Describe how nutritional intake may affect brain development
What will be an ideal response?
With adequate nutrition, the brain can grow and form connections between neurons and axons. When a child does not get adequate amounts of key nutrients it may cause a deterioration in brain growth and functioning. Brain chemistry and the functioning of the nerves of the brain can be altered if there is a change in nutrient or energy intake.
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Which of the following is not part the constructivist/ sociocultural perspective on learning?
a. scaffolding b. the gradual release of responsibility c. parsing d. cooperative learning
The smallest part of a compound that still has the properties of that compound is called a(n) ¬¬
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬__________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following factors is Not correlated with dropping out of school?
a. educational aspirations. c. retention b. alienation d. high standardized test scores
When the preferred placement of general education classroom is not successful for a student and the school uses an alternative on the continuum of services, this is called __________
a. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) b. The least restrictive environment (LRE) c. Parent participation d. An individualized education program (IEP)