ELL with Special Education is defined as students who, upon enrollment, are two or more years below grade level in Math due to inconsistent/interrupted schooling prior to arrival in the United States.

• A. Are advanced in Math
• B. Are two or more years below grade level in Math
• C. Are at grade level in Math
• D. Are above grade level in Math

Answer: (B)

This item hinges on recognizing what defines ELL with Special Education in this context: a significant math achievement gap at entry. Being two or more years behind grade level in math captures a substantial delay that results from interrupted schooling before arriving in the United States, signaling the need for combined supports in language development and special education services. The other descriptions—being advanced, at grade level, or above grade level—do not reflect this substantial gap and thus don’t fit the stated definition.