One of the things that most people do not know is that just because one is disabled, it doesn’t mean they can’t do other things. Learning is an important part of human growth, and due to some disabilities, some learners will need different care and techniques in class. As a teacher, what do you know about special education needs? Take this test to find out!
Kinesthetic learners learn best by
A. hearing information spoken aloud.
B. whole body movement and participation.
C. focusing attention on one narrow topic.
D. a slower-paced approach.
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The foundation of one's emotional intelligence is
In motivating oneself
Managing one’s emotions
Handling relationships
Self awareness
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The largest population of exceptional learners are the
Mentally retarded.
Gifted and talented.
Physically disabled.
Learning disabled.
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A student who says, "I failed the test because the fire alarm went off in the middle of the test" appears to exhibit
A. an external locus of control.
B. an internal locus of control.
C. an auditory learning style.
D. community safety sensitivity and interpersonal intelligence.
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Learning styles can best be characterized as
unimportant compared to teaching style.
unique to the individual.
remarkably similar across cultural groups.
based on the time it takes to learn.
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"Procedural due process" refers to
The rights of bilingual students to select their language of instruction in an orderly and legal way.
The steps taken to mainstream exceptional learners into regular classrooms.
The rights of children with disabilities to be assessed, placed and taught in highly structured classes.
The rights of children with disabilities and their parents to have access to and input on school decisions.
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Howard Gardner's "Theory of Multiple Intelligences" refers to
The five basic bits of intelligence requisite for successful school performance
At least six areas of intelligence in addition to mathematics and verbal intelligence
The persistent gap between theory and research that defies even the most gifted researcher
The interactive effects of intellectual and emotional intelligences
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All but which of the following have been given as reasons for single-sex schools?
Girls’ science and math genes are developed in single-sex schools
Boys’ and girls’ brains are hard-wired differently
The importance placed on the reputation of prestigious single sex schools
Separating boys and girls helps them focus on academics better
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How might you characterize the changing understanding of intelligence?
A. Technological advances and computer programs are allowing a more precise measure of intelligence.
B. “IQ,” the standard measure of intelligence, has been obscured by “EQ,” which is being used by schools as a replacement for the IQ test.
C. We are broadening our understanding of intelligence beyond traditional language and mathematical-logical factors.
D. The concept of intelligence really hasn’t changed since the late nineteenth century.
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Learning styles are affected by the _________ abilities of the students.
A. cognitive
B. affective
C. physiological
D. all of the answers
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"Locus of control" refers to
A. student need for teacher organization.
B. a child’s boundaries as determined by parents.
C. factors to which a student attributes success or failure.
D. physical boundaries set up by the teacher in the class.
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Today, about one in every ___________ students is special needs.
3
8
5
Recent studies suggest that almost half of all students have significant learning disabilities
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Which of the following groups of students is most likely to go undetected as special needs?
Males
Females
Wealthy students
Students of color
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