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1
Identify an accurate statement about merit pay.
It is no longer in use in schools and colleges.
It is easy to be objective while rewarding teachers with merit pay.
It involves rewarding a teacher based on the number of students taught
It attempts to reward the best teachers.
2
Which of the following is an accurate statement with reference to the term in loco parentis?
School authorities have similar restrictions as do police
Schools have a legal right to randomly conduct spot-checking of lockers
A school official can search a student's locker with reasonable suspicion
School authorities can legally conduct a random strip search
3
The role of state governments in curricular decisions has
been minimized due to reductions in state education budgets.
has been restricted to merely providing funds and financial support
decreased due to the emphasis on local control of schools mandated by NCLB
increased through state standards and tests, and frameworks
4
In the context of the levels of educational power, which of the following is a function of state governments?
create and implement local policies for effective school administration
to set standards for school attendance and safety
translate community needs into educational practice
create current and long-range plans for the school district
5
Which refers to a person whose inner sense of being differs from their sex assigned at birth
transgender
bisexual
cisgender
homosexual
6
Which of the following statements would most likely be made by a critic of middle school education?
Middle schools offer a more discipline-focused curriculum than K-8 schools
Middle schools give excessive importance to academic rigor
Middle schools overemphasize self-esteem building
Middle schools ignore emotional and physical growth of students
7
Although U.S. middle school students lag behind Japanese in international algebra tests, differences disappear later bc
increased experience U.S. students have in standardized testing
increased amount of time U.S. students spend on challenging courses in hs
greater access U.S. students have to private tutoring services
greater comparative effectiveness of U.S. colleges.
8
The marketing technique that involves placing a company's name on other products is known as
customer marketing.
brand marketing.
guerrilla marketing.
viral marketing.
9
According to James Banks, multicultural education begins with __, where ethnic heroes are included in curriculum
additive approach
social action approach
transformation approach
contributions approach
10
In the landmark case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), the Supreme Court developed the doctrine of
substantial performance.
separate but equal.
repudiatory breach.
fundamental breach.
11
Which of the following strives to teach students the accumulated knowledge of human civilization through core courses?
essentialism
existentialism
progressivism
pragmatism
12
When students, parents, and teachers were asked to rate goals of schooling in a study by John Goodlad
students and parents rated personal goals highest
all of them rated social and civic goals as most important
vocational, personal, academic, social, & civic goals rated very important
students gave the highest rating to goals in the intellectual area
13
Which of the following books would likely be included in the "Great Books" favored by perennialists?
a love story written by an African American writer
a book on feminist ideas written by a female author
a theology book written by a classical author
a book on alternative medicines written by an Asian writer
14
Identify an accurate statement about teaching residencies as an alternative teaching program
It is similar to the Teach for America program based on the path they forge
The teachers under this program are trained for a month then teach students
It has been expanding recently and resemble medical residencies
70 % or more under this program leave the profession in a year.
15
Any area not specifically stated in the Constitution as a federal responsibility is automatically assigned to the states
Tenth Amendment.
Sixteenth Amendment.
Fourteenth Amendment.
Fifth Amendment.
16
The use of a system of positive reinforcement to promote desired learning is based on
progressivism
behaviorism
constructivism
existentialism
17
With launching of Sputnik, which provided funds for educational activities: student loans, strenghthening science, math
the Morrill Land Grant College Acts
the Land Ordinance Act and Northwest Ordinance
the National Defense Education Act (1958)
the Smith-Hughes Act (1917)
18
Which of the following is a reason that influences individuals to choose teaching as a profession?
desire to work with young people
higher salaries as compared to other professions
minimal amounts of paperwork
high prestige and status
19
To raise money for schools, colonial towns and districts assessed a(n)
excise tax.
property tax.
income tax.
road tax.
20
School boards are often criticized for
ignoring administrative details while giving importance to policy issues
being in the backseat when it comes to educational change and reform
taking more financial help from state funds and less from national funds
giving more representation to local communities while ignoring other groups
21
In the context of Mary Budd Rowe's research on wait time, teachers should
reduce the wait time to improve the effectiveness of instruction
pause for one second after a student has completed an answer.
learn to increase wait time from five seconds to ten to fifteen seconds
learn to increase their wait time from one second to three to five seconds.
22
Learning that is not always intended but emerges as students are shaped by school culture
null curriculum
formal curriculum
hidden curriculum
explicit curriculum
23
When a teacher's private life is questioned by the courts, a governing principle that determines dismissal is if
there is substantial disruption of the educational process.
the teacher's actions in his or her private life can be considered immoral.
there is documentary evidence of an illicit relationship
the teacher is a good role model for students
24
Common patterns that can derail classroom management during times of transition, which is true about fragmentation
Pattern in which classroom momentum is interrupted by random thoughts
Teacher breaks directions into several choppy steps instead of 1 fluid unit
Pattern where teacher starts something, and leaves it hanging or dangling
It is a negative pattern in which a teacher flip flops activities
25
How did Benjamin Franklin help in severing American educational thought from its European roots?
He valued mastering Greek and Latin classics in grammar schools
He was committed to offering free education to all Americans, rich or poor.
He supported a practical program of nonsectarian study, w/ elective courses
He gave importance to religious education and religious schools.
26
Which of the following statements about stereotyping is true?
Stereotypes are applied only to a few members of a group
Stereotyping is used to broaden the thinking process
Stereotyping is a process that gives importance to individuality.
Stereotypes are impervious to contradictory information
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Value added refers to
giving due credit to a teacher's experience and degrees
providing cash incentives for students to perform better in exams
adding value to test scores by recognizing efforts in front of peers
assessing and rewarding the value a teacher adds to a student's education
28
In Dual Language Programs, which approach is designed to help children learn English and maintain their native language
developmental approach
immersion approach
traditional approach
submersion approach
29
Which actions of teachers is most likely be supported by Gloria Ladson-Billings
working to improve the quality of life students in the school and community
encouraging students to strictly follow textbooks even if they are outdated
making students concentrate on personality development
using a single learning style in order to avoid confusing the students
30
The phenomenon represented by the test-tampering scandal in Atlanta, Georgia, is most closely associated with
testing psychosis.
Campbell's law.
Noyes's law.
the Hawthorne effect.
31
"The way to determine if an idea has merit is simple: Test it. If it works, it has merit." This idea is related to
Pragmatism
Essentialism
Idealism
Perennialism
32
To get "board certified" by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, a teacher:
must be certified by the American Federation of Teachers
has to appear for an interview, but written tests are not required
should serve as an apprentice to a master teacher
takes written tests, and the teacher's lesson plans are examined
33
Which of the following is an example of relational aggression, sometimes referred to as "mean girl phenomenon?"
physically abusing someone
leaving hurtful messages on cell phones for someone
abusing alcohol and taking drugs
complaining to teachers
34
From the following, identify the accurate statement about school superintendents.
They are not responsible for recruiting, hiring, and firing personnel.
Responsible for relieving school boards of administrative obligations.
They are the most powerful education officers in the school district.
They are always popular and are exempt from criticism when things go wrong.
35
In the context of patterns that derail classroom management during transition, which is true about overdwelling
It's a bad habit of a teacher nagging and spending more time on infractions
It's a negative pattern when a teacher flip flops between activities
momentum is interrupted by random thoughts that pop into teacher's head
teacher breaks directions into several choppy steps
36
Identify an accurate statement about using a student's test score to assess the teacher.
Test scores reflect students' understanding of the curriculum
This a flawed approach because one test score inadequately measures growth
Perfect and practical application of the value-added concept.
At least 50 percent of the evaluation must be based on test scores
37
Which dimensions of emotional intelligence make people feel comfortable, are good leaders, and popular
knowing emotions
handling relationships
motivating oneself
managing emotions
38
The most frequent teacher reaction is
remediation
praise
acceptance
criticism
39
The failure to conduct in an appropriate manner an act that might otherwise have been lawfully performed?
defeasance
nonfeasance
misfeasance
malfeasance
40
Which protects citizens' rights to due process and equal protection, no matter where they live in the US
6th Amendment
11th Amendment
14th Amendment
5th Amendment
41
When a teacher allocates a special week in a month to talk about important female inventors, the teacher is taking the
additive approach to multicultural curriculum
transformation approach to multicultural curriculum
social action approach to multicultural curriculum
contributions approach to multicultural curriculum
42
In the context of alternative teaching programs, identify an accurate statement about Teach for America (TFA)
TFA has gained popularity for its lengthy and detailed teacher prep methods
TFA draws strong candidates for teaching by being very selective
TFA members usually end up teaching for a period of 10 years or more.
TFA recruits teach for at least five years in well-equipped urban schools
43
Which principle of special education implies that educational goals designed for a child must align with learning needs?
an individualized education program
the zero-reject principle
procedural due process
nondiscriminatory education
44
Student achievement will be increased when
the students spend more time on learning their subjects
the teachers spend more time on providing essential supplies to students
the teachers spend more time helping the students improve their behavior.
the students spend more time on interacting with their classmates
45
The marketing technique that involves selling things in unconventional and unexpected places is known as
guerrilla marketing
global marketing
relationship marketing
aspirational marketing
46
Participation in extracurricular activities is correlated with
more conformity to gender stereotypes
enriched student life and learning
impaired race relations
lower grades and SAT scores.
47
Which of the following is true of students receiving special education?
Few special education students are likely to be Hispanic
Gifted learners receive more instructional resources
Whites are more likely to be classified as special needs students
Boys are more likely to receive SPED services compared to girls.
48
Different branches of government influence education law, which protects religion, speech, press, and peaceful assembly
4th Amendment
1st Amendment
14th Amendment
8th Amendment
49
According to the 14th Amendment, which is correct in case of suspension of a student for indiscipline or misbehavior
The student is entitled to tell his side of the story in self-defense
The school admin should inform student of the rule broken but no evidence
does not guarantee due process rights to a student in case of a suspension
A student's constitutional rights are not clearly established
50
School boards determine educational policy, and majority of their members tend to be
Hispanic.
black.
white.
Asian.
51
Participation in the extracurricular activities has been connected with
weak race relations
higher instances of null curriculum
higher student self-esteem
lower grades
52
In the context of English Acquisition Programs, identify a true statement about the transitional approach.
The transitional approach often stresses on cultural assimilation
In the transitional approach, students are placed in English only classes
The transitional approach is also called a "sink or swim" approach
In the transitional approach, instruction is mostly in English
53
According to the National Association for Gifted Children, giftedness is:
based on the presence of distinct elements of giftedness
identified by an intelligence quotient (IQ) score of 160 or higher
based on the presence of wisdom in an individual
identified by an intelligence quotient (IQ) score of 140 or higher
54
As gatekeepers, teachers must
counsel weak students
determine which students will talk when
determine the grade for each student
assemble same ability, homogeneous classes
55
After becoming "board certified," a teacher
might be given additional pay.
can be assured of a promotion and hike in pay.
is given less responsibility
is legally entitled to receive a minimum 20 percent raise.
56
A textbook covers 20th-century U.S. history without mentioning the struggle for civil rights is an example of
unreality
fragmentation
imbalance
stereotyping
57
The principle of nondiscriminatory education
supports the ban on tests that are culturally biased
supports the use of IQ tests for placing or tracking students
supports the ban on the zero-reject principle.
supports the ban on the use of children's native language in tests
58
Which of the following is a reason for demanding radical school reform and the furor about failing schools?
Americans have realistic expectations about social and economic outcomes
Teacher's associations and tenure protect only competent teachers.
Adults think their children study harder and learn more than they did.
Schools work with many poor, non English speaking, and SPED students