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To “know your audience,” you should identify what they

A
Need to know
B
Want to know
C
Are interested in
D
All of these
5

Handouts and PowerPoint slides are

A
Distracting
B
Annoying
C
Visual aids
D
Icebreakers
6

Melinda has always wanted to know about export rates between the U.S. and China. Why is this a good research topic for her?

A
Melinda is curious about the topic
B
Melinda’s mother says China exports a lot of goods to the U.S.
C
Melinda saw a tv show and thought she could find more information about China
D
None of these
9

Conventions are

A
The use of proper grammar
B
Correct spelling
C
Appropriate punctuation
D
All of these
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How do rubrics increase learning?

A
Rubrics give the most important details about a reading assignment
B
Rubrics give students the tools to “grade” their own and others’ assignments
C
Both of these
D
None of these
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Alex knew his teacher wanted the class to use several sources for their Science projects. Alex cited eight sources in his project, but received a C on the assignment. Alex doesn’t understand why his grade is so low.How might a rubric have helped Alex earn a better grade?

Answer:

Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: Rubrics define quality, identify a teacher’s expectations, allow students to judge their own work and identify what and how areas of an assignment are graded.

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