In action research, the research problem is often referred to as the
a. hypothesis. c. puzzlement.
b. focus. d. inquiry.
Ques. 2Eric, a student with a learning disability in your history class, gets good grades in class projects, discussions, and presentations. However, you notice that he has great difficulty recalling information for the history test that you administer. What should you do in order to accommodate his disability?
a. Do not administer any test to him; it isn't fair because of his memory deficit.
b. Rather than a paper-and-pencil test, give him some alternate form of assessment.
c. Let him take a form of the test that is easier than the one other students will take.
d. Let him take a copy of the test home the night before the exam so he can study from it.
Ques. 3The term action research is attributed to
a. Kurt Lewin. c. Carlos Friere.
b. John Dewey. d. Mark Stringer.
Ques. 4Edgar, a student with a learning disability in your history class, gets good grades in class projects, discussions, and presentations. However, you notice that he has great difficulty recalling information for the history tests that you administer. What should you do in order to help him compensate for his disability?
a. Do not administer any tests to him; it isn't fair because of his memory deficit.
b. Give him an open book test.
c. Use teaching tactics that will improve his memory and comprehension skills.
d. Let him take a form of the test that is easier than the one the other students will take.
Ques. 5Which is not one of the main characteristics of action research?
a. the research results in an action implemented in the context
b. the research is focused on a local issue.
c. the research seeks to control extraneous variables that might influence results.
d. the research is conducted by and for practitioners.
Ques. 6Students with learning disabilities tend to have difficulties with
a. visual and auditory perception as well as emotional control.
b. study skills, long-term memory storage, and self-regulation.
c. visual acuity and clarity of speech.
d. perception, attention, memory, and metacognition.
Ques. 7Which of the following does not represent action research.
a. assumes that local conditions vary.
b. is targeted to enhancing practice.
c. is conducted by those with little research training.
d. is used to generalize solutions to problems.
Ques. 8Which of the following is consistent with the IDEA definition of learning disability?
a. a disorder in basic processes that produces learning difficulties not attributable to other causes
b. a low IQ score but a high level of achievement
c. learning difficulties in conjunction with mild mental retardation
d. a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes, as well as cultural disadvantage
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