Learning Disabilities

Question 1

In addition to using the discrepancy approach, individual states may now use what method to identify students with learning disabilities?

Answer 1

Response to intervention approach

Question 2

Intelligence levels do not necessarily predict learning disabilities. (True/False)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

How do states typically determine if a child has a demonstrated discrepancy between perceived ability and actual achievement?

Answer 3

They compare the child’s score on the state achievement test with his report card grade for that content area

Question 4

The household in which a child grows up may have some impact on a learning disability. (True/False)

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The textbook describes what explicit or direct instructional approach that utilizes multisensory strategies in teaching phonemic awareness?

Answer 5

Orton-Gillingham

Question 6

A common characteristic of students with learning disabilities is their average or below average intelligence. (True/False)

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Mr. Steward teaches history. His teaching style is to lecture to his students and require them to write down notes and important dates to study for the chapter tests. A suggestion for Mr. Steward to differentiate his instructional process would be to do which of the following?

Answer 7

Provide visual or graphic organizes to accompany the lectures

Question 8

The textbook identifies mnemonic strategies as being effective in teaching what content area?

Answer 8

Writing

Question 9

Which of the following is the most prevalent strategy to promote participation and progress through the general curriculum?

Answer 9

Differentiated Instruction

Question 10

Ms. Carter uses one-minute math worksheets as part of her assessment package. This is an example of curriculum-based measurement. (True/False)

Answer 10

True