Which one of the following do Piaget and Vygotsky agree is essential for children's cognitive development?
a. Good feelings about oneself
b. Mastery of the pragmatic aspects of language
c. An environment or situation that presents a cognitive challenge
d. An accepting environment in which children aren't pressured to excel
c
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A growing trend in formative assessment is to foster students' self-assessment on a day-to-day basis. In this way, students can evaluate their own progress and take greater responsibility for their own learning. Which of the following is a good strategy for successful student self-assessment in the classroom?
A. Create self-assessment worksheets and checklists. B. Replace summative assessment with formative student self-assessment. C. Have students present an oral critique of their peers first. D. Avoid giving feedback to students so that self-assessments are valid and reliable.
Which of the following statements is true about family conferences?
a. All families welcome opportunities to attend family conferences. b. Conferences should be scheduled only when there is a problem or a concern about the child. c. The main purpose of a conference is for teachers to let families know what they need to do at home to help their children progress. d. Regular family conferences are times for teachers and families to build relationships and share information and insights about the child.