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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 100%
The disability category with the highest percentage of children served under IDEA is
___________. - ANSWER..-specific learning disability (SLD)
True or False
A student's medical diagnosis determines whether the student qualifies for special education and
related services in a public education setting. - ANSWER..-False
True or False
A student's educational disability category determines the types of supports and services the
student is allowed to receive. - ANSWER..-False
Specific Learning Disability - ANSWER..-Eva is a sixth-grade student who has a difficult time
comprehending what she reads in class. She finds herself reading and rereading the same pages,
trying to find meaning in the text. Additionally, Eva experiences difficulty following directions,
often missing important steps. She finds herself falling behind in class and feeling as though she
cannot keep up with her peers.
Autism - ANSWER..-Mateo is a kindergarten student with a lot of energy. His favorite activities
are sensory-based. He enjoys playing alone in the sand at recess. Mateo repeatedly grabs a
handful of sand and watches it sift through his fingers. When he is excited, he spins in circles.
Mateo has a difficult time transitioning to new activities and becomes agitated when his routine
is changed.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - ANSWER..-Talia is a tenth-grade student. After hitting their head
on the side of a pool during a swim meet, they began experiencing difficulty in school with
focus, follow-through, and organization. They frequently misplaced their school materials and
missed the deadline for several assignments. Additionally, Talia has experienced difficulty sitting
in rooms with overhead lighting, causing them to wear sunglasses inside.
True or False
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 100%
Individuals with the same disability category qualify for the same special education and related
services programming. - ANSWER..-False
A high school special education student diagnosed with autism received special education
services and related support for social pragmatic (social skills) therapy from a speech-language
pathologist. The student requires some academic support, primarily in written expression and
task management, which happens within the general education environment in a co-taught
English class with an English teacher and an assigned special education teacher. The student also
receives speech-language therapy twice per week. This student's time out of the general
education environment is minimal. What type of educational placement would this student
receive, given the needs and the supports and services received? - ANSWER..-Modified general
education class
A common learning challenge associated with a learning disability that makes it difficult to
complete math tasks, such as addition, subtraction, and division is ______________ -
ANSWER..-dyscalculia
A student in your fourth-grade classroom has a very difficult time writing. The student is slow to
formulate letters and often writes the letters in an unusual way. The student's ability to answer
questions orally is outstanding. In class, a teacher's assistant often acts as a scribe. Which type of
learning disability does this student display characteristics of? - ANSWER..-Dysgraphia
Choose whether or not the characteristics provided are common characteristics of a student with
a learning disability. - ANSWER..-Difficulty discriminating between or among sounds in words,
letters in writing, or numbers, Difficulty reading text fluently, stumbling on sounding out words,
and replacing words in text with words that have similar meaning, Difficulty with organizing
school materials, information, and directions, as well as challenges prioritizing and keeping track
of tasks
Nonverbal learning disorder - ANSWER..-Difficulty following a classroom demonstration,
causing confusion and difficulty with understanding conclusions and replication
, WGU D096 VERIFIED WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 100%
dyslexia - ANSWER..-Difficulty reading text independently, despite comprehending information
read to them, which could impact their ability to access and engage in meaningful classroom
discussions and activities
dysgraphia - ANSWER..-Difficulty with written information on exams or essays, despite solid
comprehension of a topic
Language processing disorder - ANSWER..-Difficulty participating in classroom discussions and
activities, but often has many related and relevant thoughts on the topic at hand
504 Plan - ANSWER..-Hannah is a student with a severe peanut allergy. She requires an EpiPen
be available at all times during her school day in the event she has an allergic reaction. In order
for Hannah to be safe navigating her school day, her environment must be nut-free.
504 Plan - ANSWER..-A student diagnosed with ADHD by a physician has difficulty focusing
on exams in the general education environment. The student is easily distracted by the noises and
people in the class, resulting in incomplete work being turned in. The work that does get
completed demonstrates that the student has a solid understanding of the curriculum.
IEP (Individualized Education Plan) - ANSWER..-A student in a fifth-grade classroom struggles
to follow directions in class, complete assignments on time or in an appropriate manner, and
identify important concepts and related details in reading. A teacher reported the student is
performing significantly below peers across content subjects.
Section 504 - ANSWER..-Does not require the formal, detailed plans that are part of an IEP
IDEA - ANSWER..-Provides additional funding to states for eligible students
Section 504 - ANSWER..-Contains explicit language protecting individuals with disabilities
from harassment or retaliation based on their disability
IDEA - ANSWER..-Limited to students with an educational need
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 100%
The disability category with the highest percentage of children served under IDEA is
___________. - ANSWER..-specific learning disability (SLD)
True or False
A student's medical diagnosis determines whether the student qualifies for special education and
related services in a public education setting. - ANSWER..-False
True or False
A student's educational disability category determines the types of supports and services the
student is allowed to receive. - ANSWER..-False
Specific Learning Disability - ANSWER..-Eva is a sixth-grade student who has a difficult time
comprehending what she reads in class. She finds herself reading and rereading the same pages,
trying to find meaning in the text. Additionally, Eva experiences difficulty following directions,
often missing important steps. She finds herself falling behind in class and feeling as though she
cannot keep up with her peers.
Autism - ANSWER..-Mateo is a kindergarten student with a lot of energy. His favorite activities
are sensory-based. He enjoys playing alone in the sand at recess. Mateo repeatedly grabs a
handful of sand and watches it sift through his fingers. When he is excited, he spins in circles.
Mateo has a difficult time transitioning to new activities and becomes agitated when his routine
is changed.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - ANSWER..-Talia is a tenth-grade student. After hitting their head
on the side of a pool during a swim meet, they began experiencing difficulty in school with
focus, follow-through, and organization. They frequently misplaced their school materials and
missed the deadline for several assignments. Additionally, Talia has experienced difficulty sitting
in rooms with overhead lighting, causing them to wear sunglasses inside.
True or False
,WGU D096 VERIFIED WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 100%
Individuals with the same disability category qualify for the same special education and related
services programming. - ANSWER..-False
A high school special education student diagnosed with autism received special education
services and related support for social pragmatic (social skills) therapy from a speech-language
pathologist. The student requires some academic support, primarily in written expression and
task management, which happens within the general education environment in a co-taught
English class with an English teacher and an assigned special education teacher. The student also
receives speech-language therapy twice per week. This student's time out of the general
education environment is minimal. What type of educational placement would this student
receive, given the needs and the supports and services received? - ANSWER..-Modified general
education class
A common learning challenge associated with a learning disability that makes it difficult to
complete math tasks, such as addition, subtraction, and division is ______________ -
ANSWER..-dyscalculia
A student in your fourth-grade classroom has a very difficult time writing. The student is slow to
formulate letters and often writes the letters in an unusual way. The student's ability to answer
questions orally is outstanding. In class, a teacher's assistant often acts as a scribe. Which type of
learning disability does this student display characteristics of? - ANSWER..-Dysgraphia
Choose whether or not the characteristics provided are common characteristics of a student with
a learning disability. - ANSWER..-Difficulty discriminating between or among sounds in words,
letters in writing, or numbers, Difficulty reading text fluently, stumbling on sounding out words,
and replacing words in text with words that have similar meaning, Difficulty with organizing
school materials, information, and directions, as well as challenges prioritizing and keeping track
of tasks
Nonverbal learning disorder - ANSWER..-Difficulty following a classroom demonstration,
causing confusion and difficulty with understanding conclusions and replication
, WGU D096 VERIFIED WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 100%
dyslexia - ANSWER..-Difficulty reading text independently, despite comprehending information
read to them, which could impact their ability to access and engage in meaningful classroom
discussions and activities
dysgraphia - ANSWER..-Difficulty with written information on exams or essays, despite solid
comprehension of a topic
Language processing disorder - ANSWER..-Difficulty participating in classroom discussions and
activities, but often has many related and relevant thoughts on the topic at hand
504 Plan - ANSWER..-Hannah is a student with a severe peanut allergy. She requires an EpiPen
be available at all times during her school day in the event she has an allergic reaction. In order
for Hannah to be safe navigating her school day, her environment must be nut-free.
504 Plan - ANSWER..-A student diagnosed with ADHD by a physician has difficulty focusing
on exams in the general education environment. The student is easily distracted by the noises and
people in the class, resulting in incomplete work being turned in. The work that does get
completed demonstrates that the student has a solid understanding of the curriculum.
IEP (Individualized Education Plan) - ANSWER..-A student in a fifth-grade classroom struggles
to follow directions in class, complete assignments on time or in an appropriate manner, and
identify important concepts and related details in reading. A teacher reported the student is
performing significantly below peers across content subjects.
Section 504 - ANSWER..-Does not require the formal, detailed plans that are part of an IEP
IDEA - ANSWER..-Provides additional funding to states for eligible students
Section 504 - ANSWER..-Contains explicit language protecting individuals with disabilities
from harassment or retaliation based on their disability
IDEA - ANSWER..-Limited to students with an educational need
