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JGIBBSON

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Which one of the following students best fits the pattern associated with being at risk?
 
  a. Sal started kindergarten a year later than his peers because his parents wanted to be sure he was ready for school.
  b. Wesley has recently failed sophomore algebra, and he is frustrated because he now has to go to summer school.
  c. Andr isn't doing very well in any of his classes; he will have to pull up his grades or he won't be allowed to continue to participate in varsity football.
  d. Evan is doing poorly in all of his classes because of repeated absenteeism and failure to turn in assignments.

Question 2

Three of the following teachers are likely to promote productive cognitive styles or dispositions related to classroom subject matter. Which teacher is not likely to do so?
 
  a. When talking about the Battle of Normandy during World War II, Ms. Black describes in vivid detail how the Allied forces planned and carried out the invasion. As she talks, she also presents a few maps and many photos to illustrate what happened.
  b. In discussions of literature, Mr. Green reminds students that although they may initially have diverse opinions about a novel's underlying theme, they should ultimately agree on a single best way to interpret the novel.
  c. In helping an especially impulsive student get ready for an upcoming district-wide achievement test, Mr. Brown gives her a few practice sessions with multiple-choice questions. As you read each new question, he says to her, tell yourself this: I must look at all four choices before I mark an answer.'  He then has her apply this strategy to many practice multiple-choice items.
  d. When introducing a new unit about outer space in her science class, Ms. White says, Astronomers have found some truly fascinating things about the universe. You'll be especially amazed when we look at the nature of black holes. Imagine something with such a strong gravitational pull than even light can't escape it


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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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