Three of the following elementary school teachers are using strategies that are appropriate for students with intellectual disabilities. Which teacher is not using an appropriate strategy?
a. Ms. Akers gives feedback about specific behaviors.
b. Mr. Britton gives students explicit instructions, such as, Hang up your coat, then come sit at your desk and take out a pencil.
c. Ms. Connors keeps a close eye on students and gives them instructions at least once every five minutes.
d. Mr. DiStefano presents new material at a slower pace than he does for his nondisabled students.
Question 2
You have referred the following four youngsters to the school psychologist for evaluation. Which one is the psychologist most likely to identify as having an intellectual disability?
a. Matthew has difficulty in math but performs at grade level in reading and spelling.
b. Lacy shows low achievement in all areas and prefers to play with younger children.
c. Wanda is hyperactive and frequently expresses her boredom with class material.
d. Mark is a low achiever in all areas; he is a leader of a local neighborhood gang.
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