The most effective Tier 2 instruction . . .

Incorporates foundational skills instruction in the regular classroom

Reading comprehension is influenced by a student’s understanding of syntax. Syntax refers to which of the following?

The system of rules governing permissible word order in sentences

Which evidence-based foundational instructional skills are most effective in preventing reading difficulties?

Phoneme awareness, phonics with spelling rules, writing, word reading

Which of the following definitions best describes a phoneme?

A speech sound that can be combined with other phonemes to make words

A civil rights statue requiring accommodations for qualifying students

What instructional components are missing from programs that are NOT recommended for teaching?

systematic, explicit, and cumulative lessons

When should English learners be screened for reading difficulties?

Two or three months after they start attending school

Students need to be proficient in word recognition (WR). What does word recognition (WR) mean?

WR = phonological awareness, decoding, and automatic word recognition

What is the purpose of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Plan and the Dyslexia Handbook?

Ensure teachers know how to supportall students’ literacy development

What type of evidence-based instruction should be included when teaching reading and students with dyslexia?

systematic, explicit, and cumulative lessons

What are typical programs and practices that are not optimally effective for students who struggle to learn?

None of these are recommend for use

What are screening assessments used for?

Indicate students who are at risk for reading difficulties

It is important to understand that strong Tier 1 instruction can . . .

Prevent reading difficulties in some children

A letter or letter combination that represents a phoneme

What does the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act promote the use of?

Evidence-based activities, strategies, and interventions

A process based on a student’s response to research-based intervention

What is a screening assessment?

A brief assessment used to identify students who are at risk

A student with language and reading comprehension difficulties might exhibit which STRENGTHS in reading?

Phonics and recognition of words

What instructional focus would most benefit a student with mixed reading difficulties?

Addressing all aspects of oral and written language

A student with dyslexia most likely fits into which of the following reader profiles?

Word recognition and spelling difficulties

A student shows poor phoneme segmentation, word reading and fluency skills. What would help this student?

Intervention using structured literacy approach

What is the best practice to support struggling students learning the short vowel sounds?

Select decodable texts that includes the phonics skills taught in class

How can a student with dyslexia in Idaho qualify for special education services?

Under the eligibility of specific learning disabilities (SLD)

What kind of evidence-based instruction would help students who struggle to comprehend expository text?

Syllabication and morpheme analysis

How are reading and writing difficulties related?

Students who struggle with decoding often struggle with spelling.

What type of instruction is most appropriate for students who need differentiated instruction?

Small reading groups in addition to Tier 1 whole-class instruction

What are the components of structured literacy?

Comprehensive, systematic, explicit and intensive instruction

Kim struggles with word recognition, spelling, is dysfluent, & can't identify phonemes. What instruction is needed most?

Phoneme awareness, phonics, spelling rules and writing, word reading

What type of progress monitoring is appropriate for students in Tier 2 and 3 interventions?

Curriculum-based or criterion-referenced assessment

To qualify for special education under the Specific Learning Disability category, what should the decision be based on?

Data from standardized assessments supported by multiple data sources

Students need to be proficient in language comprehension (LC). What does language comprehension (LC) mean?

LC = background, vocabulary, and literacy knowledge

What does Idaho House Bill 731 require of certified education professionals?

P.D. for screening for and teaching students with dyslexia

What is the purpose of Tiers 2 and 3 support?

To supplement Tier 1 instruction in the classroom

What accommodation could be offered to a child who struggles with spelling?

Spelling software and writing frames or graphic organizers

Individuals with dyslexia show less activation in certain areas of the brain. This shows the relationship between what?

Dyslexia and neurological processes

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1
The most effective Tier 2 instruction . . .
Incorporates foundational skills instruction in the regular classroom
Reviews regular classroom spelling lists with students
Utilizes a specialist working with students to complete homework
Focuses on handwriting to improve writing and spelling
2
A student wrote a sentence fragment. What type of writing error does this represent?
Grammar
Punctuation
Spelling
Sentence construction
3
Reading comprehension is influenced by a student’s understanding of syntax. Syntax refers to which of the following?
The system of rules governing permissible word order in sentences
The understanding of sounds and the symbol that represents each sound
The system of rules governing correct spelling and spelling patterns
The understanding of word origins and their impact on spelling
4
Which evidence-based foundational instructional skills are most effective in preventing reading difficulties?
Phoneme awareness, phonics with spelling rules, writing, word reading
Emphasizing handwriting and awareness of graphemes
Systematically stressing phonological and phoneme awareness
Training in letter-sound correspondence and morpheme to develop vocabulary
5
Which of the following definitions best describes a phoneme?
A system for representing language
A symbol that represents the sounds in spoken language
A speech sound that can be combined with other phonemes to make words
The smallest unit of meaning within a language
6
What is a 504 plan?
A plan providing modifications to make curriculum accessible to students
A SPED plan to improve instruction for students with reading disabilities
A plan that provides specialized instruction for students with a disability
A civil rights statue requiring accommodations for qualifying students
7
What instructional components are missing from programs that are NOT recommended for teaching?
a balance of reading and writing
systematic, explicit, and cumulative lessons
spelling practice
extended time for students to practice reading
8
What percentage of the population demonstrates characteristics of dyslexia?
Up to 20%
Approximately 40%
About 10%
Less than 15%
9
When should English learners be screened for reading difficulties?
Two or three months after they start attending school
After attending school for a year
Once early reading measures indicate a need
After proficient language skills are used in speaking
10
Students need to be proficient in word recognition (WR). What does word recognition (WR) mean?
WR = fluent reading and phonological awareness
WR = phonological awareness, decoding, and automatic word recognition
WR = reading comprehension and fluent reading
WR = grade level reading proficiency
11
What is the purpose of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Plan and the Dyslexia Handbook?
Ensure teachers know how to supportall students’ literacy development
Instruct teachers in the special education evaluation process
Instruct teachers in the special education evaluation process
Teach students about their own literacy development
12
What type of evidence-based instruction should be included when teaching reading and students with dyslexia?
using “leveled” or phonically uncontrolled text for beginning instruction
systematic, explicit, and cumulative lessons
spelling inventively (without systematic instruction or correction)
context-based guessing at words in lieu of sounding them out
13
What are typical programs and practices that are not optimally effective for students who struggle to learn?
Reading Recovery
Whole Language
Balanced Literacy
None of these are recommend for use
14
What are screening assessments used for?
Grade student’s progress and report to parents
Indicate students who are at risk for reading difficulties
Determine the best methods for teaching students
Check for progress every two weeks
15
It is important to understand that strong Tier 1 instruction can . . .
Not contribute to success in general ed. classes for students with dyslexia
Demonstrate a need for special education for students with dyslexia
Prevent reading difficulties in some children
Benefit advanced students and typically developing students
16
What is a grapheme?
A system of rules for spelling words in a language
A letter or letter combination that represents a phoneme
The study of word and phrase meanings and relationships
The smallest unit of meaning within a language
17
What does the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act promote the use of?
Whole language instructional methods
Evidence-based activities, strategies, and interventions
Readers and writers workshop
Implicit instructional strategies
18
What is RTI?
Category of disability to qualify students for special education services
A plan that outlines the goals for students with a learning disability
A process based on a student’s response to research-based intervention
A civil rights guarantee for those with learning disabilities
19
What is a screening assessment?
A brief assessment used to identify students who are at risk
A progress monitoring assessment used for all students
A summative assessment that demonstrates learning
A diagnostic assessment given to students who struggle
20
A student with language and reading comprehension difficulties might exhibit which STRENGTHS in reading?
Phonics and recognition of words
Syntax
Summarizing
Vocabulary
21
What instructional focus would most benefit a student with mixed reading difficulties?
Phonological awareness and phonics
Listening comprehension and oral language
At home decoding and fluency practice
Addressing all aspects of oral and written language
22
Screening of dyslexia and professional development for all certified education professionals are requirements of what?
Idaho House Bill 731
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
23
A student with dyslexia most likely fits into which of the following reader profiles?
Reading comprehension difficulties
Hyperlexic
Word recognition and spelling difficulties
Mixed reading difficulties
24
A student shows poor phoneme segmentation, word reading and fluency skills. What would help this student?
Intervention using structured literacy approach
Special education services
Continue with regular classroom instruction
This student has dyslexia; talk to parents about what they can do at home
25
What is the best practice to support struggling students learning the short vowel sounds?
Have students chorally read with the teacher everyday
Select decodable texts that includes the phonics skills taught in class
Use flashcards with letters to practice letter names
Require students to write their spelling words five time each
26
How can a student with dyslexia in Idaho qualify for special education services?
If they are in kindergarten through third grade
If they qualify for special education
If they have a cognitive impairment
Under the eligibility of specific learning disabilities (SLD)
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What kind of evidence-based instruction would help students who struggle to comprehend expository text?
Partner reading of text with comprehension questions
Guided notes for independent reading of text
Syllabication and morpheme analysis
Access to audio recordings of text
28
How are reading and writing difficulties related?
Students who struggle with reading fluency often struggle with handwriting
Students who struggle with decoding often struggle with spelling.
Students who strugglewriting complete sentences struggle with vocabulary.
There is no relationship between struggling with reading and writing.
29
What type of instruction is most appropriate for students who need differentiated instruction?
Pull students out for three small group intervention groups daily
Replace Tier 1 instruction with Tier 2 small-group instruction.
Small reading groups in addition to Tier 1 whole-class instruction
Continue using Tier 1 instruction using repeated practice of sight words
30
A student has difficulty pronouncing and remembering sounds in words. What reading area is the child struggling with?
Orthographic
Phonological
Context
Phonics
31
What are the components of structured literacy?
Comprehensive, systematic, explicit and intensive instruction
Discovery learning that gives students ample practice reading independently
I do, we do, you do
Systematic review and modeling of skills
32
Teachers are expected to create intricately planned lessons that are aligned with the science of reading research.
False
True
33
Kim struggles with word recognition, spelling, is dysfluent, & can't identify phonemes. What instruction is needed most?
Daily fluency practice to improve word reading and reading comprehension
Comprehension instruction as that is the purpose of all reading
Weekly spelling instruction of grade-level words
Phoneme awareness, phonics, spelling rules and writing, word reading
34
What is the most basic definition of dyslexia?
Difficulty with word reading
Difficulty with vocabulary
Difficulty with concept of print
Difficulty with comprehension
35
What type of progress monitoring is appropriate for students in Tier 2 and 3 interventions?
Teacher created standardized tests
State adopted assessment of reading skills
Curriculum-based or criterion-referenced assessment
Formative classroom assessment created by the teach
36
What should educators AVOID in choosing instructional materials when teaching literacy and learners with dyslexia?
context-based guessing at words in lieu of sounding them out
outlining words to distinguish their shape
using “leveled” or phonically uncontrolled text for beginning instruction
All need to be avoided
37
To qualify for special education under the Specific Learning Disability category, what should the decision be based on?
Data from standardized assessments supported by multiple data sources
Tier 2 interventions that are showing improvement for this child
Lack of evidence-based instruction in the general education classroom
arent request that the child should receive special education services
38
You are progress monitoring a student who is not progressing. What changes should you make to help these students?
Adjust the size of the intervention group
Increase the duration of interventions
Increase the frequency of interventions
All of these are appropriate
39
Students need to be proficient in language comprehension (LC). What does language comprehension (LC) mean?
LC = syntax and sight word recognition
LC = background, vocabulary, and literacy knowledge
LC = reading comprehension and phonological awareness
LC = oral language and background knowledge
40
What does Idaho House Bill 731 require of certified education professionals?
Professional development for educating parents of students with dyslexia
P.D. for screening for and teaching students with dyslexia
Professional development designing instruction for students with dyslexia
Professional development for diagnosing dyslexia and reading disorders
41
Students tap out sounds in words the use blocks to represent the sounds. What is this an example of?
Sight word practice
Team-based learning
Multisensory instruction
Discovery learning
42
What is the purpose of Tiers 2 and 3 support?
To replace Tier 1 instruction in the classroom
To supplement Tier 1 instruction in the classroom
None of the choices are correct
To repeat Tier 1 instruction in the classroom
43
What teaches students to identify and work with affixes, roots, and bases that change meaning and pronunciation of words
Syllable practice
Automatic word reading instruction
Morpheme analysis
Phoneme segmentation
44
What accommodation could be offered to a child who struggles with spelling?
Additional time to complete writing assignments
Spelling software and writing frames or graphic organizers
A notebook to keep accurate notes and organize class material
Brief breaks throughout the day, especially during class writing assignment
45
Individuals with dyslexia show less activation in certain areas of the brain. This shows the relationship between what?
Dyslexia and neurological processes
Reading difficulties affect the entire brain
The Whole Language approach to reading
Minor differences in reading brains

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