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  • involve higher order thinking skills

- include both the creation or generation of ideas, processes etc.

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Creative and Critical Thinking

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Involves higher order thinking skills and is a systematic, thoughtful approach to gathering information to make an educated decision

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Problem Solving

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-the conceptual framework ________, reflects a centrality of affirmed principles, beliefs,

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Models for Learning

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-involves accepting ownership and responsibility for decisions and professional growth

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Responsibility Taking

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______ is such an important factory in our immediate society that we must make concerted..

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Diversity

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-is selecting from options or alternatives with the intent of facilitating student learning.

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Decision Making

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The NSU conceptual framework, models for learning, is based on the notion that all children can

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learn

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The NSU conceptual framework, models for learning has a prominent picture of an item related to school. The item is a

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schoolhouse

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The founding year of the university was

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1884

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What was the original name of the University?

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Louisiana State Normal School

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You do not have to take the Praxis I and can use your ACT score as a substitute if your score is equal to or above

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22

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12
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All of the following is tested and considered a component of Praxis I except

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Science

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What sparked the founding of the Louisiana State Normal School?

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Teaching and Learning

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14
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In 1884, the parish acquired the former plantation and then it was chartered as the LA normal school, and it offered two year degrees for training of teachers

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true

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What is the title of the conceptual framework for the gallaspy College of Education and Human Development

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Models for Learning

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What structure provides the foundation for the conceptual framework?

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School House

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17
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One of the requirements to be accepted for teacher candidacy is a minimum GPA of

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2.5

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18
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Academic Rigor is an important component of facilitating learning because it means

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the content of what we teach is meaningful and our high expectations for student learning

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According to P21, characteristics teachers possess who lead students to success include all of the following except

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autonomous planner

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According to Patricia Phelps, the required commitments for teaching professionalism include all the following except

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commitment to perfection

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21
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Acting as an advocate for students involves all of the following except

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using a template advocacy plan that can be used in most situations

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22
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All of the following are among the top 8 reasons teachers gave for choosing the profession except

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influence of students

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23
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Alternative paths to teacher preparation include

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teach for america

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24
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Approximately what percentage of teachers in 2006 had masters?

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50%

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25
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Being a reflective practitioner requires that we

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consciously think about what went right and what did not

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26
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Effective teachers

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come in all shapes and sizes

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27
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inTASC stands for

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INTERSTATE teacher assessment and support consortium

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28
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Responsibilities of a new teacher

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are basically the same as those of experienced teachers

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29
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The following are examples of professional education associations except

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NCATE

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30
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The group that has emerged as the most influential source of information about characteristics of teachers and learners in the new century is

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the partnership for 21st century skills

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31
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The organization that annually gauges public opinions about education is

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Phi Delta Kappa

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32
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the reason that most teachers give for choosing to teach is that they

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had a desire to work with young people

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33
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the role of reflection in the teaching profession involves

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all of these

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34
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which of the following is a traditional path to teacher prep?

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all of these

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35
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which of the following is often used as a vehicle for professional development?

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webinars

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36
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Which of the following requires that teachers be highly qualified

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No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

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37
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Which state/region had the highest average teacher salary in 2013?

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New York

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38
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A background check and fingerprinting are requirements of all education majors

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false

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39
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The four tenets of framework are

1) responsibility taking
2) decision making
3) creative/critical thinking
4) problem solving

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False

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40
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180 hours of field experience are necessary for student teaching

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true

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41
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all of the following is needed to complete field experience hours

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all of the above

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42
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Mr. Norton loves English Literature, has a strong desire to learn more about his discipline. He is drawn to teaching because of a passion for

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the subject

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43
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Mr. Bradham has always enjoyed school and embraced the environment that encourages education. Why is he a teacher?

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Teaching Life

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44
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____ recruits graduates from some of the best colleges and universities in the United States to teach a minimum of 2 years in urban and rural school.

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Teach for America

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45
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The ____ teacher has a bachelor’s degree, full state certification and subject matter knowledge

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highly qualified

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46
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A _____ is actually a license to teach

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teaching certificate

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47
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_____ programs are designed for people who have at least a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education and want to teach

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alternative teacher certification

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48
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Compared to 1971, teachers are/have

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better educated

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49
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Elementary school teachers usually teach one class of 25 from

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kindergarten through 6th grade

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50
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Most high school teachers

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teach 4-5 courses within a single content area

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51
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Teachers in _____ often have smaller class sizes and more control over determining the curriculum and are affiliated often with religious institutions

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Private schools

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52
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When schools face budget cutbacks or increased pressure to prepare students for high-stakes tests, often ____ are eliminated

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art and music

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53
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____ is the most prestigious credential a teacher can earn

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National Board Certification

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54
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____ schools are designed to meet the needs of students at risk of failure and dropping out

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Alternative

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____ schools are independent public schools, often founded by teachers that are given permission to operate by a school district or state or national government

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Charter

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56
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___ schools offer a curriculum that focuses on a specific area such as the performing arts, mathematics, science, international studies or technology

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Magnet

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57
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___ teachers work with children and youth who have a variety of disabilities

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special education

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58
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A strong sense of fairness, a desire to help those less fortunate, and experiencing roller-coaster emotions are all character development characteristics of which of the following childhood stages?

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Middle School

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59
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According to Gardner’s theory of learning styles, which of the following best describes the bodily-kinesthetic disposition

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Inclination for activities requiring strength, speed, and flexibility

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60
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According to Maslow, which of the following is considered a higher-order need?

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Aesthetic Needs

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61
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According to Piaget’s model of cognitive development, which of the following statements best describes a child in the concrete operations stage?

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The child begins to think logically, and understands the concept of conservation

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62
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Gabriel has a positive, overconfident self-concept. His self-concept is influenced heavily by family and society, and most of his emotional ties are with his family. What stage is he in?

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Early Childhood

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63
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Jack and Sam are happily playing gin the kitchen center at school. They are sharing the same space, but are not communicating. Which of the following types of play are Jack and Sam

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Parallel Play

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Janice’s physical development is characterized by a steady growth in height and weight and an improvement in dexterity. She is also significantly taller than some of her classmates. Janet is most likely in what stage?

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Elementary School

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Joanna has a capacity for adult-like thought. Her reasoning ability is maturing, and she has the capability for abstract reasoning. What stage?

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High School

66
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Jon, an elementary student, enjoys arts and crafts. He prefers manipulative when being introduced to a topic. Jon’s learning style is probably

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Tactile

67
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Miss Crenshaw tends to call on her female students more often than her male students. She also tends to give more positive feedback and praise to her female students. Miss Crenshaw is demonstrating

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gender bias

68
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Mr. Johnson is the varsity football coach at Carver High School. He believes that girls are too emotional and fragile to play football on his team. Mr. Johnson is engaging in

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gender stereotyping

69
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Tanya is a middle school student. Her strengths include goal setting and self-monitoring. She tends to act as a mediator, and uses self-reflection and self-discipline. which of the following is most likely Tanya’s strongest disposition?

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Intrapersonal

70
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The fair and balanced treatment of boys and girls is known as

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gender equity

71
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The goals of multicultural education include all of the following except

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the assimilation of minority cultures into the majority culture.

72
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The level at which a child can almost but not completely grasp a concept or perform a task successfully is called the

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zone of proximal development

73
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According to the text, which term best describes the atmosphere where the learning experiences, as well as adult and student behaviors and attitudes, influence learning?

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School culture

74
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All of the following describe challenges of teaching in urban schools except

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most have less funding than rural schools

75
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Anna is a talented dancer, and hopes to dance professionally in the future. She is interested in a high school that would provide specialized training for her, while providing the state-mandated graduation requirements. Which of the following would most likely be the most reasonable school venue for Anna?

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Magnet school

76
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Approximately what percent of American schools are classified as rural?

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30%

77
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Lana lives in a medium-sized town located on the fringe of Chicago. She has access to numerous retail stores and services. Which of the principal settings of public schools does Lana most likely attend?

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Suburban

78
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Mr. Johnson is an early childhood educator. Which of the following activities might you see in his classroom?

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All of these

79
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Ms. Jackson is the administrator at an effective urban middle school. According to the Effective Schools Movement, all of the following tenets will be obvious in her school except

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the instructional staff focuses primarily on improving standardized test scores

80
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Ms. Rodriguez teaches high school. Her schedule this year includes Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Trigonometry, and Geometry. Which of the following structures most closely describes her teaching situation?

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Departmentalized

81
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Ms. Smith teaches in a mixed-age classroom. Her activities allow for self-pacing, and she generally allows her students to act independently and to make choices about their learning activities. Which of the following approaches does Ms. Smith most likely follow?

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Montessori

82
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Robert is interested in becoming a mechanic after high school. He is not interested in attending a four-year college, and would prefer to leave school prepared for a position in a local garage. Which of the following types of high school would best meet Robert’s needs?

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Vocational

83
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Which of the following accurately describes school choice

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All of these

84
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Which of the following best describes the characteristics of an effective school

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Effective schools are those that meet the learning needs of the students who attend them

85
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Which of the following does not describe kindergarten

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It is mandatory in all 50 states

86
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Which of the following groups has an impact on the culture of a school

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All of these

87
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Which of the following is a true statement regarding public schools

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Public schools are more accountable to the government than private schools

88
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All of the following are benefits of standardized testing except

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pressure from high-stakes tests can undermine productivity.

89
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All of the following describe purposes of the TIMSS except

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provides a basis for state-to-state comparisons

90
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An assessment that measures what it is intended to measure is

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valid

91
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Content standards are best described as

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what students should know and be able to do at specific grade levels

92
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Curriculum can generally be defined as

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everything that students experience in school

93
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Effective monitoring of student progress during an instructional unit is an important component of which type of assessment?

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Formative

94
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Mr. Fererra plans the school year using a document that dictates the timing of content coverage. He is most likely using a

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pacing guide

95
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Mr. Gomez teaches middle school mathematics. Before beginning a unit of study, he gives his students a pretest. Which form of assessment is Mr. Gomez using?

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Diagnostic

96
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Mr. Huey is concerned that he will have to “teach to the test” and will not have the opportunity to present his students with hands-on learning experiences. With which drawback of standardized testing is Mr. Huey most concerned

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Standardized testing often reduces the curriculum

97
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Mrs. Jackson uses grades as a way to inform parents about student achievement. This is an example of which purpose of grading

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Communication

98
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Mrs. Jones decides not to include a unit about evolution in her science class because she is concerned that it is too controversial. This is an example of

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null curriculum.

99
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Positive ways to “teach to the test” include all of the following except

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emphasizing particular content and limiting exposure to untested subjects

100
Q

Race to the Top is an example of

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national education improvement initiative

101
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The NAEP is administered annually to a sampling of students in which grade level?

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All of these

102
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The results of the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) are reported by all of the following except

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school

103
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The type of assessment that indicates levels of student mastery of a subject is referred to as

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criterion referenced

104
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Which of the following best describes a summative assessment?

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social studies post-test

105
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Which of the following best describes administrative reasons for grading?

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Promotion, graduation, honors, eligibility

106
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Which of the following best describes the forced-choice form of assessment?

A

A matching exam

107
Q

Which of the following best describes the four kinds of curricula?

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Null, formal, informal, extracurriculum

108
Q

Which of the following does not describe a purpose of rubrics?

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Rubrics provide less paperwork and require less effort for teachers

109
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Which of the following is part of the formal curriculum?

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What is explicitly taught, such as the teachers’ goals in English or math classes

110
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Which of the following is not one of the four purposes of assessment, according to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)?

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Meeting NCLB requirements

111
Q

Which of the following statements is true?

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The Constitution does not specifically address education

112
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Which type of rubric uses a single scale for an entire project?

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Holistic Rubric

113
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A climate of respect is fostered when teachers really listen to what student’s have to say also known as

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student voice

114
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According to the Chicago Public Schools, service-learning has these three components.

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Prepare, act, reflect

115
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According to the National Youth Leadership Council, service should be all of these except

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becoming a portfolio of accomplishment

116
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According to the text, in which grade level is there a devastating lack of reading proficiency

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Middle and high school

117
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Approximately what percentage of adults in America are functionally illiterate

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25%

118
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As part of their team teaching, Mr. Johns, Mrs. Cooper, and Ms. Lincoln present a unit on Ancient Rome. Each teacher focuses on the contributions of the Romans to their subject matter, as well as participates in activities that relate to the topic. This is an example of

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interdisciplinary instruction

119
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Concise statements about what students are expected to learn and be able to do are called

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objectives

120
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Infusing the curriculum with reading and writing is often referred to as

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reading and writing across the curriculum

121
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Instruction can generally be defined as

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the strategies used to convey the curriculum and achieve the desired end result of student learning

122
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Jason and his classmates play a game of “Around the World” using multiplication flash cards. This is an example of which instructional strategy?

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Drill and practice

123
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Miss Stiles uses notebooks for facts and reflections, questioning and choral responses, small-group interaction, and games to illustrate concepts. Which grade level is she most likely teaching?

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High school

124
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Mr. Hooper divides his seventh-grade social studies class into cooperative learning groups. He then asks each group to research a specific Native American tribe. Each group will then be responsible for teaching the class about their tribe. This is an example of which instructional strategy?

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Jigsaw

125
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Ms. Hall’s social studies class is acting out the battle at Gettysburg. This is an example of which instructional strategy?

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Role-playing

126
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Ms. Wade uses demonstration of counting, sorting, writing numbers, and choosing correct symbols. She also uses manipulatives heavily in her teaching. Which grade level is Ms. Wade most likely teaching

A

Early childhood

127
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Pre-reading strategies, the meaning of numbers, and other basic concepts are topics most likely taught at which grade level?

A

Early childhood

128
Q

Students working independently, with teacher feedback, is called

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guided practice

129
Q

The three components Tomlinson says may be differentiated are

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content, process, and product

130
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Varying instruction based on the needs of students is

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differentiation of instruction

131
Q

Weekly and unit plans should be designed within the context of

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. long-range plans.

132
Q

What is the basic difference between volunteerism and service-learning?

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Volunteerism is giving time and effort; service-learning is giving time and service, with an added learning component.

133
Q

When teachers differentiate instruction, they do all of the following except

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incorporate music and movement into every lesson

134
Q

Which of the following is not a step in backward design?

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Identify new vocabulary

135
Q

Which of the following teaching strategies is most appropriate for middle school instruction?

A

All of these

136
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Which statement is true about high expectations?

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High expectations don’t necessarily mean the same expectations for all students.

137
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Which strategies are effective in all four grade levels (early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school)?

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Demonstrations, cooperative learning, and think-alouds

138
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All of the following are examples of extrinsic incentives except

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self-monitoring.

139
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All of the following are examples of nonverbal unobtrusive interventions except

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leading a class discussion about why a particular behavior is inappropriate

140
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All of the following are reasons for routines except

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improving test scores

141
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All of the following are steps to use when correcting students except

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publicly correct the student so that others will learn from his or her example

142
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All of the following are true of the consequence of suspension except

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it always leads to expulsion for some length of time.

143
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All of the following are ways of meeting the basic need for power except

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providing opportunities to get food, water, and fresh air

144
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All of the following are ways to develop student-teacher relationships except

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discussing student issues with colleagues

145
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Barry writes on his desk during math class. He is asked to clean the desks in the classroom during a school-required detention. This is an example of

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matching consequences to behavior

146
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Building classroom community includes all of the following except

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teaching and enforcing classroom procedures.

147
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During a math lesson, Mr. Jeffries calls the name of a student who is off task. Mr. Jeffries is using

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verbal unobtrusive intervention

148
Q

Guidelines for school districts engaging in corporal punishment include all of the following except

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providing the student with an alternative to corporal punishment

149
Q

Mr. Davies includes his students in the process of establishing expectations for his classroom. This is an example of

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a democratic classroom

150
Q

Mr. Jackson makes a deliberate effort at the beginning of each school year to learn his students’ names and personal information quickly. Which of Glasser’s five basic needs is Mr. Jackson meeting?

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Love and belonging

151
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Mr. Jackson’s students often describe him as “having eyes on the back of his head.” His students know that he is aware of what is going on in the classroom at all times. This concept is known as

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withitness

152
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Mr. Thomas has brought in couches, chairs, rugs, plants, and curtains for his second-grade classroom. Which element of a productive classroom is Mr. Thomas providing?

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Physical space

153
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Ms. Gomez witnesses a student verbally and physically assaulting another teacher. Ms. Gomez should

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ask for help from a building administrator.

154
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Ms. Myers uses a ticket system in her classroom to reward appropriate behavior. Students can trade tickets for extra recess or movie time. She uses

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a token economy

155
Q

Ms. Summers arranges her students so that she can approach each student quickly and easily without having to negotiate narrow pathways. Ms. Summers understands the element of

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proximity

156
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The establishment and enforcement of rules and disciplinary actions is called

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classroom management.

157
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The students at Pine Street School participate in a program where students are trained as go-betweens to help other students work through their differences. This is an example of

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peer mediation.

158
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Turning the lights on and off and speaking loudly enough to be heard are examples of a teacher who is

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getting student attention.

159
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What determines the classroom management guidelines for students with special needs?

A

IEP

160
Q

Which of the following best illustrates the element of organizational schemes?

A

Mr. Boucher uses bins, shelves, and cabinets to make his classroom activities more efficient.

161
Q

Which of the following situations best demonstrates the concept of processing?

A

Sending a student out of the classroom for the purpose of reflection and planning

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