Several teachers complain, "Our students just aren't motivated." Is it possible that these teachers are describing their students accurately?
a. No, because virtually all students have motives of one kind or another.
b. Perhaps, but only if the teachers are working in the elementary grades.
c. Perhaps, but only if the teachers are working with high school students.
d. Perhaps, especially if the teachers are working in low-income school districts.
A
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a. Limited financial contribution b. Attending child's school on special occasions only c. Selected presence in child's life d. Father's healthy living
Consider the development and implementation of Hector's IEP. Based on IDEA, which of the following is the most accurate statement?
a. The development and implementation of the IEP were done according to the law. b. The development of the IEP was against the law, since Mr. Roberts—a regular teacher rather than a certified special education specialist—was involved in the process. c. The development and implementation of the IEP were against the law, since it called for Hector being removed from the general education classroom for part of the day. d. The development and implementation of the IEP were against the law, since Hector's mother didn't participate in its development.
The memory store that is limited by both how long information is held and the amount of information that can be held is:
a. attention. b. sensory memory. c. working memory. d. long-term memory.
Which one of the following does the textbook suggest as a strategy teachers can use to demonstrate that they care for and respect their students?
a. Greet each student with a smile as he or she enters the classroom at the beginning of the day or class period. b. Give every student at least three compliments every day. c. Take students aside individually at least once a week and ask them how things are going at home. d. Remind students periodically that if they need someone to talk to, they should feel free to make an appointment to see the school counselor.