Promoting Achievement Learning and Development

Question 1

Differentiated Instruction

Answer 1

tailoring teaching methods to meet individual needs

Example.
using varied reading levels for different student groups

Question 2

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Answer 2

social and/or communication issues that can also impact behavior; can also include intellectual disabilities or learning differences

Example.
Autism, Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)

Question 3

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Answer 3

activities performed daily to meet an individual’s basic needs

Example.
Washing hair and body

Question 4

Formative Assessments

Answer 4

ongoing evaluations to monitor student progress

Example.
using exit tickets to check understanding of the day’s lesson

Question 5

Functional Curriculum

Answer 5

instruction and practice in completing the activities of daily living, usually provided to life skills students

Example.
The standard activities of daily living include bathing, toileting, cleaning, preparing food, and eating, among others.