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Which of the following activities would be the most developmentally appropriate for a first-
grade teacher to include in a unit on the life cycle of plants?
A. Planting a bean and observing the stages of growth
B. Reading nonfiction books about plants and creating posters
C. Visiting a science center and touring the plant exhibits
D. Watching a video about plants and drawing the bean life cycle - Answers✔Planting a bean
and observing the stages of growth
Which of the following strategies most directly leads to increased academic performance?
A. Integrating social-emotional learning in classes
B. Scheduling daily time for students to read for pleasure
C. Rewarding students for meeting specific objectives
D. Enforcing regulations regarding excessive tardiness - Answers✔Integrating social-emotional
learning in classes
Which of the following is the most powerful influence on a person's sense of identity before
adolescence?
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A. School
B. Family
C. Media
D. Peers - Answers✔Family
Which of the following rationales would a supporter of block scheduling provide to convince
others to support the organizational structure?
A. Teachers can focus on more subjects in a shorter time.
B. There is an emphasis on mastering facts and skills.
C. Students' time in quality learning situations is increased.
D. The responsibility for learning is shifted to the teachers. - Answers✔Students' time in quality
learning situations is increased.
During a unit of study, a teacher uses books, artwork, and posters from different countries. For
the culminating activity, the teacher invites members of the local community from diverse
backgrounds to talk to the students about their experiences related to the unit. The teacher is
most likely trying to....
A. make social connections to the community.
B. adhere to state standards for curriculum.
C. introduce different languages to students.
D. promote students' cultural awareness. - Answers✔promote students' cultural awareness.
Which of the following instructional practices best ensures that a teacher structures the learning
environment to address the needs of diverse students?