Because people felt that students should know more than traditional Latin and Greek and because schools limited the freedom of ideas beyond simple obedience to church and country, high schools emerged on the scene to teach the ideas and skills more related to ______.

a. the practical world of business and science, with a broader curriculum of concepts
b. a classical study of relevant literature of the time period for intellectual development
c. a more focused study on science and math only, with emphasis on developing more sophisticated machinery and advances in medicine
d. a curricular study of Puritan values


a. the practical world of business and science, with a broader curriculum of concepts

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The type and amount of teacher ____________________ depends upon the nature of the activity and number of children participating.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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School-age children don't need their parents' involvement as much as younger children do

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Erikson, the crisis of accomplishment versus inferiority is when the learner

A) finds his or her own identity B) seeks ways of gaining other's respect C) develops intimate relationships with others D) develops a relationship with the teacher

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What percent of cognitive delays can be attributed to environmental influences such as lack of nurturing and social or language stimulation?

A. 5 to 10% B. 15 to 20% C. 40 to 45% D. 55 to60%

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