Introduction to Special Education Principles Quiz

Test your knowledge with our Special Education quiz! Learn about legislation, teaching strategies, disabilities, and more in this comprehensive quiz.

#1

What is the term for educational practices that involve teaching students with disabilities in regular education classrooms?

Inclusive education
Segregated education
Specialized education
Differentiated instruction
#2

Which of the following disabilities is characterized by difficulties with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dyslexia
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Cerebral Palsy
#3

What is the term for a condition characterized by difficulty in reading, writing, and spelling despite normal intelligence and adequate instruction?

Dysgraphia
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Aphasia
#4

What is the term for a condition characterized by difficulties in understanding and using spoken language to communicate?

Dysgraphia
Aphasia
Dyslexia
Expressive language disorder
#5

What is the term for a condition characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity?

Dyslexia
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cerebral Palsy
#6

What is the term for a condition characterized by difficulty in performing mathematical calculations despite adequate intelligence and instruction?

Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
Dyspraxia
Dyscalculia
#7

What does the acronym ASD stand for in special education?

Attention-Seeking Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Adaptive Skills Disorder
Anxiety and Stress Disorder
#8

Which legislation mandates equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities in the United States?

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
No Child Left Behind Act
#9

What does the acronym IEP stand for in special education?

Individualized Education Plan
Individualized Education Program
Integrated Education Protocol
Individualized Educational Placement
#10

What is the term for a process of systematically gathering information about a student's functioning to make educational decisions?

Behavioral intervention
Functional assessment
Standardized testing
Curriculum modification
#11

What is the term for a legal document that outlines the services and accommodations a student with disabilities will receive in an educational setting?

504 Plan
IEP
RTI Plan
ESL Plan
#12

What does the acronym FAPE stand for in special education?

Free and Appropriate Public Education
Fair Access to Public Education
Federal Assistance for Public Education
Fundamental Access to Public Education
#13

Which teaching strategy involves breaking down tasks into smaller steps and providing support as students progress?

Differentiated instruction
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Task analysis
Direct instruction
#14

What is the term for a classroom setting where students with disabilities receive specialized instruction for part of the day and join general education classes for the rest?

Inclusion classroom
Resource room
Self-contained classroom
Mainstream classroom
#15

Which of the following is a characteristic of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

One-size-fits-all approach
Flexibility in teaching methods and materials
Exclusion of students with disabilities
Strict adherence to standardized curriculum

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