Unit 6 Module 13 tests Flashcards
Ms. Perez has 15 5th grade students in her Resource Specialist Program at Parkview Elementary, where she has been teaching for four years. Three of her students are eligible for special education due to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and all of her students spend about 80 percent of their school day in general education classrooms. Ms. Perez and her paraprofessional work with the kids in several small groups in a separate classroom for about 30 minutes each day and support them in their general education classrooms an additional half-hour daily.
She is especially concerned about two of her students with ADHD, Sam and Mason, as their ADHD characteristics are still causing them significant social and academic problems. A unit on writing is coming up, and she’d like to see them do well. She has decided to focus first on medication, as both Sam and Mason are taking Ritalin, and Sam’s mother asked her to observe him to see whether he is experiencing any side effects at school. Help her think through her students’ issues and options.
How does medication for ADHD work?
A. It activates the executive functioning capabilities of the brain.
B. It suppresses the central nervous system (CNS).
C. It reduces anxiety.
A. It activates the executive functioning capabilities of the brain.
Medication works for approximately _____________ of children with ADHD.
A. 70-80%
B. 25-30%
C. 90-95%
D. 10-20%
A. 70-80%
indicate whether it is (Yes) or is not (No) a side effect Ms. Perez might see when she observes Sam.
Irritability
YES
NO
YES
indicate whether it is (Yes) or is not (No) a side effect Ms. Perez might see when she observes Sam.
Rebounding
YES
NO
YES
indicate whether it is (Yes) or is not (No) a side effect Ms. Perez might see when she observes Sam.
Earaches
YES
NO
NO
indicate whether it is (Yes) or is not (No) a side effect Ms. Perez might see when she observes Sam.
Large appetite
YES
NO
NO
Teachers should recommend a trial of medication to parents when they believe it would be helpful.
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
Medication is most effective when combined with instructional and behavioral interventions.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE
Although Mason is prone to the rebound effect, Ms. Perez is confident that a change in medication is not what will help either boy. She’s going to focus on instructional strategies.
Which of the following possible instructional strategies would help Sam and Mason get and stay interested in a an independent writing activity?
A. Provide him with an assignment notebook to help organize homework and other seatwork.
B. Establish an area of the classroom that is away from the other students.
C. Let him use a tablet computer (e.g., an iPad) to compose his writing assignment.
C. Let him use a tablet computer (e.g., an iPad) to compose his writing assignment.
True or false? The majority of students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder receive their education in special education classrooms.
True
False
False
To help both Sam and Mason curb their hyperactivity, Ms. Perez could ________________.
A. provide activities that require active participation
B. ask a peer to help him with his work
C. give them more interesting work to do
A. provide activities that require active participation
Ms. Perez has set-up a meeting with Ms. Taylor, Sam and Mason’s general education teacher, so that they’re able to discuss the boys’ plans and progress. By the end of the conversation, they have decided that they want to try a new adaptation. First they need to share their idea with the rest of the boys’ special education teams.
What is each team member’s area of expertise? Select your answer from the drop-down menu in each row.
- Planning and monitoring behavior support strategies
A. school psychologist
B. special education teacher
C. parent
- Establishing academic and behavioral goals and rewards
A. school psychologist
B. special education teacher
C. parent
- Designing adaptations to instruction and materials
A. school psychologist
B. special education teacher
C. parent
- A. school psychologist
- C. parent
- B. special education teacher
Ms. Perez and Ms. Taylor believe that teaching students how to regulate their own behaviors is age-appropriate and will help them in the future. The school psychologist is concerned, however, that the proposed adaptation may not put enough emphasis on supporting positive behaviors in the classroom, especially for Sam.
Which of the following possible strategies for supporting positive behaviors in the classroom are considered to be effective? (Select all that apply.)
A. Students learn to adhere to strict rules that have clear consequences when not followed.
B. Students’ positive behaviors are recognized, discussed, and rewarded.
C. Students learn to observe and record their behaviors.
B. Students’ positive behaviors are recognized, discussed, and rewarded.
C. Students learn to observe and record their behaviors.
True or false? Most children with ADHD do not respond to a structured and predictable learning environment where rules and expectations are clearly stated and understood and consequences are predetermined.
True
False
False
Self-regulatory strategies should focus on a positive target behavior, teach students to monitor their own behavior, engage in self-reinforcement, and become more independent in directing their own strategic learning. After a teacher identifies the target behavior, the student is taught a five-step process.
What is the correct order of the steps students are taught to follow when a teacher has implemented self-regulatory strategies? Drag each step into the correct location.
One:
Two:
Three:
Four:
Five:
A. self-assessment
B. self-determination or reinforcement
C. self-administration or reinforcement
D. self-observation
E. self-recording
One: self-observation
Two: self-assessment
Three: self-recording
Four: self-determination or reinforcement
Five: self-administration or reinforcement
Ms. Perez sees the school psychologist’s point and decides to gather more information before revising her plan for adapting the writing assignment to best ensure that it addresses Sam’s needs and sufficiently reinforces positive behavior.
The first step Ms. Perez would take next would be to ________________.
A. revise his IEP goal in the area of writing
B. select the newest computer-based writing program that her district has adopted
C. examine the curriculum materials she has, to see which she could adapt
D. observe Sam during a writing activity to see how he approaches it
D. observe Sam during a writing activity to see how he approaches it
Ms. Perez observes that Sam has particular trouble staying focused during the reading portion of writing assignments. It’s then that his hyperactive behaviors (knee jiggling, mostly) and impulsive answering of comprehension questions, is most noticeable. She mentions this point to Ms. Taylor, and they begin to focus on assistive technology options that may help to reduce some of those obstacles.
Which feature of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is most significant for students with ADHD?
A. It can incorporate music into instruction.
B. It can be adjusted for pacing and the amount of material on the screen.
C. It tells students immediately whether their answers are correct.
B. It can be adjusted for pacing and the amount of material on the screen.
True or false? Research has shown that use of computers, especially tablets such as iPads, is over-stimulating and should be limited for students with hyperactivity and impulsivity.
True
False
False
Assistive technology (AT) for students with ADHD may promote 1.______________ attention and 2.___________ work performance.
- A. sustained
B. sporadic - A. improved
B. weakened
- A. sustained
2. A. improved
Which of the following is not a type of assistive technology to support organization and study skills
A. Auditory and vibrating alarms to schedule study time
B. Software programs that create graphic organizers
C. Noise cancelling earphones
D. Electronic calendar with reminders
C. Noise cancelling earphones
True or false. Noise cancelling earphones and ear plugs improve attention to tasks and decrease distractibility for students with ADHD.
True
False
True
Stimulant medications can help students with ADHD by improving __________________.
A. behavioral outcomes
B. intelligence levels
C. behavior and intelligence
A. behavioral outcomes
What type of learning environment do most children with ADHD best respond to?
A. Equal parts structured and unstructured
B. Unstructured and unpredictable
C. Structured with some unpredictability
D. Structured and predictable
D. Structured and predictable
_____________________ is not an effective instructional modification for a student with ADHD who has trouble coping with change.
A. preparing the student
B. explaining the appropriate behaviors
C. making sure disruptions never occur
D. monitoring transitions
C. making sure disruptions never occur
Which of these statements is correct about assistive technology (AT) and students with ADHD?
A. Students with ADHD are never eligible for special education, but are always entitled to AT.
C. Students with ADHD must be eligible for special education in order to be entitled to AT.
C. Students with ADHD who are not eligible for special education may still be entitled to AT.
D. Students with ADHD are always eligible for special education, but are not always entitled to AT.
C. Students with ADHD who are not eligible for special education may still be entitled to AT.
True or false. According to McClanahan et al., reading on a tablet computer holds the attention of students with ADHD longer than reading on paper.
True
False
True
True or false. Psychostimulants are often used to treat people with ADHD.
True
False
True
Ritalin is a ____________________ medication used for the treatment of ADHD.
A. non-stimulant
B. stimulant
C. suppressant
B. stimulant
True or false. The type of learning environment that most children with ADHD respond best to is equal parts structured and unstructured.
True
False
False
True or false. Monitoring transitions is an effective instructional modification for a student with ADHD who has trouble coping with change.
True
False
True
Which of these methods can hold the attention of a student with ADHD-related reading difficulties longer, according to McClanahan et al.?
A. Following along with an audio book
B. Reading a paper book with a partner
C. Reading a paper book independently
D. Using a tablet computer to read
D. Using a tablet computer to read
One challenge to using and acquiring assistive technology for students with ADHD is the _________
selection of AT available.
A. overwhelming
B. limited
C. outdated
B. limited
Which of the following is not an appropriate instructional strategy for children with ADHD?
A. Provide immediate feedback on each assignment
B. Break the assignments into small chunks
C. Surround student with good role models
D. Provide activities that require active participation
NOT A
