Unit 5 Module 10 tests Flashcards
The scenario above describes a number of strengths and deficits for Joseph. What are they?
A. His strengths are social and reading skills, with deficits in behavior, writing skills and spelling.
B. His strengths are behavior, social and gross motor skills, with deficits in fine motor, reading and spelling skills.
C. His strengths are gross motor and reading skills, with deficits in writing and fine motor skills.
D. His strengths are behavior, social and fine motor skills, with deficits in gross motor, reading and writing skills.
B. His strengths are behavior, social and gross motor skills, with deficits in fine motor, reading and spelling skills.
A common component of the definition of learning disability is that it is a lifelong condition.
True
False
True
In defining learning disability, the difference between a student’s actual academic performance and his or her estimated ability is described as a __________.
A. familiality study
B. response to intervention
C. discrepancy
D. learned helplessness
C. discrepancy
Learning disabilities has been called an “umbrella” disability category because it covers a variety of different educational and behavioral components. Examples are: ___________
A. below average academic performance
B. unremarkable behavior performance
and ___________ along with an exclusion of certain etiological factors.
A. processing disorders
B. lack of visual acuity
A. below average academic performance
A. processing disorders
One explanation for the etiology of learning disabilities is damage to the central nervous system that is caused by an event outside of the person’s body which can occur before, during, or after birth. This is called a/an
______________.
A. hereditary influence
B. biochemical abnormality
C. acquired trauma
D. environmental factor
C. acquired trauma
It is clear in the scenario that Joseph’s learning problems are due to birth trauma. True or False?
True
False
False
______________ do not provide strong instructional direction when compared to
A. norm-referenced assessment
B. criterion-referenced assessment
_______________which can provide information for instructional planning, decision-making, and monitoring progress.
A. norm-referenced assessment
B. criterion-referenced assessment
A. norm-referenced assessment
B. criterion-referenced assessment
Parent Interview
YES
NO
YES
State Benchmark Test Scores
YES
NO
YES
Writing Sample
YES
NO
YES
Classroom Observation
YES
NO
YES
Achievement Tests
YES
NO
YES
Woodcock Reading Mastery Test
YES
NO
YES
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test
YES
NO
YES
Ms. James took extra time to use progress monitoring and mnemonics with Joseph in his new classroom. These are examples of ____________
A. portfolio assessment
B. response to intervention (RTI)
C. bilingual instruction
B. response to intervention (RTI)
In some schools, RTI has now become a way to both identify students with potential learning disabilities as well as a way to pre-refer all students for an LD screening. True or False?
True
False
True
The previous scenario clearly illustrates two different ways that are currently used by educators throughout the United States to diagnose learning disabilities. For instance, Mr. Martinez took one approach and Ms. James took another.
Which statements below accurately describes the way Mr. Martinez addressed Joseph’s potential learning disabilities?
A. Mr. Martinez used the RTI model to find a significant discrepancy in Joseph’s reading, writing, and spelling skills
B. Mr. Martinez used the discrepancy model when he gave Joseph an I. Q. test, along with additional academic evaluation.
B. Mr. Martinez used the discrepancy model when he gave Joseph an I. Q. test, along with additional academic evaluation.
