SPED-430 Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, and 3)
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Unnecessary evaluation and misdiagnosis are contributing factors to which of the
following? - ANSWER C. Overidentification
Research has indicated that a disproportionate rate of occurrence of students from
various ethnic and cultural backgrounds happens in the following disability categories,
except which of the following? - ANSWER C. Physical Disabilities
Informal assessments that can be tailored for individual students, used to identify
mastery of a skill, and/or placement in a curriculum include which of the following? -
ANSWER D. All of the above
- observations
- rating scales
- checklists
In the event that a referred child is 3 years of age or younger and is eligible for services,
the law requires what type of document to be written? - ANSWER B. Individualized
Family Service Plan
Ella received an 80% on her math test this week. Her teacher said she missed the cut-
off by 5 points, so she will have to work on the same material next week and retake the
test next Friday. Ella's teacher is employing what type of assessment? - ANSWER C.
Criterion-referenced assessment
All students who are eligible for special education services are required to have an
alternative planning document in place. - ANSWER False
One main outcome of the Historical Model of Assessment was which of the following? -
ANSWER A. An increase in the number of students identified for special education
services
All of the following statements about high-stakes testing are true, except - ANSWER A.
Students with severe disabilities do not have to take it.
Aaron's teacher noticed he was having difficulties reading in all of his classes. She
referred him to a multidisciplinary team for special education services immediately.
What model of assessment is Aaron's teacher following? - ANSWER C. Historical Model
During an eligibility meeting, who determines that the student is eligible for special
education services based on the information collected through the evaluation process? -
ANSWER B. The IEP team.
Children who fail to make academic progress through ESL services are eligible for
special education services. - ANSWER False
, SPED-430 Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, and 3)
Questions and Answers Graded A+
This process should result in only 3-5% of students requiring a full evaluation for
exceptional learning needs or special education. - ANSWER A. Response to
Intervention
It is important to establish firm standards for a student's progress and readiness to exit
special education. - ANSWER True
Historically, pre-referral interventions have been intended to address bias in the referral
process and prevent unnecessary assessments, and are now part of the Response to
Intervention (RTI) model. - ANSWER True
Students whose performance on standardized instruments of measurement is markedly
discrepant from that of their peers should receive which of the following? - ANSWER B.
Tier 2 interventions
Students with disabilities who are unable to participate in statewide assessments are
tested using which of the following? - ANSWER B. An alternative assessment
All students, regardless of disability, are required to take statewide exams, or alternative
exams to measure their progress within the general education curriculum. - ANSWER
True
Miss Morgan is collecting progress monitoring data using DIBELS and determining if
she needs to change her instructional strategies in order to help her students reach their
aim line. Miss Morgan is using what type of assessment strategy? - ANSWER A.
Curriculum-based measurement
Susan was a referred for a comprehensive evaluation. It was determined at the eligibility
meeting that she was not eligible for special education services but needed alternative
planning in order to be successful in the general education classroom. What document
will the team need to write for Susan? - ANSWER B. 504 accommodation plan
IDEA 2004 indicated that these services should be employed to address a student's
needs within the general education classroom and prevent additional assessment. -
ANSWER A. Early intervention services
This law was the original law that mandated education agencies ensure an appropriate
assessment and education for individuals with disabilities. - ANSWER A. Education for
all Handicapped Children Act
Once a bill such as IDEA 2004 is passed and has been signed by the president,
becoming law, states are not authorized to interpret components, pass state laws, and
write regulations to be implemented within that state. - ANSWER False
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Unnecessary evaluation and misdiagnosis are contributing factors to which of the
following? - ANSWER C. Overidentification
Research has indicated that a disproportionate rate of occurrence of students from
various ethnic and cultural backgrounds happens in the following disability categories,
except which of the following? - ANSWER C. Physical Disabilities
Informal assessments that can be tailored for individual students, used to identify
mastery of a skill, and/or placement in a curriculum include which of the following? -
ANSWER D. All of the above
- observations
- rating scales
- checklists
In the event that a referred child is 3 years of age or younger and is eligible for services,
the law requires what type of document to be written? - ANSWER B. Individualized
Family Service Plan
Ella received an 80% on her math test this week. Her teacher said she missed the cut-
off by 5 points, so she will have to work on the same material next week and retake the
test next Friday. Ella's teacher is employing what type of assessment? - ANSWER C.
Criterion-referenced assessment
All students who are eligible for special education services are required to have an
alternative planning document in place. - ANSWER False
One main outcome of the Historical Model of Assessment was which of the following? -
ANSWER A. An increase in the number of students identified for special education
services
All of the following statements about high-stakes testing are true, except - ANSWER A.
Students with severe disabilities do not have to take it.
Aaron's teacher noticed he was having difficulties reading in all of his classes. She
referred him to a multidisciplinary team for special education services immediately.
What model of assessment is Aaron's teacher following? - ANSWER C. Historical Model
During an eligibility meeting, who determines that the student is eligible for special
education services based on the information collected through the evaluation process? -
ANSWER B. The IEP team.
Children who fail to make academic progress through ESL services are eligible for
special education services. - ANSWER False
, SPED-430 Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 2, and 3)
Questions and Answers Graded A+
This process should result in only 3-5% of students requiring a full evaluation for
exceptional learning needs or special education. - ANSWER A. Response to
Intervention
It is important to establish firm standards for a student's progress and readiness to exit
special education. - ANSWER True
Historically, pre-referral interventions have been intended to address bias in the referral
process and prevent unnecessary assessments, and are now part of the Response to
Intervention (RTI) model. - ANSWER True
Students whose performance on standardized instruments of measurement is markedly
discrepant from that of their peers should receive which of the following? - ANSWER B.
Tier 2 interventions
Students with disabilities who are unable to participate in statewide assessments are
tested using which of the following? - ANSWER B. An alternative assessment
All students, regardless of disability, are required to take statewide exams, or alternative
exams to measure their progress within the general education curriculum. - ANSWER
True
Miss Morgan is collecting progress monitoring data using DIBELS and determining if
she needs to change her instructional strategies in order to help her students reach their
aim line. Miss Morgan is using what type of assessment strategy? - ANSWER A.
Curriculum-based measurement
Susan was a referred for a comprehensive evaluation. It was determined at the eligibility
meeting that she was not eligible for special education services but needed alternative
planning in order to be successful in the general education classroom. What document
will the team need to write for Susan? - ANSWER B. 504 accommodation plan
IDEA 2004 indicated that these services should be employed to address a student's
needs within the general education classroom and prevent additional assessment. -
ANSWER A. Early intervention services
This law was the original law that mandated education agencies ensure an appropriate
assessment and education for individuals with disabilities. - ANSWER A. Education for
all Handicapped Children Act
Once a bill such as IDEA 2004 is passed and has been signed by the president,
becoming law, states are not authorized to interpret components, pass state laws, and
write regulations to be implemented within that state. - ANSWER False
