Among people considering teaching as a career, the perceived advantages of the job often include
a. summer vacations
b. daily schedule that allows time with their own children
c. stepping stone to another career
d. all of the above
D
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As a teacher, you've just learned that a child with a mild form of an autism spectrum disorder has been assigned to your classroom for the coming year. Which one of the following characteristics is most likely to be true for this student?
a. Low self-esteem b. Poor social skills c. General disregard for classroom rules d. Virtually no interest in academic subject matter
When teachers feel strong pressure to increase their students' scores on particular standardized tests, they often focus instruction on knowledge and skills they know the test covers. In other words, they teach to the test
Teaching to the test is typically in students' long-term best interests only if the test a. Measures scholastic aptitude in particular subject domains rather than general intelligence b. Includes both paper-pencil and performance items c. Measures things that are important for students' ultimate success in the world d. Is both reliable and practical
A way for ________ to involve families in the classroom is by having them come to class on a regular basis just to read with students during reading time.
a. students b. paraprofessionals c. teachers d. administrators