Learn about the discrepancy model and how it determines whether a child is eligible for special education. And read about the pros and cons of the discrepancy evaluation model.

The IQ-achievement discrepancy model is the traditional method used to determine whether a student has a learning disability and needs special education services.

When a school district is deciding if a student has a significant gap between their intellectual ability and their school performance, they need to look at all relevant information about the student. They cannot …

The discrepancy model is an approach used in special education to determine whether a student has a specific learning disability (SLD). This model compares a student’s cognitive ability or IQ to their …

AAD defines an SLD as a discrepancy between an overall intellectual ability score (IQ) and academic achievement. This method typically identifies students with average or better overall cognitive ability …

Through the traditional discrepancy model, a learning disability has been determined primarily through a combination of cognitive (intellectual) and academic (achievement) testing.

The second method, the Discrepancy model, uses tests to determine if a significant discrepancy or difference exists between an intelligence (IQ) test and academic tests and performance (Marchant, …

For many years, clinicians used to diagnose dyslexia based on a ‘discrepancy’ or difference between the student’s IQ or intelligence, and their output, meaning how they were performing academically on …

What Is the Discrepancy Model? The Discrepancy Model is an older method of identifying students for special education. It looks for a large gap, or discrepancy, between a child’s IQ and their academic …

Sep 30, 2024 · At its core, the IQ Achievement Discrepancy Model is a method used to identify learning disabilities by comparing a student’s intellectual ability (as measured by an IQ test) with their actual …