Academic tracking, identified by educational researcher Jeannie Oakes (1992, 2005), is one of the most damaging school practices to impact the education of students
a. True
b. False
True
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Three of the following examples illustrate specific strategies that can be effective in helping children with information processing difficulties succeed at school. Which strategy is least likely to be effective with these children?
a. Josie's teacher gives her special memory tricks to help her remember how to spell certain words (e.g., "The principal is my pal"). b. Nattie's teacher looks at the errors Nattie makes when she solves long division problems for clues about what Nattie might be doing incorrectly. c. Russell's teacher suggests that he watch his favorite television program while he studies for tomorrow's spelling test. d. Vern's teacher often asks him to do classroom tasks and errands that can help him release pent-up energy.
Which of the following statistical procedures uses pretest scores as an adjustment so that a more accurate comparison of posttest scores can be made?
a) Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) b) Two-way analysis of variance or factorial ANOVA c) Multiple comparison procedure d) One-way analysis of variance or simple ANOVA
Which of Bowlby's attachment phases is characterized by infants developing a fear of strangers?
A. asocial phase B. phase of indiscriminate attachments C. specific attachments phase D. phase of multiple attachments
The act that directly addresses the need for increased access to technology by individuals with disabilities and their families is the
A. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. B. Americans with Disabilities Act. C. Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act. D. Individuals with Disabilities Access to Technology Act.