Mario Is an 8-Year-Old Third Grader Who Lives in a Largely

question 41

Multiple Choice

Mario is an 8-year-old third grader who lives in a largely Hispanic community in Arizona. Considering typical ethnic group differences and without knowing anything else about Mario,with which instructional approach would you expect him to feel most comfortable?

• A)A textbook chapter appropriate for his reading skills
• B)A cooperative learning activity
• C)A direct instruction session
• D)An in-class workbook exercise

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