Twelve-year-old Peter is excellent in math and is considered a good student in most other subject areas.Peter,however,has a very difficult time comprehending written text and is failing his reading class.Peter is best classified as

A) learning disabled.
B) emotionally disturbed.
C) mentally retarded.
D) normal.

Learning Disabled

Refers to individuals who have difficulties in processing information, which significantly affects their learning abilities despite having normal intelligence.

Comprehending Written Text

The process of making meaning from written symbols and understanding the information communicated.

Math

A field of study dealing with the logical reasoning and quantitative calculation, and its application in solving problems.