Research shows that aptitude scores are better predictors of achievement in the lower grades than in college. This finding can best be interpreted to mean that
a. college students are not as predictable as elementary school pupils.
b. aptitude tests should not be used with college students.
c. there is less variability in aptitude and achievement among elementary school students than among college students.
d. there is greater variability in aptitude and achievement among elementary school students than among college students.
e. college teachers tend to be more objective in grading than elementary school teachers.
D
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a. ?Parents will likely be implementing some of the training at home. b. ?Although parents have no valuable information themselves, it’s important for them to hear what the teacher has to say. c. ?The teacher already knows exactly what goes on in the home but needs to confirm it with the parents. d. ?The teacher will be the only one receiving training in how to best work with the child.
A child's oral vocabulary is closely related to a. his printing ability and scholarship
b. reading comprehension and ease in learning to read. c. creativity and motivation. d. attention span and distractibility.
Which of the following is not an example of a low-tech assistive technology to support reading?
a. Highlighter tape b. Highlighter strips c. Text-to-speech d. Color overlays
Which of the following statements about positive behavior supports (PBS) and response to intervention (RTI) is TRUE?
A. IDEA requires that they be used to address behavior problems. B. RTI has been proven to be effective for addressing behavior problems. C. There is no provision in special education law for PBS and RTI to be applied to behavior. D. RTI is ineffective as a means to improve behavior problems.