Final Exam: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Leaners, Score 133 out of 140- American College of Education.

American College of Education: Final Exam_ SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Learner. Final Exam • Due Jun 28 at 11:59pm • Points 140 • Questions 20 • Available Jun 22 at 12am - Jun 28 at 11:59pm • Time Limit 180 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 25 minutes 133 out of 140  Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 133 out of 140 Submitted Jun 22 at 7:34am This attempt took 25 minutes.  Question 1 7 / 7 pts assessing current skills and abilities. creating a list of stakeholders. identifying what has already been done. selecting appropriate screening instruments.  Question 2 7 / 7 pts Encourage students. By submitting this exam, I certify these responses are entirely my own work. I have not copied the work of any other student (past or present) or collaborated with anyone on this exam. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this exam with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. The first step in creating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires: What is the goal of a transition team? 1 Final Exam: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional... 1 of 7 6/22/26, 10:36 AMMake decisions for the student. Support growth in independence. Provide physical support through funding.  Question 3 7 / 7 pts where she graduated from college. her career in the technology industry. making major contributions in the field of autism. negating the need for standards which she believes inhibit learning.  Question 4 7 / 7 pts Student needs with teacher instruction Least restrictive environment with teacher qualifications Level of support intensifying proportionally with student’s needs Student engagement in direct relationship with use of technology  Question 5 7 / 7 pts limits student support. rarely impacts students. impacts teachers more than other stakeholders. has shut down special education services in many states.  Question 6 7 / 7 pts requires too much documentation. Temple Grandin is most notable for: Response to Intervention (RTI) establishes a framework for determining the level of support for a student. What is the philosophical one-to-one correspondent? Inadequate funding in schools: Inclusive learning: 1 Final Exam: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional... 2 of 7 6/22/26, 10:36 AMwaits for a student to fail before intervening. inappropriately utilizes technology to screen students. provides all students with flexible learning choices in a regular education classroom.  Question 7 7 / 7 pts Scott’s IEP does not address transitions. Scott is experiencing additional transitions due to life events. Scott will become his father’s caretaker. Scott will need to increase his level of independence.  Question 8 7 / 7 pts State Educational Agency Department of Education Veteran Affairs Office Vocational Rehabilitation Agency  Question 9 7 / 7 pts How many schools have implemented the EBP Whether the EBP can be measured with fidelity How easy it will be to apply the EBP in a one-size-fits-all manner How effective the EBP has been in improving student outcomes in meaningful ways  Question 10 7 / 7 pts Scott, identified with a learning disability in third grade, is currently doing well on his Individualized Education Program (IEP). He has recently learned his father has stage four cancer. His mother is in jail. Which statement is true? When a student transitions from high school to career, where can additional support be found? When designing a curricular strategy to use in the classroom with a student with disabilities, what is most important for a teacher to consider as they select an evidence-based practice (EBP)? 1 Final Exam: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional... 3 of 7 6/22/26, 10:36 AMtargeting overlooked skills. employing the best teachers. handling behavior issues first. considering the degree of support needed.  Question 11 7 / 7 pts Bring his documents to class each time. Seek additional guidance from the professor. Plan for his own accommodations as no additional help can be provided. Self-identify after documenting his learning disability with appropriate offices.  Question 12 7 / 7 pts Handicaps affecting learners will always have a genetic component. Learners with disabilities make up more than 25% of students receiving public education in the United States. Brain development before and after birth, premature birth, and low birth weight are all environmental factors contributing to disabilities. Learners whose disabilities are diagnosed early in life are more likely to have improved outcomes than those who are not diagnosed until later in life.  Question 13 7 / 7 pts RTI supports the academic needs of students by: John is an eighth grader who has moved five times since he started school. He has average intelligence, demonstrates social awkwardness, and has difficulty making friends. He’s disorganized much of the time, losing his homework, supplies, and sometimes, can’t seem to follow directions. John has demonstrated high abilities in mathematics and science. With the help of his advisor, he is determined to attend the local community college. When it comes time for him to transition out of high school, what does he need to remember to do when enrolled in college classes? Which statement about learners with disabilities is accurate? 1 Final Exam: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional... 4 of 7 6/22/26, 10:36 AMAttitude has not been shown to influence learning. A teacher’s belief in a student’s abilities influences success. A negative attitude leads to improvement just as much as a positive one. Success is determined by standardized testing, not a mental quality such as attitude.  Question 14 7 / 7 pts the transition from preschool to elementary school. the transition from one primary caregiver to several primary caregivers. the transition from school to work. the transition from elementary school services to middle school independence.  Question 15 7 / 7 pts does not help students become expert learners. was developed from non-evidence-based techniques. supports general education students but is not a proven strategy for students with disabilities. is based on brain science and evidence-based educational practices designed to help all learners become “expert learners.”  Question 16 7 / 7 pts Universal Design Direct instruction Explicit instruction Response to Intervention Which of these statements is most accurate about the relationship of attitude to learning? Transitions occur throughout life. However, one of the earliest transitions for students with disabilities that requires planning is: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Which inclusionary practice is used to make the physical learning environment as accessible as possible for all learners? 1 Final Exam: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional... 5 of 7 6/22/26, 10:36 AM Question 17 7 / 7 pts The teams have been expanded to include a broader range of stakeholders. The teams have been reduced to immediate stakeholders only. IEPs are now linked with standards representing research- and evidence-based benchmarks. IEPs have been replaced with regular, mandated, high-stakes tests for tracking students’ progress. Incorrect  Question 18 0 / 7 pts A systems-thinking approach Evidence-based strategies for learning Full implementation of ESSA and similar legislation A balance of teacher- and learner-centered strategies implemented in inclusive classrooms  Question 19 7 / 7 pts consider student preferences. are not backed by research. consistently demonstrate positive results. complete a checklist of identified approaches.  Question 20 7 / 7 pts Which has been the most recent change to how IEPs are developed and implemented? As leaders anticipating the future of special education, it is important to consider how to continue to narrow achievement gaps and support the success of all students. Which is most likely to help us accomplish this important work? Evidence-based practices: Ms. Smith recently changed teaching positions, moving from a school in the suburbs to a private school in the center of the city. Ms. Smith is struggling to meet the academic needs of all her students. Her principal suggests she try incorporating explicit instruction into her professional practice. What should she include when implementing this suggestion? 1 Final Exam: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional... 6 of 7 6/22/26, 10:36 AMScheduling more time for planning her lessons Starting each lesson with a review from the previous day’s work Adding evidence-based practices suggested by her colleagues to her routine Assessing the classroom to determine how to reduce physical barriers limiting mobility during teaching time Quiz Score: 133 out of 140 1 Final Exam: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional... 7 of 7 6/22/26, 10:36 AM