Question 1

Some ethnic minorities are underrepresented in special education.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tactics that aid memory, such as rhymes or images, are called

Accepted Answer

A)  scaffolds.
B)  mnemonics.
C)  visual organizers.
D)  reminders.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Each of the following statements is true EXCEPT

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A)  Students need to engage in extended conversations with simple linguistic structures.
B)  Too often students are asked for rote responses.
C)  The content of instruction must be related to students' experiences.
D)  The issue of cultural diversity should be included routinely in all curriculum areas.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

An individual can be a member of many subcultures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An example of a disability with a highly organized subculture is

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A)  mental retardation.
B)  autism.
C)  deafness.
D)  blindness.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Describe components of effective teaching and discuss how they relate to effective multicultural education.

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Students should describe scaffolding and...

Question 7

Instructional tools that promote learning through the use of visual representation or related topics are

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A)  graphic organizers.
B)  visual cues.
C)  concept maps.
D)  tactile maps.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Academic instruction is one of two primary purpose of education. The other is

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A)  socialization.
B)  physical development.
C)  functional skills.
D)  artistic/musical development.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  Most of education is appropriately challenging for students.
B)  Students from cultural minorities, who are at risk for failure or who have disabilities, should not be given challenging tasks.
C)  Appropriately challenging tasks are those that a given student finds just manageable.
D)  Teachers tend to overestimate the capabilities of minority and exceptional children.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Parents have different views of exceptionality and disability and different ways of accommodating these differences in their children because of

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A)  different education levels.
B)  different beliefs about punishment.
C)  different cultural traditions.
D)  different income levels.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The primary purpose of multicultural education is to teach children of ethnic minorities about their history and the intellectual, social, and artistic contributions of their ancestors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Response to intervention, authorized to use to identify students with learning disabilities relies

Accepted Answer

A)  on the IQ-achievement discrepancy formula.
B)  more on curriculum-based measurement.
C)  on the prereferral strategies technique.
D)  more on standardized tests.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 13

Which two issues particularly complicate teaching about cultures and engendering an acceptance of cultural diversity?

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A)  the money and time we have for curriculum changes
B)  deciding which cultures should be represented and the predominate religious beliefs within a school system
C)  deciding which cultures best illustrate the concepts of universality of cultural pride and shame
D)  deciding which cultures should be included and how to teach about themE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Explain why socialization is described as "one of two primary purposes [along with academic instruction] of education." In what ways do cultural and linguistic differences pose challenges for teachers?

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Answers to the first part, especially, w...

Question 15

The disproportionate representation of ethnic minority students in special education points to the need for all of the following EXCEPT to

Accepted Answer

A)  make available strong academic programs that foster success for all students regardless of their achievement.
B)  implement effective procedures for referral, assessment, eligibility, classification, placement, and reevaluation.
C)  decrease the level of home/community involvement.
D)  use diverse community resources.E) None of the above
F) All of the above C

Question 16

A group that shares an historic origin, culture, heritage, and traditions, and that has its own political and economic interests is called a/an

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A)  microcultural group.
B)  ethnic group.
C)  exceptionality group.
D)  macrocultural group.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A group sharing a set of specific abilities or disabilities that are especially valued or that require special accommodation within a given subculture is called a/an

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A)  microcultural group.
B)  ethnic group.
C)  exceptionality group.
D)  macrocultural group.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 18

Which one of the following best describes the purpose of multicultural education?

Accepted Answer

A)  It teaches children of ethnic minorities about their ancestors.
B)  It provides bilingual education for non-English speakers.
C)  It provides equal educational opportunities to all students.
D)  It involves parents in their child's education.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Each of the following is a general purpose of multicultural education EXCEPT

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A)  to promote pride in positive aspects of one's own cultural heritage.
B)  to foster positive attitudes toward cultural diversity.
C)  to satisfy a large, tax-paying constituency.
D)  to ensure equal educational opportunities for all students.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

A recommended technique of breaking down prejudice and encouraging positive interactions among students with different characteristics is

Accepted Answer

A)  Afrocentrism.
B)  cooperative learning.
C)  immersion.
D)  direct instruction.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Some ethnic minorities are underrepresented in special education.

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Tactics that aid memory, such as rhymes or images, are called

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Each of the following statements is true EXCEPT

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An individual can be a member of many subcultures.

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An example of a disability with a highly organized subculture is

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Describe components of effective teaching and discuss how they relate to effective multicultural education.

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Instructional tools that promote learning through the use of visual representation or related topics are

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Which of the following statements is true?

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The primary purpose of multicultural education is to teach children of ethnic minorities about their history and the intellectual, social, and artistic contributions of their ancestors.

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Response to intervention, authorized to use to identify students with learning disabilities relies

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Which two issues particularly complicate teaching about cultures and engendering an acceptance of cultural diversity?

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Explain why socialization is described as "one of two primary purposes [along with academic instruction] of education." In what ways do cultural and linguistic differences pose challenges for teachers?

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Which one of the following best describes the purpose of multicultural education?

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Each of the following is a general purpose of multicultural education EXCEPT

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A recommended technique of breaking down prejudice and encouraging positive interactions among students with different characteristics is

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