Would you have handled Austin's response to the "doctor" situation as Ms. Chang did? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Ms. Chang's approach is quite effective. She doesn't embarrass Austin by calling him on his lie in front of his peers. She also gives him good reason to believe that the source of his frustration will probably be short-lived. And by reading a story with him, she provides an opportunity for him to calm down and regroup.
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attendance, and so on. Each of these latter factors is a potential ____ in any simple explanation of GPA. a. exogenous variable b. moderator variable c. placebo d. confounding variable e. discriminant variable
Student projects that address equity, democratic, and social justice issues in the community are
a. Meaningful projects. b. Hands-on projects. c. Collaborative projects. d. Multicultural projects.
Basic researchers collect data primarily to
a. determine methods for practical problems. b. make decisions about programs. c. develop theories. d. develop educational ‘best practices'.
All but one of the following refers to appropriate inclusions and practices in writing a research paper on "The Ways in Which Technology Impacts Our Lives.".: a. Including a specific paragraph on the impact of talking on the cell phone while driving. b. Making sure the research paper is on quality paper, ink is clear, and overall presentation is professional
c. Using a word processing spell-check to solely check for correct spelling and punctuation. d. Reading and re-reading directions for the paper to make sure you have fulfilled all the requirements.