Study Guide Chapters 1 - 4
Exam Questions Heward 10th Ed.
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Chapter 1
1) Julia was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of six. It was necessary for doctors to amputate her right leg
below the knee. According to current terminology, Julia is
A) challenged
B) impaired
C) at-risk
D) handicapped
2) Carlos is a high school student in 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 like
basketball. According to current terminology, Carlos is
A) at-risk
B) handicapped
C) challenged
D) impaired
3) Exceptional children
A) outgrow their problems by the time they reach adulthood
B) need individually designed instruction
C) differ slightly from the norm
D) cannot benefit from general education
4) Which of the following statements about gender and special education is true?
A) Twice as many boys receive special education services.
B) An equal number of boys and girls receive special education services.
C) Three times as many boys receive special education services.
D) Twice as many girls receive special education services.
5) What percentage of the school-age population ages 6-17 consists of students with disabilities in special
education?
A) 30%
B) 2%
C) 5%
D) 12%
6) Which of the following is the largest disability category in special education?
A) Autism
B) Learning disabilities
C) Emotional disturbance
D) Intellectual disabilities
7) 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) There are ten times as many students.
C) The number has decreased.
D) The number has tripled.
8) 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 worksheet that she obtained
from a colleague who teaches kindergarten. Which of the disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?
A) The label is being used to explain his behavior.
B) The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis.
C) The label has caused her to have lower expectations.
D) The label has caused her to waste both time and money.
9) Prior to the 1970’s
A) students with disabilities had individualized education plans
B) students with disabilities were routinely included in general education classes
C) all students with disabilities were educated in segregated settings
D) many students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools
10) Which of the following is/are not required by the Individuals with Disabilities Act?
A) An individualized education plan
B) Due process safeguards
C) A free, appropriate education for students who are gifted and talented
D) Education to the greatest extent possible with non-disabled peers
11) Which principle of IDEA states that no child with a disability can be excluded from a free, appropriate
education?
A) Due process
B) Zero reject
C) Mainstreaming
D) Full inclusion
12) Hector and his family came to the United States from Cuba last year. Hector speaks only Spanish and seems
unable to learn English despite extended help form an ESL teacher. He is failing all subjects in second grade except
for Art and P.E. he was recently evaluated for the possibility of an intellectual disability. The school psychologist
administered an intelligence test in Spanish. Scores indicated that Hector is functioning in the mentally deficient
range. Based on these findings, the IEP team is recommending that Hector receive special education services as a
student with an intellectual disability. Did Hector receive a nondiscriminatory evaluation as required by IDEA?
A) Yes, the IEP team recommended that Hector receive services.
B) No, only one test was administered.
C) Yes, the testing was done in Hector's native language.
D) No, the psychologist was a stranger to Hector.
13) Which of the following is/ are true regarding a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) under IDEA?
A) Students are entitled to an individualized education program.
B) Students must attend the school closest to their home.
C) Parents are expected to pay for related services such as physical therapy.
Exam Questions Heward 10th Ed.
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Chapter 1
1) Julia was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of six. It was necessary for doctors to amputate her right leg
below the knee. According to current terminology, Julia is
A) challenged
B) impaired
C) at-risk
D) handicapped
2) Carlos is a high school student in 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 like
basketball. According to current terminology, Carlos is
A) at-risk
B) handicapped
C) challenged
D) impaired
3) Exceptional children
A) outgrow their problems by the time they reach adulthood
B) need individually designed instruction
C) differ slightly from the norm
D) cannot benefit from general education
4) Which of the following statements about gender and special education is true?
A) Twice as many boys receive special education services.
B) An equal number of boys and girls receive special education services.
C) Three times as many boys receive special education services.
D) Twice as many girls receive special education services.
5) What percentage of the school-age population ages 6-17 consists of students with disabilities in special
education?
A) 30%
B) 2%
C) 5%
D) 12%
6) Which of the following is the largest disability category in special education?
A) Autism
B) Learning disabilities
C) Emotional disturbance
D) Intellectual disabilities
7) 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) There are ten times as many students.
C) The number has decreased.
D) The number has tripled.
8) 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 worksheet that she obtained
from a colleague who teaches kindergarten. Which of the disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?
A) The label is being used to explain his behavior.
B) The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis.
C) The label has caused her to have lower expectations.
D) The label has caused her to waste both time and money.
9) Prior to the 1970’s
A) students with disabilities had individualized education plans
B) students with disabilities were routinely included in general education classes
C) all students with disabilities were educated in segregated settings
D) many students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools
10) Which of the following is/are not required by the Individuals with Disabilities Act?
A) An individualized education plan
B) Due process safeguards
C) A free, appropriate education for students who are gifted and talented
D) Education to the greatest extent possible with non-disabled peers
11) Which principle of IDEA states that no child with a disability can be excluded from a free, appropriate
education?
A) Due process
B) Zero reject
C) Mainstreaming
D) Full inclusion
12) Hector and his family came to the United States from Cuba last year. Hector speaks only Spanish and seems
unable to learn English despite extended help form an ESL teacher. He is failing all subjects in second grade except
for Art and P.E. he was recently evaluated for the possibility of an intellectual disability. The school psychologist
administered an intelligence test in Spanish. Scores indicated that Hector is functioning in the mentally deficient
range. Based on these findings, the IEP team is recommending that Hector receive special education services as a
student with an intellectual disability. Did Hector receive a nondiscriminatory evaluation as required by IDEA?
A) Yes, the IEP team recommended that Hector receive services.
B) No, only one test was administered.
C) Yes, the testing was done in Hector's native language.
D) No, the psychologist was a stranger to Hector.
13) Which of the following is/ are true regarding a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) under IDEA?
A) Students are entitled to an individualized education program.
B) Students must attend the school closest to their home.
C) Parents are expected to pay for related services such as physical therapy.
