Studies of human information processing have identified two basic ways people process information. Sequential learning solves problems by arranging small amounts of information in consecutive and linear order. Simultaneous processors solve problems by integrating and synthesizing parallel pieces of information at the same time. This study…

The study examined performance of limited-English proficient Hispanic students on a battery of psychometric instruments designed to appropriately assess linguistic minority students. Subjects consisted of three groups: 44 nonhandicapped, 45 learning-disabled, and 39 mildly mentally retarded elementary-level students. Instruments included the…