WGU C913 (C913)

WGU C913 - Psychology for Educators Chapter 15, exam Questions & Answers, Graded A+ What factors distinguish standardized tests from other forms of assessment? a. All test-takers answer the same questions under the same conditions. b. They are designed by test construction specialists. c. The questions reflect the values of a school district's community. d. The same scoring key is used to evaluate all test-takers' answers. e. Scores are compared either to a norm group or pr...

WGU C913 Chapter 14 Questions & Answers, VERIFIED. Why do many teachers dislike the task of assessing student learning? a. Many teachers lack in-depth knowledge of assessment principles. b. The role of assessor is seen as being inconsistent with the role of teacher. c. Classroom assessments contribute little to student learning. d. Many teachers think of assessment as grading rather than as instruction. e. High-quality assessment practices are a regular part of classroom cultur...

WGU C913 Chapter 7 Questions and answers, Graded A+. Verified. John received a score of 95 percent on his last chemistry test. Based on the principles of operant conditioning, why is John likely to study even harder for his next test? a. John needs to have the highest score in his class. b. John's grade is a form of positive reinforcement. c. John likes his chemistry teacher. d. John's grade is a form of negative reinforcement. - -b. John's grade is a form of positive reinf...

WGU C913 Chapter 16 Questions and answers, Graded A+. VERIFIED. Formative assessment of teachers and teaching can transform practice by highlighting the difference between the intent and effect of teachers' actions. a. True b. False - -a. True What is characteristic of a reflective teacher? a. thinking about how one ranks among teachers in the same school b. sitting back and thinking about one's teaching c. inquiring critically about one's practice d. identifying and t...

WGU C913 Chapter 2 Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. Teachers should be knowledgeable about stages of development in human behavior because this information: a. helps teachers control children's behavior. b. explains why behavior changes over time. c. is useful in creating lesson plans. d. tells teachers what students will and will not be able to understand. e. indicates how rapidly some children will learn. - -b. explains why behavior changes over time. c. ...

WGU C913 Psychology Chapter 1 & 2 Test all questions & Answers,100% Accurate. Graded A+ Mrs. Patel's 4th grade class is working on understanding fractions. According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which activity would best support students who are having difficulty understanding concepts? - -Using manipulatives for hands-on practice. Piaget's work in moral development suggests that the typical twelve year old? - -Believes that extenuating circumstances should be co...

WGU C913 Psychology Chapter 1 & 2 Test all questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. Mrs. Patel's 4th grade class is working on understanding fractions. According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which activity would best support students who are having difficulty understanding concepts? - -Using manipulatives for hands-on practice. Piaget's work in moral development suggests that the typical twelve year old? - -Believes that extenuating circumstances should be c...

WGU C913 Chapter 4 Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. What do IQ scores measure? a. cognitive processes b. aptitude for a particular profession c. multiple intelligences d. practical abilities - -a. cognitive processes What limits the validity of intelligence tests? a. Intelligence remains stable through the lifetime. b. Tests account for motivation but not conscientiousness. c. Discipline is measured by intelligence tests. d. Intelligence can only be ind...

WGU C913 Chapter 6 Questions and answers, Graded A+. How did public education in the U.S. become a major enterprise by 1920? a. All states passed compulsory school attendance laws. b. Many states enacted child labor laws to protect children. c. Vocational students were tracked into manual labor. d. Federal laws prevented employers from hiring children. e. By 1920, many immigrant children had entered the U.S. - -a. All states passed compulsory school attendance laws. b. Man...

WGU C913 Chapter 1 Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. What is the main goal of educational psychology? a. to improve student behavior b. to improve teacher effectiveness c. to use psychological theories to understand teaching and learning d. to test psychological theories on real students - -c. to use psychological theories to understand teaching and learning Educational psychology is considered a scientific discipline because it: a. tests theories in order to u...