According to critics, which of the following are weaknesses of high-stakes testing?

1 . The tests don't reflect the curriculum being taught.
2 . Teachers spend too much class time having students practice for the tests.
3 . The tests have a disproportionately adverse effect on minority students.
4 . The tests measure only knowledge of factual information.

a. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 4 d. 3, 4


b

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Effective teachers empower students ______.

a. by giving them more assignments b. by giving them choices and engaging them in making important decisions c. by retaining control of all decision making d. by allowing students the option to not complete assignments

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What is one difficult concept for most children to grasp using "positional words"?

a. Top-bottom b. Inside- outside c. More-less d. Left- right

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Assessment of physical development includes ____________________ and ____________________ motor skills.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for teaching generalization when students are fully served in

general education classroom settings. What will be an ideal response?

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