BEd Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Inclusive Education and Special Needs 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A school team is developing an IEP goal for a 3rd-grader reading at a kindergarten level. Which goal is written in SMART format?
- The student will improve reading skills by the end of the year
- The student will read 40 CVC words correctly per minute by May 1st as measured by weekly probes (Correct answer)
- The student will try harder during reading instruction
- The student will participate in reading groups regularly
Correct answer: The student will read 40 CVC words correctly per minute by May 1st as measured by weekly probes
A SMART IEP goal must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, which the second option fulfills.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a transition plan in a student's IEP, required by age 16?
- To plan the student's move to a new school district
- To outline postsecondary goals and coordinated activities for life after high school (Correct answer)
- To document the student's academic performance for college applications
- To schedule the student's extracurricular activities
Correct answer: To outline postsecondary goals and coordinated activities for life after high school
IDEA requires transition plans that address postsecondary education, employment, and independent living goals to prepare students for adult life.
Question 3: Which of the following behaviors is most indicative of dyscalculia?
- Difficulty reading and comprehending text passages
- Persistent difficulty understanding number sense, quantity, and arithmetic operations (Correct answer)
- Inability to remain seated during instruction
- Struggles with handwriting and fine motor coordination
Correct answer: Persistent difficulty understanding number sense, quantity, and arithmetic operations
Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affects mathematical processing, including number sense and basic calculations.
Question 4: A general education teacher wants to modify a science test for a student with an intellectual disability. Which approach maintains the highest level of inclusivity?
- Give the student a completely different test on an unrelated topic
- Reduce the number of questions and use picture supports aligned to the same content (Correct answer)
- Have the student observe other students taking the test
- Remove the student from class during testing
Correct answer: Reduce the number of questions and use picture supports aligned to the same content
Reducing question complexity and adding picture supports allows the student to demonstrate knowledge of the same content at an appropriate level.
Question 5: What is the role of a paraprofessional in an inclusive classroom?
- To replace the general education teacher when absent
- To provide targeted support to students under the direction of a licensed teacher (Correct answer)
- To independently design IEP goals for assigned students
- To conduct psychological evaluations for special education eligibility
Correct answer: To provide targeted support to students under the direction of a licensed teacher
Paraprofessionals support students under the supervision and direction of licensed educators and are not independently responsible for instructional planning.
Question 6: Which gifted and talented characteristic can make it difficult to identify twice-exceptional (2e) students?
- High verbal ability may mask underlying reading disabilities (Correct answer)
- Exceptional physical coordination hides sensory issues
- Advanced math skills eliminate all learning difficulties
- High creativity always indicates giftedness without disability
Correct answer: High verbal ability may mask underlying reading disabilities
In 2e students, strong verbal ability can compensate for reading disabilities, making it harder to identify both the gift and the disability.
Question 7: Which legal protection under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act differs from IDEA protections?
- Section 504 only applies to students in private schools
- Section 504 provides a broader definition of disability and does not require special education services (Correct answer)
- Section 504 mandates IEPs for all students with disabilities
- Section 504 only covers physical disabilities
Correct answer: Section 504 provides a broader definition of disability and does not require special education services
Section 504 uses a broader disability definition and provides accommodations within general education without requiring a specialized IEP.
BEd Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Inclusive Education and Special Needs 4
A school team is developing an IEP goal for a 3rd-grader reading at a kindergarten level.
Which goal is written in SMART format?