Special Needs Education Fundamentals
This quiz assesses knowledge of special needs education including types of disabilities, assessment tools, IEPs, support services, and assistive technology.
Questions
What is the term used to describe a child who has difficulty learning in a traditional school setting?
- Learning Disabled
- Mentally Challenged
- Physically Challenged
- Visually Impaired
Which of the following is NOT a type of disability covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
- Autism
- Deafness
- Dyslexia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
- To provide a roadmap for a student's education
- To assess a student's strengths and weaknesses
- To determine a student's eligibility for special education services
- To provide support services to a student with a disability
Which of the following is NOT a common assessment tool used to identify students with disabilities?
- Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test
- Achievement test
- Adaptive behavior scale
- Medical evaluation
What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to learn and participate in school?
- Student with a Disability
- Exceptional Student
- Special Needs Student
- Child with Special Needs
Which of the following is NOT a type of educational provision that can be included in an IEP?
- Special education classes
- Related services
- Assistive technology
- Modifications and accommodations
What is the purpose of a transition plan in special education?
- To help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school
- To assess a student's strengths and weaknesses
- To determine a student's eligibility for special education services
- To provide support services to a student with a disability
Which of the following is NOT a type of support service that can be provided to students with disabilities?
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Counseling
What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to see?
- Visually Impaired
- Deafblind
- Hearing Impaired
- Physically Challenged
Which of the following is NOT a type of assistive technology that can be used to support students with disabilities?
- Screen readers
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
- Hearing aids
- Wheelchairs
What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to hear?
- Hearing Impaired
- Deafblind
- Visually Impaired
- Physically Challenged
Which of the following is NOT a type of modification or accommodation that can be made for students with disabilities?
- Preferential seating
- Extended time on tests
- Use of assistive technology
- Lowering academic standards
What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to move?
- Physically Challenged
- Deafblind
- Hearing Impaired
- Visually Impaired
Which of the following is NOT a type of disability that can be caused by a traumatic brain injury?
- Cognitive impairment
- Physical impairment
- Emotional impairment
- Speech impairment
What is the term used to describe a student who has a disability that affects their ability to communicate?
- Speech Impaired
- Deafblind
- Hearing Impaired
- Visually Impaired