BEd Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Inclusive Education and Special Needs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal law mandates that students with disabilities must be educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Correct answer)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- No Child Left Behind Act
Correct answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA requires that students with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs.
Question 2: A student with dyslexia consistently reverses letters when reading. Which evidence-based intervention is most appropriate?
- Whole-language immersion approach
- Structured literacy with explicit phonics instruction (Correct answer)
- Sight-word memorization only
- Independent silent reading practice
Correct answer: Structured literacy with explicit phonics instruction
Structured literacy with explicit phonics instruction is the evidence-based approach most effective for students with dyslexia.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) in special education?
- To determine a student's academic grade level
- To identify the function or purpose behind a student's challenging behavior (Correct answer)
- To evaluate a student's eligibility for gifted programs
- To assess a student's physical fitness
Correct answer: To identify the function or purpose behind a student's challenging behavior
An FBA identifies the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine why a student engages in challenging behavior.
Question 4: Under IDEA, how often must an IEP be reviewed and updated at minimum?
- Every six months
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every two years
- Every three years
Correct answer: Annually
IDEA requires that IEPs be reviewed and revised at least once per year to reflect the student's current needs and goals.
Question 5: Which communication system allows non-verbal students to use picture symbols to communicate?
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) (Correct answer)
- Braille literacy system
- Phonetic alphabet
Correct answer: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
PECS is an augmentative communication system that teaches students to exchange picture symbols to communicate wants and needs.
Question 6: A teacher notices a student with ADHD struggles to complete long written assignments. Which accommodation is most directly helpful?
- Reducing the grading weight of written work
- Breaking assignments into smaller sequential chunks (Correct answer)
- Exempting the student from written assignments
- Assigning a peer to complete the work collaboratively
Correct answer: Breaking assignments into smaller sequential chunks
Breaking tasks into smaller chunks reduces cognitive load and helps students with ADHD manage sustained effort.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes 'universal design for learning' (UDL)?
- A building code ensuring physical accessibility for wheelchair users
- A proactive framework providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression (Correct answer)
- A one-on-one tutoring model for students with IEPs
- A policy requiring all students to use the same curriculum
Correct answer: A proactive framework providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression
UDL is a proactive instructional framework that builds in flexibility to meet diverse learner needs from the outset.
BEd Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Inclusive Education and Special Needs 2
Which federal law mandates that students with disabilities must be educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?