) A label for a child who scores below the
"normal" range on a standard IQ test and although formally still classified as
mentally retarded can still profit from education and instruction. Contrast with
trainable mentally retarded (TMR), which is used for those considered to be
sufficiently below normal so as not to be able to profit from a standard
education but who can be trained in a minimally demanding skill. Generally the
IQ range for the EMR is 50-69; the TMR label is reserved for those scoring
between 35 and 49. Current terminology for EMR includes Mild Mentally
Handicapped or Disabled and for TMR, Moderate Mentally Handicapped or Disabled.