Independent schools that receive governmental money but are freed from the usual constraints of public schools in exchange for increased accountability for academic achievement are
a. charter schools.
b. magnet schools.
c. alternative schools.
d. dame schools.
A
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements would be consistent with research on gender differences in children's motor skill performance in the primary grades?
a. Girls are slightly better broad jumpers than boys. b. Boys, on the average, have better balance and are more flexible than girls. c. Girls tend to surpass boys on tasks that involve rhythmic movements. d. Boys are slightly better than girls on tasks involving batting and throwing, but girls can run a lot faster.
Authentic assessment:
a. should only be conducted by staff with special training, using scientifically constructed tests. b. is rarely used in early childhood programs because it is developmentally inappropriate. c. is mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. d. refers to observing and assessing children in a situation that is close to their real-life context.
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a. the peacemaker b. the matchmaker c. the artist apprentice d. the play tutor