Women are "underrepresented" in STEM. What does this mean?
there are too few of them in the discipline
there are too many of them in the discipline
the discipline is too difficult for women
the discipline is becoming very popular with women
A "discipline" (like Chemistry) is a type of test.
False
True
A "credible alternative" means a different option that is
to difficult to achieve
easy to find
believeable and trustworthy
expensive and hard to get
In "provide concrete examples," what does concrete mean?
hard
a building material
real or specific
long
What is ONE thing Reading 2 says is the most obvious difference between distance and face-to-face learning?
How instruction is delivered / The use of technology / Time and location
According to Reading 2, it is easier for teachers to understand a student's specific needs in a virtual classroom.
False
True
What specific technology does Reading 2 say modern distance learning heavily depends on?
The Internet
Reading 2 says distance learning is less flexible with time and location than face-to-face learning.
False
True
What does Reading 2 say about the history of distance learning?
It has existed for at least 200 years.
It started in 1996.
Nobody should care about it.
It's only possible with computers.
Reading 1 mentions TWO subjects as examples of majors not directly linked to a career. What are they?
History and Philosophy
Name TWO ways Business and Engineering majors are SIMILAR, according to Reading 1.
practical, career-oriented, use math, good for grad school
According to the Reading 1, which subject is part of STEM?
Economics
Engineering
Ecology
English
Reading 1 states that Business is less popular than Engineering in the U.S.
False
True
According to Reading 1, which major has a significant gender gap with many more male students?
Engineering
Business
Philosophy
English
When you finish a university program you are awarded a degree
True
False
Which word or phrase would best describe this picture?e person in this photo? (TWO possible answers)
evolve OR technological advance
