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What are the four areas of the core curriculum on effective literacy instruction?

Understanding the history of literature
Teaching advanced mathematics
Knowing the basics of reading psychology and development (correct)
Applying artistic practices in education

What is the goal of the core curriculum for teacher education?

To eliminate the need for in-service professional development
To focus solely on theoretical aspects of teaching
To bring continuity, consistency, quality, and comprehensiveness to teacher education programs (correct)
To provide specialized training in advanced physics

What is the purpose of using validated, reliable, efficient assessments in classroom teaching?

To inform classroom teaching (correct)
To compare students' scores
To create unnecessary paperwork for teachers
To standardize teaching methods

What is the ultimate aim of changing teacher preparation and professional development?

To equip educators to ensure effective literacy instruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended outcome of supplementing and honing the core curriculum over time?

Bringing continuity and consistency to teacher education programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of learning to read early according to the text?

Greater enjoyment of reading and exposure to language (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of having difficulty with the first steps of reading?

Undermines vocabulary growth and general knowledge of the world (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome for children who struggle with reading if they do not receive intensive instruction?

Few children catch up (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of elementary school students nationwide have serious problems learning to read?

About 20 percent (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of elementary school students are at risk for not meeting grade-level expectations?

At least another 20 percent (B) Signup and view all the answers

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