Discuss the pros and cons of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers will vary, but responses should include a brief discussion of the pros
of CCSS (i.e., content and skills are learning consistent; college preparation; and uniform standards) and the cons of CCSS (i.e., focus on standards leads to extensive testing of students; strong presence of business corporations in education; and less than adequate integration of knowledge and viewpoints from communities of color).
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In the time between ages 6 to 12, children become better able to regulate _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A key factor in determining if an aging parent lives with his or her children is the:
a. Financial ability of the hosting family to provide space and care for the grandparent. b. Financial ability of the aging parent to help pay for living expenses of the hosting family. c. Cultural beliefs with individualistic cultures expecting to care for their aging parents. d. Cultural beliefs with traditional or collectivist cultures expecting to care for their aging parents.
Plato taught that truth is
A) forever changing and found in ideas. B) forever changing and found in the world of matter. C) perfect and found in ideas. D) perfect and found in the world of matter.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Needs assessments involve comparisons between what is and what should be. 2. Needs assessments are typically focused on determining program effectiveness. 3. Summative needs assessments are primarily about summarizing programs. 4. Formative needs assessments are intended to help improve existing programs or services. 5. Needs assessments can be done before or after program implementation.