Which of the following is consistent with the IDEA definition of learning disability?
a. a disorder in basic processes that produces learning difficulties not attributable to other causes
b. a low IQ score but a high level of achievement
c. learning difficulties in conjunction with mild mental retardation
d. a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes, as well as cultural disadvantage
Question 2
Which of the following best exemplifies a constructivist approach to meaningful learning?
a. Students work independently on writing portfolios that cross the areas of language arts, science, history, and geography.
b. Fifth-grade students from a large urban area share their viewpoints, pictures, and stories with peers from a small, rural, agricultural area.
c. Students compete with one another to see who can score highest on an end-of-unit exam.
d. Students model the note taking techniques demonstrated by the teacher.
The interaction between genetics and learning.
Brain scans showing the white-matter pathways involved in everyday learning:
Photograph of an occupational therapist assisting a patient with learning independence in activities
A Simple Model of the Learning Process
Age and Grammatical Knowledge The challenge of learning a second language rises with age. Source: J
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