Ken is a 12-year-old boy of average intelligence as indicated by his IQ scores. He loves school and works hard on his homework. Ken has earned straight As in every subject except math, where he has been achieving grades in the C range. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Ken does not appear to have a specific learning disorder because his achievement is consistent with expectations based on his intelligence.
B) Ken appears to have a math disorder because his math grade is so far below his other grades.
C) Ken appears to have a math disorder because there is a discrepancy between his intelligence and his achievement in many subjects.
D) Ken does not appear to have a specific learning disorder because he has shown that he can achieve when he wants to.

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Ken's achievement in math is significantly lower than his achievement in other subjects, despite his average intelligence. This suggests that he may have a specific learning disorder in math.

Ken Is a 12-Year-Old Boy of Average Intelligence as Indicated