Discuss and analyze the pros and cons of standardized assessments
What will be an ideal response?
Pros-- Norm-referenced, allow for comparisons, scores are easy to understand; Cons-- may not match best instructional practices, teachers feel pressure to teach to the test, difficult to determine individual strengths and areas of need, less reliable with young children
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What is the main reason that students should become informed consumers of online health and fitness products and information?
A. to avoid misleading and harmful advice on health matters B. to avoid unwanted exposure to controversial health-related topics C. to get best prices on health-related products and services D. to obtain information on topics not available in other formats
A ____________________ is a segment of the curriculum based on a unifying theme around which activities are planned
Fill in the blank with correct word.
During guided practice, effective teachers should:
A. Ask a lot of process questions B. Ask questions like "do you understand this?" C. Never ask questions D. Ask questions every five minutes
Parents in Long Island, New York, and Boulder, Colorado, are sending a message to state governments by boycotting testing sessions. This practice is becoming more and more common and is referred to as ______.
a. civil disobedience b. opting out c. test cheating d. peaceful protesting