Mr. O'Hara has developed a test of mechanical aptitude. At the beginning of a course in auto mechanics, he gives this test to his students. At the end of the year, he compares students' scores on the test with their actual achievement in his course. What is he probably trying to find out about his test?
a. Its reliability
b. Its practicality
c. Its content validity
d. Its predictive validity
d
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George has said: My football coach has suggested that I look for an athletic scholarship at a major university for next year. According to Phillips's developmental career relational model, this is an example of
A. Nonactive Support B. Unconditional Support C. Information Provided D. Alternatives Provided E. Push/Nudge
Which of the following is NOT a way in which marital conflict negatively affects children?
A. Children model negative behaviors they observe B. Marital conflicts spill over into the parent-child relationship C. Children’s emotional security is threatened. D. Marital conflict results in more authoritative parenting
A student in Ms. Foreman’s kindergarten class has recently been diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His parents do not want him on medication and have opted to deal with his symptoms using behavior management techniques, including corporal punishment. They asked Ms. Foreman to administer spankings to control his high-impulse behaviors. Ms. Foreman explained that rather than spanking, she wants to try a strategy she thinks is more effective and developmentally appropriate. Which answer is she likely to suggest?
A. teach him various self-control strategies and help him learn to calm down before he gets out of control B. use an extended time-out in the hallway or other quiet, out-of-the-way spot outside of the classroom C. send the child to the principal’s office every time he is off-task or out of control D. have the child apologize to the entire class whenever he acts inappropriately
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Cooperative teaching is the most effective mechanism for facilitating successful inclusion.