Middle schools often eliminate activities such as competitive sports. Of the following, the most likely reason for organizing middle schools in this way is:
a. school leaders want to minimize attention to developmental differences among students.
b. school leaders don't want to spend the money it takes to support activities like competitive sports.
c. school leaders have difficulty hiring faculty for middle schools who are willing to perform extra duties, such as coaching competitive sports.
d. school leaders believe that the primary focus in the middle years should be on academics, so other aspects of schooling are de-emphasized in these schools.
a
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a) Educational reform reports are on flawed data b) Reform reports are accurate in their findings c) Reform reports are based on carefully reviewed research data d) None of the above
Which of the following statements about phonological awareness is true?
a. As phonological awareness becomes automatic, students depend less on comprehension strategies such as guessing meaning from context. b. Attention to phonemic segmentation and blending of words increases as phonological awareness of sound-letter correspondence becomes automatic. c. Explicit, sequential instruction in phonological awareness may prevent reading failure in many students. d. Phonological awareness comes naturally to most students and does not need to be explicitly taught.
The term ____________________ refers to practiced abilities
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Research has shown all of the following personal attributes to be related to successful early childhood teachers EXCEPT:
a. a positive outlook and a sense of humor. b. energy and physical strength. c. inflexibility. d. self-understanding and emotional stability.