Describe the role that vocabulary learning plays in the literacy development of young children. Name two ways of assessing students' vocabulary and the type of information each assessment offers a classroom teacher.?

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An elementary teacher had a student, Andy, who showed signs of hyperactivity in the classroom. The teacher wanted to "experiment" to find ways to reduce the hyperactivity and bring about behavior more conducive to learning. She began to record the number of incidences of hyperactive behavior. After a period of time, she started to praise Andy and gave him tokens when he stayed in his seat and

showed other less hyperactive behavior. The praise and tokens continued during which time the teacher observed and recorded Andy's behavior. The teacher then stopped the praise and the tokens and took measures of Andy's behavior. What data would the teacher look for to determine the effectiveness of her "treatment"? a. a decrease in hyperactivity during the treatment phase. b. an increase in hyperactivity during the treatment phase. c. an increase in hyperactivity during the "return to baseline" period. d. an increase in hyperactivity when the B phase is reinstated. e. a and c

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In which theme from the national science education standard of Unifying Concepts and Processes would students deal with data obtained from experimentation?

A. change and measurement B. evidence, models, and explanation C. evolution and equilibrium D. order and organization

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of site- or school-based management?

a. Greater control of resources at the school site level b. Teachers have input concerning their working conditions c. Biannual financial reports d. Level of decision making is closer to the student

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How might you help struggling readers who have a low standard of coherence?

A. stress accurate word recognition B. build fluency C. work on vocabulary D. emphasize reading for meaning

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