The "Rachel H. four factor test" established the suitability of a particular placement by balancing four specific instructional issues: 1. the benefits of a general education class (when paired with related services) compared with the benefits of separate, special education classes; 2. the nonacademic benefits of interacting with students without disabilities; 3. the effect of the student with disabilities on the teacher and other students in the classroom; and 4. _______________
a) The financial implications of the placement
b) The severity of the disabilities
c) The preferences of the parents
d) The educational needs of the student