GAPSC GAPSC Special Education & Disability Services 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When adapting instruction for a student with a learning disability in reading, which strategy is most supported by research?
- Explicit, systematic, multisensory instruction (Correct answer)
- Reducing all written assignments
- Allowing the student to opt out of reading tasks
- Grouping the student exclusively with other struggling readers
Correct answer: Explicit, systematic, multisensory instruction
Research consistently supports explicit, systematic, and multisensory instruction as highly effective for students with reading-based learning disabilities.
Question 2: Under IDEA, how often must an IEP be reviewed at minimum?
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every two years
- Every three years
- At the teacher's discretion
Correct answer: Annually
IDEA requires that each student's IEP be reviewed at least annually to assess progress and update goals and services.
Question 3: A student with a visual impairment receives large-print materials and preferential seating. These supports are best described as:
- Accommodations (Correct answer)
- Modifications
- Interventions
- Extensions
Correct answer: Accommodations
Accommodations change how a student accesses instruction or demonstrates learning without altering the content or expectations.
Question 4: In Georgia, the category used for young children ages 3–9 who have a developmental delay but no specific disability diagnosis is called:
- Developmental Delay (DD) (Correct answer)
- Other Health Impairment (OHI)
- Preschool Special Needs (PSN)
- Early Intervention (EI)
Correct answer: Developmental Delay (DD)
Georgia allows use of the 'Developmental Delay' eligibility category for children ages 3–9 who exhibit delays in one or more developmental areas.
Question 5: Which related service under IDEA provides therapy to help students develop fine motor skills needed for writing and classroom tasks?
- Occupational therapy (Correct answer)
- Physical therapy
- Speech-language pathology
- Counseling services
Correct answer: Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy focuses on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living tasks that impact a student's ability to participate in school activities.
Question 6: A teacher modifies a test by reducing the number of answer choices from four to two for a student with an intellectual disability. This is an example of:
- A modification (Correct answer)
- An accommodation
- A scaffold
- A differentiation strategy
Correct answer: A modification
Modifications change the content, complexity, or expectations of an assignment, unlike accommodations which only change delivery or format.
GAPSC GAPSC Special Education & Disability Services 2
When adapting instruction for a student with a learning disability in reading, which strategy is most supported by research?