EDC EDC Intervention Planning & Support Strategies 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which instructional strategy involves breaking complex tasks into smaller, sequential steps with explicit teaching of each component?
- Differentiated instruction
- Task analysis (Correct answer)
- Co-teaching
- Discovery learning
Correct answer: Task analysis
Task analysis breaks complex skills into discrete, teachable steps, allowing students with disabilities to master each component before moving to the next.
Question 2: A student with dysgraphia is struggling to demonstrate knowledge on written assignments. The MOST appropriate accommodation would be:
- Requiring more handwriting practice
- Allowing oral responses or use of a word processor (Correct answer)
- Reducing the amount of content taught
- Placing the student in a lower-grade classroom
Correct answer: Allowing oral responses or use of a word processor
Allowing oral responses or assistive technology removes the writing barrier while still assessing the student's content knowledge.
Question 3: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) addresses barriers to learning by providing:
- Separate curricula for students with disabilities
- Multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression (Correct answer)
- Standardized instruction for all students
- Reduced academic expectations
Correct answer: Multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression
UDL proactively designs flexible learning experiences by offering multiple ways to engage with, access, and demonstrate knowledge.
Question 4: Which co-teaching model has one teacher delivering instruction while the other circulates to provide individual support?
- Station teaching
- Parallel teaching
- One teach, one support (Correct answer)
- Alternative teaching
Correct answer: One teach, one support
In the 'one teach, one support' model, one teacher leads the lesson while the co-teacher monitors and supports individual students.
Question 5: A student's IEP includes a goal for math fluency. The MOST appropriate progress monitoring tool would be:
- Quarterly report card grades
- Annual state assessment scores
- Weekly math CBM fluency probes (Correct answer)
- Monthly parent surveys
Correct answer: Weekly math CBM fluency probes
Weekly CBM fluency probes provide frequent, sensitive data to track progress toward IEP goals and inform instructional adjustments.
Question 6: Scaffolding in instruction refers to:
- Permanent simplification of content standards
- Temporary support provided to help a student complete tasks they cannot yet do independently (Correct answer)
- Physical modifications to the classroom environment
- Grading on a curve for students with disabilities
Correct answer: Temporary support provided to help a student complete tasks they cannot yet do independently
Scaffolding provides temporary, structured support that is gradually removed as the student builds competence and independence.
EDC EDC Intervention Planning & Support Strategies 2
Which instructional strategy involves breaking complex tasks into smaller, sequential steps with explicit teaching of each component?