edci 2700 chapter 5: learning disabilities – Flashcards
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what is a learning disability
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a disorder in one or more basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language
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LD is manifested through an imperfect ability to
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listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do math
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3 criteria to receive LD services
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1. discrepancy between intelligence and achievement 2. LD is not the cause of another disability 3. a need for sped services
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percentage of LD students with reading problems
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80%
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percentage of LD students with math problems
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50%
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percentage of LD students with poor social skills
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75%
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when is LD most noticeable
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secondary and middle school grades
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LD is the _________ largest sped category
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first
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what percentage of sped students have LD
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42.3%
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what percentage of all school age children have LD
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4%
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what is the male to female ratio of students with LD
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3:1
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what is the main cause of LD
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environmental factors
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why are intelligence and achievement tests used during assessments
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to measure the discrepancy between achievement and general intellectual ability
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what is curriculum-based measurement
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used to measure the growth of the student's proficiency
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what is direct daily measurement
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used for observing and recording a child's performance on a specific skill each time it is taught
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what is RTI
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responsiveness to instruction
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what are the two functions of RTI
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screening/identification and prevention
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3 tiers of RTI:
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1. provided to all students (primary) 2. struggling students (secondary) 3. special education students (tertiary)
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4 enhancements of content
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1. graphic organizers and visual displays 2. note-taking strategies 3. guided notes 4. mnemonics
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what percentage of LD students were educated in the gen ed class
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62%
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what percentage of LD students were in resource rooms
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28%
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what percentage of LD students were in separate classrooms
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8%
