Research on teaching in “AfricanAmerican English” or other dialects has shown that
a. findings about the benefits of such programs are inconclusive.
b. students who do not speak a dialect resist the programs.
c. parents do not support the programs.
d. students will gain academically if initially taught in their own dialect.
ANSWER: a
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Which of the following illustrates the null hypothesis?
a. There is no significant difference in the achievement of groups taught by Method A and Method B. b. The difference in the effects on achievement of Method A and Method B equals zero. c. There is no relationship between the method of teaching and achievement. d. All of these are true.
In the event that a student does not establish a basal, what should the test administrator do?
A. Administer another test B. Continue with the current test C. Prompt the student so they give the correct answers D. Practice the questions so the students can give the correct answers
Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of children who are raised by authoritative parents?
A. They are extremely competitive and highly motivated. B. They have poor self-control and do not handle independence well. C. They have poor communication skills but follow directions well. D. They get along well with their peers and have high self-esteem.
The program's staff manual should:
a. Include job descriptions and qualifications for employment. b. Include each employee's hourly rate and annual salary. c. List all employees' educational level. d. Include the phone number for the center's licensing specialist.