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Chap 1 and 2 quest
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is High Stakes Testing? | A standardized test to assess students mastery of academic standards. |
| No Child Left Behind Act | Mandates state wide testing in reading and mathematics each year in grades 3-8, and requires public schools guarantee that all students are prepared to pass state proficiency tests. |
| What is Student Variability ? | differences among students in regard to their developmental needs, interests, abilities and disabilities. |
| What Is Student Diversity? | differences among students in regard to gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic status. |
| What Is Tenure? | an employment policy in whack teachers, after serving a probationary period, retain positions indefinitely and an be dismissed only on legally defensible grounds. |
| How much time does an average teen spend daily with technology? | About 7 hours |
| How many components does the Praxis Series include? | 3 components |
| How many teachers are in the US? | 3.5 Million excluding special education |
| What does IEP stand for? | Individualized Education Plan |
| Whats the main reason people become teachers? | They desire to work with young children. |
| What are some challenges of teaching? | Big work load, long working hours, behavior problems from some children |
| What does ELL stand for? | English Language Learners |
| What is special education? | Special Education helps children with disabilities. |
| What is the gender of most teachers? | Females |