RCGS education

Question 1

Peter Sipe compares his school to a prison.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Noguera argues that “[t]he only way we can really think about reducing disparities in achievement is by addressing ___”.

Accepted Answer

Social inequality

Question 3

True or False: Noguera argues that setting the academic bar higher will help reduce the achievement gap.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

According to Noguera, what is a major threat to higher education?

Accepted Answer

Rising tuition costs limiting access for low-income students

Question 5

How do societal stereotypes NOT form expectations of how black or Latino individuals are expected to behave in society?

Accepted Answer

It does not affect them

Question 6

Black/Latino populations are greatly underrepresented in higher education, yet they are the fastest-growing populations

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What is a possible solution proposed by Noguera to help fix the achievement gap?

Accepted Answer

Mending teacher/student relations

Question 8

According to both Noguera and Newjack, what role does race and class play in educational inequality?

Accepted Answer

They significantly shape students' access to quality education

Question 9

Who does Pedro Noguera argue is responsible for the achievement gap?

Accepted Answer

Systemic Inequailties

Question 10

Which approach has helped some schools successfully prepare Black and Latino students for college?

Accepted Answer

Addressing students' social, emotional, and psychological needs

Question 11

What is one thing YOU can do to help reduce educational inequality?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion that Noguera makes to help mitigate the achievement gap?

Accepted Answer

Increasing class size

Question 13

What is one major issue faced by teachers in underfunded schools?

Accepted Answer

Lack of resources and support

Question 14

If a student comes to class without the required supplies, what would be the most likely reason, according to Newjack?

Accepted Answer

The school doesn’t provide enough resources

Question 15

Women are preforming worse in school.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

What did the No Child Left Behind Act try to do?

Accepted Answer

Hold schools accountable by raising academic standards for better scores.

Question 17

True or False: According to Noguera, focusing solely on test scores is the best way to close the achievement gap.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

If you designed a school to reduce inequality, which strategy would be LEAST effective?

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing strict discipline policies over student well-being

Question 19

In underprivileged schools, why are stricter teachers often seen as more valuable?

Accepted Answer

They could control their students and enforce order

Question 20

Who is Pedro Noguera?

Accepted Answer

Sociologist

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