Section 4

Question 1

An attempt to address the variation of learners in the classroom through multiple approaches that modify instruction and curriculum to match the individual needs of students

Answer 1

Differentiation

Question 2

Refers to the knowledge, understanding, and skills (KUD) students are expected to acquire

Answer 2

Content

Question 3

Focuses on how students make sense of and internalize the content

Answer 3

Process

Question 4

Refers to how students demonstrate their understanding of the content

Answer 4

Product

Question 5

Encompasses the physical and emotional atmosphere of the classroom

Answer 5

Affect/Learning Environment

Question 6

A change made to the learning environment, available equipment, or how assignments/ assessments are completed by a student

Answer 6

Adaptation

Question 7

A change made to the way instruction is delivered or to the way curriculum is accessed by a student

Answer 7

Accomodation

Question 8

A change to the content and skills that students are expected to learn/master

Answer 8

Modifications

Question 9

Demonstrates exceptional abilities in one or more areas, such as intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or specific academic fields

Answer 9

Gifted and Talented

Question 10

Individuals who are learning English as a second (or third, etc.) language; individuals may have varying levels of proficiency in English and may need additional support to access the curriculum

Answer 10

English Learners (ELs)

Question 11

A neurodevelopment disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity; students with ADHD ay struggle with focus, organization, and time management

Answer 11

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Question 12

A neurologically based processing disorder that can interfere with a specific area of learning, such as reading, writing, or math

Answer 12

Learning Disability

Question 13

Candidates progress through courses as soon as they can prove they have mastered the material, rather than advancing only when the semester or term ends; candidates who can learn faster, spend more time on schoolwork, or lean on knowledge they already have from previous work or school experience can accelerate through courses

Answer 13

Competency-Based Education (CBE)

Question 14

The capability to apply or use a set of related knowledge, skill, abilities, and intellectual behaviors required to successfully perform tasks in a defined setting

Answer 14

Competency

Question 15

An approach that acknowledges and values students’ customs, characteristics, experiences, and perspectives to improve classroom instruction

Answer 15

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Question 16

A teaching method that recognizes that students learn differently and that these differences are connected to their family structure, cultural identity, language, and background

Answer 16

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP)