Which Subtests of the WIAT-III Would You Analyze Closely for a Student

question 52

Essay

Which subtests of the WIAT-III would you analyze closely for a student in your class who is struggling in math?

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobes

Portions of the brain located beneath the temples, responsible for processing hearing, memory, and speech, among other functions.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, language, planning, and judgment.

Tissue Plasminogen Activator (t-PA)

An enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin, often used in the treatment of stroke and myocardial infarction.

Ischemic Stroke

A type of stroke caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the brain, resulting in reduced blood flow and oxygen to brain tissues.