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a. The act or an instance of transforming.
b. The state of being transformed. 2. A marked change, as in appearance or character, usually for the better. |
Transformation
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1 : something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: as a : lodging, food, and services or traveling space and related services —usually used in plural <tourist accommodations on the boat> <overnight accommodations> b : a public conveyance (as a train) that stops at all or nearly all points
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Accomodation
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. act of becoming part of something: the process of becoming part of or more like something greater
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Assimilation
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area of study that deals with the processes and measurable results of study, as well as the practical ability to apply intelligence.
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Cognitive Domain
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Holding the view that the ego is the center, object, and norm of all experience. 2. a. Confined in attitude or interest to one's own needs ..
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Egocentrism
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noun: a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or ... · verb (used with object): to furnish with a scaffold or scaffolding.
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Scaffolding
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Vygotsky (1978) maintained the child follows the adult's example and gradually develops the ability to do certain tasks without help or assistance. He called the difference between what a child can do with help and what he or she can do without guidance the "zone of proximal development" (ZPD).
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Zone of proximal development www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/learning/lr1zpda.htm
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Using senses and actions to understand the world; beginning to use imitation, memory, and thought; representing reality in the mind.
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Sensor motor
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Summary: Social Development Theory argues that social interaction precedes development; consciousness and cognition are the end product of socialization and social behavior.
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Social Development Theory
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Using representations rather than motor actions; ability to think through logically in one direction; thinking dominated by egocentrism
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Preoperational
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adj. 1. Of or relating to an actual, specific thing or instance; particular: had the concrete evidence ...
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Concrete
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Understanding highly abstract concepts; logical reasoning & scientific thinking; developing concerns about identity & social issues
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Formal Operations
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adj. Impossible to reverse: an irreversible momentum toward open revolution. ir re·vers i·bil i·ty, ir re·vers i·ble·ness ...
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Irreversibility
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Learning by changing existing knowledge structures
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Accommodation
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Blending a native culture with a new culture, keeping elements of both
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Acculturation
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A transitional period of physical and psychological development beginning around 11 to 13 years, extending through the teenage years
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Adolescence
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Feelings, emotions, values & attitudes
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Affective domain
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Learning by adding new knowledge to existing knowledge
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Assimilation
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Having ancestors from two or more racial groups.
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Biracial or Multiracial
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Memory, reasoning, and thinking abilities
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Cognitive domain
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Learner-centered approach to teaching; students construct knowledge for themselves.
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Constructivism
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A system in which many different cultural groups are valued and share power
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Cultural pluralism
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A way of life shared by members of a certain group, including values, beliefs, and attitudes
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Culture
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Changes taking place as one grows
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Development
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Considering the age & stage of growth of the child in providing & planning learning experiences
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Developmentally appropriate or Age appropriate
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Variety of different groups within the same setting
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Diversity
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Self-centeredness, especially in very young children
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Egocentric
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A social group defined on the basis of its religious, national, or cultural characteristics
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Ethnic group or Ethnicity
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Believing one's culture is better than other cultures
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Ethnocentrism
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Perceiving as a whole and prefering to learn with others
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Field-dependent
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Perceiving in parts and prefering to learn alone
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Field-independent
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Practicing under the direction of the teacher
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Guided Practice
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The ability to use basic knowledge in analyzing, evaluating, or manipulating information
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Higher level thinking skills
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Many subject areas are included under one topic or theme (also Thematic units or an Integrated approach).
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Interdisciplinary unit
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Students who learn best by movement
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Kinesthetic (Tactile) learners
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Stands for "What I Know, What I Know, and What I Want to know, and What I Learned." Used as an instructional activity to establish student knowledge before and after introducing a lesson or unit.
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KWL
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The process of growing and changing
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Maturation or Development
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The theory that cultures should blend into the main culture, losing unique characteristics
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Melting pot theory
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Ability to monitor and think about one's own thinking, learning, and remembering
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Metacognition
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The teacher or student demonstrates processes, skills, or behaviors for learning
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Modeling
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Positive/negative mindset for a group of people
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Prejudice
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Physical activities or skills
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Psychomotor domain
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The theory that cultures mix but retain uniqueness
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Salad bowl theory
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Support for learning and problem solving that is withdrawn as competence improves
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Scaffolding
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Mental structure(s) for organizing concepts and relationships
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Schema (Schemata)
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Reaching one's fullest potential
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Self-actualization
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One's perception of self (neither good nor bad).
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Self-concept
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Self-confidence that one can succeed (good).
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Self-efficacy
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Feelings about oneself (can be good or bad).
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Self-esteem
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Assumption about certain types of people
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Stereotype
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Students who learn best by touch
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Tactile learners
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Difference between what a student can do alone and with help from a peer or adult (Vygotsky).
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Zone of proximal development
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School district's policy for use of school resources, especially school computers and the Internet; must be signed by students and parents
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Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
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A time-saving Internet featre to keep an address or URL you wish to return to later.
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Bookmark/Favorite
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Linking students and teachers in different locations through technology to facilitate learning.
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Distance education
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The physical parts of the computer
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Hardware
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An element in an electronic document or website that moves the viewer to another place in the same document or to an entirely different document or website
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Hyperlink
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Nonsequential text presentation
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Hypertext
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Special type of database program that combines text, graphics, sound and video elements into a product with "clickable" links to present ideas and information
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Hypermedia
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Authoring system software originally designed for kids to produce hypermedia
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Hyperstudio
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Translates information into a form that the computer can understand, i.e., keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital cameras.
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Input device
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A network in which the computers that are connected are close to each other, many times within the same building or campus.
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Local Area Network (LAN)
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Navigating from one place to another in a nonlinear fashion through related topics
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Linking
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Connects computers to a network or shared devices, applications, peripherals
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Network Interface Card (NIC)
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Translates processed information into a form that the we can understand, i.e., monitor, printer
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Output device
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A phrase using AND, OR, NOT, or NEAR that narrows or broadens an Internet search
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Search string
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The programs that instruct the computer to do certain jobs
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Software
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Camera that can be connected to the Internet for continuous images
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Webcam
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A network that extends over a long distance
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
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Skills required for competent use of technology
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Technology literacy
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Knowing how to define, locate, use and analyze information to accomplish a goal
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Information literacy
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Interpreting the meaning of visual messages and using them to communicate
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Visual literacy
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An application program that allows users to "browse," display, and navigate through the information on the World Wide Web. Browsers are capable of displaying both graphics and text.
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Browser
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Instruction that utilizes a computer to present information to the student as a self-learning tool such as drill/practice and tutorial software
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Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)
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Software that produces all kinds of graphics, such as 3D animation, charts, and graphs; can be from the Internet, digital cameras, scanners, or from some software applications that include clipart within the program
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Computer graphics
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Software that produces a collection of data organized according to some structure or purpose; can manipulate data in a large collection of files (the database), cross-referencing between files as needed.
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Database
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Specialized software designed to combine text and graphics to produce high-quality output on a laser printer or typesetting machine
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Desktop publishing
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Software that provides repetitive practice on skills previously taught through teacher-led instruction or tutorial software.
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Drill and practice
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Electronic correspondence used as a motivational tool for practicing reading and writing skills through activities such as E-Pals or Key Pals (similar to penpals)
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Email
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Software that allows two or more networked users to work on the same document at the same time
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Groupware
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Software that combines multiple types of media such as text, graphics, sounds, animations, and video into an integrated product
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Multimedia
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Software that increases classroom teacher's effectiveness; for example, grade book programs, puzzle makers, drill sheet generators, and test generators
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Productivity tools
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Software that creates a lifelike but artificial environment with risks and complications removed.
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Simulation
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Software based on the traditional accounting worksheet that has rows and columns that can be used to present, analyze, and compile data
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Spreadsheet
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Instructional software that presents new information or skills in a series of steps that progress through levels of difficulty and understanding
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Tutorial
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Software designed to make the computer a useful electronic writing tool that edits, stores, and prints documents.
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Word processing
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Collection of information informing teachers about what students know.
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Assessment
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Measurement or judgment placing value (grade) on student learning
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Evaluation
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The extent to which the test measures what it is supposed to measure.
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Validity
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The extent to which the test results are consistent for an individual.
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Reliability
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Holding teachers and schools responsible for student learning.
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Accountability
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Superintendent, principals, and other supervisors who carry out policies of the school board in a school district.
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Administrators
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Describes a student with a greater than usual chance of having difficulty in school due to factors such as limited English proficiency, cultural diversity, poverty, race, homelessness, or teen pregnancy.
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At-risk
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Experimental schools operating by contract or charter receiving public funds but following different rules than public schools.
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Charter School
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Special programs for at-risk students such as remedial instruction, special activities, or early learning experiences.
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Compensatory education
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School attendance required by law for every child, ages 6-19
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Compulsory education
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Keeping certain information private only between people involved.
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Confidentiality
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Principles of good behavior, explaining how one should act in certain situations.
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Ethics
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Including special needs students in regular classroom for all or part of the day
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Inclusion
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An established teacher given the job of advising a new teacher or a person who serves in a counseling role for a student.
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Mentor
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Adjustment for students who are in need.
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Modification
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Someone who is new or inexperienced.
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Novice
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Conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a career
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Professionalism
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Federally funded programs for students needing extra help.
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Title I
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