Pat has been taught in special schools all of her life. Now she spends part of her day in a regular classroom and part of her day in a special classroom. Which scenario most likely applies to Pat?
A) Pat has an intellectual disability and has recently been mainstreamed.
B) Pat is intellectually superior and has recently been mainstreamed.
C) Pat is a wheelchair user.
D) Pat is bilingual.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pat's history of being taught in special schools all of her life suggests that she may have an intellectual disability. The fact that she now spends part of her day in a regular classroom and part in a special classroom suggests that she is being mainstreamed, which is a common practice for students with disabilities who are transitioning from a special education setting to a more inclusive general education setting.

Pat Has Been Taught in Special Schools All of Her