Module 1 Test - Answers
The goal of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is to ensure that all students have equal access to high
quality education. ESSA mandates which of the following? - Answers Students with disabilities should
make academic achievements at a level comparable to that of most students.
Consider how inclusion compares with mainstreaming of students with disabilities. Which of the
following settings applies to inclusion? - Answers Physical, social, and instructional integration with
nondisabled peers
Which of the following is most frequently found on students' individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
because it is the most common disability (39.2%)? - Answers Specific learning disability
What set of procedures is outlined in the law for resolving disagreements between school district
personnel and parents regarding students with disabilities? - Answers Due process
Mr. Hale suspects that two of his students may have a learning disability. He has met with their parents,
documented his systematic attempts to help them, and is now providing intensive instruction. He
instructs them three times a week along with four other students from other second grade classes who
have similar struggles. Mr. Hale is using which of the following? - Answers Response to intervention
McKenzie has been identified as having attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What law, if any,
protects her and addresses her educational needs? - Answers Section 504
What is the appropriate sequence of events involved in a general education teacher's determining
whether a student should be evaluated for the presence of a disability? - Answers Universal screening,
analyzing unmet needs in the classroom, contacting parents
Who typically has the most detailed, day-to-day knowledge of the student's academic, social and
physical needs within the classroom? - Answers General education teacher
Which of the following service providers is most likely to be involved in duties such as notetaking and
feeding for a student with limited use of arms and hands? - Answers Paraprofessional
If RtI or MTSS do not sufficiently improve a student's performance, a multidisciplinary team likely
recommends and approves further assessment of the student. Who conducts such assessments? -
Answers Trained professionals
Module 1A Quiz - Answers
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of inclusive practices? - Answers Evidence-based practices
________ is the most significant disability legislation ever passed. It protects all individuals with
disabilities from discrimination, and it requires most employers, whether in the public or private sector,
to make reasonable accommodations for them . - Answers Americans with Disabilities Act
, Students with a/an ____________ have significant difficulty in the social-emotional domain that is
serious enough to interfere with the student's learning. They may have difficulty with interpersonal
relationships and may respond inappropriately in emotional situations. - Answers Emotional disturbance
Students with a/an ____________ have significant limitations in intellectual ability and adaptive
behaviors. They learn at a slower pace than do other students, and they may reach a point at which
their learning levels off. - Answers Intellectual disability
______________ are those that traditionally have been most commonly identified, including learning
disabilities, speech or language impairment, mild intellectual disabilities, and emotional disturbance. -
Answers High-incidence disabilities
Module 2A Quiz - Answers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a collaborative team? - Answers intolerant of dissenting
opinions
Which of the following words refers to a specialized problem-solving process in which one professional
who has particular expertise assists another professional who needs the benefit of that expertise? -
Answers consultation
Which of the following tips for working with paraprofessionals should be avoided? - Answers presume
that the paraprofessional will figure out what you expect simply by being in the classroom
Which of the following is NOT a probable family response to the news of a disability for their child? -
Answers excitement
Which of the following is an issue that the teacher may need to address with the paraprofessional? -
Answers hovering around a student with a disability
Module 2 Test - Answers
Sam and Mateo are different ages, but both boys have autism. Which of the following characteristics do
they most likely have in common? - Answers Difficulty with social relationships
Nathan has multiple disabilities. If he is like most students with multiple disabilities, he has which of the
following? - Answers Intellectual disability and physical or sensory impairment
Students with learning and behavioral disabilities have two major types of reading problems. What are
these major types? - Answers Decoding and comprehension
Jordie has a learning disability that interferes with his reading comprehension and ability to generalize.
He has difficulty completing assignments in all subject areas in the sixth grade. As a result of his learning
problems, he usually makes a moderate effort and then quits trying. When he actually completes a task
and demonstrates proficiency, he attributes his success to luck. Jordie exhibits which of the following? -
Answers Learned helplessness