Exam 11: Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Piaget hypothesized that ____________is essential in the ability to understand hierarchical relationships.

Vanesa is 10 years old. Her achievement tests indicate that she is performing at grade level. However, Vanesa does not have voluntary control over her motor movements. Which one of the following developmental disabilities is most likely Vanesa's diagnosis?

Twelve-year-old Stan is a whiz at baseball statistics. However, he consistently performs below average on standardized tests of mathematical abilities. Sternberg would characterize Stan's statistical abilities as __________intelligence.

When children employ personal experiences or observations to arrive at a general principle, they are employing which one of the following mental capabilities?

__________ thinking is the ability to produce alternative answers to problems that have no clear solution.

The basic aspects of grammar are mastered by most children by age

Kail (1991) reported increases in processing speed between the ages of 6 to 12 for both motor and cognitive tasks. He demonstrated these increases in both the United States and Korea. Which one of the following statements concerning increases in information-processing skills is supported by Kail's findings?

Which one of the following is the least effective method of teaching English-language learners?

According to Anglin (1995), the increases in the vocabulary of children between third and fifth Grades are primarily due to gains in____________words

Present the four different models that exist for teaching English-language learners. What does the research indicate concerning the effectiveness of the four models?

Individuals who are experts on a topic demonstrate

What is the philosophy of inclusive education? Describe inclusive education including the two variations. Research indicates that the effectiveness of this method depends on a number of variables. When and why is inclusion effective? What other placements might be useful?

Word decoding must become __________in order for a reader to comprehend the material.

A(n)__________ is a unique instructional program made for all children who have been evaluated and determined to be eligible for special services.

Teachers in the United States attribute success to__________ while teachers in Asia attribute success to__________

Ten-year-old Bob is writing his spelling words ten times each to prepare for the test tomorrow. Which one of the following strategies is Bob employing?

Which one of the following is a major criticism of achievement tests?

Han is attending a school where the teachers employ reading instruction techniques based on the cognitive theories of Vygotsky. The children are provided challenging materials and receive assistance from the teacher when needed. What approach is Han's school using?

Deena is a native of Jamaica. She is now attending public school in the United States for the first time. Deena has been assigned to a class where the instruction is in both Spanish and English. Which one of the following approaches is being employed in Deena's class?

All of the children in the fourth grade are taking a standardized reading comprehension test. Which one of the following types of standardized tests are the students completing?