EDUC 331 CH 5 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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CORRECT.
Which of the following strategies is the most representative of what occurs in the general
education classroom? - ANS Undifferentiated large group instruction
Special education teachers spend the majority of their time in general education classrooms
either monitoring the learning and behavior of target students or teaching a large group of
students (6 or more, but not the entire class). Which of the following activities occurs LESS
frequently? - ANS Referring student comments or questions to the general education teacher
When a student with a learning or behavior problem is placed in the general education
classroom, the special education teacher takes several steps to communicate effectively with
the general education teacher. Which of the following choices is NOT one of those steps? -
ANS Explain that regular meetings and collaboration will not be necessary.
All of the following choices are ways in which families might initiate an unplanned conference
EXCEPT: - ANS Contacting a teacher on the class Web site.
Which of the following statements about paraprofessionals is NOT true? - ANS They are
certified teachers.
The benefits of consultation and collaboration include: - ANS Reduced mislabeling of
students as disabled.
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, Mr. Krumm is meeting with the parents of a student who has a learning disability. The parents
speak very little English, and Mr. Krumm is engaging in positive communication about keeping
the parents informed of their child's progress. He assures the family, using a combination of
simple English and his basic Spanish, that he will provide progress reports for them in their
language. What step of the Matuszny, Banda, and Coleman (2007) plan is Mr. Krumm using? -
ANS Maintenance and support
All special education teachers collaborate with general education teachers. Many special
education teachers work with general education teachers at least what percentage of time? -
ANS 50%
An individualized family service plan (IFSP) may include all of the following choices EXCEPT: -
ANS IQ assessment.
Potential challenges of collaboration and consultation include all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANS Recognition of the superior role of special education teachers.
Which of the following refers to the approach in which the special education teacher and
classroom teacher provide instruction together in the general education classroom? -
ANS Coteaching
The traditional roles and responsibilities of a special education teacher have been changing.
These roles can include all of the following choices EXCEPT: - ANS Engaging in the discipline of
students and classroom management.
Matuszny and colleagues (2007) developed a four-step plan for collaborating with culturally and
linguistically diverse families. The steps include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS Instruction
on guidelines: The teacher provides families with instruction on school guidelines, policies, and
terminology.
When teachers work with students whose families are culturally and linguistically diverse,
teachers should do which of the following? - ANS Provide materials in writing in the family's
language.
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ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Which of the following strategies is the most representative of what occurs in the general
education classroom? - ANS Undifferentiated large group instruction
Special education teachers spend the majority of their time in general education classrooms
either monitoring the learning and behavior of target students or teaching a large group of
students (6 or more, but not the entire class). Which of the following activities occurs LESS
frequently? - ANS Referring student comments or questions to the general education teacher
When a student with a learning or behavior problem is placed in the general education
classroom, the special education teacher takes several steps to communicate effectively with
the general education teacher. Which of the following choices is NOT one of those steps? -
ANS Explain that regular meetings and collaboration will not be necessary.
All of the following choices are ways in which families might initiate an unplanned conference
EXCEPT: - ANS Contacting a teacher on the class Web site.
Which of the following statements about paraprofessionals is NOT true? - ANS They are
certified teachers.
The benefits of consultation and collaboration include: - ANS Reduced mislabeling of
students as disabled.
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, Mr. Krumm is meeting with the parents of a student who has a learning disability. The parents
speak very little English, and Mr. Krumm is engaging in positive communication about keeping
the parents informed of their child's progress. He assures the family, using a combination of
simple English and his basic Spanish, that he will provide progress reports for them in their
language. What step of the Matuszny, Banda, and Coleman (2007) plan is Mr. Krumm using? -
ANS Maintenance and support
All special education teachers collaborate with general education teachers. Many special
education teachers work with general education teachers at least what percentage of time? -
ANS 50%
An individualized family service plan (IFSP) may include all of the following choices EXCEPT: -
ANS IQ assessment.
Potential challenges of collaboration and consultation include all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANS Recognition of the superior role of special education teachers.
Which of the following refers to the approach in which the special education teacher and
classroom teacher provide instruction together in the general education classroom? -
ANS Coteaching
The traditional roles and responsibilities of a special education teacher have been changing.
These roles can include all of the following choices EXCEPT: - ANS Engaging in the discipline of
students and classroom management.
Matuszny and colleagues (2007) developed a four-step plan for collaborating with culturally and
linguistically diverse families. The steps include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANS Instruction
on guidelines: The teacher provides families with instruction on school guidelines, policies, and
terminology.
When teachers work with students whose families are culturally and linguistically diverse,
teachers should do which of the following? - ANS Provide materials in writing in the family's
language.
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