Author Question: Mr. Chavez teaches high school science. During the first week of school, he describes the diversity ... (Read 81 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Mr. Chavez teaches high school science. During the first week of school, he describes the diversity among his students. Which description is stereotypical?

a. An Asian American girl who is probably a model student
b. A Mexican American boy who says he wants to play professional baseball like his uncle
c. A Native American girl who achieved low scores in science last year
d. A tall African American boy who is competing for the position of starting wide receiver on the football team

Question 2

Ms. Dominguez is the principal in a secondary school in an impoverished community. All students in her school come from low-income or poverty level families. What advice should Ms. Dominguez give her teachers to improve the effectiveness of teaching these students?

a. She should advise teachers to set low expectations and help students achieve success below their grade level.
b. She should advise teachers to show understanding of students' home lives, avoid giving homework, and excuse incomplete work.
c. She should advise teachers to avoid correcting student work and focus on life skills such as interpersonal relationships.
d. She should advise teachers to set high expectations and maintain high standards.