Critics of standardized testing raise many issues and concerns that are important in early childhood education. Which of the following is NOT a reason early childhood educators would be concerned about tests?
a. Test results may not be valid and reliable because it is difficult to administer tests to young children.
b. Tests measure narrow objectives and miss the important objectives of early childhood programs.
c. Tests are often used for screening of children who may have special needs.
d. Many tests are culturally biased.
c
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a. Reactive aggression b. Proactive aggression c. Relational aggression d. A hostile attributional bias
Time spent on reading should always be guided or led by the teacher through instruction
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
A small team of principals conduct research in sixth grade classrooms to test how new delivery methods can effect learning outcomes and develop new teaching policies district wide. This is an example of a classroom-based action.
The item not related to a health policy is a. checklists
b. sign-in sheets. c. teaching strategies. d. hand-washing guidelines.