Quiz 6: Diverse Learners
Which are actions necessary to determine if a student qualifies to receive special education
services per the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)? Choose
all that apply.
a. observe and interview the student
b. obtain student permission for testing
c. administer individualized standardized testing
d. obtain consensus on instructional services required
e. identify two or more areas of concern that meet eligibility
Shayla has single-sided deafness and is unable to differentiate sounds in noisy
environments or to block out background noise. What accommodation would allow her to
participate more fully in her learning?
a. extra time for testing
b. an alternative setting for testing
c. a wireless microphone for the teacher
d. an assistive device that translates words and pictures into sounds
Amanda teaches in a school where most students belong to the same racial and ethnic
group. How can she promote cultural diversity in her classroom? Choose all that
apply.
a. foster respect for differences among people
b. provide examples of role models from multiple cultures
c. emphasize the cultures of minority students in the school
d. recognize the universal characteristics and values shared by all people
e. draw attention to the perspectives of people with different backgrounds
Jake is a first grade student with single-sided hearing. He wears a bone-anchored hearing
system (BAHS) that facilitates his ability to process sound. Unlike a hearing aid, the BAHS
does not amplify sound but filters out background noises that interfere with the ability to
process and understand sounds. While the BAHS is effective at filtering out many noises, it
cannot filter all of them. What considerations are necessary when grouping students to
accommodate Jake's hearing needs?
a. locating Jake's group in the quietest area of the setting
b. including Jake in a group of students who speak loudly
c. placing Jake with other students with hearing disabilities
d. allowing Jake to work independently rather than in a group
Why are the textbook's authors against the use of assessments for classroom control
and punishment? Choose all that apply.
a. A student's academic well-being can be damaged.
b. Students can lose respect for their teacher.
c. A false measure of a student's performance is provided.
d. The teacher may find it more challenging to gain classroom control.
e. Students receive mixed messages about the purpose of assessments.
What is a primary goal of schools in terms of gender diversity?
a. encouraging appropriate gender roles and behavior
b. providing gender-neutral programs and instruction
c. helping students determine the gender they identify with
d. addressing gender-related challenges that affect learning
Most students with learning disabilities are included into general education classrooms
once they have achieved a certain skill level.
a.
True
b.
False
A social studies teacher used an inductive strategy to teach concepts about the Gulf War.
The teacher's self-created test included a short-answer section on image analysis, a
multiple-choice section on key concepts, a matching section on dates and key events, and an
essay on the causes and effects of the war. Students did well on the test, except for one
section. Which section did students most likely do poorly on?
a. key concepts
b. image analysis
c. dates and key events
d. causes and effects of the war
Which are examples of a performance-based assessment? Choose all that apply.
a. an art portfolio
b. a debate
c. a science experiment
d. a skating demonstration
e. a student-cooked soufflé
What are the purposes of a norm-referenced standardized test? Choose all that
apply.
a. to identify previous learning
b. to verify that the curriculum is appropriate
c. to provide a benchmark assessment of students' knowledge
d. to compare individuals' test scores to the test group's scores
e. to measure an individual's progress toward meeting standards
