Understanding Curriculum Components

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Why are state or district tests referred to as 'high stakes'?

To assign responsibility for student performance on tests (correct)

To exclude students with disabilities from the assessment

To reward schools, principals, and teachers based on the results

To sanction schools, principals, and teachers based on the results

What is the requirement for state education agencies (SEAs) regarding students with disabilities and assessments?

To report only the performance levels of students with disabilities

To report only the performance levels of students without disabilities

To include students with disabilities in all assessments with accommodations (correct)

To exclude students with disabilities from assessments

What should students with disabilities have access to according to the text?

A separate curriculum tailored for disabilities

Different standards than other students

Access to the general education curriculum (correct)

No educational standards to work towards

Why does Ms. Flores mention that some data systems are limited in the amount of information they contain?

To make analyzing a school’s performance more challenging Signup and view all the answers

What supports should students with disabilities have according to the text?

Access to the general education curriculum and appropriate accommodations/modifications Signup and view all the answers

Why are state assessment results used for system accountability according to the text?

To assign responsibility for student performance to schools or systems Signup and view all the answers

What should principals remember to do when interpreting assessment data?

Obtain information about the data system from the state or district assessment office Signup and view all the answers

What is one key factor about students with disabilities that principals should understand according to the text?

The number of students who take alternate assessments Signup and view all the answers

What can principals do if the data has been collected but not reported?

Request additional data from the state or district assessment office Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for principals to know what data are being reported?

To understand challenges when comparing data Signup and view all the answers

What is an important part of interpreting data, according to the text?

Comparing scores to determine school improvement efforts Signup and view all the answers

What can be compared to determine whether a newly adopted curriculum is effective?

Performance scores of sixth-grade students over several years Signup and view all the answers

In comparing multiple groups in multiple years, what does the text suggest principals should compare?

% of students in general education and special education Signup and view all the answers

Why is caution advised when interpreting data for groups?

Performance of special education students may appear not to improve over time Signup and view all the answers

What should principals recognize as challenging when interpreting data according to the text?

Knowing exactly which scores are included in data reports Signup and view all the answers

Why do states often aggregate scores from tests taken with nonapproved accommodations?

To make student performance appear better than it is Signup and view all the answers

What is the Taught Curriculum linked directly to?

Assessments Signup and view all the answers

What does the Learned Curriculum include?

Inaccuracies and misconceptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of an accommodation according to the text?

Fully access subject matter and instruction Signup and view all the answers

What should teachers aim for in terms of learning for students with disabilities, as mentioned in the text?

Learning that is broader than the IEP Signup and view all the answers

According to legal requirements mentioned in the text, what should states and local districts develop guidelines for?

Alternate assessments for students with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an accommodation mentioned in the text for a student with a reading disability?

Accommodate reading in all content areas Signup and view all the answers

Which group of students would benefit from alternative acquisition tools such as sign language interpreters and Braille materials?

Students with sensory deficits Signup and view all the answers

Who are alternate assessments primarily designed for?

Students with significant cognitive disabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which department developed an alternate assessment for students with disabilities?

Iowa Department of Education Signup and view all the answers

What kind of work is primarily considered for the alternate assessment developed by the Iowa Department of Education?

Student reading records Signup and view all the answers

Which students may need a totally individualized set of content goals?

Students not participating in general assessments Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to determine which alternate assessments are being used in a specific area?

Checking with the local district special education administrator or state department of education Signup and view all the answers

For students receiving only speech and language services, what level of change may be needed in instruction and content?

No changes at all Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of curricular modifications for students with disabilities?

To change expectations regarding content and learner outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for some students to receive alternate assessments instead of participating in general assessments?

To account for significant cognitive disabilities Signup and view all the answers

Who should be consulted to determine which alternate assessments are being used?

Local district special education administrator or state department of education Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to gather student work for alternate assessments?

Math samples Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of modifications in the education system?

To help students with disabilities progress in the general education curriculum Signup and view all the answers

In what way can modifications help students with skill deficits in reading or math?

By reducing the complexity of assignments to match their level Signup and view all the answers

What is a caution teachers should consider when using modifications?

Reducing opportunities for students to learn critical knowledge and skills Signup and view all the answers

How do accommodations differ from modifications in education?

Accommodations focus on changing the instruction or curriculum content, while modifications focus on altering performance expectations. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common purpose of assessment accommodations?

To ensure a fair testing environment for all students Signup and view all the answers

Why should teachers avoid providing off grade-level material as a modification?

It may interfere with the curriculum sequence and lead to learning gaps Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of instructional accommodations in education?

To help students access instruction more effectively Signup and view all the answers

'Dumbing down' the curriculum can result in what problem for students?

'Dumbing down' can reduce critical thinking and learning opportunities Signup and view all the answers

'Students might read literature at different levels, though all learn to identify character development, plot, and 'voice'. This is an example of what type of modification?

'Vary levels of reading material' Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if a teacher provides too many modifications?

Decreased opportunity for learning critical knowledge and skills Signup and view all the answers

What should principals do after interpreting data according to the text?

Create cross-disciplinary teams of teachers Signup and view all the answers

Why is disaggregating performance data important?

To address the specific needs of students with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What should improvement plans for students with disabilities avoid?

Narrowing the curriculum Signup and view all the answers

What kind of thinking is greatly affected by the kinds of information students learn?

Principled thinking Signup and view all the answers

What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require in individualized education programs (IEPs)?

Measurable annual goals and child performance levels Signup and view all the answers

What did IEPs become in the past for students with disabilities?

Collections of isolated skill objectives Signup and view all the answers

Why are portfolios of student work and progress tests mentioned as additional assessments?

To alleviate challenges in interpreting data for small groups Signup and view all the answers

How can a narrowed scope of instruction affect students with disabilities?

Lead to low expectations for learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the principal in affecting assessment and instruction according to the text?

To be a role model influencing assessment and instruction Signup and view all the answers

What must a student's IEP include according to IDEA to specify how they access the general education curriculum?

Descriptions of modifications needed for progress in the general curriculum Signup and view all the answers