Listed below are characteristics identified in social-psychological research and a range of education based-research. For each one indicate whether the characteristic is more typical of males (M), females (F), or no difference (N)
A. Ethic of justice
B. Ethic of care
C. Metaphor of silence and finding a voice
D. Higher rates of suspensions and dropping out
E. Higher rates of involvement in the criminal justice system
F. Higher high school graduation rates
G. Higher college enrollment and college graduation rates
H. Better study habits and persistence
I. More impacted by societal injustices
J. Highly impacted by male role models
K. Better grades in all content areas
L. Higher scores on standardized tests of mathematics and science
M. Better grades in mathematics and science
N. More praise and classroom interaction
A. M
B. F
C. F
D. M
E. M
F. F
G. F
H. F
I. M
J. M
K. F
L. M
M. F
N. M
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A. Confusion about who is the true author of the story B. Overestimating the contribution of individuals and underestimating that of context C. Taking the blame for failures while indicating success is due to other factors D. Making inaccurate assessments of the personal attributes that led to success E. Attributing blame for failure rather than praise for success
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The toddler environment should be cleared of any objects to climb. 2. Children with out-of-control behavior issues should use wooden blocks. 3. Schools are becoming responsible for fewer aspects of children’s care. 4. Schools must teach in the way specified by a child’s parents. 5. Many parents expect their young children to be engaged in passive learning.
Reductions in force (RIF) will not be supported
a. Unless provided for in state tenure statutes. b. If they are being used to circumvent state tenure laws. c. Unless hearings are held prior to dismissals. d. All of the above.
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A. Girls are diagnosed six to nine times more often than boys. B. Boys are diagnosed three or more times more than girls. C. No data is available on differences between boys and girls. D. Boys and girls are equally diagnosed.