In Order to Improve Learning Outcomes for Adolescents, Middle School

question 41

Multiple Choice

In order to improve learning outcomes for adolescents, middle school teachers should provide which of the following?

• A) a supportive, caring environment in which to meet social, emotional, and cognitive needs
• B) a teacher-determined set of classroom rules to discourage students from distracting one another
• C) teacher-student relationships that are more professional and less personal, compared with those in elementary classrooms
• D) lower level activities in order to minimize opportunities for student failure

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Definitions:

Concert-Hall

A large public building designed for the performance of concerts, equipped with an audience area and a stage for musicians.

Classical Musician

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BIRG-ing Phenomenon

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Extrinsic Sources

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