Refer to Exhibit 6-4. Compute the Pearson's r from the data
a. .74
c. .92
b. .83
d. None of these are true.
D
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a. systematic, random b. random, systematic
Sally, a grade six student, performed very poorly on a standardized achievement test she took in the fall. Based only on this performance, her teacher decided to put her in remedial programs. The action of the teacher constitutes inappropriate use of standardized achievement tests
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
You’re a high-school health teacher, and you’re considering sexual abuse as a topic in your class. You want the students to understand the signs of sexual abuse as well as understand some of the emotions that can lead to sexual abuse. “I want to prevent sexual abuse if possible,” you reason, “and the only way this will happen is through understanding.” A number of parents complain, arguing that the topic is too controversial, and it shouldn’t be a part of the school curriculum. You defend your decision, citing academic freedom as a rationale. With respect to your academic freedom, which of the following is the most valid conclusion?
a. Your right to teach the topic will likely be overturned, since a number of parents have complained. b. Your right to teach the topic will likely be overturned, because sexual abuse isn't part of the mainstream health curriculum. c. Your right to teach the topic will likely be upheld, since you have cited academic freedom as a rationale. d. Your right to teach the topic will likely be upheld, since you have a clear educational goal and rationale for wanting to teach the topic.
___________________ is NOT an instructional content strategy for teaching word identification.
a. Teach targeted words that most commonly occur in informational text, literature, and basal readers that students encounter during reading. Teach the words before students read text containing these words. b. Teach irregular words with common parts and similar sound patterns as word families. c. Teach separately words that have visually similar patterns. d. Include a cumulative review of key high-frequency words.