Francis Bacon argued for an inductive approach in logic or thinking, which means that better knowledge is gained when we
a. begin with specific observations and reason to general conclusions.
b. induce truth from both religion and science before we believe it.
c. induct students into a single way of thinking for uniformity.
d. only use deduction in religion and induction in science.
a
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Carroll's model of time and learning recognizes that:
a. students have different learning styles. b. students have multiple intelligences. c. students learn at different rates. d. students can learn in a variety of settings.
Myths about heroes and heroines who have done something important enough to be remembered in story are
a) fables. b) legends. c) fantasies. d) fairy tales.
Danny enjoys working in a noisy classroom, with a lot of talk and group action, while Jeannette prefers a quiet classroom where she can work independently. The differences described here can be attributed to:
a. learning style b. cognitive style c. thinking style d. intelligence style
Ms. Bays uses frequent assessments to track her students' progress in acquiring math skills. When she assesses her students' skills at, say, algebra, she gives very short assessments (generally a minute or two) and gives them daily. Each assessment looks at a specific algebraic skill that students must understand before moving further ahead in the class. Ms. Bays feels that the type of assessment
she uses helps her understand each of her student's strengths and difficulties with regard to component skills. Which of the following best describes how Ms. Bays assesses her class? a. Informal assessment b. Performance assessment c. Curriculum-based measurement d. Use of a checklist