The non-parametric equivalent of the paired-samples t-test is the
A. Mann–Whitney test
B. Signed-rank test
C. Friedman test
D. Kruskal–Wallis test
Answer: B
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The difference between a field trip to the grocery store and the same trip with a parent is:
a. there is more money to spend with the parent. b. the child’s experience is the major focus in a field trip. c. the group moves faster with the teacher. d. the child is hurried along with the parent.
Assume that you are a preschool or kindergarten teacher and would like to help your students more accurately assess their capability for performing particular tasks. You consult Chapter 3 of Psychology Applied to Teaching and decide on the basis of the research findings summarized there that you should
a. create a relatively unstructured classroom that emphasizes free play. b. allow your students to perform the task several times so they can compare their prior performance to the most recent one. c. ignore the issue until the children are older and in Piaget's concrete operational stage of cognitive development. d. have your students compare their performance to that of a peer who has done the task correctly.
A student's final course grade is an example of summative evaluation,
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Developing a class website and providing frequent updates on class activities are effective ways to foster active engagement and collaborative partnerships with families. 2. Teachers may be unsure about how to engage families, especially if they are not parents themselves. 3. Researchers have found that family engagement at the elementary level can account for up to 60% of the variance in students’ achievement levels. 4. Being highly engaged in their children’s education can help families learn ways to handle discipline and other parenting issues. 5. A fear of criticism should lead teachers to limit family access to their classrooms.