University of South Carolina
EDEX 531:  Characteristics of Learning Disabilities

The Eligibility of Trey

To prepare for completing this exercise, you should have read the "letter from the teacher." 
  • As a group discuss the letter from the teacher. 
  • Read each question and pull down the menu to see a list of answers. 
  • Decide the answers to each question as a group. 
User beware: Clicking the close box will erase your work.

Question 1: What instrument was used to assess reading skills?


Question 2: What instrument do you think was used to assess ability?

 Question 3: Would Trey's scores on the measure of intellectual ability disqualify him from consideration for learning disabilities services? Please choose your answer and explain the reasons for your choice in the accompanying box.
Would disqualify
Wouldn't disqualify


Question 4: Does the information available indicate other reasons for disqualifying Trey for eligibility as having learning disabilities? (Please explain your reasoning.)

Question 5: What instrument would you use to assess achievment?


Question 6: What recommendations would you have for this teacher?

  Question 7: Based on the information provided, would you vote to have Trey identified as a student eligible for special education because of learning disabilities? Please choose yes or no and explain the reasons for your choice in the accompanying box.
Yes
No




Activity based on the Eligibility of Rita G.  - Activity by John Lloyd, University of Virginia

 
EDEX 531 Syllabus

 
 
 
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Last updated: Spring, 1999