Fourth grade teacher Grace Scott was frustrated. The poorest readers in her class read very few books while the most capable readers read many books and enlarged their vocabularies. Another teacher wisely suggested that the best way to encourage everyone to read more would be to:
a) make better use of the basal reading program
b) institute periods of Sustained Silent Reading
c) assign books for summer reading
d) give rewards for each book the children read
b
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a) +.01 b) -.94 c) +.73 d) -.28
Which type of research involves the systematic and objective observation of naturally occurring behavior or events?
a. quasi-experimental research b. survey research c. observational research d. archival research
Which is an example of a traditional format of assessment?
a. Student product b. Exhibition assessment c. Multiple choice d. Oral presentation
A first-grade teacher has several students who lack phonological and phonemic awareness skills. To best provide opportunities for the students to develop the skills at home, the teacher should assign homework that includes which of the following activities?
A. Writing the alphabet on notebook paper B. Listening to stories on tape or on a home computer C. Pointing out the vowels in words when reading aloud D. Playing word and sound games with family members