A native Spanish-speaking student is having difficulty with both reading and writing. The team used information gathered to determine that the student is more comfortable speaking Spanish. The student was given an assessment in English and the data indicates that there is a learning disability. Do you think this is an accurate diagnosis, why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
No, the assessment must be conducted in Spanish in order to obtain a valid assessment of the student's reading and writing skills.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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a. validity b. coherence c. depth d. clarity