Many deficit theorists believe that social and economic deficits at home contribute to the poor academic performance of certain groups. What can schools and teachers do to counteract such perceptions among their students? Be sure to provide specific examples to support your arguments.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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a. ?acronyms. b. ?creative sentences. c. ?rhymes and songs. d. ?the peg and loci systems. e. ?all of the answer choices.

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The American Psychological Association believes that there is a continuum regarding sexual orientation and that the identified categories do not have ____ boundaries

a. rigid b. fluid c. ambiguous d. identifiable

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What percent of students are classified as having emotional or behavioral disorders according to the U.S. Department of Education?

A. About 6% B. Nearly 21% C. Fewer than 5% D. Over 35%

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Explain what is meant by “consideration paradox.” How might this paradox affect students with high-incidence disabilities?

What will be an ideal response?

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