Which student would be identified as having a specific learning disability according to IDEIA 2004?
A. Debbie, a shy sixth grader, has difficulty reading words like house and bird. Her parents tried many tutors and report that she does not retain what she learns. She says she hates school and homework.
B. Stephen, a fourth grader, has always had difficulty with word problems. When reading the problem, he has trouble identifying which information is relevant. Stephen receives free lunch and it is often the only time he eats during the day.
C. Robert loves animals. He can talk for hours about the latest National Geographic documentary. When his seventh-grade teacher asked him to write an essay about his favorite reptile, he was only able write a few illegible words. When he was six, the optometrist discovered a defect in the curvature of his cornea that limits his vision.
D. Ana never talks in class. She seems unable to answer the teacher's questions and has difficulty expressing herself verbally. She arrived from Ecuador three months ago.
Answer: A
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a. the learning styles of most teachers are more compatible with the learning styles of males. b. the quality of instruction in math and science tends to be rather poor. c. males have higher levels of logical-mathematical ability. d. males receive more encouragement to consider careers in math and science.
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?