Some Young People, Such as Those with an Intellectual Disability

question 16

Essay

Some young people, such as those with an intellectual disability or limited mobility, often have fewer opportunities to take risks than their peers. Discuss some of the reasons why this might be the case and explain the impact that these have on teaching and learning.

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Definitions:

Diluted Earnings

A measure of a company's profitability that accounts for all potential shares that could be outstanding, providing a worst-case scenario for earnings per share.

Basic Earnings

Net income divided by the number of outstanding shares, representing a company's profit allocated to each share of stock.

Convertible Bonds

Bonds issued by a corporation that can be converted into a predetermined number of shares of the company's stock.

Participating Preferred Stock

Preferred shares that offer the holder the advantage of receiving dividends equal to the common shares when the company performs well financially.