Edgar, a Student with a Learning Disability in Your History

question 21

Multiple Choice

Edgar, a student with a learning disability in your history class, gets good grades in class projects, discussions, and presentations. However, you notice that he has great difficulty recalling information for the history tests that you administer. What should you do in order to help him compensate for his disability?

• A) Do not administer any tests to him; it isn't fair because of his memory deficit.
• B) Give him an open book test.
• C) Use teaching tactics that will improve his memory and comprehension skills.
• D) Let him take a form of the test that is easier than the one the other students will take.

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