The aim of many of the educational reforms proposed today is to improve this nation's

interntional economic competititiveness

As a whole, strategies for bringing about “effective classrooms” call for

the thoughtful application of a research-based approach to teaching

"Schools-within-a-school" for low achievers

provide students with help in basic skills.

Teachers seeking to produce higher student achievement through the use of questions should

ask students to mentally manipulate ideas.

The term time-on-task refers to

the time the student is engaged in relevant learning activities

If one were to compare the problems of rural schools to those of other schools, one would find that

rural schools suffer from problems similar to those in urban centers

When direct instruction focuses on developing higher-order thinking, it is called

explicit comprehension instruction.

Organizational decisions regarding the implementation of innovations are most successful when

focused on the individual school where problems occur.

Studies don’t often concentrate on the achievements and effectiveness at a high school level because

the diversity of high-school goals and programs makes conclusions difficult

Promising approaches to assisting low-achieving students must overcome

teachers' low expectations for low achievers.

Which of the following illustrates an “adaptive problem-solving” approach to school reform?

a “trouble-shooting” committee formed to identify and address difficulties

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1
The aim of many of the educational reforms proposed today is to improve this nation's
mathematical and science skills
interntional economic competititiveness
critical thinking abilities
understanding of multicultural differences
2
As a whole, strategies for bringing about “effective classrooms” call for
decreased and less direct teacher involvement.
increased autonomy and decision making for students in classrooms.
the thoughtful application of a research-based approach to teaching
substantial changes in the way school days are organized
3
"Schools-within-a-school" for low achievers
help students develop physical skills.
help students prepare for college entrance exams
provide vocational training.
provide students with help in basic skills.
4
Teachers seeking to produce higher student achievement through the use of questions should
ask students to mentally manipulate ideas.
immediately require a student to answer the question as soon as it is asked
focus on recall of facts.
require students to write answers on paper for repetition.
5
Which of the following is a characteristic of true school reform?
all of the above
adaptive problem solving
leadership and shared agreements
staff training
6
The term time-on-task refers to
the time the student is engaged in relevant learning activities
the time assigned for a particular activity.
the time the teacher needs to explain the activity.
the total time spent in the classroom
7
Critics feel direct instruction does not provide enough of which style of learning?
high-order learning
group reflection
all of the above
rote memorization
8
“The future belongs to the nation that best educates its citizens.” Who gave this quote about the educational system?
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
Maria Montessori
Jean Piaget
9
If one were to compare the problems of rural schools to those of other schools, one would find that
rural schools suffer from problems similar to those in urban centers
rural schools are rather well funded but rather poorly staffed
the populations of rural schools are dwindling rapidly, creating problems
the problems of rural schools tend to be less focused on social stressers
10
When direct instruction focuses on developing higher-order thinking, it is called
explicit teaching.
independent practice.
explicit comprehension instruction.
time-on-task.
11
Organizational decisions regarding the implementation of innovations are most successful when
dictated by the central office
systematically made for, and applied to, all schools in the state.
focused on the individual school where problems occur.
devised by a small group of teachers
12
Studies don’t often concentrate on the achievements and effectiveness at a high school level because
independent study opportunities do not allow for the data.
the diversity of high-school goals and programs makes conclusions difficult
vocational education cannot meet the needs of research.
individualized education programs are not specific.
13
Teacher-directed instruction that proceeds in small steps resulting in high student achievement is called
higher order teaching
rote learning
explicit teaching
time on task
14
Magnet schools attract students through the use of
restructured boundaries for the school attendance center
full-range athletic programs.
special instructional programs
promotions by the Parent Teacher Association.
15
Research on effective teaching might suggest that reform projects include a focus on
parental support.
organization of content
standardized achievement test scores.
classroom management.
16
Promising approaches to assisting low-achieving students must overcome
new approaches to delivering cognitive instruction.
the existing focus on cognitive enhancement strategies.
the existing emphasis on explicit comprehensive instruction
teachers' low expectations for low achievers.
17
Which of the following illustrates an “adaptive problem-solving” approach to school reform?
a cognitive enhancement plan to improve students' critical-thinking skills
an interdisciplinary plan for projects that require students to cooperate
new teaching strategies designed to help students adapt to changes
a “trouble-shooting” committee formed to identify and address difficulties

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