The purpose of whole-class discussion is to:

a. mainly activate prior knowledge.
b. engage students in content- or issue- focused interactions.
c. take over a discussion with very little teacher input.
d. all of the above.


b,

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The _______________________ are often the third or fourth generation to live in poverty and depend on public assistance

a. underclass b. upper class c. middle class d. lower class

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Students who believe that they are capable of successfully performing a task are more likely than students who have doubts about their capabilities to

a. wait until the last minute before completing a project or studying for an exam. b. use self-regulating learning skills. c. brag to other students about their superior ability. d. be among the less popular students in their class.

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Which step in the assessment process relies heavily on informal, curriculum-

based assessment and measurement? A. determining eligibility B. instructional intervention C. measuring progress D. screening

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There are many ways to model and solve problems and explore how others develop understanding. Which strategy would foster students examining multiple solutions to try other methods?

A) Generalizing relationships. B) Experimenting and explaining. C) Search for a pattern. D) Analyzing a situation.

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