Alternative algorithms have the following characteristics except:
a. they are based on expanded notation, which emphasizes place value of numbers.
b. they simplify computation by allowing students to write down partial answers as they work.
c. they build on understanding of the operations.
d. they are based on rounding.
ANSWER:
d
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a. college students are not as predictable as elementary school pupils. b. aptitude tests should not be used with college students. c. there is less variability in aptitude and achievement among elementary school students than among college students. d. there is greater variability in aptitude and achievement among elementary school students than among college students. e. college teachers tend to be more objective in grading than elementary school teachers.
Which of the following research findings is true of embedding explicit strategies in reading and literacy instruction?
a. Elementary students have learned self-regulated writing strategies, such as semantic webbing b. Explicit strategies cannot be successfully taught in reading c. Phonetic analysis cannot be taught through embedding explicit strategies d. All of the above
Marla is three years old. What cues will she rely on to help her figure out what someone else is feeling?
a. facial expressions b. words c. the situation d. her own feelings at the time e. memories of past feelings she has had
One way to make a book area available to children who are visually impaired is to
a. choose a well-lighted area. b. use only large-print books. c. display the books on slanted shelves. d. choose only picture books with bright colors.