Susan Has Just Been Assigned a School Project

question 64

Multiple Choice

Susan has just been assigned a school project.She wants to choose the best students to help her.The task involves going out into the woods,collecting samples of insects,and creating a presentation for the class.Susan is contemplating giving an IQ test to the entire class and choosing the top three performers to assist her.What advice would you give Susan?

• A)Tell Susan she is on the right track; the top three scorers should be chosen.
• B)Tell Susan she might be making a mistake because some students are poor test takers.
• C)Tell Susan that the IQ test may not adequately measure all the skills required for the project.
• D)Tell Susan that the IQ test is an excellent predictor of leadership,creativity,and interpersonal skills.

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Definitions:

Empowering

Relates to the process of giving individuals or groups more power and control over their lives or work, often leading to increased autonomy, confidence, and productivity.

Grading Rubrics

Tools used by educators to assess students' work by providing detailed criteria for evaluation, consisting of various levels of achievement for each criterion.

Teaching Assistants

Individuals, often students themselves, who assist a professor or teacher with instructional responsibilities, such as grading, leading discussion sections, or providing academic support to students.

Empowering

The process of delegating authority and responsibilities to employees, encouraging them to take initiative and make decisions.