Your fourth-grade class is studying geometry. You notice that one student always calls a rhombus a "kite." Which would be the most appropriate response from you?
a. Insist that he call the shape a rhombus because that is the correct term.
b. Expose him to more kites so he will understand the characteristics.
c. Be satisfied that he can identify the shape accurately. He'll eventually learn the correct terminology.
d. Refer him for testing since using the word "kite" is not age- appropriate.
b
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An early childhood educator has been given a set of colorful, attractive posters that she would like to display. However, she is concerned by the lack of gender balance depicted. Which of the following would be an appropriate solution to this dilemma?
a. Discard the poster. b. Ask parents of the children to decide whether or not they mind having the posters displayed in the classroom. c. Use the posters as they are but talk with children about the imbalance and how they might address it. d. Paste a new face over one of the original ones to get a better balance and don't mention anything to the children.
Which one of the following is the best example of a social reinforcer?
A) Getting a new outfit that you think is "cool" B) Being told that you did a good job C) Being allowed to play basketball at a friend's house after you finish your homework D) Feeling good about your own generosity toward a less fortunate classmate
Regarding class seating, Seganti advises that teachers:
A. assign seats. B. let students choose their seats. C. change the seating weekly. D. seat students in learning clusters.
This software helps students watch their weight by analyzing their calorie intake and monitoring portions of required food groups
A) body composition analyzer B) video analysis program C) nutritional analysis program D) body biomechanical analyzer