The definition of learning disabilities that includes disorders in basic psychological processes comes from
a. IDEA-2004.
b. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
c. the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities.
d. the Interagency Committee on Learning Disabilities.
e. DSM-IV-R.
ANSWER: a
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A term used to describe authentic evaluation of educational achievement that directly measures actual performance is
a. inappropriate assessment. b. appropriate assessment. c. readiness testing. d. standardized testing.
Kevin, a high-school math teacher, claims that the U.S. educational system is performing better than has been portrayed in international studies. Which of the following arguments that he makes to support his position is not accurate?
a. The studies show that U.S. performance rates are now increasing rapidly and that in the last few years, we have raised our per-pupil expenditures to a level higher than those of all other industrialized nations. b. Higher performance in math in other countries may be due more to family and cultural factors than to educational systems and practices. c. Achievement in U.S. schools has improved during the past few decades, along with a growing enrollment of students from low-income families. d. The performance of high-achieving students in the United States is similar to that of high performers in other nations.
Which of the statements below is written in the correct format to appear in a journal article?
a. "The posttest results for the two groups are presented in the following table and the interaction is shown in the graph below." b. "I examined the differences in responses to the attitude statements found between the two groups." c. "During the spring semester, teachers were sent a letter explaining the nature of the study, a survey form, and a stamped return envelope." d. "Group A will be shown a series of films designed to change their attitudes toward inclusion."
Which one is NOT an important element of a newsletter?
a. Student-oriented materials b. Teacher-oriented materials c. Family involvement materials d. A place for feedback