Test Your Knowledge: How Does Universal Screening for Dyslexia in Schools Work?

 

How many students are estimated to have dyslexia or other language-based disorders? How does universal screening for dyslexia in schools work? Test your knowledge by taking our quiz.

Once you complete the quiz, you can see how your score compares to your peers, get detailed explanations of the correct answers, and find additional reading and resources on the topic.

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How Much Do You Know About Universal Dyslexia Screening? Test Your Knowledge

An estimated ________ students have dyslexia or some other language-based disorder.  

1.

An estimated ________ students have dyslexia or some other language-based disorder.  

1 in 30

1 in 20

1 in 10

1 in 5

As of October of 2022, ___ states had enacted dyslexia-related legislation. 

2.

As of October of 2022, ___ states had enacted dyslexia-related legislation. 

12

25

31

46

True/False: Dyslexia screening that takes place within a school setting is intended to diagnose dyslexia.

3.

True/False: Dyslexia screening that takes place within a school setting is intended to diagnose dyslexia.

True

False

Among public schools that aren’t using evidence-based reading instruction, dyslexia screenings are likely to find risk indicators of dyslexia in about __________ of students.

4.

Among public schools that aren’t using evidence-based reading instruction, dyslexia screenings are likely to find risk indicators of dyslexia in about __________ of students.

11 percent

34 percent

50 percent

62 percent

Formal evaluators of dyslexia must be able to:

5.

Formal evaluators of dyslexia must be able to:

Administer assessments

Interpret evaluation data

Provide input on appropriate reading interventions

All of the above

True/False: Once a student has been diagnosed with dyslexia and qualifies for special education services, a school team will create an individualized education program (IEP) for the student.

6.

True/False: Once a student has been diagnosed with dyslexia and qualifies for special education services, a school team will create an individualized education program (IEP) for the student.

True

False