Identify and explain two of the characteristics of middle schools. Why are these particular characteristics considered important in middle school education?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Suggested answer: Answers will vary. A correct answer will identify two of the following characteristics and explain how each one supports the middle school philosophy of dealing with adolescents' particular emotional and developmental needs. The following are the characteristics of a middle school: 1. interdisciplinary team organization; 2. long-term teacher-student relationships, including advisory homerooms; 3. block scheduling; 4. exploratory activities and courses.

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a. ?universal literacy. b. ?improvement in health conditions. c. ?the scientific method. d. ?learning by doing.

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Authority is a method of knowing accepted as fact because ______.

A. an individual has a hunch or feeling that something is correct B. scientific rigor was applied to find the answer C. it was stated by an expert or respected source in a particular subject area D. one’s experiences or observations confirm the fact

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In negotiations, you should ____ your ideas

a. defend c. invite evaluation of b. ask for advice about d. both b and c.

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Kelly Reed, 32, is an interesting person. She has been married for 8 years, and her husband often comments on how unselfish and giving she is. She works for an industrial real estate firm and is progressing nicely in her career. Her boss has praised her for her progress and her tendency to be a "self-starter."

On the other hand, Kelly is very jealous of her husband and thinks he may even cheat on her, although she has no evidence to support the feeling. She thinks her boss "blows smoke at her" and is trying to take advantage—professionally only; no personal advances. Based on this information and Erikson's theory, which of the following crises has Kelly least well resolved? a. Trust vs. mistrust b. Initiative vs. guilt c. Industry vs. inferiority d. Intimacy vs. isolation

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