Core Subjects EC-6 Flashcards
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Which reading comprehension strategy involves students predicting what will happen next in a text?
Answer: Predicting
Predicting engages students in anticipating future events in a text based on prior knowledge and contextual clues.
In EC-6 science, what is the purpose of a fair test?
Answer: To change only one variable while keeping others constant
A fair test changes only the independent variable so that results can be attributed to that single factor, maintaining scientific validity.
Which graphic organizer BEST helps students compare and contrast two concepts?
Answer: Venn diagram
A Venn diagram uses overlapping circles to visually represent shared and distinct characteristics between two concepts.
A teacher reads aloud while students follow along in their own copies. This is BEST described as:
Answer: Shared reading
Shared reading involves the teacher modeling fluent reading while students follow along, supporting early literacy development.
Which mathematical practice in EC-6 involves students explaining their reasoning to peers?
Answer: Constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others
Constructing viable arguments requires students to articulate mathematical thinking and evaluate the reasoning strategies of classmates.
In the EC-6 health and physical education domain, cardiovascular endurance is BEST developed through:
Answer: Sustained aerobic activity
Sustained aerobic activity like jogging or jumping rope elevates heart rate over time, directly improving cardiovascular endurance.