Is Mr. Collins's star chart a good idea? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Although the star chart may be motivating for some of the children, it's probably not a good idea for several reasons:
• It rewards students for the quantity of books that they read, possibly encouraging many of them to read short, easy books rather than lengthier, more challenging ones.
• The competitive spirit that the chart creates may be counterproductive to establishing a cooperative atmosphere in the classroom. It encourages the children to focus on their own reading, possibly to the exclusion of helping one another read.
• Although some children may like having their achievements publicly acknowledged, others
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What have recent studies of online school performance compared with traditional school performance shown?
A. Engagement is better in online schools. B. Engagement is less in online schools. C. Graduation rates are higher in online schools. D. Graduation rates are lower in online schools.
Must schools recognize the Gay/Straight Alliance?
a. Such a club must be recognized if it obtains school board permission. b. Such a club must be treated like any other student groups seeking school recognition and cannot be discriminated against based on viewpoint. c. Such a club can be banned if it offends community standards. d. The Gay/Straight Alliance in not a permissible group because it violate the Establishment Clause. e. None of the above.
Joe has deep awareness of his own feelings and is very reflective. He probably scores high in:
a. Logical/mathematical intelligence b. Interpersonal intelligence c. Intrapersonal intelligence
Which of the following is the first step toward overcoming stereotypes and developing cultural competence?
A. Research your own customs, perspectives, background, and history. B. Explore your own prejudices and stereotypes. C. Study other cultures and customs. D. Ignore people's backgrounds.