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lindiwe

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The text cites numerous theories about the underlying issues in mathematical learning disabilities. Which of the following reflects a theory suggested by scientists?
 
  a. There is no common language available to discuss mathematical computations.
  b. A limited spoken vocabulary leads to difficulties retrieving arithmetic facts.
 c. Children are given more encouragement to learn to read than to learn math skills.
  d. A poorly developed number sense provides less precise estimates of quantities.

Question 2

Yulianna practices the clarinet for hours each day. This learning translates physically into increases in the thickness of the
 
  a. frontal lobes.
  b. cerebral cortex.
  c. axons and dendrites.
  d. amygdala.



ndhahbi

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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