CPS CPS Cultural Competency & Diversity in Education

Question 1

Disproportionality in special education refers to:

Accepted Answer

Overrepresentation or underrepresentation of specific racial or ethnic groups in special education categories

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Equal representation of all student groups in gifted programs

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The ratio of teachers to students in resource rooms

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Differences in standardized test scores between grade levels

Question 2

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against students based on national origin in schools receiving federal funding?

Accepted Answer

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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IDEA 2004

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Question 3

Cultural responsiveness in psycho-educational assessment requires the specialist to:

Accepted Answer

Consider a student's cultural and linguistic background when selecting, administering, and interpreting assessments

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Use the same standardized norms for all students regardless of background

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Only assess students in English to ensure comparability

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Avoid any modifications to standardized procedures

Question 4

What does the term 'ELL' stand for in U.S. educational contexts?

Accepted Answer

English Language Learner

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Educated Learning Level

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Early Literacy Learner

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Enhanced Learning Level

Question 5

Stereotype threat, as it applies to educational assessment, refers to:

Accepted Answer

The risk that a student will confirm a negative stereotype about their group, impairing performance

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A teacher's tendency to grade minority students more harshly

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The use of biased test items that favor dominant cultural groups

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A student's refusal to participate in standardized testing

Question 6

Culturally responsive teaching requires educators to:

Accepted Answer

Incorporate students' cultural backgrounds, values, and experiences into instruction

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Ignore cultural differences to treat all students equally

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Focus exclusively on mainstream curriculum without adaptation

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Separate ELL students from mainstream classrooms at all times