A 16-year-old student with traumatic brain injury is asked to count 20 pennies and tell the number of pennies on the table.After numerous attempts, she is unable to accurately count the pennies.This same student is asked to recall multiplication facts and is able to do so with no errors.Which of the following is the most accurate statement about this student?
A) She has splinter skills.
B) She has a severe cognitive disability.
C) She has a math learning disability.
D) She needs cues to improve her attention to the relevant information.

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The student demonstrates splinter skills, which are abilities that are significantly better than expected given their overall level of functioning. Despite her difficulty with counting pennies, she can recall multiplication facts accurately.

A 16-Year-Old Student with Traumatic Brain Injury Is Asked to Count