A teacher creates a focus question for an upcoming unit and has students make concept maps in groups. Which of the following is the teacher's primary purpose for the activity?

a. linking all units of study together
b. providing opportunities for group work
c. finding students' motivation for learning
d. determining students' prior knowledge


Answer: d. determining students' prior knowledge

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What will be an ideal response?

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Children of same-sex parents may try to control others' knowledge of their parents' sexual orientation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What conclusions can be drawn from court rulings about the financing of public education?

What will be an ideal response?

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