In Regards to the Debate Between the Whole-Word Approach Vs

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Multiple Choice

In regards to the debate between the whole-word approach vs. providing phonics instruction, research found that

• A) systematic phonics instruction produced better readers, with a greater effect for children of low ability or from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• B) a whole-word approach produced better readers, especially for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• C) phonics instruction diminishes student motivation to read.
• D) phonics instruction occurs incidentally in the classroom and does not need to be taught systematically.

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Definitions:

Mutually Exclusive

Events that cannot occur at the same time; the occurrence of one event excludes the possibility of the other event(s).

Intersection

The set of elements common to two or more sets.

Conditional

Pertaining to expressions, statements, or functions that involve conditions where outcomes depend on fulfilling specified criteria.

Experimental Outcomes

Refers to the various results that could potentially occur as a result of a scientific experiment.