Using one of your personal experiences, share an example of a mental set.
What will be an ideal response?
A mental set is a form of fixation where students attempt problem solving in a fashion that has worked for them in the past.
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Benchmarks are:
a. the curriculum guides developed by teachers in the field b. the stated sequence of the unit c. the measureable learner expectations d. none of the above
A new principal is assigned to a school with a culture characterized by disorder and negative student and teacher interactions. Which of the following actions is most likely to improve school culture?
A. Increase rules and punishments to quell the disorder B. Encourage student participation in positive school activities C. Endeavor to balance the lifeworlds and systemsworld of the school D. Improve student access to social capital
A way to introduce printmaking activities is:
a. to research famous artists’ prints. b. to discuss wrapping paper, clothing, and wallpaper in which there are designs. c. to provide models of other children’s work. d. none of the above.
Most accidents among children under 3 involve:
a. latex balloons. b. riding toys. c. playground equipment. d. blocks and manipulatives. e. sand and water.