Question 1

U.S. public education reflects the philosophy of

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A)  cultural majority. 
B)  linguistic minority 
C)  cultural minority. 
D)  linguistic minority. 
A)  cultural majority. 
B)  linguistic minority 
C)  cultural minority. 
D)  linguistic minority.

Question 2

Funds of knowledge refers to

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A)  multidisciplinary collaboration that is culturally responsive. 
B)  experiences and knowledge parents and children bring to educational settings. 
C)  monetary resources for learning. 
D)  resources that help bridge gaps in building productive and satisfactory relationships 
A)  multidisciplinary collaboration that is culturally responsive. 
B)  experiences and knowledge parents and children bring to educational settings. 
C)  monetary resources for learning. 
D)  resources that help bridge gaps in building productive and satisfactory relationships

Question 3

The increase of students from linguistically different backgrounds highlights the need for school districts to provide

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A)  special education. 
B)  interpreters in classrooms. 
C)  textbooks in every language. 
D)  linguistically appropriate instruction. 
A)  special education. 
B)  interpreters in classrooms. 
C)  textbooks in every language. 
D)  linguistically appropriate instruction.

Question 4

List two areas that need special attention in the development of an IEP for a student from a culturally diverse background.

Accepted Answer

1) Coordination of services an

Question 5

What is the overarching goal of multicultural education?

Accepted Answer

Multicultural education sees t

Question 6

Describe some factors that interfere with parent involvement in the education of their children.

Accepted Answer

These factors may include a lack of unde

Question 7

Nondiscriminatory assessment seeks to eliminate

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A)  test bias. 
B)  assessment bias. 
C)  measurement errors. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  test bias. 
B)  assessment bias. 
C)  measurement errors. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 8

Language acquisition is aided by

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A)  speaking only one language. 
B)  discounting basic interpersonal communication skills. 
C)  the amount and type of language interactions between the child and parents. 
A)  speaking only one language. 
B)  discounting basic interpersonal communication skills. 
C)  the amount and type of language interactions between the child and parents.

Question 9

Impoverished environments may affect children because of

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A)  inadequate nutrition. 
B)  lack of TV. 
C)  language diversity. 
D)  genotypic deficiency. 
A)  inadequate nutrition. 
B)  lack of TV. 
C)  language diversity. 
D)  genotypic deficiency.

Question 10

Authentic assessment, or performance based assessment, can be a way to reduce bias when determining a student's cognitive or language abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Migrancy among culturally diverse populations may contribute to academic difficulties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The melting pot perspective reflects the goals of multicultural education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of these statements about prevalence figures is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A high percentage of special education students are from culturally divergent backgrounds. 
B)  There is no difference in dropout rates for minority youngsters. 
C)  Students from culturally divergent backgrounds are equally represented in gifted and talented programs. 
D)  Dropout rates are not associated with level of income. 
A)  A high percentage of special education students are from culturally divergent backgrounds. 
B)  There is no difference in dropout rates for minority youngsters. 
C)  Students from culturally divergent backgrounds are equally represented in gifted and talented programs. 
D)  Dropout rates are not associated with level of income.

Question 14

Recognizing and understanding personal attitudes and students' background knowledge to strengthen new learning experiences is the focus of

Accepted Answer

A)  discriminatory assessment. 
B)  authentic assessment. 
C)  culturally and linguistically responsive teaching. 
D)  funds of knowledge. 
A)  discriminatory assessment. 
B)  authentic assessment. 
C)  culturally and linguistically responsive teaching. 
D)  funds of knowledge.

Question 15

Students who have limited English proficiency are at risk for being disproportionally placed in special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss factors that educational professionals must consider when developing and individual educational program for a children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

For all children identified for special

Question 17

Parents of children with disabilities who are from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds have several advantages in interacting with the l education system in schools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jenny, a Speech and Language Pathologist, was assessing a student's expressive language ability. The student was known to have limited English proficiency, so Jenny must ensure that are not masking the child's true abilities or the assessment would be invalid.

Accepted Answer

A)  phoneme clusters 
B)  language differences 
C)  language disorders 
D)  pragmatic problems 
A)  phoneme clusters 
B)  language differences 
C)  language disorders 
D)  pragmatic problems

Question 19

The language barrier and lack of knowledge about American public schooling of a child's parents does not influence

Accepted Answer

A)  their ability to fully participate in the child's learning. 
B)  interactions with school personnel and related systems. 
C)  the manner is which parents are involved. 
D)  if a child has a disability . 
A)  their ability to fully participate in the child's learning. 
B)  interactions with school personnel and related systems. 
C)  the manner is which parents are involved. 
D)  if a child has a disability .

Question 20

Which of the following terms describes the number of people in a given population with a specific characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevalence 
B)  Disproportionality 
C)  Overrepresentation 
D)  Underrepresentation 
A)  Prevalence 
B)  Disproportionality 
C)  Overrepresentation 
D)  Underrepresentation

U.S. public education reflects the philosophy of

Funds of knowledge refers to

The increase of students from linguistically different backgrounds highlights the need for school districts to provide

List two areas that need special attention in the development of an IEP for a student from a culturally diverse background.

What is the overarching goal of multicultural education?

Describe some factors that interfere with parent involvement in the education of their children.

Nondiscriminatory assessment seeks to eliminate

Language acquisition is aided by

Impoverished environments may affect children because of

Authentic assessment, or performance based assessment, can be a way to reduce bias when determining a student's cognitive or language abilities.

Migrancy among culturally diverse populations may contribute to academic difficulties.

The melting pot perspective reflects the goals of multicultural education.

Which of these statements about prevalence figures is true?

Recognizing and understanding personal attitudes and students' background knowledge to strengthen new learning experiences is the focus of

Students who have limited English proficiency are at risk for being disproportionally placed in special education.

Discuss factors that educational professionals must consider when developing and individual educational program for a children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Parents of children with disabilities who are from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds have several advantages in interacting with the l education system in schools.

Jenny, a Speech and Language Pathologist, was assessing a student's expressive language ability. The student was known to have limited English proficiency, so Jenny must ensure that are not masking the child's true abilities or the assessment would be invalid.

The language barrier and lack of knowledge about American public schooling of a child's parents does not influence

Which of the following terms describes the number of people in a given population with a specific characteristic?

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

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Exam 5: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

U.S. public education reflects the philosophy of

Funds of knowledge refers to

The increase of students from linguistically different backgrounds highlights the need for school districts to provide

List two areas that need special attention in the development of an IEP for a student from a culturally diverse background.

What is the overarching goal of multicultural education?

Describe some factors that interfere with parent involvement in the education of their children.

Nondiscriminatory assessment seeks to eliminate

Language acquisition is aided by

Impoverished environments may affect children because of

Authentic assessment, or performance based assessment, can be a way to reduce bias when determining a student's cognitive or language abilities.

Migrancy among culturally diverse populations may contribute to academic difficulties.

The melting pot perspective reflects the goals of multicultural education.

Which of these statements about prevalence figures is true?

Recognizing and understanding personal attitudes and students' background knowledge to strengthen new learning experiences is the focus of

Students who have limited English proficiency are at risk for being disproportionally placed in special education.

Discuss factors that educational professionals must consider when developing and individual educational program for a children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Parents of children with disabilities who are from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds have several advantages in interacting with the l education system in schools.

Jenny, a Speech and Language Pathologist, was assessing a student's expressive language ability. The student was known to have limited English proficiency, so Jenny must ensure that are not masking the child's true abilities or the assessment would be invalid.

The language barrier and lack of knowledge about American public schooling of a child's parents does not influence

Which of the following terms describes the number of people in a given population with a specific characteristic?

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

Filters