AUBURN UNIVERSITY | RSED 3000:
EXAM 1 (CH. 1-4) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
What is specially designed instruction (SDI)? - ANS A component of special education that is
tailored to meet the individual needs of students and is monitored closely
What are some examples of supplementary aids and services (SAS)? - ANS Preferential
seating, access to technology, instructional adjustments
What are accommodations? - ANS Changes in how a student learns
What are modifications? - ANS Changes in what a student learns
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)? - ANS Describes categories of disabilities
served by the law and establishes procedures for identifying eligible students
What is FAPE? - ANS Free Appropriate Public Education
What is LRE? - ANS Least Restrictive Environment
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, What is IEP? - ANS Individualized Education Program
What happened in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954? - ANS This ruled that separate
education for african americans was not equal, ensured that diverse student groups learned
together, and influenced thinking about individuals with disabilities
What happened in the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in 1972? - ANS Free public education was provided to all students
What happened in the Oberti v. Board of Education, Clementon School District in 1993? -
ANS Brought a full range of supports/services in general education
What happened in Doe v. Withers in 1993? - ANS Teacher liability was created for lack of
good-faith effort
What happened in the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District in 2017? - ANS Made
ambitious goals and meaningful educational progress for all students
What does Section 504 of Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 do? - ANS Applies to public
schools and programs receiving federal funds. Ensures opportunity for full range of school
activities and serves some students who don't qualify for special education, such as students
with attention deficits
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 (ADA) do? - ANS Ensures access to transportation, buildings, workplaces, and
communication aids. Also protects against job placement discrimination
What does the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2016 do? What was it originally? -
ANS Provides high quality education for all students, including ones in poverty. Has high
academic standards for all students. It was originally the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act (ESEA) of 1965, but was reauthorized.
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EXAM 1 (CH. 1-4) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
What is specially designed instruction (SDI)? - ANS A component of special education that is
tailored to meet the individual needs of students and is monitored closely
What are some examples of supplementary aids and services (SAS)? - ANS Preferential
seating, access to technology, instructional adjustments
What are accommodations? - ANS Changes in how a student learns
What are modifications? - ANS Changes in what a student learns
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)? - ANS Describes categories of disabilities
served by the law and establishes procedures for identifying eligible students
What is FAPE? - ANS Free Appropriate Public Education
What is LRE? - ANS Least Restrictive Environment
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
, What is IEP? - ANS Individualized Education Program
What happened in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954? - ANS This ruled that separate
education for african americans was not equal, ensured that diverse student groups learned
together, and influenced thinking about individuals with disabilities
What happened in the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in 1972? - ANS Free public education was provided to all students
What happened in the Oberti v. Board of Education, Clementon School District in 1993? -
ANS Brought a full range of supports/services in general education
What happened in Doe v. Withers in 1993? - ANS Teacher liability was created for lack of
good-faith effort
What happened in the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District in 2017? - ANS Made
ambitious goals and meaningful educational progress for all students
What does Section 504 of Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 do? - ANS Applies to public
schools and programs receiving federal funds. Ensures opportunity for full range of school
activities and serves some students who don't qualify for special education, such as students
with attention deficits
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 (ADA) do? - ANS Ensures access to transportation, buildings, workplaces, and
communication aids. Also protects against job placement discrimination
What does the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2016 do? What was it originally? -
ANS Provides high quality education for all students, including ones in poverty. Has high
academic standards for all students. It was originally the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act (ESEA) of 1965, but was reauthorized.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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