IL290 LBS1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Mary is a 10-year-old student who has a developmental disability due to a physical
impairment. Why would she not be eligible for special education services as a student
with a developmental delay?
a. The developmental delay category does not include physical impairments.
b. The developmental delay category does not include students older than age 9.
c. The developmental delay category does not include students with developmental
disabilities.
d. The developmental delay category does not include students younger than age 12. -
Answers - B: In order to be eligible for the developmental delay category, students must
be age 9 or younger. There are many impairments that are included within the category,
but students must be a certain age. According to IDEA, a student like Mary would likely
be eligible in a different category because of her developmental disability. Answer a is
incorrect because the developmental delay category does include students with
physical impairments. Answer c is incorrect because students with developmental
disabilities such as physical or emotional impairments would be eligible for the category
if they meet the age requirements. Answer d is incorrect because students younger than
age 10 are included in the category.
Which of the following is the best example of how the results of an adaptive behavior
scale can drive instruction?
a. To determine which behaviors the students need to work on
b. To determine whether or not a student needs a behavior plan
c. To determine which independent living skills a student needs to work on
d. To determine how to adapt the curriculum to a student's needs - Answers - C:
Adaptive behavior scales are used to determine which independent living skills that a
student has and what they may need to work on. These assessments are typically used
for students with intellectual disabilities or other severe disabilities to understand what
instruction needs to be implemented. These tests typically consist of an evaluation of a
student's social skills, daily living skills, communication skills, and other skills that they
will need after high school. Answer a is incorrect because these scales do not evaluate
a student's level of behavior. Answer b is incorrect because the adaptive behavior scale
is not used to determine whether or not a student needs a behavior plan. Answer d is
incorrect because these scales are not correlated with adapting the curriculum
3. Which one of the following education service providers gives instructional assistance
to students who receive special education services?
a. Teaching assistants
b. Paraprofessionals
c. Student teachers
, d. Behavior support professionals - Answers - B: Paraprofessionals provide instructional
support to students with disabilities to ensure they have access to the curriculum.
Paraprofessionals typically work under the guidance of special education teachers to
make sure that students have the accommodations and modifications that they need.
These professionals are instrumental in assisting the special education teacher and the
general education teacher. Answer a is incorrect because teaching assistants can
include a wide variety of people including student assistants or aides for general
education classes. Answer c is incorrect because student teachers are typically
students who are receiving on-the-job training to become teachers. Answer d is
incorrect because behavior support professionals typically work with students outside of
school on behavior deficits.
Max is a fourth-grade student with a visual impairment. Which of the following would be
most appropriate in supplementing his math curriculum?
a. Reading the problems to him orally
b. Allowing him extra time to work
c. Providing opportunities for hands-on experiences
d. Allowing him to use a computer - Answers - C: Although all of these choices can be
beneficial in supporting students like Max, it is important to distinguish the difference
between accommodations and supplementing his curriculum.
Providing opportunities for him to experience hands-on learning can be beneficial in
allowing him to feel the numbers and improve his math. Accommodations are tools that
allow him to access the same curriculum as his peers. Answer a is incorrect because
although reading problems to him orally is beneficial, this is an accommodation to the
general education curriculum. Answer b is incorrect because allowing him extra time
would not supplement the curriculum. Answer dis incorrect because allowing him to use
a computer can be helpful for an alternative curriculum or accommodation but not
necessarily to supplement the curriculum.
According to IDEA, when would it be appropriate for a due process to occur with regard
to a student's IEP?
a. When the parents disagree with the decisions of the IEP team
b. When a student needs additional accommodations
c. When the parents request an evaluation
d. When a student no longer requires special education services - Answers - A: A due
process can occur when the parents of a student receiving special education services
disagree with a portion of or the entire IEP. The parents have a right to challenge the
decisions that have been made, and a hearing is held to determine the next actions. It is
important for parents to understand that they have these rights if they disagree with the
decisions of the IEP team or school district. Answer b is incorrect because if the student
needs additional accommodations, the team can amend the IP. Answer c is incorrect
because when the parents request an evaluation, the school must conduct a special
education evaluation. Answer d is incorrect because if the student no longer requires
services, that student will no longer have an IEP
Mary is a 10-year-old student who has a developmental disability due to a physical
impairment. Why would she not be eligible for special education services as a student
with a developmental delay?
a. The developmental delay category does not include physical impairments.
b. The developmental delay category does not include students older than age 9.
c. The developmental delay category does not include students with developmental
disabilities.
d. The developmental delay category does not include students younger than age 12. -
Answers - B: In order to be eligible for the developmental delay category, students must
be age 9 or younger. There are many impairments that are included within the category,
but students must be a certain age. According to IDEA, a student like Mary would likely
be eligible in a different category because of her developmental disability. Answer a is
incorrect because the developmental delay category does include students with
physical impairments. Answer c is incorrect because students with developmental
disabilities such as physical or emotional impairments would be eligible for the category
if they meet the age requirements. Answer d is incorrect because students younger than
age 10 are included in the category.
Which of the following is the best example of how the results of an adaptive behavior
scale can drive instruction?
a. To determine which behaviors the students need to work on
b. To determine whether or not a student needs a behavior plan
c. To determine which independent living skills a student needs to work on
d. To determine how to adapt the curriculum to a student's needs - Answers - C:
Adaptive behavior scales are used to determine which independent living skills that a
student has and what they may need to work on. These assessments are typically used
for students with intellectual disabilities or other severe disabilities to understand what
instruction needs to be implemented. These tests typically consist of an evaluation of a
student's social skills, daily living skills, communication skills, and other skills that they
will need after high school. Answer a is incorrect because these scales do not evaluate
a student's level of behavior. Answer b is incorrect because the adaptive behavior scale
is not used to determine whether or not a student needs a behavior plan. Answer d is
incorrect because these scales are not correlated with adapting the curriculum
3. Which one of the following education service providers gives instructional assistance
to students who receive special education services?
a. Teaching assistants
b. Paraprofessionals
c. Student teachers
, d. Behavior support professionals - Answers - B: Paraprofessionals provide instructional
support to students with disabilities to ensure they have access to the curriculum.
Paraprofessionals typically work under the guidance of special education teachers to
make sure that students have the accommodations and modifications that they need.
These professionals are instrumental in assisting the special education teacher and the
general education teacher. Answer a is incorrect because teaching assistants can
include a wide variety of people including student assistants or aides for general
education classes. Answer c is incorrect because student teachers are typically
students who are receiving on-the-job training to become teachers. Answer d is
incorrect because behavior support professionals typically work with students outside of
school on behavior deficits.
Max is a fourth-grade student with a visual impairment. Which of the following would be
most appropriate in supplementing his math curriculum?
a. Reading the problems to him orally
b. Allowing him extra time to work
c. Providing opportunities for hands-on experiences
d. Allowing him to use a computer - Answers - C: Although all of these choices can be
beneficial in supporting students like Max, it is important to distinguish the difference
between accommodations and supplementing his curriculum.
Providing opportunities for him to experience hands-on learning can be beneficial in
allowing him to feel the numbers and improve his math. Accommodations are tools that
allow him to access the same curriculum as his peers. Answer a is incorrect because
although reading problems to him orally is beneficial, this is an accommodation to the
general education curriculum. Answer b is incorrect because allowing him extra time
would not supplement the curriculum. Answer dis incorrect because allowing him to use
a computer can be helpful for an alternative curriculum or accommodation but not
necessarily to supplement the curriculum.
According to IDEA, when would it be appropriate for a due process to occur with regard
to a student's IEP?
a. When the parents disagree with the decisions of the IEP team
b. When a student needs additional accommodations
c. When the parents request an evaluation
d. When a student no longer requires special education services - Answers - A: A due
process can occur when the parents of a student receiving special education services
disagree with a portion of or the entire IEP. The parents have a right to challenge the
decisions that have been made, and a hearing is held to determine the next actions. It is
important for parents to understand that they have these rights if they disagree with the
decisions of the IEP team or school district. Answer b is incorrect because if the student
needs additional accommodations, the team can amend the IP. Answer c is incorrect
because when the parents request an evaluation, the school must conduct a special
education evaluation. Answer d is incorrect because if the student no longer requires
services, that student will no longer have an IEP
