Day after day, Raymond's history teacher lectures about the subject matter in a dry, unengaging manner and expects students simply to sit quietly and take notes. To make class a little more exciting for himself and the students sitting nearby,
Raymond often draws cartoon faces on the tips of his fingers and performs little finger-puppet shows at his desk. Raymond's behavior in class can probably best be explained as:
a. Satisfying his need for arousal
b. Reducing cognitive dissonance
c. Reflecting a high need for self-worth
d. Satisfying his need for autonomy
A
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A. ?conduct a step-by-step science activity B. ?store their homework C. ?reflect on the experiences at each station D. ?rewrite their notes
Some of the most successful social studies teachers cover less content not because they run out of time, but because they:
a. follow district mandates, pacing guides and quarterly testing. b. adhere to students’ interests and make time for classroom discussions. c. follow a sequence that alternates social studies and science instruction. d. reduce content coverage and make time for student thinking.
The vertical dimension of the single salary schedule
a. typically limits the number of years that will be recognized. b. recognizes teacher performance through merit pay. c. has fewer steps than the horizontal dimension. d. provides salary increases based on academic preparation.
The predictions made using multiple regression are often more ______ than the predictions made using linear regression with one predictor variable.
A. informative B. convoluted C. confounded D. realistic