TeXeS Special Ed 161 Practice questions with correct Answers Graded A+

A new high school student is being assessed. He reads a 500-word text. He misreads 35 words. At what level is he reading? a. Instructional level. b. Independent level. c. Unsatisfactory level. d. Merit level. A: Instructional level. In one minute, a student who reads with 95-100% accuracy is at an independent reading level. A student who reads with 90-95% accuracy is at an Instructional level. A student who reads with less than 90%accuracy is at a frustration level. According to the Assistive Technology Act, assistive devices are: a. Electronic devices that support learning such as computers, calculators, student responders, electronic self-teaching books and electronic reading devices. b. Any mechanical, electrical or electronic device that helps teachers streamline efficiency. c. Any device that could help a disabled student in school or life functions. d. Experimental, high-tech teaching tools that teachers can obtain by participating in one of 67 government funded research projects. C: Any device that could help a disabled student in education or life functioning. The Assistive Technology Act of 1998 is the primary legislation regarding assistive technology for disabled students