A)Normalization Movement I)Guarantees Rights to Equal Protection of Law

SQ4R – Chapter One

Matching:

a)Normalization Movement i)Guarantees rights to equal protection of law

without discriminating against

mental or physical disability.

b)Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ii)Students with exceptionalities

should be fully involved in school

progams and activities.

c)Residential Programs iii)All individuals, regardless of disabilities

should be provided

d)Inclusion living arrangements and education

as normal as possible.

iv)Daily living supports as well as

some education and training for

those with intellectual disabilities

and sensory deficits.

Answer: a)  iii) / b)  i) / c) iv) / d) ii)

Approximately _____ % of school age children have a recognized exceptionality.

a)5%

b)10%

c)25%

d)50%

Answer: b)

Groups of students with diverse learning and behavioural needs in the public school system are formally classified as having ______.

Answer: exceptionalities

True or False?

The definition of exceptionalities is uniform across Canada’s (and each province’s) school boards?

Answer: False

Matching

a) Problems in learning, memory, problem i) Intellectual Disability

solving, adaptive behaviour and social skills.

b) Genetic and/or neurological factors or ii) Emotional/Behavioural Disorder

injury that alters the brain functioning in a

manner which affects one or more processes

related to learning.

c)A lifelong definition that primarily affects iii) Autism Spectrum Disorder

communication and social interactions.

d)Causing disruptions for themselves or others iv) learning disorder

through inappropriate behaviour.

Answers: a)  i) / b) iv) / c) iii) / d) ii)

Which of the following four major role is NOT a major role that teacher’s play in regards to school – based assessment?

a)moderators – must be able to moderate the best solution for the student.

b)consumers – must be able to understand assessment information.

c)producers – must be able to generate assessment information (tests, observations etc.).

d)communicators – must be able to share assessment information with others.

Answer: a) moderators

An IEP stands for ______?

Answer: Individualized education plan

The process of comparing a student to other in his/her norm group is called ______?

Answer: Norm-referenced.

True or false? A criterion-referenced assessment compares a student’s performance with a criteria of mastery for a specific task, regardless of his/her relative standing in a group

Answer: True

Name 2 questions a teacher may ask themselves if they are developing an ecological assessment for a student?

Answer: What physical environment does a child learn best?

-What is useful, debilitating, or neutral about the way a child approaches the task?

-Can the student hold multiple pieces of information in memory?

-How does increasing or slowing the speed of instruction affect the accuracy of a child’s work?

-What processing mechanisms are being taxed in any given task?

-How does the student act to different teacher styles?

-Who has been most successful with this child? How do they react to differentiated instruction?

Student’s with disabilities achieve similar average scores, despite their cultural differences? True or False?

Answer: Socio-economic and cultural differences may cause a bias in the assessment process. Teacher’s must be careful when interpreting tests for these students as they may not be accurate reflections of the student’s abilities.

Who of the following should be involved in the IEP team?

a) The student (if appropriate)

b) A principal from another school

c) An IET – Individualized education Technician

d) An IET – Individual Education Teacher

Answer: The student (if appropriate)

True or false? Classroom teachers may administer formal assessments?

Answer False. They do however, contribute in important ways to the assessment process and should remain informed on the process and results.

1)Children with intellectual disabilities and with sensory deficits were typically placed in ______programs.

2)Services for students with exceptionalities evolved in three distinct phases. These phases include (1) ______, (2) ______, (3) ______.

3)Which group of students are NOT at risk of developing learning and behavioural problems? Circle the correct letter.

a)potential dropouts, minority cultures, ESL students

b)those from low income housing, abuse drugs or alcohol, or are pregnant

c)those from single-parent homes, considered socially maladjusted, or have suffered verbal and physical abuse

4)Match the Exceptionalities with the most correct answers.

1. Students considered at risk include:

a)students who are abused

b)students who go to school exhausted

c)students who are sexually active

1. Who usually first identifies Students with special needs?

a)secondary teacher

b)post-secondary teacher

c)elementary teacher

1. Assessment Practices guide and direct planning for students with suspected or known ______.

1. During this phase the child is formally evaluated to determine if he or she has an exceptionality in which ______education would be appropriate.

1. The four approaches to Assessment include observation, recollection, record or portfolio review and ______.

1. Formal assessment involves:

a)quantitative information

b)qualitative information

c)taking notes only

d)

11)Match the correct term with its definition.

12)Role of the classroom teacher includes:

a)Ask questions about the assessment process

b)Providing snack for all students

c)Punishing students so they know never to misbehave again

13)The IEP team is developed by a group of individuals who are ______about the student.

14)Three components of an IEP document that guide intervention are (1) present levels of educational performance, (2) measurable annual goals, and (3) ______.

Answer Key

1) residential

2)relative isolation, integration (or mainstreaming), inclusion

3)C -> those from single-parent homes, considered socially maladjusted, or have suffered verbal and physical abuse

4)

5) A-> students who are abused

6) C-> elementary teacher

7) Disabilities

8) Special

9) Testing

10) A-> quantitative information

11)

12) A-> Ask questions about the assessment process

13) Knowledgeable

14) Short-term objectives