Question 1

About ____________ as many boys as girls are diagnosed with learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  one and a half times 
B)  two times 
C)  three times 
D)  almost four times 
A)  one and a half times 
B)  two times 
C)  three times 
D)  almost four times C

Question 2

Low academic achievement by American children has prompted many Americans to look for answers in

Accepted Answer

A)  Asia. 
B)  Africa. 
C)  Canada. 
D)  France. 
A)  Asia. 
B)  Africa. 
C)  Canada. 
D)  France. A

Question 3

The ___________________ approach emphasizes the child's active,cognitive construction of knowledge and understanding.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct instruction 
B)  constructivist 
C)  cognitive instruction 
D)  indirect instruction 
A)  direct instruction 
B)  constructivist 
C)  cognitive instruction 
D)  indirect instruction B

Question 4

Which is the most common problem of children with learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADD 
B)  ADHD 
C)  dyslexia 
D)  mental retardation 
A)  ADD 
B)  ADHD 
C)  dyslexia 
D)  mental retardation

Question 5

Why is there a shift toward extrinsic motivation as children move to higher grade levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  School grading practices reinforce external motivation. 
B)  As students age,they lock into the increasing emphasis on grades and their internal motivation drops. 
C)  Both answers are correct. 
D)  Neither answer is correct. 
A)  School grading practices reinforce external motivation. 
B)  As students age,they lock into the increasing emphasis on grades and their internal motivation drops. 
C)  Both answers are correct. 
D)  Neither answer is correct.

Question 6

If 14-year-old Lucy plans next week's activities,she should also

Accepted Answer

A)  plan at least two more years after that time. 
B)  monitor how well she is sticking to her plans for next week. 
C)  look ahead and not worry about the present. 
D)  plan at least two more years after that time,and look ahead and not worry about the present. 
A)  plan at least two more years after that time. 
B)  monitor how well she is sticking to her plans for next week. 
C)  look ahead and not worry about the present. 
D)  plan at least two more years after that time,and look ahead and not worry about the present.

Question 7

IEP is the acronym for an

Accepted Answer

A)  individualized educational program. 
B)  instructional educational plan. 
C)  individualized education process. 
D)  idealistic education plus. 
A)  individualized educational program. 
B)  instructional educational plan. 
C)  individualized education process. 
D)  idealistic education plus.

Question 8

Individuals with a ___________ motivation are task-oriented; instead of focusing on their ability,they are concerned about their learning strategies and the process of achievement rather than outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  mastery 
B)  performance 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  None of these. 
A)  mastery 
B)  performance 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  None of these.

Question 9

What is the difference between direct instruction and the constructivist approach when teaching children?

Accepted Answer

A direct instruction approach is a teach

Question 10

A striking feature of outstanding middle schools,according to the Carnegie Foundation,is the

Accepted Answer

A)  willingness to adapt school practices to individual differences. 
B)  back-to-basics movement. 
C)  comprehensive training approach. 
D)  proactive classroom management with teacher teams. 
A)  willingness to adapt school practices to individual differences. 
B)  back-to-basics movement. 
C)  comprehensive training approach. 
D)  proactive classroom management with teacher teams.

Question 11

Compare and contrast the pros and cons of the "No Child Left Behind" law.

Accepted Answer

Pros: 
1)improved performance 
2)more ti

Question 12

Which one of the following does not describe an excellent kindergarten program?

Accepted Answer

A)  experimenting 
B)  exploring 
C)  restructuring 
D)  high academic standards 
A)  experimenting 
B)  exploring 
C)  restructuring 
D)  high academic standards

Question 13

A student making the following statement is exhibiting _______________________: "I know that I will be able to make the basketball team and I expect to be able to do well at our first game."

Accepted Answer

A)  attribution 
B)  instability 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  None of these. 
A)  attribution 
B)  instability 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  None of these.

Question 14

List the positives identified with student involvement in extracurricular activities.

Accepted Answer

1)higher grades 
2)school enga

Question 15

What is the major difference between American parents and Asian parents when it comes to school expectations in learning mathematics?

Accepted Answer

A)  American parents have higher expectations. 
B)  American parents have much lower expectations. 
C)  Asian parents have somewhat lower expectations. 
D)  Asian parents have much lower expectations. 
A)  American parents have higher expectations. 
B)  American parents have much lower expectations. 
C)  Asian parents have somewhat lower expectations. 
D)  Asian parents have much lower expectations.

Question 16

The writing of a child with a learning disability would most likely be all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A)  slow handwriting style. 
B)  virtually illegible. 
C)  numerous spelling errors. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  slow handwriting style. 
B)  virtually illegible. 
C)  numerous spelling errors. 
D)  All of these.

Question 17

What percentage of school-aged children in the United States receives special education or related services because of learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 percent 
B)  5 percent 
C)  7 percent 
D)  13 percent 
A)  1 percent 
B)  5 percent 
C)  7 percent 
D)  13 percent

Question 18

___________________________ is a stimulant,and for most individuals it speeds up the nervous system and behavior.However,in many children with ADHD it has the opposite effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity drug 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Ritalin 
D)  An antibiotic 
A)  Activity drug 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Ritalin 
D)  An antibiotic

Question 19

In order to improve self-efficacy and achievement,one should set _________ goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific 
B)  proximal 
C)  challenging 
D)  All of these. 
A)  specific 
B)  proximal 
C)  challenging 
D)  All of these.

Question 20

Fifteen-year-old Miriam is hearing impaired.During history class,a volunteer signs the lesson to her as the teacher is speaking.In many group projects Miriam does not need the use of a signer.Miriam's school day provides an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the top-dog phenomenon. 
B)  compensatory education. 
C)  inclusion. 
D)  Project Head Start. 
A)  the top-dog phenomenon. 
B)  compensatory education. 
C)  inclusion. 
D)  Project Head Start.

About ____________ as many boys as girls are diagnosed with learning disabilities.

Low academic achievement by American children has prompted many Americans to look for answers in

The ___________________ approach emphasizes the child's active,cognitive construction of knowledge and understanding.

Which is the most common problem of children with learning disabilities?

Why is there a shift toward extrinsic motivation as children move to higher grade levels?

If 14-year-old Lucy plans next week's activities,she should also

IEP is the acronym for an

Individuals with a ___________ motivation are task-oriented; instead of focusing on their ability,they are concerned about their learning strategies and the process of achievement rather than outcomes.

What is the difference between direct instruction and the constructivist approach when teaching children?

A striking feature of outstanding middle schools,according to the Carnegie Foundation,is the

Compare and contrast the pros and cons of the "No Child Left Behind" law.

Which one of the following does not describe an excellent kindergarten program?

A student making the following statement is exhibiting _______________________: "I know that I will be able to make the basketball team and I expect to be able to do well at our first game."

List the positives identified with student involvement in extracurricular activities.

What is the major difference between American parents and Asian parents when it comes to school expectations in learning mathematics?

The writing of a child with a learning disability would most likely be all of the following,except

What percentage of school-aged children in the United States receives special education or related services because of learning disabilities?

___________________________ is a stimulant,and for most individuals it speeds up the nervous system and behavior.However,in many children with ADHD it has the opposite effect.

In order to improve self-efficacy and achievement,one should set _________ goals.

Fifteen-year-old Miriam is hearing impaired.During history class,a volunteer signs the lesson to her as the teacher is speaking.In many group projects Miriam does not need the use of a signer.Miriam's school day provides an example of

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Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

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Intelligence

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Exam 16: Schools and Achievement

About ____________ as many boys as girls are diagnosed with learning disabilities.

Low academic achievement by American children has prompted many Americans to look for answers in

The ___________________ approach emphasizes the child's active,cognitive construction of knowledge and understanding.

Which is the most common problem of children with learning disabilities?

Why is there a shift toward extrinsic motivation as children move to higher grade levels?

If 14-year-old Lucy plans next week's activities,she should also

IEP is the acronym for an

Individuals with a ___________ motivation are task-oriented; instead of focusing on their ability,they are concerned about their learning strategies and the process of achievement rather than outcomes.

What is the difference between direct instruction and the constructivist approach when teaching children?

A striking feature of outstanding middle schools,according to the Carnegie Foundation,is the

Compare and contrast the pros and cons of the "No Child Left Behind" law.

Which one of the following does not describe an excellent kindergarten program?

A student making the following statement is exhibiting _______________________: "I know that I will be able to make the basketball team and I expect to be able to do well at our first game."

List the positives identified with student involvement in extracurricular activities.

What is the major difference between American parents and Asian parents when it comes to school expectations in learning mathematics?

The writing of a child with a learning disability would most likely be all of the following,except

What percentage of school-aged children in the United States receives special education or related services because of learning disabilities?

___________________________ is a stimulant,and for most individuals it speeds up the nervous system and behavior.However,in many children with ADHD it has the opposite effect.

In order to improve self-efficacy and achievement,one should set _________ goals.

Fifteen-year-old Miriam is hearing impaired.During history class,a volunteer signs the lesson to her as the teacher is speaking.In many group projects Miriam does not need the use of a signer.Miriam's school day provides an example of

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Culture and Diversity

Filters