Why is it a problem to label children as being “at risk” for failure?
A. It is unclear what factors cause children to be “at risk.”
C. There are no programs or school services aimed at helping “at risk” students.
D. It focuses on their strengths instead of their weaknesses.
B. The label creates expectations for failure, which can lead to failure.
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a. Order effects b. Random assignment c. Carryover effects d. Random sequencing effect
Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for establishing a parent center within a school?
a. To provide a location for conducting parent–teacher conferences. b. To give parents a sense of belonging so that they feel more comfortable attending meetings and classes. c. To provide a place for parents in the school where they will not distract the students. d. To enable all parents to participate in parent education classes offered by the school.
Approximately how many high school students took the Advanced Placement Calculus exam in 2011?
a. 25,000. b. 37,000. c. 168,000. d. 340,000. e. 513,000.