MTTC - Learning Disabilities (Practice Test) with Complete Solutions!

Educators can best increase the likelihood of a full and productive life for students who have learning disabilities by emphasizing which of the following approaches? - ANSWER-Teaching students a variety of specific skills and strategies that they can apply in a broad range of contexts Being identified as having learning disabilities is most likely to have a negative effect on a student's learning when the diagnosis: - ANSWER-Causes the student, teachers, and others to lower expectations for the student's achievement Difficulty distinguishing the difference between similarly shaped letters such as m/n, p/q, and b/d; frequently reversing letters while writing; and mixing up numbers with operational signs are most characteristic of a disorder in which of the following areas? - ANSWER-Visual perception Which of the following behavioral problems is most characteristic of students with learning disabilities who are prone to internalizing behavior? - ANSWER-Social withdrawal Ms. Yung is a teacher of elementary students with learning disabilities. Several students in her class have specific learning disabilities in mathematics. Ms. Yung would like to learn more about each student's specific mathematical abilities in order to plan instruction. Which of the following assessment instruments would likely be most appropriate and effective for this purpose? - ANSWER-Diagnostic test A seventh-grade student whose family moved to the United States four years ago is referred by his English teacher for a comprehensive evaluation. Although this student is bilingual, has strong written expression skills, does well on quizzes and tests, and has many friendships, the English teacher is concerned because in class the student is silent, reluctant to respond when called on, and does not participate during classroom discussions. Mr. Dawson is the teacher of students with learning disabilities who will be conducting the academic assessment of this student. After reviewing the reasons for the referral, which of the following should Mr. Dawson consider first before conducting the assessment? - ANSWER-Whether the student's behavior reflects cultural differences Kirk is an eleventh-grade student with a specific learning disability in written expression who plans to attend college. He has just completed a three-year reevaluation of his academic achievement with Ms. Newhouse, the teacher of students with learning disabilities. To enhance Kirk's self-determination skills, Ms. Newhouse wishes to ensure that Kirk understands the results of his reevaluation so that he can participate actively in his upcoming Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meeting. Which of the following strategies would likely be most effective for Ms. Newhouse to use in accomplishing this goal? - ANSWER-Reviewing the assessment results with Kirk using nontechnical language, explaining how the results reflect his strengths and needs, and having him practice explaining the results in his own words Daniel is a second-grade student with learning disabilities in basic reading skills and listening comprehension. His Individualized Education Program (IEP) includes the following goal: "Daniel will improve his ability to follow oral directions." Which of the following assessments would be the most appropriate for the teacher of students with learning disabilities to use in monitoring his progress toward meeting the goal above? - ANSWER-A structured behavioral observation Mr. House is a fourth-grade teacher of students with learning disabilities. As students enter the classroom each day, he makes eye contact with the students and greets them with a smile. He