Remy is an English Language Learner from a low-income background in the 2nd grade. His teachers have expressed concern about his behavior in class and academic difficulties and have referred him for ADHD evaluation. What factors must the evaluators take into account as they examine Remy's behavior?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should address the fact that a number of complications exist in identifying culturally and linguistically diverse students. One is that the rating scales are normed for white, middle-class students. Two, poverty may be a risk factor of ADHD-like behaviors. Three, cultural expectations may influence what is considered "abnormal" behavior for a child. The best approach is for Remy's evaluators to use a scale that has been found to be more accurate for minority groups and to take other elements such as his functional behaviors - how he interacts with peers or how he is performing academically for example -into account. Cognitive tests and tests of academic achievement should also be considered. Finally, Remy's evaluators should rule out any other possible explanations for his behavior and academic difficulties.
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a. Ranan was able to hear and remember Barry White songs even before he was born. b. Barry White has a deep, resonating voice, which male infants (but not female infants) find especially soothing. c. The "music" area of the brain becomes activated in the second week of life, and it shows early preferences for certain styles of music. d. Ranan is showing early signs of giftedness, as recognition of music typically doesn't emerge until about six months of age.
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A. The student correctly answered 90% of the questions. B. The student correctly answered 10% of the questions. C. The score ranks in the top 10% in comparison with scores in the norm group. D. The score ranks in the top 90% in comparison with scores in the norm group.