D096 WGU QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
504 Plan correct answer A student diagnosed with ADHD by a physician has
difficulty focusing on exams in the general education environment. The student is
easily distracted by the noises and people in the class, resulting in incomplete
work being turned in. The work that does get completed demonstrates that the
student has a solid understanding of the curriculum.
504 Plan correct answer Hannah is a student with a severe peanut allergy. She
requires an EpiPen be available at all times during her school day in the event she
has an allergic reaction. In order for Hannah to be safe navigating her school day,
her environment must be nut-free.
A common learning challenge associated with a learning disability that makes it
difficult to complete math tasks, such as addition, subtraction, and division is
______________ correct answer dyscalculia
A high school special education student diagnosed with autism received special
education services and related support for social pragmatic (social skills) therapy
from a speech-language pathologist. The student requires some academic
support, primarily in written expression and task management, which happens
within the general education environment in a co-taught English class with an
English teacher and an assigned special education teacher. The student also
receives speech-language therapy twice per week. This student's time out of the
general education environment is minimal. What type of educational placement
would this student receive, given the needs and the supports and services
received? correct answer Modified general education class
A new student from Haiti is joining your classroom in two weeks. You have no
other students from Haiti in your classroom and want to make this student feel
,comfortable, safe, and welcome. What are three steps you could take to prepare
for this student's arrival and foster a welcoming environment with your students?
correct answer Any combination of the following:
Research country of origin
Explore cultural and religious traditions
Read about the DOs and DON'Ts of social behavior and communication practices
of his or her culture
Incorporate books about diversity and culture
A student in your fourth-grade classroom has a very difficult time writing. The
student is slow to formulate letters and often writes the letters in an unusual way.
The student's ability to answer questions orally is outstanding. In class, a teacher's
assistant often acts as a scribe. Which type of learning disability does this student
display characteristics of? correct answer Dysgraphia
A student, teacher, administrator, or parent can bring forth that a student may be
gifted and talented. correct answer nomination and idenitfication
Acculturation correct answer Sara's family has lived in Germany due to her
parents' jobs. They have relocated to the United States, and Sara is placed in
seventh grade. Sara will need to not just learn the academics in her seventh-grade
classes but learn English and the culture of the school and the United States.
What is the process called that Sara is involved in?
, Advanced fluency correct answer Near native comprehension and
communication.
Alternative co-teaching correct answer Two co-teachers were planning a science-
based lesson. The lesson itself had a dense instructional period introducing new
terms and concepts, which was then followed by a lab. The terminology was
critical to understand in order to be successful with the lab portion of the class.
The class had five English learners (ELs) who would need more targeted support
to understand the terminology and break down the meaning. What type of co-
teaching model would best be used in this scenario?
alternative teaching correct answer Two teachers were reviewing data from a co-
taught lesson earlier in the day. They realized a few students struggled with
understanding some of the concepts as evidenced on the "exit assessment" they
took at the end of the lesson. Both teachers felt it would be important for the
handful of students to review the content and solidify critical concepts.
Autism correct answer Mateo is a kindergarten student with a lot of energy. His
favorite activities are sensory-based. He enjoys playing alone in the sand at
recess. Mateo repeatedly grabs a handful of sand and watches it sift through his
fingers. When he is excited, he spins in circles. Mateo has a difficult time
transitioning to new activities and becomes agitated when his routine is changed.
Boredom, perfectionism, and sensitivity are three common challenges facing
gifted and talented students. Describe how each common challenge may present
in terms of behavior in the classroom setting: correct answer Boredom—students
who are gifted and talented may question the relevancy of curriculum and show
disinterest when they do not feel challenged by activities that meet their level of
need. This may result in failing to complete assignments and feeling as though
they know enough about the topic.
ACCURATE ANSWERS
504 Plan correct answer A student diagnosed with ADHD by a physician has
difficulty focusing on exams in the general education environment. The student is
easily distracted by the noises and people in the class, resulting in incomplete
work being turned in. The work that does get completed demonstrates that the
student has a solid understanding of the curriculum.
504 Plan correct answer Hannah is a student with a severe peanut allergy. She
requires an EpiPen be available at all times during her school day in the event she
has an allergic reaction. In order for Hannah to be safe navigating her school day,
her environment must be nut-free.
A common learning challenge associated with a learning disability that makes it
difficult to complete math tasks, such as addition, subtraction, and division is
______________ correct answer dyscalculia
A high school special education student diagnosed with autism received special
education services and related support for social pragmatic (social skills) therapy
from a speech-language pathologist. The student requires some academic
support, primarily in written expression and task management, which happens
within the general education environment in a co-taught English class with an
English teacher and an assigned special education teacher. The student also
receives speech-language therapy twice per week. This student's time out of the
general education environment is minimal. What type of educational placement
would this student receive, given the needs and the supports and services
received? correct answer Modified general education class
A new student from Haiti is joining your classroom in two weeks. You have no
other students from Haiti in your classroom and want to make this student feel
,comfortable, safe, and welcome. What are three steps you could take to prepare
for this student's arrival and foster a welcoming environment with your students?
correct answer Any combination of the following:
Research country of origin
Explore cultural and religious traditions
Read about the DOs and DON'Ts of social behavior and communication practices
of his or her culture
Incorporate books about diversity and culture
A student in your fourth-grade classroom has a very difficult time writing. The
student is slow to formulate letters and often writes the letters in an unusual way.
The student's ability to answer questions orally is outstanding. In class, a teacher's
assistant often acts as a scribe. Which type of learning disability does this student
display characteristics of? correct answer Dysgraphia
A student, teacher, administrator, or parent can bring forth that a student may be
gifted and talented. correct answer nomination and idenitfication
Acculturation correct answer Sara's family has lived in Germany due to her
parents' jobs. They have relocated to the United States, and Sara is placed in
seventh grade. Sara will need to not just learn the academics in her seventh-grade
classes but learn English and the culture of the school and the United States.
What is the process called that Sara is involved in?
, Advanced fluency correct answer Near native comprehension and
communication.
Alternative co-teaching correct answer Two co-teachers were planning a science-
based lesson. The lesson itself had a dense instructional period introducing new
terms and concepts, which was then followed by a lab. The terminology was
critical to understand in order to be successful with the lab portion of the class.
The class had five English learners (ELs) who would need more targeted support
to understand the terminology and break down the meaning. What type of co-
teaching model would best be used in this scenario?
alternative teaching correct answer Two teachers were reviewing data from a co-
taught lesson earlier in the day. They realized a few students struggled with
understanding some of the concepts as evidenced on the "exit assessment" they
took at the end of the lesson. Both teachers felt it would be important for the
handful of students to review the content and solidify critical concepts.
Autism correct answer Mateo is a kindergarten student with a lot of energy. His
favorite activities are sensory-based. He enjoys playing alone in the sand at
recess. Mateo repeatedly grabs a handful of sand and watches it sift through his
fingers. When he is excited, he spins in circles. Mateo has a difficult time
transitioning to new activities and becomes agitated when his routine is changed.
Boredom, perfectionism, and sensitivity are three common challenges facing
gifted and talented students. Describe how each common challenge may present
in terms of behavior in the classroom setting: correct answer Boredom—students
who are gifted and talented may question the relevancy of curriculum and show
disinterest when they do not feel challenged by activities that meet their level of
need. This may result in failing to complete assignments and feeling as though
they know enough about the topic.
