Special Education Categories

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What is included in the health impairments disability category, influencing its prevalence rate?

Emotional learning disorders

Learning disabilities

Gifted and talented education

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (correct)

According to experts, what percentage of gifted students underperform in school?

One-tenth of all gifted students

One-quarter of all gifted students

Three-quarters of all gifted students

Half of all gifted students (correct)

What term is used to describe the gap between the expected and actual achievements of gifted students?

Gifted gap

Excellence gap (correct)

Learning gap

Achievement gap

What type of students often find the general education curriculum unchallenging?

Gifted students who show exceptional talents early on Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for gifted students with disabilities to achieve their potential?

Special differentiation, enrichment, or acceleration programs Signup and view all the answers

What may result from ignoring the needs of gifted students?

Excellence gaps Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA '04)?

To guarantee students with disabilities a free public education that meets their educational needs Signup and view all the answers

What is a common pitfall that educators should guard against when working with students from diverse backgrounds?

Making rash judgments about students based on stereotypes or incomplete information Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of today's school population?

Diversity in respect to background, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, abilities, and type of education provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the subset of students who have disabilities and are entitled to special education services?

Students with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

Why are some gifted and talented students often overlooked for gifted referrals?

Because their disability masks their giftedness Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of using people-first language?

It is a way to show respect and dignity to people with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of 'defective' babies in the 18th century?

They were left in the woods to die or thrown into rivers Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of stereotypical assumptions about students?

Underachievement and excellence gaps Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of under-represented gifted students?

They are all from diverse ethnic and racial groups Signup and view all the answers

What is a historical example of the mistreatment of people with disabilities?

Sending them to concentration camps for extermination Signup and view all the answers

Why are some students with special talents and gifts never identified as such?

Because their disability masks their giftedness Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the under-representation of certain groups in gifted education?

A lack of diversity in gifted education Signup and view all the answers