A middle school student fails the multiple choice question on the exam and cannot demonstrate his understanding of how chlorine added to drinking water kills bacteria and other harmful organisms. When the teacher talks to the student about his understanding of the scientific concept, the student responds, "I'm just not good at science. No one in my family is good at science and neither am I." The

student is demonstrating what type of belief system?

a. metacognitive view of achievement
b. biologically primary view of ability
c. incremental view of ability
d. entity view of ability


D

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The teacher’s role in project work includes all of the following except:

A. Become a researcher and learner. B. Direct what the children investigate. C. Provide provocation that challenges children’s thinking. D. Document the process from the beginning to conclusion of the study. E. All of the above.

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In addition to information gathered from formal and informal assessments, we can also learn a lot about our students by communicating with:

a. parents/guardians. b. related service providers who have worked with the students. c. former teachers. d. All of the choices are correct.

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The steps to problem solving discussed in the book are

a. self-perception, what’s wrong, brainstorming, and evaluation. b. self-image, solution, and evaluation. c. self-perception, commitment, solution, and follow-through. d. negotiation, problem-solving, and evaluation.

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Most of the standardized tests that teachers give their students are mandated by the school, school district, or state in which the school is located

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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