Pre-Learning Self-Assessment

Question 1 of 11

1. Question

What is a learning disability (LD)?

A) A disorder caused by environmental factors such as cultural differences or socio-economic status.
B) A term used to describe any student with special education needs.
C) A medical condition that only impacts reading, writing and math.
D) One of a number of neuro-developmental disorders that persistently and significantly has an impact on the ability to learn and use academic and other skills.
E) A brain-based disorder that affects students with below average intellectual ability.

Question 2 of 11

2. Question

How can LDs manifest themselves in the classroom?

A) The student presents difficulty with reading, writing, math, social situations and/or executive function skills.
B) The student struggles with feelings of frustration, a lack of confidence, and low self-esteem.
C) The student appears to be unmotivated or not trying hard enough.
D) The student presents a lot of difficulty in some areas but none or very little in others.
E) All of the above

Question 3 of 11

3. Question

Why is PPM 8 important for educators?

A) PPM 8 provides an updated definition of a LD.
B) PPM 8 sets out requirements for school boards for the identification of and program planning for students who have LDs.
C) PPM 8 supports wide use of evidence-informed data based approaches to effective assessment and instructional approaches.
D) PPM 8 states that transition planning must be considered as part of the IEP development process when developing programs for students with LDs.
E) All of the above.

Question 4 of 11

4. Question

What evidence-based instructional approaches support the learning of students with LDs?

A) Differentiated instruction (DI)
B) Universal design for learning (UDL)
C) Tiered approach
D) All of the above

Question 5 of 11

5. Question

Which literacy skills can be affected by LDs?

A) Reading
B) Writing
C) Spelling
D) All of the above

Question 6 of 11

6. Question

What is the first step an educator should take to support the learning of students with LDs in math?

A) Ask the principal for a personal computer and math software programs.
B) Provide lots of practice, drill and repetition so students can memorize rote math facts.
C) Understand the underlying skill areas where students are struggling and work specifically on those areas.
D) Match the student with a peer tutor.
E) Provide extra homework in math.

Question 7 of 11

7. Question

A student with LDs may experience social and emotional difficulties:

True
False

Question 8 of 11

8. Question

These social and emotional difficulties could include:

A) Low self-esteem
B) Feelings of frustration, anger or shame
C) Anxiety or depression
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 9 of 11

9. Question

When writing an IEP for a student with LDs, an educator must:

A) Only focus on the student’s strengths.
B) Only focus on the student’s needs.
C) Include accommodations to help the student access the curriculum.
D) Modify the curriculum to ensure the student is successful.
E) Use only alternate learning expectations.

Question 10 of 11

10. Question

Executive function skills include:

A) Impulse control
B) Working memory
C) Organization
D)Task initiation
E) All of the above

Question 11 of 11

11. Question

What is important for educators to know about students with LDs?

A) Students with LDs can be successful.
B) Educators must have a thorough understanding of the students’ learning profile.
C) Self-advocacy is an important skill to acquire.
D) All of the above

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