Chapter 1-3
What is the first physical change in adolescents? Which system?
skeletal/muscular system
True or false: popularity has no correlation with participation in sports.
False, popularity may be associated with athletic success.
What is the most vital aspect of the structural design of middle schools?
teaming
What type of integration is purposeful and uses organizing with driving content to students?
curriculum integration (CI)
True or false: during adolescence, the female body prepares for full reproductive capability.
true
Adolescents may challenge whose thoughts when it comes to major beliefs?
What type of program helps students develop respect for self and others?
advisory program
Which theory is centered around creating new meaningful ideas with new knowledge?
constructivism theory
How many hours of sleep do teens need to function effectively?
At least nine hours
What type of imbalance can contribute to mood swings?
chemical imbalance
Do boys or girls engage in bullying?
Both
What is the traditional form of seeing mastery of a topic or unit?
Assessment
What powerful growth process begins the development of the ability to reflect on one's thoughts?
metacognition
What has the biggest influence on a younger person's self-esteem?
body image
What do schools need to have in place for crises?
They need a detailed specific plan. (anything close to this will count)
What type of conferences allow for the students being held accountable and becoming more responsible?
Student-led conferences
What stage of development are middle schoolers generally in for the majority of the middle school years?
concrete operational stage of development
True or false: Women are the minority in the United States and are still discriminated against in many aspects?
True
What is a word describing what students should learn in school?
tradition
What is a collection of a students homework, reports, and projects?
portfolio