SPED5053 Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | Module Quizzes (all) + Final Exam Answers | American College of Education - 2026/2027.

SPED5053 Developmental Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | All Module Quizzes + Final Exam Answers | American College of Education | 2026–2027. Module 1 Quiz • Due May 31 at 11:59pm • Points 15 • Questions 5 • Available May 25 at 12am - Jun 1 at 1am • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 8 minutes 15 out of 15 Score for this quiz: 15 out of 15 Submitted May 29 at 6:54am This attempt took 8 minutes. Correct answer  Question 1 3 / 3 pts Individual Disability Education Act. Inclusive Disabilities Education Act. Inclusive Debility Education Access. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Correct answer  Question 2 3 / 3 pts birth. ages 3-5. By submitting this quiz, 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 quiz. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this quiz with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. IDEA stands for: Students can be placed in special education programs starting from: Module 1 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 1 of 3 5/29/26, 9:55 AMkindergarten. any grade in elementary, middle or high school. Correct answer  Question 3 3 / 3 pts he receives physical and occupational therapy. he receives services in a separate classroom. he receives an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. he is placed with a student he knows to ease the transition to special education. Correct answer  Question 4 3 / 3 pts Nothing is required. Begin writing IEP goals. Assign a paraprofessional to help him. Observe the student while working with him and during transition times to determine which strategies are the best fit for him. Correct answer  Question 5 John is a fifth grader who has moved three times since he started school. He has average intelligence and demonstrates social awkwardness and difficulty making friends. He’s disorganized much of the time, often losing his homework and supplies. Sometimes, he can’t follow directions. An IEP is needed for John because he has been identified as needing special educational services. When creating John’s IEP, the teacher and IEP team must ensure: John is a fifth grader who has moved three times since he started school. He has average intelligence and demonstrates social awkwardness and difficulty making friends. He’s disorganized much of the time, often losing his homework and supplies. Sometimes, he can’t follow directions. While John is moving through the screening process, what strategies could the teacher use to help him be more successful in the classroom and between classes? Module 1 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 2 of 3 5/29/26, 9:55 AM3 / 3 pts provides reduced workload for students who struggle. uses scientific, evidence-based interventions with students. replaces the need for schools to provide special education services. relies solely on classroom observations to identify students who struggle. Quiz Score: 15 out of 15 Response To Intervention (RTI): Module 1 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 3 of 3 5/29/26, 9:55 AMModule 2 Quiz • Due Jun 7 at 11:59pm • Points 15 • Questions 5 • Available Jun 1 at 12am - Jun 8 at 1am • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 9 minutes 15 out of 15 Score for this quiz: 15 out of 15 Submitted Jun 3 at 9:12pm This attempt took 9 minutes. Correct answer  Question 1 3 / 3 pts fast access public education. full access provided education. free appropriate public education. free access provided in education. Correct answer  Question 2 3 / 3 pts a disruption of the environment. not interested in the curriculum. By submitting this quiz, 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 quiz. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this quiz with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. FAPE stands for: Modifications are made for students with disabilities who are: Module 2 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 1 of 3 6/4/26, 12:13 AMnot struggling to learn a standard. unable to comprehend all the content being taught. Correct answer  Question 3 3 / 3 pts Accessible seating or table in the classroom Specialized transportation to and from school Classrooms or buildings that are wheelchair accessible Technology needed for her to stay home and learn remotely Correct answer  Question 4 3 / 3 pts In the home In the classroom In the IEP meeting In the doctor’s office Correct answer  Question 5 3 / 3 pts Sarah was born with a birth defect which causes her to need leg braces, but she also experiences some cognitive delays. The braces make it difficult to access her locker, move through crowded hallways, and stand in lines. Her cognitive delays, though minor, often make it difficult for her to pass tests. Since Sarah has been identified as a student with a disability, what is an accommodation that might be considered for her at school? Sarah was born with a birth defect which causes her to need leg braces, but she also experiences some cognitive delays. The braces make it difficult to access her locker, move through crowded hallways, and stand in lines. Her cognitive delays, though minor, often make it difficult for her to pass tests. Sarah is the first student with physical disabilities to attend general education classes. She will need specific goals and objectives to help her during the school day. Where can these goals be developed? Module 2 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 2 of 3 6/4/26, 12:13 AMBeing excused from course projects Speech to text software and services Additional time for completing exams A desk positioned away from other students Quiz Score: 15 out of 15 Annette is a hearing-impaired student participating in special education. What is an example of an accommodation she may have to assist her during the school day? Module 2 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 3 of 3 6/4/26, 12:13 AMModule 3 Quiz • Due Jun 14 at 11:59pm • Points 15 • Questions 5 • Available Jun 8 at 12am - Jun 15 at 1am • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 9 minutes 15 out of 15 Score for this quiz: 15 out of 15 Submitted Jun 14 at 11:33am This attempt took 9 minutes. Correct answer  Question 1 3 / 3 pts 50% 24% 17% 14% Correct answer  Question 2 3 / 3 pts higher-level thinking skills. By submitting this quiz, 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 quiz. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this quiz with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. According to the most recent national education statistics, what percentage of public-school students are served in special education? Evidence indicates students make more academic progress when instruction addresses:  Quiz submitted  Module 3 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 1 of 2 6/14/26, 2:33 PMtheir preferred learning styles. facts and details of the content. external factors influencing their performance. Correct answer  Question 3 3 / 3 pts They are all well-known scientists. They advocated for the same causes. They financed research related to their disabilities. They led fulfilling lives and contributed to society. Correct answer  Question 4 3 / 3 pts Autism Deafness Blindness Learning disability Correct answer  Question 5 3 / 3 pts Annually Every 5 years Every 2 years After elementary, middle, and high school Quiz Score: 15 out of 15 What is one achievement Temple Grandin, Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder, and Stephen Hawking have in common? What is the most common type of disability? How often must a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan be formally reviewed?  Quiz submitted  Module 3 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 2 of 2 6/14/26, 2:33 PMModule 4 Quiz • Due Jun 21 at 11:59pm • Points 15 • Questions 5 • Available Jun 15 at 12am - Jun 22 at 1am • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 7 minutes 15 out of 15  Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 15 out of 15 Submitted Jun 18 at 5:01pm This attempt took 7 minutes.  Question 1 3 / 3 pts By addressing the disability directly By utilizing multiple resources to ensure student learning By expanding options to match strategies with student needs Engages all the supportive areas (arts, physical education, library)  Question 2 3 / 3 pts By submitting this quiz, 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 quiz. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this quiz with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. How does RtI support a holistic approach to student learning? Use the scenario to answer the question. Annette has an aptitude for music, excelling even as a young girl. She was diagnosed with dyslexia in third grade and received support for three years. She is now in the 9th grade and 1 Module 4 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 1 of 3 6/18/26, 8:01 PMAccommodations Confidence in her abilities A clear plan for achieving success Teachers who believe she's capable  Question 3 3 / 3 pts changing the expectations. giving her until the next day to complete today’s assignments. using a different level of engagement but requiring the same level of effort. providing a totally independent and individualized program, so Annette can be successful.  Question 4 3 / 3 pts A calculator No changes attends the local public arts school. Under the law, what does Annette require to be successful? Use the scenario to answer the question. Annette has an aptitude for music, excelling even as a young girl. She was diagnosed with dyslexia in third grade and received support for three years. She is now in the 9 grade and attends the local private arts school. Annette is struggling with the demands of her English class but excels in mathematics and science. Her private arts school uses Response to Intervention (RtI). In her new tiered class, the teacher addresses the slower pace Annette needs by: th Use the scenario to answer the question. Annette has an aptitude for music, excelling even as a young girl. She was diagnosed with dyslexia in third grade and received support for three years. She is now in the 9 grade and attends the local private arts school. Annette is anxious about the final in her English class. She has listened to audiotapes for the required readings, reviewed the provided notes, drawn icons to help her remember, but she’s decided to attend college and needs a good grade. What reasonable accommodation can her teacher make? th 1 Module 4 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 2 of 3 6/18/26, 8:01 PMAn oral test A different test  Question 5 3 / 3 pts Universal screening Group interventions Targeted interventions Intensive interventions Quiz Score: 15 out of 15 What is the first step in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process? 1 Module 4 Quiz: SPED5053 - Developmental Characteristics of Exceptio... 3 of 3 6/18/26, 8:01 PMFinal 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