In 1999 a group of teacher researchers studied student writing and found:

a. students somehow learn to write without much teacher imput.
b. teachers needed to explicitly teach standard edited English.
c. results were the same whether or not teachers taught composition structures and writing styles.
d. scripted processes worked best without modifications for diversity of students.


b,

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The nervous system is made up of the brain, the spinal cord, and ____________________ (nerve cells), which store and transmit information

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

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The number one killer of children 14 years and under is

a. cancer. c. injuries. b. homicide. d. birth defects.

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In Jack's study of school bus misconduct, he included observations but also relied heavily on structured interviews. Which of the following is something Jack might do to ensure credibility of his data?

a. Jack should assure that he has used a valid interview protocol. b. Jack should make sure his statistics were accurately conducted. c. Jack should reflect upon contextual circumstances during his study. d. Jack should strive for an inter-rater reliability of at least .80

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In order to make telephone conferences more effective, it is recommended that teachers ______.

A. call in the morning before families and students leave for school B. send home a survey at the beginning of the year to learn phone numbers and the best times to call C. call families at work if it coincides with their planning period D. call only when there are problems to report out of respect for families’ time

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