In examining the state of science education in elementary and middle schools in our nation, the National Research Council (NRC) panel in their report: Taking Science to School: Learning and Teaching Science in Grades K—8:

A. critiqued and evaluated the standards movement.
B. made recommendations about science education for the future.
C. reviewed contemporary studies from psychologists and educators about how children developed understanding in science.
D. All of the above.
E. Both A and B.


D. All of the above.

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Ms. Garza is teaching students about mammals. She explains that mammals have hair, like dogs. She takes the time to discuss brushing dogs' hair for grooming, giving dogs a bath, and feeding the dog. She points out these are responsibilities of pet ownership and asks what tools one would use to accomplish these tasks. Eliciting responses about the tools involved when discussing mammals is what type of learning?

A. intentional B. incidental C. peripheral D. implicit

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Goode (1990) stated that "when an individual, with or without disabilities, is able to meet important needs in major life settings (work, school, home, community) while also satisfying the normative expectations that others hold for him or her in those settings, he or she is more likely to experience a high quality of life." (a) Give one example of how meeting one's needs in each major life

setting impacts the individual with disabilities as well as the individual without disabilities. (b) Explain how self-determination is recognized as an important factor in achieving an acceptable quality of life. What will be an ideal response?

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How might a teacher encourage children to explore their environment?

A. use hand-over-hand assistance B. use prescriptive teaching C. allow plenty of play time D. all of the above

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When your academic achievement Motivation score is high, you are not likely to be part of the group of students who leave college in your first year

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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