1. What is the primary goal of basic skills instruction in special education?
a. To challenge advanced learners
b. To teach foundational skills to students with disabilities
c. To exclude students with disabilities from the curriculum
d. To focus solely on academic subjects
Answer: b. To teach foundational skills to students with disabilities
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a basic skill in special education?
a. Reading
b. Writing
c. Calculus
d. Mathematics
Answer: c. Calculus
3. Why is it important to provide basic skills instruction to students with disabilities?
a. Because they do not deserve access to education
b. Because they are unable to learn basic skills
c. Because it helps build a foundation for further learning
d. Because they should be excluded from academic settings
Answer: c. Because it helps build a foundation for further learning
4. What are some examples of basic skills in reading?
a. Advanced literary analysis
b. Phonics, decoding, and comprehension
c. Writing essays
d. Memorizing Shakespearean sonnets
Answer: b. Phonics, decoding, and comprehension
5. Which instructional method is commonly used for teaching basic math skills in special education?
a. Providing lectures only
b. Hands-on activities and manipulatives
c. Ignoring students’ individual needs
d. Focusing solely on advanced concepts
Answer: b. Hands-on activities and manipulatives
6. What is the role of repetition in basic skills instruction?
a. To discourage students from participating in learning activities
b. To make learning more challenging
c. To reinforce learning and increase mastery
d. To exclude students with disabilities from the curriculum
Answer: c. To reinforce learning and increase mastery
7. Which of the following is NOT a basic writing skill?
a. Punctuation and capitalization
b. Sentence structure
c. Composing a novel
d. Spelling
Answer: c. Composing a novel
8. What is the purpose of incorporating multisensory techniques in basic skills instruction?
a. To limit students’ potential for success
b. To discourage students from participating in learning activities
c. To provide multiple pathways for learning
d. To focus solely on visual learning
Answer: c. To provide multiple pathways for learning
9. Why is individualized instruction important in teaching basic skills to students with disabilities?
a. Because it allows teachers to ignore students’ individual needs
b. Because it makes teaching easier for teachers
c. Because it addresses each student’s unique learning strengths and challenges
d. Because it excludes students with disabilities from the curriculum
Answer: c. Because it addresses each student’s unique learning strengths and challenges
10. What role does technology play in basic skills instruction?
a. It limits students’ potential for success
b. It provides additional support and practice opportunities
c. It discourages students from participating in learning activities
d. It excludes students with disabilities from the curriculum
Answer: b. It provides additional support and practice opportunities