A teacher shows her students a completely worked out solution to a multiple-step problem. She then shows them similar examples with fewer and fewer of the steps worked out and requires them to complete the missing steps. Finally, she gives them a similar multiple-step problem they have to solve on their own. Which of the following is the correct name for this procedure?
a. Solving an analogous problem.
b. Backward fading.
c. Breaking the problem into parts.
d. Working on a simpler version of the problem first.
B
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Caleb is working at a computer and trying to learn to balance algebraic equations. When he gets an item correct, the program proceeds to a more difficult equation. If he misses the item, the program reviews and reteaches the material he has not mastered. Caleb is working on a (n)
a. drill-and-practice program. b. tutorial program. c. simulation program. d. integrated learning system.
Explain why knowledge of teaching styles and student learning styles is important for a teacher of your subject field
What will be an ideal response?
In inquiry-based learning centers, children continually use _______________________ to describe, inform, and question. They also use their _____________________________ for explaining variables, determining relationships between and among those variables, and detailing similarities and differences among variables.
a. language; cognitive abilities b. language; mathematical skills c. books; cognitive abilities d. books; mathematical skills
A college student who is said to have an internal locus of control is said to:
A. be highly motivated to succeed in college B. take full responsibility for his or her actions and motivation in school C. be tough and bounce back when things get tough D. believe in the power of good or bad luck