The complex understanding of context—not only how language is used within specific situations, but also which sentences are most appropriate within the flow of a conversation and the inferences made by word choices—is called

a. metalinguistic awareness.
b. pragmatics.
c. lexicons.
d. syntax.


b

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The first step in self-instruction involves:

a. an adult modeling the procedure while overtly talking through each step b. a student completing the steps following an adults directions c. a student completes the steps following picture prompts d. none of the above

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Discuss peer nominations and their uses for identifying students with gifts and talents

What will be an ideal response?

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The procedure of converting a categorical variable to numeric values is called:

A. deteriorating. B. piloting. C. coding. D. constructing.

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When children are presented with information that is unfamiliar (e.g., a football), they experience a sense of equilibrium that sets in motion a child's need for developing new behaviors in order to master their environment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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