Friday, 3 May 2024, 12:33 AM
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Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: US Educational Terms Glossary (Garland Green)
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Magnet SchoolA school that focuses on a particular discipline, such as science, mathematics, arts, or computer science. It is designed to recruit students from other parts of the school district. |
MainstreamingThe practice of placing students with disabilities in regular classrooms; also known as inclusion. (Ed Source) |
manipulativeAny physical object (e.g. blocks toothpicks coins) that can be used to represent or model a problem situation or develop a mathematical concept. |
ManipulativesThree-dimensional teaching aids and visuals that teachers use to help students with math concepts. Typical tools include counting beads or bars, base ten blocks, shapes, fraction parts, and rulers. |
matrix samplingAn assessment method in which no student completes the entire assessment but each completes a portion of the assessment. Portions are allotted to different representative samples of students. Group (rather than individual) scores are obtained for an analysis of school or district performance. |
McRELMid-continent Research for Education and Learning |
MetacognitionThe process of considering and regulating one s own learning. Activities include assessing or reviewing one s current and previous knowledge identifying gaps in that knowledge planning gap-filling strategies determining the relevance of new information and potentially revising beliefs on the subject. |
Minimum DayA shortened school day that allows teachers to meet and work together. |
ModelingDemonstrating to the learner how to do a task with the expectation that the learner can copy the model. Modeling often involves thinking aloud or talking about how to work through a task. |
ModernizationThe installation of new plumbing, air conditioning, floors, cabinets, carpeting, etc. on school grounds. |
Multiple-subject CredentialA credential required to teach in elementary and middle-school classrooms. It qualifies a teacher to teach multiple subjects in a self-contained class. |