In a sixth-grade classroom, two students argue over the use of a single glue stick. Which economic principle does this best provide a teachable moment for?

A. free trade
B. mercantilism
C. opportunity cost
D. scarcity


Answer: D. scarcity

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Sung Won and Jerome have been warned that if they continue to throw sand, they will have to go to another area to play. You observe them throwing sand again. As you approach them and say, “You’re having fun. Remember I said. . .” the children say, “We didn’t mean it.” In this situation you should do which of the following things?

a. Begin with a new personal message. b. Reflect and repeat your warning a second time. c. Escort the children to another area. d. Ask another adult to stay nearby to keep a closer watch on the children. e. Explain that the sand could blow into their eyes.

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The teacher who replies to the child's comment, "Doggie, bow wow!" by saying,

"Yes, the doggie says bow wow." a. is using a technique termed sentence extension. b. is using a technique that is most appropriate for 2 and 3-year-olds. c. shouldn't use baby talk such as "doggie." d. is using a technique that is most appropriate for 4-year-olds.

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Bandura focused on the importance of _________

a. Models b. Integrity c. Self-actualization d. Intrinsic motivation

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All following are academic deficits of students with EBD except 

A. earn lower grade B. fail few courses C. retained in grades D. high drop-out rates

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