PECT Foundations of Special Education

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

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To provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities

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To determine school funding based on student population

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To provide general curriculum guidance to schools

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To eliminate standardized testing in special education

Question 2

Which of the following is a key component of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

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Measurable annual goals

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A summary of school-wide behavioral expectations

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A list of all students receiving accommodations

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A general education curriculum outline

Question 3

What is the primary goal of early intervention services?

Accepted Answer

To support developmental progress and learning

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To replace general education programs

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To delay special education services until elementary school

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To diagnose students with disabilities

Question 4

What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle in special education?

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Educating students with disabilities in the most inclusive setting possible

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Providing one-on-one instruction at all times

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Placing all students with disabilities in specialized schools

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Excluding students with disabilities from general education classrooms

Question 5

What is an appropriate accommodation for a student with a reading disability?

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Providing audio versions of textbooks

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Eliminating reading assignments

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Allowing unlimited test attempts

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Reducing classroom participation requirements

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of differentiated instruction?

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Adapting content and teaching methods to meet diverse student needs

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Providing identical lessons to all students

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Focusing only on high-achieving students

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Excluding students with disabilities from general education curriculum