When the Number of Students from Various Ethnic or Linguistically

question 8

Multiple Choice

When the number of students from various ethnic or linguistically diverse groups who receive special education services is skewed from the general population, it is called which of the following?

• A) Disproportionality
• B) Overrepresentation
• C) Overidentification
• D) Accountability

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Definitions:

Fusion Reaction

A nuclear reaction where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process.

Atomic Weapons

Weapons that derive their destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion.

Positron

A positron is a subatomic particle with the same mass as an electron but a positive electric charge.

Beta Particle

A high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei during radioactive decay.