Question

"honore receives psychological testing. although her intelligence falls in the low average range, a discrepancy is still identified between her achievement and intelligence test scores (such that achievement falls significantly below expectations based on intelligence). this discrepancy will likely be the basis for a diagnosis of _____."

Answer 1

Based on the discrepancy model, the student would qualify for Special Education Services under the eligibility category of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD).  Since Honore has an IQ score that falls in the low average range and her achievement falls in the significant below expectations based on intelligence, she would qualify for SLD.