Which of the following statements about the SES achievement gap is true?

a. The gap exists in the United States but not in most other countries.
b. The gap is primarily a result of cultural mismatch.

c. The gap disappears when students change schools.

d. The gap increases across the school years.


ANSWER: d

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A. alternate assessment B. task analysis C. partial participation D. discrepancy analysis

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One limitation of Internet-based applications is that they

a) are kept up-to-date accessible from any Internet-connected computer b) are usually inexpensive or free to use c) kept up-to-date automatically d) less full-featured than comparable stand-alone products

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Which of the following refers to linking students together so one cannot succeed unless all group members succeed?

A. Problem-solving B. Positive interdependence C. Collaborative teaming D. Evidence-based instructional strategy

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A.Contextual fit is not important. B.Select one that is effective and fits the skills, schedules, resources and values of the program implementers. C.Select one that can be implemented with relative ease and is acceptable to the program implementers while improving client adjustment, competence, or habilitation. D.Both b and c.

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