TED 211 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
What are the core symptoms of ADHD? What are three instructional strategies that a teacher can use
when conducting a lesson to help children diagnosed with ADHD in the classroom? - Answer-The core
symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Instructional strategies to use when
conducting a lesson are: (pick three)
1. Be predictable by setting clear expectations and consequences
2. Use audiovisual material
3 Give reminders to keep working on an assigned task to help students with ADHD focus
4. Give follow-up directions both written and oral to make sure child understands directions
5. Highlight key points in the directions or reading to help student focus
6. Divide work into smaller units so student is not overwhelmed
7. Lower the noise level in the classroom
8. Eliminate or reduce frequency of timed tests to reduce test anxiety
What is an example of a good strategy to use in the classroom when considering a student with physical
disabilities? - Answer-Strive to give them the same instruction as students without disabilities unless
there is more reason to do otherwise.
Give breaks often after harder activities.
, Use software that contains mechanical adaptations to individualize instructions if needed.
If the student has difficulty speaking, provide them with assistive technology that gives them the ability
to participate in the classroom and in activities.
What is PBIS? Describe three strategies that are used to teach PBIS to students. - Answer-PBIS stands
for positive behavioral interventions and supports. A teacher or team of teachers develops and carries
out a plan to encourage appropriate behaviors after purposes and triggers of inappropriate behavior
have been identified.
Strategies:
1.) Teach behaviors that can replace inappropriate behaviors.
2.) Establish daily routine as a way of minimizing anxiety and making the student feel more comfortable
and secure.
3.) Give the students opportunities to make choices. Students often gain desired outcomes without
having to resort to inappropriate behavior.
Define and discuss the two categories, and symptoms that emotional and behavior disorders fall into.
And how would you help these students in your classroom? - Answer-Externalizing Behaviors: have
direct or indirect effects on other people i.e. aggression, defiance, stealing, lack of self control.
Internalizing behaviors: primarily effect the student i.e. anxiety, depression, mood swings, withdrawal
from social interaction, and eating disorders.
Students with externalizing behaviors are more likely to be male than female, students with internalizing
behaviors are more likely to be female than male, these disorders need to be taken seriously, because in
addition to school failure students are at higher risk for attempting suicide. EBD may result from
environmental factors such as stressful living conditions, child maltreatment, family alcohol or drug
abuse. Biological causes are chemical imbalances, and brain injuries.
Answers
What are the core symptoms of ADHD? What are three instructional strategies that a teacher can use
when conducting a lesson to help children diagnosed with ADHD in the classroom? - Answer-The core
symptoms of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Instructional strategies to use when
conducting a lesson are: (pick three)
1. Be predictable by setting clear expectations and consequences
2. Use audiovisual material
3 Give reminders to keep working on an assigned task to help students with ADHD focus
4. Give follow-up directions both written and oral to make sure child understands directions
5. Highlight key points in the directions or reading to help student focus
6. Divide work into smaller units so student is not overwhelmed
7. Lower the noise level in the classroom
8. Eliminate or reduce frequency of timed tests to reduce test anxiety
What is an example of a good strategy to use in the classroom when considering a student with physical
disabilities? - Answer-Strive to give them the same instruction as students without disabilities unless
there is more reason to do otherwise.
Give breaks often after harder activities.
, Use software that contains mechanical adaptations to individualize instructions if needed.
If the student has difficulty speaking, provide them with assistive technology that gives them the ability
to participate in the classroom and in activities.
What is PBIS? Describe three strategies that are used to teach PBIS to students. - Answer-PBIS stands
for positive behavioral interventions and supports. A teacher or team of teachers develops and carries
out a plan to encourage appropriate behaviors after purposes and triggers of inappropriate behavior
have been identified.
Strategies:
1.) Teach behaviors that can replace inappropriate behaviors.
2.) Establish daily routine as a way of minimizing anxiety and making the student feel more comfortable
and secure.
3.) Give the students opportunities to make choices. Students often gain desired outcomes without
having to resort to inappropriate behavior.
Define and discuss the two categories, and symptoms that emotional and behavior disorders fall into.
And how would you help these students in your classroom? - Answer-Externalizing Behaviors: have
direct or indirect effects on other people i.e. aggression, defiance, stealing, lack of self control.
Internalizing behaviors: primarily effect the student i.e. anxiety, depression, mood swings, withdrawal
from social interaction, and eating disorders.
Students with externalizing behaviors are more likely to be male than female, students with internalizing
behaviors are more likely to be female than male, these disorders need to be taken seriously, because in
addition to school failure students are at higher risk for attempting suicide. EBD may result from
environmental factors such as stressful living conditions, child maltreatment, family alcohol or drug
abuse. Biological causes are chemical imbalances, and brain injuries.
