Why are culturally and linguistically diverse students often over-represented in special education programs?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer should reflect that racial discrimination may play a role but that achievement gap (the difference in performance on standardized tests between white and minority students) may also be at work. Because black and Hispanic students are more likely to score below passing on standardized tests, they are therefore more likely to be referred for special education consideration. Clearly, there is an overall failing within schools to adequately address the educational needs of diverse students.
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A. apply first aid ointment to the burned areas B. wash the burned area with soap and water to prevent infection C. immerse the fingers in cool water D. quickly cover the burned area with butter
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A. contain more space to complete important details during lectures B. contain cues for students on what to write during a lecture C. another student writes and reviews the notes D. the teacher takes notes when a guest speaker is present
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a. Believe that his teaching strategies make a difference in student achievement b. Look for strengths in all students c. Consider several explanations for students' low grades d. Give students more help than they really need to complete tasks successfully
______ posits that brain malfunction can lead children with autism to have specific differences in their thinking ability and differences in the way they receive external input.
A. The behavioral explanation B. Developmental theory C. Perceptual and cognitive theory D. Neurological research