A third-grade student wrote a report that answered her research question yet lacked focus; the facts were not presented in a logical sequence. To help this student improve her ability to write a report, the teacher should:
a) give the student a specific research topic
b) help the student use a word-processing program to prepare her report
c) provide instruction on using a graphic organizer
d) encourage her to read more narrative texts
Ques. 2In order for teachers to foster creativity in students, they should provide support and positive feedback for problem finding, not just problem solving.
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Ques. 3Which of the following is an authentic research activity for a first-grade class?
a) writing sample letters for their portfolios
b) determining the best type of food for their pet hamster
c) choral reading a favorite folktale
d) making a chart showing their favorite books
Ques. 4One of the fundamental skills a child learns while developing creativity is that of self-evaluation.
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Ques. 5When a group of fourth-grade students were ready to revise rough drafts of their research reports, their teacher wisely told them that their first concern should be to:
a) correct spelling and punctuation errors
b) delete offensive terms from their writing
c) identify facts and opinions in their writing
d) determine whether they have answered their research questions
Ques. 6The most effective way to foster creativity is to constantly praise children's work.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 7When writing reports, students should:
a) cut and paste information from Internet sources
b) rely only upon secondary sources
c) complete all independent writing at home
d) use the steps of the research process
Ques. 8Behaviors associated with imagination and creativity in young children are often interpreted negatively, discouraged, or even punished.
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