Chapter 3- Multiple Choice

Question 1
Which software function could best give students opportunities to match English words with their German equivalents?

Correct: Drill and practice
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Question 2
When using drill-and-practice software functions, avoid:

Correct: overuse.
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Question 3
Which software function might be useful if there was no teacher available to teach the topic?

Correct: Tutorial
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Question 4
What is one classroom application of tutorial software?

Correct: Self-paced review of learning
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Question 5
If a teacher wanted to demonstrate genetics principles by mating fruit flies and letting students analyze features of their offspring, what would be the best software?

Correct: Simulation
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Question 6
Which is an issue related to instructional uses of simulations?

Correct: Fidelity of the system
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Question 7
Instructional games are most frequently used:

Correct: as alternatives for simulations.
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Question 8
An issue related to instructional use of games is:

Correct: confusing game rules with real rules.
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Question 9
Which is a good use of problem-solving software?

Correct: To foster use of learning strategies
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Question 10
One controversy related to use of problem-solving software is:

Correct: a definition of problem solving.
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Question 11
What is one characteristic of an ILS system?

Correct: It includes a management system.
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Question 12
What is a common research finding related to ILS use?

Correct: It sometimes shows higher achievement than other methods.
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Question 13
What should one look for when evaluating courseware's graphics?

Correct: It does not interfere with learning.
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Question 14
One concern in evaluating a courseware's pedagogical soundness is:

Correct: its readability level.
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Question 15
What is a criterion that teachers should especially focus on when evaluating the quality of drill-and-practice software?

Correct: Feedback is appropriate for correct answers