According to the study on prior knowledge by Bransford and Johnson, which group performed better on retention of the washing clothes passage?
a. the group that received the topic before reading the passage
b. the group that received the topic after reading the passage
c. both groups performed well
d. both groups performed poorly
A
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In working with young children whose behaviors seem predictive of learning disabilities, a preschool teacher should:
a. refer them to a psychologist immediately for testing b. suggest that the parents get a prescription of Ritalin to deter future problems c. carefully reexamine the environment and develop strategies to support the child d. arrange for a conference and make a referral to the local school system
When reading a math or science textbook, it is especially important to
a. read quickly. b. skim through the formulas and examples. c. read actively. d. disregard most of the text and rely on the instructor and friends for explanations.
Identify the BEST completion: Effective curriculum is
a. planned around clearly defined goals. b. teacher-proof. c. chosen by administrators. d. chosen by parents.
What is measurement?
a. a broad range of processes by which teachers gather information about student learning b. a particular type of assessment, usually a set of questions c. a process that assigns numbers to assessment results d. a paper-and-pencil test developed by a publisher, standardized for a large population