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School Social Work content Exam Study
Guide
84. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding professional competence
R
and development for school social workers?
E
a. School social workers may branch out into new practice areas if they attain
H
appropriate training and supervision
G
b. Social workers should avoid straying beyond their areas of expertise, even if a patient
I
requires services in which they are not well versed
c. School social workers should approach emerging areas of practice with caution if
H
recognized standards for those areas do not yet exist
G
d. Social workers should not represent themselves to clients as being competent in
N
areas in which they are not
I
84. B: So clichool social workers may branch out into new practice areas if they attain
appropriate training and supervision, but they should not represent themselves tents as
Y
being competent in areas in which they are not. It is true that school social workers
L
should approach emerging areas of practice with caution if recognized standards for
F
those areas do not yet exist. However, it is not true that social workers should avoid
straying beyond their areas of expertise if a patient requires services in which they are
not well-versed. Social workers have a responsibility to constantly engage in
professional development in order to better serve their clients.
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1. Students for whom English is a second Language...
a. Typically have above-average math skills
R
b. Have much lower IQ scores than students for whom English is a first Language
E
c. Exhibit a range of IQ scores that is about the same as that of students for whom
H
English is a first language
d. Cannot be expected to read at grade level
G
1. C: Students for whom English is a second language exhibit a range of IQ scores that
I
is about the same as that of students for whom English is a first language. While
H
students for whom English is a second language may struggle with academics until their
G
English skills improve, it is not true that these students are below average in
intelligence. In addition, most students for whom English is a second language are able
N
to read in English at grade level within a few years.
YI
FL
2. Students with cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds that differ from the
backgrounds of the majority of the students at their schools will likely be affected in
which of the following ways?
a. They will have a different body of background knowledge than their fellow students
which
may adversely affect their academic performance
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b. They are more likely than their peers to need special education services
c. They will be less motivated than their peers because of a lack of parental interest in
their
academic performance
R
d. Their overall academic performance will be reduced because their reading skills will
E
be below grade level
H
2. A: Students with cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds that differ from the
backgrounds of the majority of the students at their schools are likely to have a different
G
body of background knowledge than their fellow students, which may adversely affect
I
their academic performance. For example, reading passages and math problems may
H
rely on cultural references that a student with different background knowledge does not
G
understand. However, students with different background knowledge from their peers
may also have unique knowledge and strengths that allow them to be more successful
N
than other students in certain areas.
YI
FL
3. Julio is a 7th grade student who has lived in the U.S. for only six months, and English
is his second language. Tests conducted by the school psychologist show that he
possesses normal intelligence, and he does not appear to have any learning disabilities,
but he is struggling academically. Which of the following interventions is likely to be the
most appropriate for Julio in this situation?
a. Referring Julio for special education services
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b. Lowering academic standards for Julio because he does not speak English fluently
c. Telling Julioss parents that they should only speak English at home
d. Asking Julioss teachers to adapt their classes to meet Julioss needs by speaking
more slowly,rephrasing complex instructions, providing more visual aids, etc.
R
3. D: Based on the information provided about Julios intelligence level and English
E
language skills, it is appropriate to infer that Julio is struggling academically because he
H
has difficulty speaking and understanding English. It would be inappropriate to refer
Julio for special education services because he does not appear to have a disability. It
G
would be helpful for Julio to practice English, but the approach described in answer C is
I
extreme and would be counterproductive. However, Julios teachers could help him by
H
providing adaptations in the classroom to ensure that he fully understands the
G
instruction that is being provided to him.
IN
Y
4. Which of the following adaptations would be most appropriate for a student with a
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mild hearing impairment?
F
a. Refer the student for special education services because she cannot succeed in a
mainstream
classroom
b. Ask the studentss teachers to stand very near the student and speak very loudly at all
times
c. Give the student extra homework so that her parents can explain the lessons to her
School Social Work content Exam Study
Guide
84. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding professional competence
R
and development for school social workers?
E
a. School social workers may branch out into new practice areas if they attain
H
appropriate training and supervision
G
b. Social workers should avoid straying beyond their areas of expertise, even if a patient
I
requires services in which they are not well versed
c. School social workers should approach emerging areas of practice with caution if
H
recognized standards for those areas do not yet exist
G
d. Social workers should not represent themselves to clients as being competent in
N
areas in which they are not
I
84. B: So clichool social workers may branch out into new practice areas if they attain
appropriate training and supervision, but they should not represent themselves tents as
Y
being competent in areas in which they are not. It is true that school social workers
L
should approach emerging areas of practice with caution if recognized standards for
F
those areas do not yet exist. However, it is not true that social workers should avoid
straying beyond their areas of expertise if a patient requires services in which they are
not well-versed. Social workers have a responsibility to constantly engage in
professional development in order to better serve their clients.
, 2
1. Students for whom English is a second Language...
a. Typically have above-average math skills
R
b. Have much lower IQ scores than students for whom English is a first Language
E
c. Exhibit a range of IQ scores that is about the same as that of students for whom
H
English is a first language
d. Cannot be expected to read at grade level
G
1. C: Students for whom English is a second language exhibit a range of IQ scores that
I
is about the same as that of students for whom English is a first language. While
H
students for whom English is a second language may struggle with academics until their
G
English skills improve, it is not true that these students are below average in
intelligence. In addition, most students for whom English is a second language are able
N
to read in English at grade level within a few years.
YI
FL
2. Students with cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds that differ from the
backgrounds of the majority of the students at their schools will likely be affected in
which of the following ways?
a. They will have a different body of background knowledge than their fellow students
which
may adversely affect their academic performance
, 3
b. They are more likely than their peers to need special education services
c. They will be less motivated than their peers because of a lack of parental interest in
their
academic performance
R
d. Their overall academic performance will be reduced because their reading skills will
E
be below grade level
H
2. A: Students with cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds that differ from the
backgrounds of the majority of the students at their schools are likely to have a different
G
body of background knowledge than their fellow students, which may adversely affect
I
their academic performance. For example, reading passages and math problems may
H
rely on cultural references that a student with different background knowledge does not
G
understand. However, students with different background knowledge from their peers
may also have unique knowledge and strengths that allow them to be more successful
N
than other students in certain areas.
YI
FL
3. Julio is a 7th grade student who has lived in the U.S. for only six months, and English
is his second language. Tests conducted by the school psychologist show that he
possesses normal intelligence, and he does not appear to have any learning disabilities,
but he is struggling academically. Which of the following interventions is likely to be the
most appropriate for Julio in this situation?
a. Referring Julio for special education services
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b. Lowering academic standards for Julio because he does not speak English fluently
c. Telling Julioss parents that they should only speak English at home
d. Asking Julioss teachers to adapt their classes to meet Julioss needs by speaking
more slowly,rephrasing complex instructions, providing more visual aids, etc.
R
3. D: Based on the information provided about Julios intelligence level and English
E
language skills, it is appropriate to infer that Julio is struggling academically because he
H
has difficulty speaking and understanding English. It would be inappropriate to refer
Julio for special education services because he does not appear to have a disability. It
G
would be helpful for Julio to practice English, but the approach described in answer C is
I
extreme and would be counterproductive. However, Julios teachers could help him by
H
providing adaptations in the classroom to ensure that he fully understands the
G
instruction that is being provided to him.
IN
Y
4. Which of the following adaptations would be most appropriate for a student with a
L
mild hearing impairment?
F
a. Refer the student for special education services because she cannot succeed in a
mainstream
classroom
b. Ask the studentss teachers to stand very near the student and speak very loudly at all
times
c. Give the student extra homework so that her parents can explain the lessons to her
