PECT Instructional Strategies & Assessment

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of formative assessment in special education?

Accepted Answer

Monitor progress and adjust instruction

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Provide final grades for students

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Replace standardized testing

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Determine eligibility for special education

Question 2

Which instructional strategy is most effective for students with diverse learning needs?

Accepted Answer

Differentiated instruction

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Uniform instruction for all students

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Lecture-based teaching only

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Standardized assignments for all learners

Question 3

What is a key characteristic of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

Accepted Answer

Providing multiple means of engagement and representation

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Eliminating assistive technology

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Focusing solely on written assessments

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Restricting teaching strategies to one format

Question 4

How does scaffolding support student learning?

Accepted Answer

Gradually reducing support to promote independence

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Providing minimal guidance from the start

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Discouraging peer collaboration

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Requiring students to work independently at all times

Question 5

What is an example of an alternative assessment method?

Accepted Answer

Performance-based assessment

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Multiple-choice testing only

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Eliminating assessments altogether

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Using identical tests for all students

Question 6

Why is self-assessment beneficial for students?

Accepted Answer

Encourages reflection and goal-setting

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Eliminates the need for teacher feedback

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Focuses only on test scores

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Limits students’ ability to improve