Disability Standards for Education Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (DSE)?

• To provide additional funding to students with disability

• To ensure students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability

• To increase employment opportunities for students with disability

• To create special schools for students with disability

The DSE falls under which Australian law?

• Education Act 1990

• Disability Support Act 2003

• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA)

• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Act 2013

What does the DSE require education providers to do?

• Make reasonable adjustments to ensure students with disability can participate in education

• Provide separate learning spaces for students with disability

• Exempt students with disability from assessments

• Prioritise students with disability for school leadership roles

What are ‘reasonable adjustments’ under the DSE?

• Changes that ensure students with disability can access education without imposing unjustifiable hardship on the provider

• Extra funding provided to students with disability

• Lowering academic expectations for students with disability

• Hiring additional teachers for students with disability

Which of the following is an example of a reasonable adjustment?

• Providing a student with vision impairment access to braille materials

• Exempting a student from exams because of their disability

• Requiring students with disability to attend a different school

• Giving all students with disability the same type of support, regardless of their individual needs

What does 'on the same basis' mean in the context of the DSE?

• Students with disability must have the exact same learning experience as students without disability

• Students with disability should have opportunities, access, and participation equal to students without disability, with reasonable adjustments where needed

• Students with disability should have a different curriculum to meet their specific needs

• Schools must provide one universal accommodation for all students with disability

True or False: Every student with a disability requires the same type of support.

• True

• False

What is the difference between equity and equality in education?

• Equality means giving all students the same support, while equity means providing different support based on individual needs

• Equity and equality mean the same thing in education

• Equality focuses on individual needs, while equity ensures everyone receives identical resources

• Equity means that only students with disabilities receive extra help

Which of the following is an example of equity in education?

• Every student is given the same textbook, regardless of whether they can read it

• A student who uses a wheelchair is provided with an accessible desk and ramps to enter the classroom

• All students receive the same amount of teaching time, even if some need additional support

• Every student is required to take the same exam under the same conditions, regardless of their learning needs

True or False: Equity means giving every student the exact same resources.

• True

• False