The basic purpose of giving a standardized test is to
a. obtain a comprehensive measure of some aspect of student behavior.
b. assess changes in scholastic aptitude as a child is formally educated.
c. obtain an accurate, representative sampling of some aspect of student behavior.
d. assess variation in achievement by changing the criteria for success in a standardized fashion.
c
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Recent theory and research suggest that even in the early grades when students are just beginning to acquire a content base, teachers’ questions should be designed to emphasize
a. recitation in order to create long-term memory. b. interactive discourse, not mere recitation. c. reflective discourse laced with recitation. d. independent practice followed by collaboration.
"Inclusion and respect for all people regardless of the dimensions that differentiate groups of people from one another" is the definition of
A. cultural competence B. culture C. diversity D. global acceptance
Which of the following issues is most important to consider in the coding process?
a. The selection of quotes b. Whether to use preexisting or a priori codes c. Which transcription software to use d. Making sense of lessons learned
The basic goal of nearly all research studies is to ______.
A. find answers to questions B. be published C. ask questions about students D. convince others