PECT Inclusive Education and Diverse Learners

Question 1

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), an Individualized Education Program (IEP) must be reviewed at least:

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Annually

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Every six months

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Every two years

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Only when the child changes schools

Question 2

Which principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) focuses on providing students with multiple ways to demonstrate what they know?

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Multiple means of action and expression

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Multiple means of representation

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Multiple means of engagement

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Multiple means of assessment

Question 3

A PreK-4 teacher notices a student who is an English Language Learner (ELL) is silent during group discussions but participates actively in drawing activities. The BEST first step is to:

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Allow a silent period while offering multimodal participation opportunities

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Refer the student for a speech-language evaluation

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Contact parents to request the student practice English at home

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Move the student to a more structured learning group

Question 4

The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) provision of IDEA requires that students with disabilities be educated:

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With non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

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In self-contained special education classrooms whenever possible

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In separate schools designed for their specific disability

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At home if their disability significantly impacts learning

Question 5

Response to Intervention (RTI) uses a tiered model of support. Tier 2 intervention is BEST described as:

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Targeted small-group instruction for students not responding to Tier 1

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High-quality core instruction provided to all students

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Intensive individualized instruction for students with the most significant needs

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Special education services mandated by an IEP

Question 6

When differentiating instruction for diverse learners, a PreK-4 teacher modifies the complexity of a math task based on readiness levels. This strategy is known as:

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Tiered assignments

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Scaffolding by learning style

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Curriculum compacting

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Parallel teaching

Question 7

A culturally responsive PreK-4 teacher MOST effectively supports diverse learners by:

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Incorporating students' cultural backgrounds and funds of knowledge into instruction

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Treating all students exactly the same regardless of background

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Focusing exclusively on mainstream American culture to prepare students for standardized tests

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Grouping students by cultural background for instruction