The primary purpose of an informal reading inventory is to

The primary purpose of an informal reading inventory is to
 
  a. determine how much a student has learned in a given period of time.
  b. place students in materials that are neither too hard nor too easy.
  c. track students' growth in reading.
  d. set up instructional groups.

Ques. 2

All of the following statements are true of the ideal strategy for dealing with misbehavior EXCEPT:
 
  a. It restores order immediately without negatively affecting the class climate.
  b. It prevents repetition of the problem.
  c. It results in subsequent appropriate behavior in similar situations.
  d. It allows the teacher to calm down because it is administered after some time has elapsed.

Ques. 3

The main reason English learners are less likely to be identified for special help with literacy is because
 
  a. their difficulties might be blamed on their lack of adequate English.
  b. they get substantial aid in their English-as-a-second-language classes.
  c. scores for their proficiency in their native language might not be available.
  d. most literacy intervention programs focus on instruction in English.

Ques. 4

Individual behavior contracts are agreed upon by both the teacher and the student.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 5

A main advantage of a computer adaptive test is that it
 
  a. provides intrinsic motivation.
  b. measures all students more precisely.
  c. requires less pupil preparation.
  d. can be administered anywhere and at any time.

Ques. 6

Calling or emailing parents should be avoided to the greatest extent possible because they do not appreciate teachers invading their privacy.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 7

According to Wiliam and Leahy, the most effective step that can be taken by teachers to increase student achievement is to
 
  a. set challenging but realistic goals.
  b. implement formative assessment.
  c. use research-based instructional practices.
  d. modify class size.

Ques. 8

Punishment is effective because it teaches the student what behavior should be practiced.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 9

Students do best academically if they have a (n) __________ orientation or mindset to learning.
 
  a. authentic
  b. mastery
  c. performance
  d. task completion