It is the third week of September, and you are just beginning to know your first-grade students. One child, Marcus, stands out in your mind. He has not made friends with any playmates so far, and he rarely talks to the other children. Yesterday, during playtime, he stomped on a cardboard puzzle after playing with it for several minutes. Later, he told you he got mad at it because “it wasn't all
fitting in.” During the past several days, he has had several such outbursts, usually when things get busy in the class, such as when lining up for lunch or recess, or marching to music. Given his behavior, you think he may
a. have dyslexia.
b. have a low IQ.
c. be suffering from abuse.
d. be homeless.
ANSWER: c
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A. ?a failed experiment. B. ?a sustained investigation. C. ?a short-term experiment. D. ?direct instruction.
Why is it important to include both teacher-directed instruction and student-centered instruction in a comprehensive balanced literacy classroom?
a. It keeps students from becoming bored. b. It gives the teacher different alternatives when planning instruction. c. It ensures that all students receive instruction that is appropriate to their needs. d. It is not important to use both types of instruction.
Science has proven that there is no way that we can control our thoughts.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is a definition that fits today's families?
A. One parent, children, and a grandparent B. Two parents and children C. Two mothers and children or two fathers and children D. Many combinations of people who live together