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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Definitions:

Esophagus

The muscular tube that conducts food and liquids from the throat to the stomach.

Ileum

The third and final section of the small intestine, where further digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs, leading to the large intestine.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Esophagus

A muscular tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach, playing a key role in the digestive system.