Instead of measuring the discrepancy between intelligence and achievement to identify a learning disability the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA emphasizes
a. using scientific, research based teaching interventions
b. measuring brain patterns with PET scans
c. removing learning disabilities from the list of categories in IDEA
d. focusing solely on reading difficulties
A
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The long-term storage declarative information is governed by the ____
a. basal ganglia b. amygdala c. cerebellum d. cerebral cortex
Jonathan and Cindy were watching a reality competition show where one of the judges appeared to be of Asian descent. Cindy said, "I hate it when they have foreign judges on these shows. You can't understand it when they speak." Jonathan replied, "I wonder where he is from?" When the judge made his comments he spoke with a clearly Southern accent. When Jonathan wondered where the judge was from he was most likely referring to what?
a. The judge's nationality b. The judge's region of the United States c. The judge's linguistic abilities d. The judge's city
What are the expectations for English-language learners?
A. They must meet the same academic standards as their peers who are native English speakers. B. They must only speak English in all classes. C. They must meet standards that have been adjusted to compensate for their lack of fluency in English. D. They must only work in groups that include other ELLs.
Dr. Jan Moore suggests using this to promote camaraderie and to help students learn to accept criticism
A. a soft approach B. Silence C. Tangible and intangible rewards D. Group work