It is important that English-language learners and struggling readers understand academic and test-taking vocabulary—such as compare, contrast, explain, describe—because
a. that vocabulary provides a special challenge in English.
b. it may not be vocabulary that they would learn from their peers or outside of school.
c. those terms are prevalent in multiple-choice tests.
d. it may not be vocabulary that they will see included in test directions.
ANS: B
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The data from research on early intervention programs indicate
a. positive gains for parents. b. positive gains for parents and children. c. positive gains for children. d. no gains at all.
A problem-solving structure to identify and address student difficulties using research-based instruction and
interventions monitored over time is known as a. guided instruction structure (GIS) b. response to identified difficulties (RTID) c. response to intervention (RTI) d. response to student difficulties (RTSD)
Dana Andrews is philosophically opposed to tests with her third graders on the grounds that it puts undue stress on them. She assigns grades based on their responses in class, arguing, "I call on all the students regularly, and I can tell from their answers whether or not they understand the content." Based on this information, which of the following is the most accurate statement?
a. Her assessments are likely to be valid but not reliable. b. Her assessments are likely to be reliable but not valid. c. Her assessments are likely to be both valid and reliable. d. Her assessments are likely to be both invalid and unreliable.
The Collaborative Strategic Reading developed by Klingener and Vaughn (1999) combines
A. before, during and after reading strategies. B. comprehension, strategy instruction and cooperative learning. C. buddy reading and reading strategy bookmarks. D. All of the above.