On the first day of school, a student in Mr. Martinez's eighth-grade math class asks a question that shows she hasn't been paying attention for the past several minutes. Consistent with recommendations regarding informal assessment presented in the textbook, Mr. Martinez should:
A) Fill out an "informal assessment" form and send it to the principal.
B) Call the student's parents to express his concern.
C) Wait to see if the student shows a pattern of inattentiveness before drawing conclusions.
D) Act as if the student had never asked the question.
C
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Mrs. Brown will be using backward planning as she gets ready to teach a math unit on fractions. Which of the following should she do first?
a. outline the lesson plans b. write measurable objectives c. design the unit test d. decide on learning outcomes
Which of the following is a recommended way of engaging in class?
A. Reviewing the syllabus B. Pretending to be a reporter C. Sitting in the front D. All of these are correct
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"What is one adjective in the sentence. . . . Karen?" Kevin asks. ". . ." "What do we know about the game?" " . . . It was exciting," Karen says hesitantly. "Yes, good," Kevin smiles. "So, what is one adjective?" ". . . Exciting?" Karen says hesitantly with a question in her voice. "Yes," Kevin smiles. "Exciting describes the game, which is a noun, so exciting is an adjective." Of the following, Kevin's questioning (asking, "What do we know about the game?" and, "So, what is one adjective?") best illustrates an attempt to capitalize on which variable in the Model for Promoting Student Motivation? a. Modeling and enthusiasm b. Success c. Feedback d. Introductory focus