As outlined in Piaget’s theory, during which period of development do children begin to understand that there are some predictable occurrences and that they can cause things to happen?
a. sensorimotor period
b. preoperational period
c. concrete operations period
d. formal operations period
a. sensorimotor period
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a. choose a single test for the dependent variable. b. determine which single test is most related to the independent variable by using several tests as possible dependent variable. c. determine which single variable makes the most difference by varying the independent variable in many different ways. d. establish two groups that are as alike as possible, except one is exposed to the independent variable while the other is not.
Why is it so important to learn about our cultural identities?
a. Our culture is a “lens” we use to view and interpret behaviors, actions, words, and ideas of ourselves and of other people. b. It helps us group students by cultural groups. c. We can then adequately describe a person in terms of only one cultural identity. d. It allows educators the opportunity to teach students like they were taught.
Approximately what percentage of adults in America are functionally illiterate?
a. Less than 5% b. 10% c. 25% d. 40%
Compared to elementary school, middle schools:
a. place a greater emphasis on teacher control and discipline b. provide more opportunities for student decision making c. challenge students with classwork that requires higher cognitive skills d. allow for more personal teacher-student relationships