Preparation Manual Section 5: Sample Constructed-Response Question

Flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture notes on the constructed-response question in special education.

Constructed-Response Question

A type of question requiring a written response, demonstrating knowledge and reasoning in a specific subject area.

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

A legal document outlining the educational plan for a student with disabilities, detailing goals and accommodations.

Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee

A group that determines a child's eligibility for special education and develops an IEP.

Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)

A statement in the IEP that summarizes a student's current skill levels.

Assistive Technology

Any device or software that helps individuals with disabilities perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

The educational setting that allows students with disabilities to be educated alongside their peers without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate.

Graphic Organizer

A visual aid for organizing and representing knowledge, often used as an accommodation in education.

Progress Monitoring

A systematic approach to measuring a student's academic performance and evaluating the effectiveness of instruction.

Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

A category of disabilities that affect the ability to read, write, do mathematical calculations, or think mathematically.

Tier 2 and Tier 3 Interventions

Levels of instructional intervention that offer increasing intensity of support for students struggling academically.

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)

A standardized testing program used in Texas to assess student academic performance in core subjects.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

An educational approach that aims to develop students' skills in managing emotions, setting goals, establishing relationships, and making decisions.

Differentiation

Tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles of students.

Self-advocacy

The ability of students to understand and communicate their own needs and advocate for themselves in an educational setting.