From an international perspective, which of the following statements is most accurate?
a. Instructional approaches are remarkably similar from one teacher to another.
b. There is considerable variation in teaching methods among nations.
c. There is significant variation in teaching practices typically used across schools, districts, and regions.
d. There is relatively little variation internationally in the teaching practices most commonly used.
ANSWER: d
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A. Latino families are the largest ethnic minority in the U. S. B. About 50 percent of children from immigrant families are U. S. citizens. C. All Puerto Ricans are U. S. citizens. D. People of Mexican heritage make up about 60 percent of the Latino population in the U.S.
Which of the following descriptions does not depict a physical or medical sign of a visual impairment?
A. Gretchen complains of itchy, scratchy, and burning eyes, and they appear to be red and watery, with occasional discharge. B. Angelo blinks excessively and his eyes seem to be swollen and droopy, with occasional crusted eyelids. C. Melanie has trouble sitting still, her speech is delayed, she does not have good eye contact, and she does not have good social skills with peers. D. Keisha’s pupils are very white and her eyes appear to be out of focus.
The term “specific language impairment” refers to
a. impairment of a specific component of language: phonologic, morphologic, semantic, syntactic, or pragmatic. b. a language impairment that is associated with some other disability. c. a disability that often presents itself as intellectual disabilities later in the school career, as problems with reading and writing become more apparent. d. difficulty in learning and using language that cannot be attributed to another cause.
Which of the following teachers holds the most accurate viewpoint on standardized tests?
A. Mr. Connelly feels not all are biased, but overall they have little utility. B. Mrs. Ross considers them one of many types of assessment teachers should take into consideration. C. Ms. Ryan feels we shouldn't rely on them, for they are systematically biased. D. Mr. Strickland devoutly believes they are the only valid and reliable way to measure achievement.