Infographic Activity
by Kathleen Stassen Berger

VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: Education in Middle Childhood

Traditionally, children were educated at home, but now almost all of the world’s 7-year-olds are in school, as evident in this infographic. Also shown are the latest data in NAEP proficiency levels in reading and math among U.S. fourth-graders.

QUIZ

1According to recent research, what is the best predictor of childhood health?
2According to the National Association of Educational Progress (NAEP), approximately blank percent of fourth-grade students are proficient or better in math, while blank percent fall below basic understanding.
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Chapter 1. VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: Education in Middle Childhood

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1.1 QUIZ

1. Making a diagnosis

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According to recent research, what is the best predictor of childhood health?

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2. Societal Pressures

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According to the National Association of Educational Progress (NAEP), approximately ____ percent of fourth-grade students are proficient or better in math, while ____ percent fall below basic understanding.

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3. Societal Pressures

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Discuss some of the results of having more or less elementary education around the globe.