What are some of the problems encountered in implementing traditional assessment practices?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer should include: Over-reliance in the use of standardized, norm-referenced tests; assessment measures not compatible with children’s behavior and interests; misuse of assessment tools by professionals; standardized test should be used in conjunction with other sources of information, and not exclusively; test results do not provide an accurate representation of a child’s typical behavior.
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a. 2 c. 8 b. 6 d. 10
An example of teaching at the concrete level of a concept hierarchy is
a. discussing nutrient needs in the human body. b. predicting the changing dietary needs of humans. c. introducing the Food Guide Pyramid on an overhead as a dietary guide. d. identifying links between specific dietary deficiencies and health problems.
The purpose of assistive technology devices with students with disabilities is
a. to allow them to read and write. b. to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities. c. to substitute for absent body parts. d. to maintain present level of performance.
Strategies that significantly improve students’ abilities to comprehend the text are called
a. main idea and self-monitoring b. text structure strategies c. summarizing and self-questioning strategies d. activating prior knowledge