The first step in identifying the strengths and needs of students is to:
A)engage in informal conversations about students in the teacher's lounge.
B)ask each student's former teacher.
C)make a judgment about each student based on your first impression.
D)look at the information in students' school records.

Question

The first step in identifying the strengths and needs of students is to:​
A)engage in informal conversations about students in the teacher's lounge.
B)ask  each student's former teacher.
C)make a judgment about each student based on your first impression.
D)look at the information in students' school records.

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Looking at the information in students' school records can provide insight on previous academic performance, attendance, behavior, and any accommodations or interventions that have been implemented. This information can help the teacher understand the student's strengths and areas for improvement before meeting them in person. Engaging in informal conversations or making judgments based on first impressions are not reliable or comprehensive methods for identifying student needs and strengths. Asking each student's former teacher may provide some helpful information, but it is still limited compared to reviewing official school records.

The First Step in Identifying the Strengths and Needs of Students