Content Knowledge 5018
As a rock begins tumbling down a hillside, most of its gravitational potential energy is converted into A.kinetic energy B.thermal energy C.chemical energy D.nuclear energy
A
The cost to rent a bus for a field trip is $34.25 per hour, and the duration of the trip is 4 hours and 45 minutes. Which of the following expressions is best for doing a mental calculation to closely estimate the total cost, in dollars, of renting the bus for the trip? A.34×5 B.34×4.75 C.34.25×4.75 D. 35×5
A
Which of the following characteristics is most associated with the New England colonies? A.Cold climate with limited planting capabilities B.Mild conditions with average planting capabilities C.Tropical climate with abundant planting capabilities D.Arid conditions with limited planting capabilities
A
Which word describes each angle in an equilateral triangle? A.Acute B.Obtuse C.Right D.Straight
A
If y=2, what is the value of 4−2(4y)+5y ? A. -22 B. -2 C. 22 D. 26
B
Which of the following best describes the type of figurative language used in the book title My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks by Hanoch Piven? A.Idiom B.Onomatopoeia C.Simile D.Allusion
C
Which of the following best explains why the colonists chose to settle at Jamestown? A.Precious metals had been discovered in the area. B.The soil was fertile for growing cash crops. C.It was easily defended from enemy attacks. D.It had warm weather year-round.
C
Which TWO of the following American colonies were founded because of religious persecution in Europe? A.Georgia B.New York C.Maryland D.Massachusetts E.Virginia
C D
After choosing a topic for a research paper, a student should do which of the following as a next step? A.Take notes from multiple scholarly sources B.Write a detailed first draft of the paper to work from C.Create an in-depth outline of the paper's structure D.Determine subtopics through preliminary research
D
Which of the following biomes has the greatest diversity of species? A.Cold desert B.Temperate grassland C.Alpine tundra D.Tropical rain forest
D
Which of the following events led to the United States acquiring territory from Mexico to build a southern transcontinental railroad line? A.The Louisiana Purchase B.The annexation of Texas C.The Oregon Treaty D.The Gadsden Purchase
D
A machine that works at a constant rate processes 18 pounds of fruit every 3 hours. At this rate, how many hours does it take the machine to process 72 pounds of fruit? A. 4 B.10 C.12 D.15
A
A neutral atom becomes a positive ion when it loses one or more A.electrons B.neutrons C.protons D.nuclei
A
A teacher has compiled a list of grade-appropriate, high-frequency sight words. To best promote recognition of the words on the list, the teacher should A.provide repeated readings of books containing the words B.model how to segment the words into individual phonemes C.have students categorize the words based on long and short vowel patterns D.use a picture sort to help students identify the beginning and ending sounds of the
A
An animal is found to have the following characteristics. It has a backbone. It has soft, moist skin covered by a slippery layer of mucus. It goes through complete metamorphosis in its life cycle. It lives part of its life in water and part of its life on land. To which of the following groups does the animal most likely belong? A.Amphibians B.Insects C.Mammals D.Reptiles
A
Carlos makes an annual salary of $65,295. Which of the following is Carlos' salary rounded to the nearest thousand? A.$65,000 B.$65,300 C.$66,000 D.$70,000
A
Choosing a topic, conducting research, developing ideas, assessing evidence, and taking a stance on the topic are all components of which of the following types of writing? A.Argumentative B.Narrative C.Expository D.Descriptive
A
During a unit on careers, students discuss several articles about careers as a whole class. Students then participate in an e-mail exchange with a partner from a different school to brainstorm careers they might be interested in pursuing in the future. Finally, students conduct an interview with an adult about his or her career. A primary advantage of the unit design is that it allows students to practice A.communicating with diverse groups of people B.evaluating the soundness of a speaker's reasoning C.delivering effective and engaging oral presentations D.distinguishing between reliable and unreliable sources
A
In which of the following types of power plants would the normal generation of electricity most likely produce the least amount of carbon dioxide gas? A.Nuclear-fueled B.Coal-fueled C.Natural gas-fueled D.Oil-fueled
A
The surface area of a cube is 54 in2. What is the volume of the cube? A. 27 in3 B. 54 in3 C. 81 in3 D. 108 in3
A
There are 2 pairs of parallel sides. It is a quadrilateral. One pair of parallel sides has length 2, and the other pair of parallel sides has length 4. Which of the following types of polygons has all of the attributes listed? A.Parallelogram B.Rhombus C.Triangle D.Square
A
Three figures are shown. From left to right the figures are labeled, first figure, second figure, and third figure. The pattern of the first figure is a triangle connected to a square, which is connected to a triangle. The figure is composed of 8 line segments. The pattern of the second figure is a triangle connected to a square, which is connected to a square, which is connected to a triangle. The figure is composed of 11 line segments. The pattern of the third figure is a triangle connected to a square, which is connected to a square, which is connected to a square, which is connected to a triangle, all connected together. The figure is composed of 14 line segments. The first three figures in a pattern are shown. The 1stfirst figure is composed of two triangles and one square. Each figure after the 1stfirst figure is composed of two triangles and one square more than the preceding figure. How many line segments are in the 10thtenth figure of the pattern? A.35 B.38 C.41 D.44
A
Which of the following best explains how Justice Taney's decision in the Dred Scott v.versus Sandford case affected slavery in the United States? A.It allowed the expansion of slavery to any part of the United States. B.It allowed for popular sovereignty to dictate the use of slavery in a territory. C.It determined that slavery was only legal below the 36°30'36 degrees, 30 minutes parallel in the United States. D.It allowed the Fugitive Slave Act to take effect.
A
Which of the following conditions is required for the rapid replenishment of an aquifer? A.Permeable soil B.Steeply sloped land C.Direct sunlight D.High atmospheric pressure
A
Which of the following ideas is most related to the theory of supply side economics? A.If the tax rate was lower, consumers would spend or invest money. B.If the tax rate was higher, consumers would have more money to save. C.If the tax rate was lower, there would be no changes in consumer spending. D.If the tax rate was higher, consumers would spend more money.
A
Which of the following is a primary source of information for a research paper about the First World War? A.A letter from a First World War soldier to his wife back home B.An entry from an online encyclopedia about the First World War C.A nonfiction book about the First World War D.A magazine article about how the First World War changed America
A
Which of the following is an algebraic expression? A.6x−4 B.6y<4 C.6z=4 D. 6+4
A
Which of the following processes in a plant's life cycle involves the emergence of leaves and roots from a seed? A.Germination B.Fertilization C.Pollination D.Flowering
A
Which of the following was enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a way to provide relief, recovery, and reform? A.New Deal B.Fourteen Points C.Good Neighbor policy D.Open Door policy
A
Which THREE of the following are elements of an effective oral presentation? A.Using voice modulation to signal important points B.Making eye contact to connect with the audience C.Using strong posture to communicate confidence D.Speaking rapidly to keep the audience's attention E.Reading from note cards to stay focused on the topic
A B C
Which THREE of the following types of household waste are most likely to be accepted by a curbside recycling program? A.Dry newspaper B.Clean aluminum cans C.Rinsed glass jars D.Food-soiled waxed paper
A B C
Which THREE of the following are generally acceptable rules for laboratory activities? A.Students should wash their hands after mixing chemicals in the laboratory. B.Students should inform the teacher immediately of any accidents or spills in the laboratory. C.Students should use cracked glassware only when the teacher is in the laboratory. D.Students should read instructions thoroughly before performing laboratory procedures.
A B D
Which TWO of the following are considered quantitative measures of text complexity? A.Sentence length B.Student interest C.Frequency of unfamiliar words D.Prevalence of figurative language E.Sophistication of text structure
A C
Which THREE of the following behaviors best exemplify active listening? A.Focusing on the specific words and feelings of the speaker B.Concentrating on formulating a response to give to the speaker C.Making appropriate eye contact with the speaker D.Helping the speaker finish a sentence E.Asking the speaker questions to clarify certain points
A C E
Which of the following is a statistical question? Select all that apply. A.What is the daily high temperature for an August day in Cheyenne, Wyoming? B.How many speeches did George Washington make during his life? C.How many minutes did Hannah spend talking on her phone on August 28, 2016 ? D.What was the average number of miles a week run by the members of the Hereford High School cross-country team last month?
A D
A student studying root words and affixes places the word "script" at the base of a word-tree sorting board. Which THREE of the following words are most appropriate to be added to the branches of the student's word tree? A.Transcript B.Writing C.Cursive D.Description E.Manuscript
A D E
Which THREE of the following literacy skills are most directly influenced by phonological awareness? A.Spelling B.Comprehension C.Reading rate D.Syllabification E.Decoding
A D E
Which TWO of the following individuals were most associated with warning the colonists of the British army's approach toward Lexington and Concord? A.Paul Revere B.John Hancock C.Benjamin Franklin D.Samuel Adams E.William Dawes
A E
A properly structured haiku must include which of the following elements? A.Five lines with an aabbaa a b b a rhyme scheme B.A defined number of syllables per line C.A theme involving unrequited love D.A sequence of events
B
An American who works for a Japanese company and lives in France takes an online British economics course that is taught by an Australian professor. This is an example of which of the following? A.Socialism B.Globalization C.Consumerism D.Capitalism
B
CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN SEDIMENTARY ROCKS Conglomerate >greater than 2,00 Rounded Breccia >greater than 2,000 Angular particles Sandstone 62.5-to2,000 Sand Mudstone 4.0-to62.5 Silt Based on the information presented in the table, sedimentary rock made up mostly of angular fragments that have an average size of 3,000 micrometers should be classified as which of the following? A.Conglomerate B.Breccia C.Sandstone D.Mudstone
B
Colony Pop in 1700 Pop. in 1780 Maryland 29,604 245,474 Virginia 58,560 538,004 North Carolina 10,720 270,133 South Carolina 5,704 180,000 According to the information, which of the following colonies had the largest change in population between 1700 and 1780? A.Maryland B.Virginia C.North Carolina D.South Carolina
B
If r is a real number, which of the following illustrates the commutative property of multiplication? A.(32)(r)=(3)(2r) B.(32)(r)=(r)(32) C.(32)(r)=(30)(r)+(2)(r) D.(32)(r)=(32)(r)(1)
B
In which of the following regions did Native Americans most rely on buffalo as a resource? A.Appalachian Mountains B.Great Plains C.Eastern Seaboard D.Pacific Northwest
B
Natural disasters Internal rebellions and conflict Gold discovered in California Which of the following groups immigrated to the United States based on the factors shown? A.Italians B.Chinese C.Germans D.Japanese
B
Students are working in groups to prepare an oral presentation for the class. Which of the following digital tools best helps students to collaborate as individual groups during the planning stage of the presentation? A.An online slide show application B.A Web-based discussion board C.A podcast-creation program D.An interactive whiteboard
B
The figure presents a boxplot. The number line indicates the numbers 100 through 1,000, in increments of 100. The whiskers range from 200 to 300, and from 500 to 700. The box ranges from 300 to 500, with an interior vertical line segment at 400. There is a point plotted at 1,000. A boxplot for a set of data is shown. Which of the following is true? A.The only outlier is 200. B.The only outlier is 1,000. C.The only outliers are 200, 700, and 1,000. D.All values greater than 500 or less than 300 are outliers.
B
Two black mice have a litter that contains some black offspring and some brown offspring. In mice, black fur is dominant to brown fur. Which of the following best explains the presence of the brown offspring? A.One parent was homozygous for black fur (BBuppercase B, uppercase B), and one was heterozygous for black fur (BbBb uppercase B, lowercase b). B.Both parents were heterozygous for black fur (BbBb uppercase B, lowercase b). C.Both parents were homozygous for brown fur (bblowercase b, lowercase b). D.Both parents were homozygous for black fur (BBuppercase B, uppercase B).
B
What is the least common multiple of 12, 20, and 30? A. 2 B. 60 C.240 D.360
B
Which of the following best describes the approximate length of time it takes Earth to rotate once about its axis? A.One hour B.One day C.One month D.One year
B
Which of the following demonstrations provides the best opportunity for students to gain an understanding of why the Sun appears larger than other stars, even though many stars are actually larger than the Sun? A.Positioning two lit bulbs of the same size on opposite sides of an observer but at the same distance from the observer B.Positioning two lit bulbs of the same size at different distances from an observer C.Positioning a large lit bulb and a small lit bulb at the same distance from an observer D.Positioning a large lit bulb close to an observer and a small lit bulb far from the same observer
B
Which of the following maps would explorers use to follow the route taken by Lewis and Clark during their exploration of the Louisiana Territory? A.Political map B.Physical map C.Thematic map D.Climatic map
B
Which of the following social movements was created to generate support for the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment? A.Temperance movement B.Suffrage movement C.Civil Rights movement D.Antislavery movement
B
Which of the following statements best describes how the individual molecules in water vapor are different from those in liquid water? A.They weigh less. B.They are farther apart. C.They are composed of different elements. D.They interact more strongly with one another.
B
Which of the following words are accurately grouped by their phonics pattern? A.Chop, tap, last B.Silk, past, mart C.Fang, trap, boy D.Bent, rant, stun
B
Which of the following words is best classified as a Tier 2 vocabulary word? A.Same B.Predict C.Tectonic D.Diameter
B
Which THREE of the following activities most effectively utilize a graphic novel during instruction? A.A teacher reads a graphic novel aloud to the class for the purpose of entertaining the students. B.Students read a graphic novel that correlates with the theme of a traditional text in order to support comprehension. C.Students use graphic novels to learn how to identify plot structure, symbolism, and characterization by seeing them visually. D.Students use a graphic novel as the only text source so they do not get frustrated with the challenging language that articles and literature may present. E.Students use graphic novels as models to guide them in re‑creating prose into visual dialogue for creative writing projects.
B C E
Which THREE of the following teacher strategies are most effective for promoting reading fluency? A.Demonstrating how to determine meanings of unknown words in a text B.Modeling decoding strategies during teacher read-alouds of a text C.Encouraging repeated readings of a text D.Providing less challenging texts to prevent student frustration E.Providing time for both oral and silent reading of a text
B C E
Which TWO of the following examples illustrate the application of genetic engineering in agriculture? A.Scientists compared the cadmium concentrations of the grain produced by durum wheat grown in one of two different types of soil. B.Scientists found that expression of a certain basil-plant gene in ripening tomatoes changes the flavor and aroma of the tomatoes. C.Scientists investigated the amount of provitamin A that is produced and stored by certain naturally occurring strains of sweet potatoes. D.Scientists developed a strain of corn with increased resistance to certain insects by inserting a bacterial gene into the corn's genome.
B D
r=5b In a flower shop, there are 5 roses in every bouquet. The equation shown gives the number of roses r used to make b bouquets. Select the appropriate choices from the drop-down lists to correctly complete each sentence.
B= Independent R= dependent
"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures" "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent" "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury" The text shown is from which of the following documents? A.Bill of Rights B.Mayflower Compact C.Declaration of Independence D.Articles of Confederation
C
1 tablespoon 116 cup 1 teaspoon 13 tablespoon 1 fluid ounce 2 tablespoons Each row of the table shows equivalent measurements. Based on the equivalent measurements, which of the following quantities is greatest? A.12 tablespoons B.7/8 cup C.8 fluid ounces D.45 teaspoons
C
3 less than 4 times the sum of the number x and 15 Which of the following expressions best represents the verbal phrase shown? A.4x+15−3 B.3−4x+15 C.4(x+15)−3 D. 3−4(x+15)
C
90, 90, 95, 90, 85, 90 Caleb's scores for the first 6 quizzes in his algebra class are shown above. If he receives a score of 95 on the seventh quiz, which of the following statements will be true? A.The average (arithmetic mean) of the 7 quiz scores is less than the average of the first 6 quiz scores. B.The mode of the 7 quiz scores is greater than the mode of the first 6 quiz scores. C.The median of the 7 quiz scores is equal to the median of the first 6 quiz scores. D.The range of the 7 quiz scores is greater than the range of the first 6 quiz scores.
C
A student is delivering a speech to a group of students from another country. Which of the following practices will best support effective communication? A.Sharing a great deal of information at once B.Presenting information loudly and deliberately C.Using straightforward and neutral language D.Incorporating jokes throughout the presentation
C
A teacher rubs an inflated balloon with a wool cloth and then holds the balloon over bits of paper that are lying on a table. The students in the class watch as the bits of paper rise from the table toward the balloon. Which of the following hypotheses is best supported by the observed interaction between the balloon and the bits of paper? A.The balloon contains helium. B.The balloon is unaffected by gravity. C.The balloon has an electrostatic charge. D.The balloon weighs more than the bits of paper do.
C
After reading two different informational texts on sharks, students are asked to complete a Venn diagram that includes facts from both texts. Which of the following best identifies the lesson's objective? A.Assessing comprehensive understanding of nonfiction B.Identifying text features of similar texts C.Enhancing understanding through comparison D.Identifying the cause-and-effect structure of texts
C
An early-elementary student writes, "I hav a pet dog. I lik to pla bal wif him." The student reads it back to the teacher as, "I have a pet dog. I like to play ball with him." The student's writing is best categorized as which of the following developmental writing stages? A.Preliterate B.Emergent C.Transitional D.Fluent
C
By 1860 . . . Nearly 4,000,000 of Britain's total population of 21,000,000 were dependent on cotton textile manufacturing. Nearly forty percent of Britain's exports were cotton textiles. Seventy-five percent of the cotton that supplied Britain's cotton mills came from the American South, and the labor that produced that cotton came from slaves. Eugene R. Dattel, "Cotton in a Global Economy: Mississippi (1800-1860)" Based on the information, which of the following conclusions can be made? A.Britain supported the westward expansion of the United States. B.The economy of the Southern states was highly industrialized. C.Britain supported the Southern states during the Civil War. D.The participation of the Southern states in the global economy assured their victory in war.
C
During which of the following steps of the writing process are students most likely to utilize a writer's checklist to assess their work? A.Brainstorming B.Drafting C.Revising D.Planning
C
In an activity, students create models of landscapes by cutting two-liter plastic bottles in half lengthwise and filling them with different combinations of soil, sand, pebbles, and small plants. After positioning the models at an angle, the students pour equal amounts of water onto each model's raised end and collect the runoff in beakers placed under each model's lower end. The students then determine the dry mass of the sediment contained in the runoff from each model. Which of the following scientific questions can the students investigate most directly in the activity described? A.How can growing plants break apart rocks? B.Do earthworms improve soil fertility? C.What are some factors that affect erosion? D.Does temperature affect weathering rates?
C
Point 1. 0 seconds, 0 meters. Point 2. 1 second, 0.2 meters. Point 3. 2 seconds, 3.8 meters. Point 4. 3 seconds, 1.9 meters. Point 5. 4 seconds, 0 meters. Point 6. 5 seconds, 3.8 meters. Point 7. 6 seconds 7.9 meters. Point 8. 7 seconds, 12.9 meters. Point 9. 8 seconds, 13 meters. Point 10. 9 seconds, 10.1 meters. Point 11. 10 seconds, 7.8 meters. The graph represents the motion of an object traveling along a straight path. Based on the graph, the object's average speed between the 4-second and 7-second time points was most nearly A. 1.9 m/s1.9 meters per second B. 3.0 m/s3.0 meters per second C. 4.3 m/s4.3 meters per second D. 12.8 m/s
C
The Indian Ocean is located between which of the following two continents? A.North America and Australia B.North America and Africa C.Africa and Australia D.South America and Africa
C
The formula V=IR relates the voltage V, in volts, to the current I, in amps, and the resistance R, in ohms, in a circuit. What is the current produced by a 9-volt battery in a circuit with 4 ohms of resistance? A.1.50 amps B.2.00 amps C.2.25 amps D.2.50 amps
C
The smallest single unit of sound in a language is a A.grapheme B.syllable C.phoneme D.morpheme
C
When a teacher is working with an English-language learner, which of the following approaches is most effective in establishing sight word connections between languages? A.Pre-teaching vocabulary using drawings to represent new words B.Asking students to repeat each new word three times when reading it C.Focusing on cognates and relationships in meaning between languages D.Teaching students to use a dictionary to look up definitions of common words
C
Which of the following actions prompted the United States to become directly involved in the Second World War? A.Japan invading China B.Germany bombing London C.Japan bombing Pearl Harbor D.Germany invading Poland
C
Which of the following key word lists best exemplifies a compare and contrast text structure? A.Because, so, therefore, consequently B.For example, such as, to illustrate, for instance C.Both, as well as, similarly, as opposed to D.First, second, prior to, subsequently
C
Which of the following statements is an opinion about history? A.The American Revolution was primarily fought in the thirteen colonies. B.British General Cornwallis surrendered his troops at Yorktown, Virginia. C.George Washington's leadership in the American Revolution was extraordinary. D.France's contributions during the American Revolution aided the Patriots' cause.
C
Which of the following teacher questions will best help students to make a text-to-self connection when reading a text? A.Are there things in the story that are similar to things going on in the world? B.Does this story remind you of another story or book you have read? C.Have you ever been in a situation similar to that of any of the characters in the story? D.Do any of the characters in the story remind you of a character in a movie you have seen?
C
a=5,000(1+r) The formula shown can be used to find the amount of money in dollars, a, in an account at the end of one year when $5,000 is invested at simple annual interest rate r for the year. Which of the following represents the independent variable in the formula? A.a B.5,000 C.r D. 1+r
C
Which TWO of the following factors should a student look for to best determine if a particular Web site is credible and reliable for research? A.Web site address that ends in .com B.Links to other sites for additional information C.Citation of the author's sources D.Strong and passionate opinions E.Accurate spelling and grammar
C E
0.7 is 1/1,000 of what number? A. 0.0007 B. 0.007 C. 70 D. 700
D
4x(3x+2y) What does 2y represent in the expression shown? A.A binomial B.A factor C.A coefficient D.A monomial
D
A student has just finished revising a piece of narrative writing. The next step for the student will most likely be to A.brainstorm ideas for the setting of the story B.ensure that the ideas in the story are well organized C.publish the story using digital resources D.proofread the story for spelling and mechanics errors
D
In plants, the chlorophyll used in photosynthesis is contained in which of the following cell structures? A.The cell wall B.The nucleus C.The mitochondria D.The chloroplasts
D
National powers Shared powers State powers Which of the following principles of government is best defined by the powers in this list? A.Republicanism B.Limited government C.Popular sovereignty D.Federalism
D
Researchers are measuring surface salinity in different areas of an ocean. In which of the following areas will the researchers most likely find the highest surface salinity? A.An area in which cooler temperatures are causing heavy rainfall B.An area in which warmer temperatures are causing icebergs to melt C.An area in which river flow is causing a mixing of freshwater with seawater D.An area in which warm, dry winds are causing a high rate of evaporation
D
Which of the following best describes where most earthquakes occur? A.In the middle of continents B.Where streams merge with rivers C.In Earth's inner core D.At tectonic plate boundaries
D
Which of the following best identifies a characteristic of effective delivery during an oral presentation? A.Using few physical gestures B.Moving around continuously C.Limiting variations in verbal tone and speed D.Using accessible and clear vocabulary
D
Which of the following bibliographic entries is the best example of correct MLAM L A citation? A.Roald Dahl, The Witches. Farrar Straus Giroux: New York, 1983. Print. B.Dahl, Roald. Farrar Straus Giroux. The Witches. New York: 1983. Print. C.The Witches, Dahl, Roald. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1983. Print. D.Dahl, Roald. The Witches. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1983. Print.
D
Which of the following economic concepts best describes the relationship between the quantity of a product producers want to sell and the quantity that consumers want to purchase at any given price point? A.Scarcity and choice B.Opportunity cost and resources C.Goods and services D.Supply and demand
D
Which of the following events are most related to the cause of the American Revolution? A.The Treaty of Paris (1763) and the stationing of troops in Quebec City B.The attack at Fort Duquesne and the construction of Fort Necessity C.The publication of Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence D.The Boston Tea Party and the passage of the Intolerable Acts
D
Which of the following events led to the outbreak of the First World War? A.The sinking of the USSU S S Maine in Cuba B.The invasion of Poland by Germany C.The issuing of President Wilson's Fourteen Points D.The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
D
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to −4(3−2x) ? A.−2x−12 B.2x−12 C.−8x−12 D. 8x−12
D
Which of the following human organs is responsible for the formation of sperm cells? A.Pancreas B.Thyroid C.Ovary D.Testis
D
Which of the following is an example of a middle school student demonstrating civic responsibility? A.Serving on a federal jury B.Running for a local public office C.Working and paying income taxes D.Volunteering to read at a local elementary school
D
Which of the following laws most influenced John Brown to lead a raid on the armory at Harpers Ferry? A.The Missouri Compromise of 1820 B.The Compromise of 1850 C.The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 D.The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
D
Which of the following represents the calculation −7−(−2) on the number line? A.The figure presents a number line with the numbers negative 10 through 10 indicated. There is a point at negative 2 and negative 7. There is an arrow drawn from negative 2 to negative 7. B.The figure presents a number line with the numbers negative 10 through 10 indicated. There is a point at negative 2 and negative 7. There is an arrow drawn from negative 7 to negative 2. C.The figure presents a number line with the numbers negative 10 through 10 indicated. There is a point at negative 7 and negative 9. There is an arrow drawn from negative 7 to negative 9. D.The figure presents a number line with the numbers negative 10 through 10 indicated. There is a point at negative 5 and negative 7. There is an arrow drawn from negative 7 to negative 5.
D
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the impact of fluency on reading comprehension? A.For most students, fluency has the greatest effect on reading comprehension between third grade and eighth grade. B.The role of fluency diminishes in the secondary grades, where instruction should focus primarily on discrete comprehension skills. C.The ability to remember details about what is read is enhanced with fluency, though fluency does not improve word recognition skills. D.In reading, fluency reduces the cognitive load required to decode words and thus enhances the ability to remember what was read.
D
