Lindel is told that his IQ score is 100, which indicates average current intellectual functioning. He responds, "Hmmm . . . average. I bet I can improve my score if I study harder.". According to Carol Dweck, Lindel
a. is mistaken, because levels of intellectual functioning do not change over time.
b. is subscribing to an incremental theory of cognitive ability.
c. will likely be motivated to prove his ability by getting high grades and avoiding criticism from others.
d. likely attributes his successes to task difficulty and his failures to low ability.
B
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a. initial b. second c. third d. final
When a teacher provides strategies for students who are struggling with reading fluency, the students should be given opportunities to practice with books that they can read approximately 95% of on their own. What is this type of text called?
a. instructional level b. independent level c. leveled reader d. teaching level
Factors that influence the use of metacognitive strategies include the following except
a. beliefs about one's capabilities. b. goals related to schooling. c. knowledge of varied school tasks. d. monitoring of comprehension.
PRC2 is a program that ________
A) helps second language learners and students who need more time to internalize new concepts B) develops students' oral communication skills as part of their extended inquiry/research projects C) prepares students to make oral presentations D) develops students' listening abilities in the normal instructional program