In regards to the debate between the whole-word approach vs. providing phonics instruction, research found that
A) ?systematic phonics instruction produced better readers, with a greater effect for children of low ability or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
B) ?a whole-word approach produced better readers, especially for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
C) ?phonics instruction diminishes student motivation to read.
D) ?phonics instruction occurs incidentally in the classroom and does not need to be taught systematically.
A
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When a hypothesis is confirmed in an empirical investigation, one concludes that
a. the hypothesized relationship has been proven to be true. b. the theory from which the hypothesis was derived has been proven to be true. c. it is probable that the hypothesized relationship is true. d. it is just as probable that the hypothesized relationship is false as it is true.
Why might African American parents be cautious of the treatment their children receive?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following measures broad aptitudes relevant to different educational and occupational domains?
a. Denver II b. Differential Aptitude Test c. Metropolitan Achievement Tests d. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
According to research, of the following, what is the most important disadvantage of performance assessments and portfolios?
a. Achieving adequate levels of reliability has been difficult. b. Students don't like being placed in assessment situations where authentic assessments are used. c. They tend to lack real-world application. d. They tend to focus on relatively low-level learner behaviors.