What Is the Best Explanation for Why the Percentage of Students

question 76

Multiple Choice

What is the best explanation for why the percentage of students identified with learning disabilities has been rising?

• A) The rate of learning disabilities is objectively rising.
• B) Students pretend they have a disability so that they can avoid exams.
• C) Teachers may be referring students who are hard to control.
• D) Parents may prefer the larger learning-disabled classes.

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