In what way did entering the “space race” catapult gifted and talented education in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: The United States sought to provide challenges to gifted children in the hopes of producing superior mathematicians and scientists.

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When a skilled student encounters a word, he or she recognizes the word quickly and zeroes in on the appropriate meaning

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following demonstrates innovation?

A. Volunteering to convert a manual system into an updated computer-based system B. Managing a diverse work group C. Never having a sick day over a 10-year span D. Giving a very articulate PowerPoint presentation

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What of the following is true about the mixed methods approach to research?

a. Many purists of research methodology argue that quantitative and qualitative methods are incompatible with each other and therefore cannot be combined as one. b. The mixed methods approach should always be the preferred way of doing research. c. The mixed methods approach cannot possibly be a viable method of doing research in social and behavioral sciences. d. The mixed methods approach can only work well when human behavior is assumed to be unpredictable.

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Which of the following paper-and-pencil item formats is typically easiest to construct but hardest to reliably score?

a. Multiple choice b. Matching c. Interpretive exercises d. Essay

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