Middle Childhood Development and Schooling Flashcard

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According to the text, what percentage of children ages 6-11 in developing countries attended school in 1977?

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64%

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Which country is mentioned as having students who outperform American students in science achievement?

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Japan

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What stage of development did Piaget associate with middle childhood?

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Concrete and formal operational stages

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What is the main determinant of a child's group placement in reading instruction according to Barr and Dreeben?

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Aptitude

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Which of the following is a major determinant of how much material is covered in reading texts? Classroom size, Average aptitude of the instructional group, Teacher's experience, School funding

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Average aptitude of the instructional group

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What is the relationship between teacher morale and student outcomes?

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Positive relationship

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Which of the following is NOT a focus of ecological studies in education?
Social-system variables,
Teacher's personal life,
School's impact on student outcomes,
Physical characteristics of the school

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Teacher's personal life

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What is the correlation between school achievement and general intelligence according to Lavin?

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0.50 to 0.60