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A teacher has an EL who exhibits the following characteristics: -can participate in most wiring activities, withs second-language acquisition support -used mostly grade-appropriate English to write, using some detail -with support from the teacher, has an emerging ability to express herself using self-generated, connected text -occasionally makes second-language errors

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Mr. Bates uses mainly a lecture style of teaching to present information to his middle school students. This type of teaching would best meet the needs of which types of learner?

Auditory learners Students who learn best by listening are auditory learners. A lecture would meet these needs.

The proficiency levels of beginning, intermediate, advanced, and advanced-high are-

Inclusive of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Mr. Schultz has his six-grade students explore how carbon is taken from the atmosphere by observing and interacting with a touch-screen diagram that illustrates the carbon cycles before he discusses it with them. After debriefing the students, he shows a video that illustrates that plants, performing the process of photosynthesis, describe one-way carbon is taken place. Mr. Schultz always asks himself how science lessons he plans to meet the needs of his students might be interpreted by the various cultures represented in his class. What is the primary reason that is such as important consideration for him?

It represents Mr. Schultz's commitment to plan and adapt lessons to address all student's diverse background and needs.

Heterogenous grouping

grouping students of varying intellectual ability where 2-5 students of multiple abilities learn together.

which of the following statements best describe learning for middle grade students?

middle graders learn well when given opportunities to explore and interact

When planning lessons teachers can ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of the lesson for students of varying backgrounds and economic status by

using content examples which are familiar and relevant to students with varied life experiences.

Mrs. Frison often invites parents and guardians into her elementary classroom as volunteers and as guest speakers. Students have the opportunity to learn about the various cultures that are represented in her diverse classroom. Which of the following are likely reasons for Mrs. Frison to include parents and guardians in her classroom in this way?

-To help foster student growth and development -To celebrate diversity among students. -To enrich all students' learning experiences -To help students explore ways to address their own biases -To teaches and communicate acceptance of other cultures.

Mr. Maywald, a fourth-grade teacher, uses cooperative learning activities

-Cooperative learning promotes students learning -Cooperative learning includes all students despite their differences -Cooperative learning allows students to highlight their strengths -Cooperative learning encourages communication between students

Other Health Impaired characteristics

-Deafness -Blindness -Tourette syndrome -Behavior disorders

Development Delay characteristics

-Does not laugh by age 6 months -Does not follow simple instructions by age 2 years -Early sign of learning disability

Learning disability characteristics

-Dysgraphia -Trouble memorizing the alphabet (cognition_ -Easily frustrated (social behavior)

Middle-level learners are building their sense of identity and are concerned with their relations with peers. The teacher's goal is to create in the classroom a sense of community, belonging, and a trusting relationship among students so they can become motivated to achieve academically because they feel welcomed in the classroom. What types of activities can a teacher do to help students develop their sense of identity and relations with peers?

-Highlight the talents of students with disabilities -Pair students who are from different cultures -Invite guest speakers from diverse cultures and diverse experiences. -Encourage students to share with backgrounds, cultures, and talents. -Arrange cooperative learning groups with a variety of skill levels.

An effectively delivered lesson brings closure to students. Which of the following are benefits of providing closure in a lesson for middle grade students? Select all that apply.

-confirm understanding of what was learned -self-assess understanding of what was taught -share learning with peers -reinforce the concepts which were taught -reflect on how they engaged with the learning

which of the follow are true statements about the usefulness and purpose of assessment?

-to understand areas of learning in which students are struggling in -to understand areas students have mastered -to review and evaluate the contents of an assessment -results should be used to inform and improve teaching -to improve student learning

Which of the following is the best approach to assessment that teachers should take in early childhood and elementary grades to evaluate student learning?

Monitor learner's progress toward learning goals and objectives.

Mr. Bates has several gifted students in his 6th grade class who are underachievers. Which strategy might help him address this concern?

Mr. Bates should allow them to purse individual interests, and to explore complex, challenging tasks. Gifted and talented students benefit from opportunities where they explore individual interests and are challenged. They also benefit from higher-order thinking activities.

Five-year-old Maria is in kindergarten. Her teacher asks her to name the colors pointing to several figures on the wall. As Maria starts naming all the colors in Spanish correctly, the teacher follow her through the list telling the colors in English. Which is the best analysis of the teacher's response?

The teacher should have acknowledged Maria's appropriate use of her native language before introducing the colors in English. Error correction should be done very intentionally according to the students language ability. Students who are just beginning to speak English, who understand the questions being asked in English but respond in Spanish, constant correction will not help them, the teacher should allow students to finish their respond to introduce new words.

Mr. Hernandez observes that a child in his 5th grade class is struggling to understand a new math concept. Which of the following actions would be the most appropriate way to respond to the situation?

The teacher should make the material more concrete to improve learning. Based off the Piaget's theory of cognitive development

The principal at River Lake elementary informed

examine any available standardized test scores and use a variety of formal and informal assessments to plan instruction for the new student -teachers should learn as much as possible about the new student in order to plan appropriate learning experiences.

which of the following is likely result of including technology tools such as digital games in the curriculum for muddle grade students?

student motivation for learning will increase