DPP 1501 DIVERSITY PEDAGOGY AND PRACTISE 250
PLUS QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following is NOT included in the term "exceptional children"?
a) children with sensory impairments
b) children with emotional or behavior problems
c) children with addicted mothers
d) children with physical disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER-c) children with addicted
mothers
Julia was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 6. It was necessary for doctors
to amputate her leg below the knee. According to current terminology, Julia is
a) at-risk
b) handicapped
c) challenged
d) impaired - CORRECT ANSWER-d) impaired
Carlos is a high school student who uses a wheelchair. He participates in advanced
placement math and science classes and does well in other subjects. He feels
awkward in PE because he is unable to fully participate in sports such as
basketball. According to current terminology, Carlos is
a)impaired
b) challenged
c) at-risk
d) handicapped - CORRECT ANSWER-d) handicapped
Exceptional children
,a) differ from the norm in learning and/or behavior
b) cannot benefit from general education
c) outgrow their problems by the time they reach adulthood
d) all need related services - CORRECT ANSWER-a) differ from the norm in
learning and/or behavior
Which of the following statements about handicaps is NOT true?
a) handicaps pose problems in most environments
b) handicaps are usually evident at birth or shortly after birth
c) handicaps may also be a disability if it leads to other problems
d) handicaps may result from the negative attitudes of others - CORRECT
ANSWER-b) handicaps are usually evident at birth or shortly after birth
Which of the following statements about gender and special education is true?
a) twice as many girls received special education services
b) three times as many boys receive special education services
c) twice as many boys receive special education services
d) an equal number of boys and girls receive special education services - CORRECT
ANSWER-c) twice as many boys receive special education services
What percentage of the school-age population ages 6-17 consists of students with
disabilities in special education?
a) 30 %
b) 5 %
c) 2 %
d) 12 % - CORRECT ANSWER-d) 12 %
,Which of the following is the largest disability category in special education?
a) emotional disturbance
b) learning disabilities
c) autism
d) intellectual disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER-b) learning disabilities
Which of the following reflects the change in the number of students with autism
over the past 10 years?
a) there has been very little change
b) the number has tripled
c) there are 10 times as many students
d) the number has decreased - CORRECT ANSWER-c) there are 1o times as many
students
In a nationwide study, what percentage of students with disabilities was affected
by an additional or secondary disability?
a) 40 %
b) 29 %
c) 10 %
d) 5 % - CORRECT ANSWER-a) 40 %
Travis is a third grade student with an intellectual disability. He has just been
placed in Mrs. Kinard's third grade class. Students in his class are learning their
multiplication facts. Travis is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing
Travis to do the same activity as the other students, Mrs. Kinard gives him a
, coloring worksheet that she obtained from a colleague who teaches kindergarten.
Which of the disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?
a) The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis
b) The label is being used to explain his behavior
c) The label has contributed to the expenditure of greater amounts of money
d) The label has caused her to have lower expectations - CORRECT ANSWER-d)
The label has caused her to have lower expectations
Prior to the 1970's
a) students with disabilities were included in extracurricular actives
b) students with disabilities were routinely included in general education classes
c) students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools
d) students with disabilities had individualized education plans - CORRECT
ANSWER-c) students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools
PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1972) granted a free appropriate public
education to
a) students with intellectual disabilities
b) students who were previously deemed unable to benefit from instruction
c) all students with disabilities
d) students with speech and language impairments - CORRECT ANSWER-b)
students who were previously deemed unable to benefit from instruction
Which of the following is not required by the Individuals with Disabilities Act?
a) an individualized education plan
b) due process safeguards
PLUS QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following is NOT included in the term "exceptional children"?
a) children with sensory impairments
b) children with emotional or behavior problems
c) children with addicted mothers
d) children with physical disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER-c) children with addicted
mothers
Julia was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 6. It was necessary for doctors
to amputate her leg below the knee. According to current terminology, Julia is
a) at-risk
b) handicapped
c) challenged
d) impaired - CORRECT ANSWER-d) impaired
Carlos is a high school student who uses a wheelchair. He participates in advanced
placement math and science classes and does well in other subjects. He feels
awkward in PE because he is unable to fully participate in sports such as
basketball. According to current terminology, Carlos is
a)impaired
b) challenged
c) at-risk
d) handicapped - CORRECT ANSWER-d) handicapped
Exceptional children
,a) differ from the norm in learning and/or behavior
b) cannot benefit from general education
c) outgrow their problems by the time they reach adulthood
d) all need related services - CORRECT ANSWER-a) differ from the norm in
learning and/or behavior
Which of the following statements about handicaps is NOT true?
a) handicaps pose problems in most environments
b) handicaps are usually evident at birth or shortly after birth
c) handicaps may also be a disability if it leads to other problems
d) handicaps may result from the negative attitudes of others - CORRECT
ANSWER-b) handicaps are usually evident at birth or shortly after birth
Which of the following statements about gender and special education is true?
a) twice as many girls received special education services
b) three times as many boys receive special education services
c) twice as many boys receive special education services
d) an equal number of boys and girls receive special education services - CORRECT
ANSWER-c) twice as many boys receive special education services
What percentage of the school-age population ages 6-17 consists of students with
disabilities in special education?
a) 30 %
b) 5 %
c) 2 %
d) 12 % - CORRECT ANSWER-d) 12 %
,Which of the following is the largest disability category in special education?
a) emotional disturbance
b) learning disabilities
c) autism
d) intellectual disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER-b) learning disabilities
Which of the following reflects the change in the number of students with autism
over the past 10 years?
a) there has been very little change
b) the number has tripled
c) there are 10 times as many students
d) the number has decreased - CORRECT ANSWER-c) there are 1o times as many
students
In a nationwide study, what percentage of students with disabilities was affected
by an additional or secondary disability?
a) 40 %
b) 29 %
c) 10 %
d) 5 % - CORRECT ANSWER-a) 40 %
Travis is a third grade student with an intellectual disability. He has just been
placed in Mrs. Kinard's third grade class. Students in his class are learning their
multiplication facts. Travis is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing
Travis to do the same activity as the other students, Mrs. Kinard gives him a
, coloring worksheet that she obtained from a colleague who teaches kindergarten.
Which of the disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?
a) The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis
b) The label is being used to explain his behavior
c) The label has contributed to the expenditure of greater amounts of money
d) The label has caused her to have lower expectations - CORRECT ANSWER-d)
The label has caused her to have lower expectations
Prior to the 1970's
a) students with disabilities were included in extracurricular actives
b) students with disabilities were routinely included in general education classes
c) students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools
d) students with disabilities had individualized education plans - CORRECT
ANSWER-c) students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools
PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1972) granted a free appropriate public
education to
a) students with intellectual disabilities
b) students who were previously deemed unable to benefit from instruction
c) all students with disabilities
d) students with speech and language impairments - CORRECT ANSWER-b)
students who were previously deemed unable to benefit from instruction
Which of the following is not required by the Individuals with Disabilities Act?
a) an individualized education plan
b) due process safeguards
