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What are the four areas of the core curriculum on effective literacy instruction?
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?
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?
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?
What is the ultimate aim of changing teacher preparation and professional development?
What is the intended outcome of supplementing and honing the core curriculum over time?
What is the intended outcome of supplementing and honing the core curriculum over time?
What is one of the benefits of learning to read early according to the text?
What is one of the benefits of learning to read early according to the text?
What is the consequence of having difficulty with the first steps of reading?
What is the consequence of having difficulty with the first steps of reading?
What is the outcome for children who struggle with reading if they do not receive intensive instruction?
What is the outcome for children who struggle with reading if they do not receive intensive instruction?
What percentage of elementary school students nationwide have serious problems learning to read?
What percentage of elementary school students nationwide have serious problems learning to read?
What percentage of elementary school students are at risk for not meeting grade-level expectations?
What percentage of elementary school students are at risk for not meeting grade-level expectations?