Discuss the pros and cons of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers will vary, but responses should include a brief discussion of the pros
of CCSS (i.e., content and skills are learning consistent; college preparation; and uniform standards) and the cons of CCSS (i.e., focus on standards leads to extensive testing of students; strong presence of business corporations in education; and less than adequate integration of knowledge and viewpoints from communities of color).
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To which of the following theorists of human development do we attribute the idea that children learn best when adults or older peers facilitate their learning?
a. Erik Erikson b. Jean Piaget c. B.F. Skinner d. Lev Vygotsky
Emmanuel has cerebral palsy. Ms. Kaissi, the teacher wants to help him sit securely and comfortably during group time. Which of the following positions is not recommended?
A. Ms. Kaissi sits Emmanuel in her lap, holding him around his middle while having him straddle one of her legs. B. Ms. Kaissi sits Emanuel on the floor, positioning his legs in front of him with his knees slightly bent. C. Ms. Kaissi sits Emanuel on the floor, positioning his legs in a W position. D. Ms. Kaissi sits Emanuel on the floor positioning his legs together, flat, and out in front of him.
Which of the following symbolizes a correlation coefficient?
A. r B. r (in italics) C. r2 D. r2 (in italics)
Which of the following statements about resilient children is accurate?
a. They tend to be good-natured infants. b. They often are precocious, triggering negative responses from adults. c. They have a close bond with at least two caregivers. d. They tend to play alone.