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Which of the following does Bracey suggest is a basic principle of data interpretation
using statistics:
a. Beware of selectivity
b. Ensure groups are comparable
c. Know differences between rates and scores
d. B and C above
e. All of the above
According to Logan, Minda, and Adar, when controlling for all other variables, it's
shown that ________ is the greatest indicator of a school's achievement level.
a. Poverty level
b. Racial Composition
c. Location
d. A and C only
e. None of the above
Anyon uses the Civil Rights Movement as an example of a social movement that
targeted educational equity.
a. True
b. False
An example of an informal goal for schools is:
a. Hierarchy of offices
b. Criteria for membership
c. Sharing of interests
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Anyon argues that the "Right to Life" movement is not a social movement.
a. True
b. False
Learning facts is more important in humanities courses in the elementary classroom
than is learning critical thinking skills.
a. True
b. False
The practice of offering courses at different levels of difficulty within subject area is an
example of:
a. Between-school inequality
b. Within-school inequality
c. Horizontal curriculum
d. None of the above
Baker and LeTendre argument that schooling is an institution includes the point that
institutions:
a. provide meaning and values
b. are part of a larger global culture
c. include rules for behavior and roles to be followed
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Something that quantitative research designs must consider that qualitative researcher
designs do not typically address is issues surrounding
a. Validity
b. Reliability
c. Generalizability
d. Theory
e. All of above
Gracey describes the instances of teachers reinforcing school routines as providing
________________
a. Training for life
b. A sense of discipline and control
c. An understanding of one's position it the world
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
According to Allan and Madden, students in chilly classrooms are subjected to scare
tactics and harsh punishments from their instructors.
a. True
b. False
During World War I, textbooks were used to reinforce patriotism.
a. True
b. False
The primary goal of social theory is to explain how social processes work.
a. True
b. False
One of the key features of the Bologna agreement that has been implemented
successfully is:
a. Standardization of transfer credit
b. Three cycles for degrees - bachelors, masters, and doctoral
c. Standard qualifications for a Bologna degree
d. Standardization of curriculum
e. All of the above
Outside of school, working-class children are more likely to be engaged in religious
based activities than their middle-class peers.
a. True
b. False
Major growth occurred in higher education during the time between World War I and
World War II.
a. True
b. False
The study of sociology of education is only important to teachers and other education
professionals.
a. True
b. False
According to Dupper and Meyer-Adams, peer sexual harassment:
a. Affects boys almost as much as girls
b. Does not include sexual comments or jokes
c. Typically occurs in high schools or colleges
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Minorities often attend different schools than majorities.
a. True
b. False
According to Tuchman article, the practice of universities offering bigger and better
non-academic perks (like swimming pools, apartment style dorms, modern fitness
centers) to compete with other universities for enrollment is known as:
a. Business planning
b. Extras competition
c. Amenities race
d. Non-academic focus
e. None of the above
The American Legion believed that:
a. History repeats itself
b. History should include the accomplishments of minorities
c. The Bible is an appropriate textbook for teaching history
d. History is too important to be left to historians
According to Resnick and Bryant, the chronically weak performance of several
high-profile urban districts has led to:
a. Shutdown of local schools
b. Mass turnover of school administrators
c. Mayoral takeover of educational leadership
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Which was NOT a country that Levin, Schwartz, and Gamoran claimed had a superior
education program:
a. Finland
b. Korea
c. Australia
d. England
e. None of the above
According to Persell, Black students value education at least as much as White students.
a. True
b. False
Which is NOT a current strain against new school styles that was described by Hill and
Johnston.
a. Funding Issues
b. Government regulations
c. Labor contracts
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Someone who is trying to explain why Johnny can't read by describing Johnny's
family's social class situation is likely using
a. Feminist theory
b. Functional theory
c. Conflict theory
d. Rational choice theory
The term 'status group" as used by Collins, was originally defined by Marx.
a. True
b. False
Globalization and "comparative education" are the same concepts.
a. True
b. False
Among the arguments for or against the use of exit exams discussed by Warren and
Grodsky are that they:
a. Increase dropout rates
b. Cheap and easy to administer
c. Motivate high achievers to do well on the exams
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Being able to generalize your findings to a larger group of schools or individuals is an
advantage of:
a. Quantitative methods only
b. Qualitative methods only
c. Both quantitative and qualitative methods
d. Neither quantitative nor qualitative methods
Current educational reforms in the U.S. are focused on:
a. Language skills
b. Mathematics and science skills
c. Standards and testing
d. Teacher skills
e. All of the above
Lewis and Lockheed call for expanding options for schooling to educate more girls,
such as distance learning and non-formal schools.
a. True
b. False
Imagine yourself in a position of power, what reforms would you enact to insure
equality and equity in education?
Answer:
Varies
Is there an education crisis in the world today? Why or why not?
Answer:
Varies
What is the self-fulfilling prophecy? Explain this concept using either the conflict or
functionalist theories.
Answer:
Varies
Describe factors that have led Universities to shift their organization and management
models to more become business focused.
Answer:
Varies
What are the barriers to attending school developing countries? How are they different
for boys and girls?
Answer:
Varies
What does Illich mean by "deschooling society"? List one possible benefit from
deschooling society and one problem that will occur - try to reference a concept or
article for each.
Answer:
Varies
According to Parsons, what is the general structure of the elementary school classroom?
What qualifications does he make about his generalizations?
Answer:
Varies
Describe the history of desegregation and explain why these efforts failed.
Answer:
Varies
Is knowledge the same as truth? Why or why not? If not, then what is truth?
Answer:
Varies
Describe the hierarchy that exists among institutions of higher education in the United
States. What factors contribute to this hierarchy? Finally, do you believe the member
countries who signed on to the Bologna agreement have the same type of hierarchy?
Why or why not?
Answer:
Varies
Discuss two difficulties in defining globalization as it relates to schooling using
illustrations from the readings.
Answer:
Varies
How does power affect knowledge? Use two different theoretical frameworks from
Chapter 1 in your answer.
Answer:
Varies
What is theory and how is it used in studying education?
Answer:
Varies
List and explain three explanations of why teacher's burnout using Dworkin and Tobe
and one other reading to illustrate your points?
Answer:
Varies
How have textbooks changed over time?
Answer:
Varies
