Education Foundations

Question 1

During the American Colonial Period:

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all answers are correct

Question 2

The goal of Brown vs. Board of Education was the creation of separate but equal schools.

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False

Question 3

Tests that measure students' performance compared to that of thousands of other students:

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standardized tests

Question 4

Providing proof that standards, such as educational goals, are being achieved:

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accountability

Question 5

Educational change and reform began in the rural areas and then spread to the urban areas.

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False

Question 6

Public schools available to children from all levels of society:

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common schools

Question 7

In the 1950s, many educators:

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all of the statements are true

Question 8

Describes students or groups with characteristics making them more likely to fail academically:

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at risk

Question 9

Federal program designed to help low-income preschool children develop skills for kindergarten:

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Project Head Start

Question 10

Statements of what students are expected to know and do at certain points in their education.

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educational standards

Question 11

Intimidation or bullying through e-mail, social networking sites, text messaging, etc.:

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cyberbullying

Question 12

Early America, schools run by women in their homes; parents paid a fee for children to attend:

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dame schools

Question 13

Horace Mann believed that everyone had a right to an education, so he:

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used state taxes to help fund education

Question 14

Title IX prohibits discrimination based on race.

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False

Question 15

Schools that prepared men and women with the necessary skills to become teachers:

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normal schools

Question 16

On a local level, the most common school structure for dividing responsibilities is all BUT:

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taxpayer oversight

Question 17

In many cases, property taxes fund education; often the most needy have the least funding.

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True

Question 18

The Civil Rights Act of 1954:

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called for an end to segregation in schools

Question 19

Used during Colonial period, flat wooden board with a handle with sheet of paper on top.

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hornbook

Question 20

The differences in learning and graduation rates among schools:

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achievement gap

Question 21

Sixteen general career areas, each having a wide range of related opportunities:

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careers clusters

Question 22

Slaves were taught along with the children of middle class families.

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False

Question 23

The average amount of money a school pays to educate a student for one year:

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spending per pupil

Question 24

Education cannot break the cycle of poverty.

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False

Question 25

Which of the following about bullying and intimidating is NOT true?

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They are of little concern to the teacher.

Question 26

The Equal Opportunity in Education Act:

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prohibited discrimination based on gender

Question 27

Limits; immigration laws set limits for people coming to the U.S. from other countries:

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quotas

Question 28

The history of America's schools explains much about today's schools.

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True

Question 29

Froebel developed the idea for kindergarten based on:

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the belief that children learned best through play

Question 30

Late 1800s; believed education should be individualized and teach skills to improve society.

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Progressives

Question 31

Thomas Jefferson wanted a college education available to all students without cost.

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False

Question 32

The Quaker Schools were open to girls, African and Native Americans as early as 1600.

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True

Question 33

Teaching principles emphasizing self-directed learning through sensory experiences:

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Montessori method

Question 34

Someone who learns a skills trade by watching and helping someone in that trade:

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apprentice

Question 35

When schools with lower income have a high proportion of students who needing extra services:

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school funding gap

Question 36

The computer revolution:

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occurred due to the decline in cost of computers

Question 37

Which of the statements about the American Early National Period is NOT true?

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The traditions of Europe had more of an influence.

Question 38

Schools can help prevent violence or gang activity by doing which of the following?

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All of these are correct.

Question 39

Money beyond that needed for basic necessities, allowing people to buy or do things they want:

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disposable income

Question 40

Before the Civil War laws existed to keep African Americans from receiving an education.

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True

Question 41

A rule stating prohibited behaviors and actions will not be tolerated - no exceptions:

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zero tolerance policy

Question 42

Interconnection of nations around the world through finance, international companies, & trade:

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global economy

Question 43

To be effective, schools need to maintain good relationships with parents and the community.

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True

Question 44

Education in two languages:

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bilingual education

Question 45

The increase in population after WWII resulted in the need for more schools and teachers.

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True

Question 46

The first widely used textbooks published during the American Common Schools period:

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McGuffey Readers

Question 47

Education is available to all people throughout the world.

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False

Question 48

School dropouts face many challenges in the job market including:

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lower lifetime earnings

Question 49

Older students living in poverty may be the sole providers for their families.

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True

Question 50

The "Goals 2000 Act" included six educational goals to be reached by the year 2000.

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True

Question 51

Money spent on education varies widely from district to district. The most common reason(s) is:

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property values

Question 52

An arrangement in which a business or industry provides support for a school:

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corporate-education partnership

Question 53

Horace Mann served as the first secretary of the State Board of Education in Massachusetts.

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True

Question 54

Courses of study that prepare students for careers related to a specific trade or occupation:

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career and technical education

Question 55

Control of public education is part of the role of federal, state, and local government.

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True

Question 56

During the 1940s and 1950s, education in America:

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was affected by world events and social change

Question 57

After the Civil War, all of the following were true EXCEPT:

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African Americans all agreed on the best type of education

Question 58

The McGuffey readers:

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contributed to the standardization of American education

Question 59

School districts receive sufficient funds for all federally mandated programs.

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False

Question 60

Levels of knowledge and skills to be mastered in specific subject areas:

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national standards

Question 61

Adult who commits to long-term relationship with a student to provide support, guidance, help:

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mentor

Question 62

Teaching methods that require students to demonstrate their abilities in subject areas:

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competency-based education

Question 63

When a student loses the right to attend school for a specified period of time:

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expulsion

Question 64

In the "Nation at Risk" report, it states that the rate of illiteracy in America has dropped.

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False

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Education Foundations

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