A Teacher Interested in Studying the Effect of Peer Tutoring

question 48

Multiple Choice

A teacher interested in studying the effect of peer tutoring on reading skills randomly selected two similar groups of third graders from two remedial classrooms. One group was given a series of 20 peer tutor lessons, while a second group studied the traditional curriculum. At the end of the year, the teacher tested the reading skills of the two groups and found that those who had received peer tutoring scored significantly higher than did those who studied the traditional curriculum. What was the treatment in this study?

• A) Reading skills
• B) Third graders
• C) Traditional curriculum
• D) Peer tutor lessons

Distinguish between substance, relationship, and process goals in negotiations.

Understand the principles of different negotiation approaches (e.g., distributive, integrative, principled negotiation).

Recognize conflict management techniques that lead to specific outcomes (win-lose, lose-lose).

Analyze the role of fairness and equitable participation in teamwork and project management.

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Definitions:

Competing Products

Goods or services offered by different businesses that seek to satisfy the same customer needs or market demands.

Internal Standard

A benchmark or criterion established within an organization to ensure consistency and quality in its operations or production.

Life-Cycle Costs

The total cost of owning, operating, maintaining, and disposing of a product or system over its life span.

Transactional Costs

Expenses incurred during trading, beyond the price of the goods, including search and information costs, bargaining costs, and enforcement costs.