Sam,a Seventh Grader,received a Grade-Equivalent Score of 9

question 185

Multiple Choice

Sam,a seventh grader,received a grade-equivalent score of 9.2 on a standardized vocabulary test at the end of the spring term.This result indicates that Sam

• A)achieved about the same level as the average ninth graders in the norms group.
• B)knows as much vocabulary as the typical ninth grader in the norms group.
• C)scored above average compared to seventh graders in the norm group.
• D)should be awarded a grade of A for his achievement in vocabulary.

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Definitions:

Kangaroo Care

An intervention for low-birthweight babies in which the infant is placed vertically against the parent’s chest, under the shirt, providing skin-to-skin contact.

Skin-to-Skin Contact

Direct physical contact between the skin of two individuals, often used to promote bonding and emotional well-being.

Premature Infant

An infant born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation, often requiring specialized medical care.

HIV Transmission

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