelphia
C)   Diana v. State Board of Education
D)   Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Question 15

Judicial decisions have played a critical role in shaping special education service delivery.Discuss four of the influential court cases and the specific contribution to the field of special education that each provided.

Accepted Answer

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka,Ka...

Question 16

The purpose of the 504 Plan is to enable the students to receive a free appropriate public education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What provides direction for the delivery of early intervention services for infants and toddlers who are at risk or disabled?

Accepted Answer

A)   Early intervention assistance team
B)   Individualized education team
C)   Individualized family service plan
D)   Preschool planning service team

Question 18

Standardized tests linked to interindividual differences are called

Accepted Answer

A)   Criterion-referenced tests
B)   Norm-referenced tests
C)   Curriculum-based measurements
D)   Mastery-based assessments

Question 19

According to IDEA 2004, special education teachers are not required to have highly qualified teacher status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

PL 94-142 requires services be provided for preschool children with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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What key feature is often overlooked when considering service delivery options?

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According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, an individualized education program must include a statement of the student's present levels of educational and functional _______________.

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The age restriction stipulated by Section 504 is

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What landmark case declared segregation unlawful and laid the groundwork for increasing educational access for students with disabilities?

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Which of the following would be considered assessment accommodations?

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Which of the following is an example of intraindividual differences?

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Select the measure of emphasis used to determine a school's progress of meeting mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act.

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The purpose of the 504 Plan is to enable the students to receive a free appropriate public education.

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Describe the similarities and differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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The individualized education program and the placement recommendation should be formulated at the same time.

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The current focus on exposing an individual with special needs to the general education curriculum is clearly evident in a recent initiative known as

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PL 94-142 requires services be provided for preschool children with disabilities.

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According to IDEA 2004, special education teachers are not required to have highly qualified teacher status.

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Discuss the differences among the concepts of least restrictive environment, regular ed initiative, and full inclusion.

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What did PL 101-476 rename PL 94-142?

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What provides direction for the delivery of early intervention services for infants and toddlers who are at risk or disabled?

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What is the belief that all students should be taught exclusively in general education classrooms at neighborhood schools?

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Standardized tests linked to interindividual differences are called

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Judicial decisions have played a critical role in shaping special education service delivery.Discuss four of the influential court cases and the specific contribution to the field of special education that each provided.

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List the six major components of PL 94-142.

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