Placement (Special Education) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

1. : What is the purpose of placement in special education?
(A) To exclude students from educational services
(B) To determine the most appropriate educational setting for students with disabilities
(C) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(D) To provide medical treatment

2. : Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered in placement decisions in special education?
(A) Students’ strengths and weaknesses
(B) Students’ preferences
(C) Students’ socioeconomic status
(D) Students’ academic performance

3. : What is the purpose of individualized placement in special education?
(A) To group students based on their disability category
(B) To tailor educational settings and services to meet individual students’ needs
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide medical treatment

4. : Which of the following is NOT typically considered in individualized placement?
(A) Students’ academic performance
(B) Students’ cultural background
(C) Students’ eye color
(D) Students’ preferences

5. : What is the purpose of mainstreaming in special education?
(A) To exclude students from educational services
(B) To integrate students with disabilities into regular education classrooms to the maximum extent appropriate
(C) To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
(D) To provide medical treatment

6. : Which of the following is NOT a benefit of mainstreaming?
(A) Enhanced social skills development
(B) Increased opportunities for peer interaction
(C) Decreased access to specialized instruction and support
(D) Improved self-esteem

7. : What is the purpose of inclusion in special education?
(A) To group students based on their disability category
(B) To provide a sense of belonging and equal opportunities for all students, regardless of ability
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide medical treatment

8. : Which of the following is NOT typically considered in inclusion decisions?
(A) Students’ academic performance
(B) Students’ cultural background
(C) Students’ eye color
(D) Students’ abilities and needs

9. : What is the purpose of resource rooms in special education placement?
(A) To group students based on their disability category
(B) To provide additional support and instruction in a smaller setting for students with disabilities
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide medical treatment

10. : Which of the following is NOT typically provided in resource rooms?
(A) Individualized instruction
(B) Small group instruction
(C) Advanced placement classes
(D) Specialized materials and resources

11. : What is the purpose of self-contained classrooms in special education placement?
(A) To group students based on their disability category
(B) To provide intensive, specialized instruction and support for students with significant disabilities
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide medical treatment

12. : Which of the following is NOT typically provided in self-contained classrooms?
(A) Individualized instruction
(B) Small group instruction
(C) Inclusion opportunities
(D) Assistive technology

13. : What is the purpose of special schools in special education placement?
(A) To group students based on their disability category
(B) To provide comprehensive educational services for students with specific disabilities
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide medical treatment

14. : Which of the following is NOT typically provided in special schools?
(A) Individualized instruction
(B) Small group instruction
(C) Inclusion opportunities
(D) Therapeutic services

15. : What is the purpose of residential facilities in special education placement?
(A) To group students based on their disability category
(B) To provide 24-hour care and educational services for students with severe disabilities
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide medical treatment

16. : Which of the following is NOT typically provided in residential facilities?
(A) Individualized instruction
(B) Small group instruction
(C) Family therapy
(D) Recreational activities

17. : What is the purpose of special classes in special education placement?
(A) To group students based on their disability category
(B) To provide specialized instruction and support within regular education settings
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide medical treatment

18. : Which of the following is NOT typically provided in special classes?
(A) Individualized instruction
(B) Small group instruction
(C) Inclusion opportunities
(D) Adapted materials and resources

19. : What is the purpose of homebound or hospital placement in special education?
(A) To group students based on their disability category
(B) To provide educational services for students who are unable to attend school due to medical reasons
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide medical treatment

20. : Which of the following is NOT typically provided in homebound or hospital placement?
(A) Individualized instruction
(B) Small group instruction
(C) Regular school attendance
(D) Access to educational materials and technology