Kemeul had a fourth-grade reading level when he was in the first grade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He had the same teacher from the first to the third grade, Ms. Mlambo. She was wary of...

Kemeul had a fourth-grade reading level when he was in the first grade in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He had the same teacher from the first to the third grade, Ms. Mlambo.

She was wary of appearing to favor him, hence, she did not provide any extra learning support to him. When he leaves the third grade, his reading level has stagnated. Why do you think

Kemeul has not performed according to his gifted ability?

A. Ms. Mlmabo shared her beliefs with her supervisors, and was informed that favoritism is frowned upon.

B. Gifted children such as Kemeulneed the extra learning support from their teachers in order to achieve their potential.

C. Ms. Mlambo decided to only identify and build on the class’s knowledge.

D. Ms. Mlambo was not aware that Kemeul was a gifted child.