How would a teacher use pictures to introduce students to solving word problems like the following: There were six children. Two children went home. How many were left?

What will be an ideal response?


The teacher would draw six lines representing children and cross out two of the lines to represent the two children who went home. The remaining lines would be counted to determine the answer. After demonstrating how a verbal or written word problem can be illustrated, the teacher would demonstrate how a verbal or written word problem may be expressed numerically, translating it phrase by phrase into an equation.

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The perceptual modality concept is based on what belief?

a. One method of teaching will be appropriate for all children. b. All children learn in the same way. c. All children with learning disabilities need tactile stimulation. d. All children with learning disabilities need visual perception training. e. Children have a preferred way of learning.

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Based on students experience with whole number division they think that when dividing by a fraction the answer should be smaller. This would be true for all of the following problems EXCEPT:

1/6 ÷ 3 5/6 ÷ 3 3/6 ÷ 3 3 ÷ 5/6

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Benjamin and a group of friends decide to build a tree house. During their summer vacation, they draw up plans, collect materials, and ask people for assistance in completing their project. According to Erikson's theory, Benjamin is in the stage of:

a. Trust vs. mistrust b. Autonomy vs. shame/doubt c. Initiative vs. guilt d. Industry vs. inferiority

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The certification of one particular employee organization to represent all employees in the unit is termed

a. exclusive representation. b. non-partisan representation. c. multiple representation. d. single union representation.

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