A school’s culture is evident in its shared values, heroes, rituals, ceremonies, stories, and cultural networks.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: True.

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What is the estimated prevalence of ADHD in the school-age population?

a. 1%–2% b. 5%–11% c. 8%–11% d. Over 12%

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Three of the following elementary school teachers are using strategies that are appropriate for students with intellectual disabilities. Which teacher is not using an appropriate strategy?

a. Ms. Akers gives feedback about specific behaviors. b. Mr. Britton gives students explicit instructions, such as, "Hang up your coat, then come sit at your desk and take out a pencil." c. Ms. Connors keeps a close eye on students and gives them instructions at least once every five minutes. d. Mr. DiStefano presents new material at a slower pace than he does for his nondisabled students.

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The American Psychiatric Association has defined ADHD in the DSM-5 and established the criteria for arriving at this diagnosis. (a) Describe the major components of that definition. (b) Identify a critical problem presented by this definition

What will be an ideal response?

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Justine feels that her academic strength is in writing well-developed and informative research papers. She does a mediocre job on tests, which drags her grades down. She has a firm understanding of the key concepts in the course and applies these in her assignments. She reviews her notes weekly and does a final review before tests. Which set of strategies will help her the most?

A. Justine should begin to prepare for tests earlier and more often. She should summarize key concepts in her own words. She should incorporate sample tests into her weekly review routine, incorporating strategies for taking different types of tests. She should work with a study team in her final review before tests. B. Justine should summarize key concepts in her own words. She should review her text and notes, and give herself practice tests weekly. She should conduct a final review and keep things in perspective as she approaches tests. C. Justine should set up weekly reviews with her study group. She should review her text and notes, and give herself practice tests weekly, incorporating strategies for taking different types of tests. She should conduct a final review and go into tests with a positive attitude. D. Justine should make more of an effort to understand expectations in the course. She should prepare for tests earlier and more often. She should summarize key concepts weekly and share these with her study group. She should conduct a final review and affirm her memory just before heading into her tests.

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