Eric Hoffman (1999) suggests guidelines for addressing children's curiosity. What are these guidelines?
What will be an ideal response?
Just listen-Stay calm and interested, but don't make judgments about the child. Determine what the child really wants to know. Listen for feelings behind the words. Answer simply and matter-of-factly, using appropriate language. Always respond-If you do not know the answer, tell the child that you will get back to him or her; remember to get back to the child. Follow-up-Decide if the particular child's question deserves follow-up activities for all children.
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A historical term applied to individuals with intellectual disabilities who exhibit high levels of distractibility and hyperactivity.
a. Strauss syndrome b. minimal brain injury c. hyperactive child syndrome d. executive functions
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The correct sequence when adding fractions is:
a. working with fractions with like denominators, then mixed numerals with unlike denominators, then fractions with like denominators. b. working with fractions with unlike denominators, then working with fractions with like denominators, then working with mixed numerals. c. working with fractions with unlike denominators, then working with mixed numerals with like denominators, then working with fractions with like denominators. d. working with fractions with like denominators, then fractions with unlike denominators, then working with mixed numerals.
What is important to remember when asking a question with sincerity?
a. Tell the truth about your situation. b. Prepare your question like a speech. c. Focus on how to get what you want. d. Reveal only what is necessary.