What do educators mean when they use the term "active learning?"

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In active learning, students are directly involved in the learning process. They are engaged through hands-on, minds-on activities that encourage them to think critically and creatively about academic topics. Students work individually and in groups to solve problems and express their ideas in multiple ways through reading, writing and speaking. They use technology to support investigations and explorations of relevant questions and topics.

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The term direct instruction is related to which theory of learning?

a. Developmental b. Behavioral c. Cognitive d. Psychoanalysis e. Social theory

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Qualitative measures of text complexity should consider the text activity relationship because,

a. the text should fit the purpose of the activity. b. many texts can serve the same purpose. c. because readability does not work in upper grades. d. readers have a wide range of interests.

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Age of majority is 16

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The most frequently used channels of communication are _____

A. auditory and tactile B. auditory and olfactory C. visual and tactile D. visual and auditory

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