BRS Braille Literacy & Instruction 3

Question 1

Which organization is primarily responsible for establishing braille standards and codes in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Braille Authority of North America (BANA)

Answer

BANA (Braille Authority of North America) is the official body that establishes and maintains braille codes and standards for use in the US and Canada.

Question 2

What is a 'contraction' in Grade 2 braille?

Accepted Answer

A shortened form representing a word, word part, or group of letters

Answer

A contraction in Grade 2 braille is a shortened symbol that stands for a whole word, a common word part, or a frequently used letter sequence.

Question 3

When a student consistently reverses braille letters such as 'd' and 'f', the BRS should primarily suspect:

Accepted Answer

Incorrect finger placement on the cell

Answer

Consistent reversal of similar braille characters like 'd' and 'f' typically results from incorrect finger placement, causing the student to read the cell from a shifted position.

Question 4

Braille music notation used in the US is based on which system?

Accepted Answer

Braille Music Code developed by Louis Braille

Answer

Braille music notation in the US is based on the system originally developed by Louis Braille himself, later codified in international guidelines.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a braille 'slate and stylus'?

Accepted Answer

Producing braille manually by hand without electricity

Answer

A slate and stylus is a manual, non-electronic tool that allows users to produce braille by hand, embossing dots from right to left through a template.

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BRS Braille Literacy & Instruction 3