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jho37

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Which of the following students is most likely experiencing stereotype threat?
 
  a. A student knows that his or her group is expected to perform more poorly academically than other groups but the student doesn't care.
  b. A student knows that his or her group is expected to perform more poorly academically than other groups but believes that hard work and effort will negate predicted outcomes.
  c. A student knows that his or her group is expected to perform more poorly on standardized exams and worries that low performance on the exams will only confirm what he or she thinks are the beliefs of others.
  d. A student knows that other groups are expected to perform more poorly than his or her group and believes that the expected results will occur.

Question 2

Which strategy is most likely to be effective in promoting students' vocabulary development?
 
  a. Allowing students to make up their own meanings for words to encourage invention and creativity
  b. Teaching students the meanings of words related to topics they are studying
  c. Encouraging literal interpretations of such common sayings as Look before you leap
  d. Allowing students to use words incorrectly in the early elementary grades in order to enhance their self-confidence about public speaking



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epscape

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b




jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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