According to the Tennessee STAR Project, standard classes are those with:
a. One certificated teacher and less than 20 students
b. One certificated teacher and more than 20 students
c. One certificated teacher and 1 full-time aide
d. One full-time aide with 20 or more students
e. None of the above
According to Hill and Johnston, using more technology would likely:
a. Offer students more individualization in curriculum
b. Give faster feedback on assignments
c. Let fewer teachers supervise more students
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Lockheed and Lewis note that of the 60 million girls not in primary school, the majority
are from:
a. Excluded groups
b. Urban areas
c. Underdeveloped countries
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Researchers who use quantitative methods must be particularly careful to assure
a. The validity of their questions
b. The reliability of their questions
c. That their questions establish causality
d. A and B above
e. All of above
Which of the following statements is false:
a. Gatekeepers within science can keep major discoveries from being shared with
others.
b. Individuals with cultural capital can manipulate and mold knowledge as we know it.
c. Persons who work with knowledge, such as civil engineers who build bridges, have
more knowledge than those who create the knowledge such as college professors
d. None of the above
Coordinate colleges are:
a. A type of community college
b. Sister colleges of men’s institutions
c. A type of historically black college
d. Colleges with religious affiliation
e. None of the above
Tuchman points out that the move to managerialism in higher education has led to the
opening of more tenure track faculty positions than ever before.
a. True
b. False
When Bryk refers to “beating the odds,” he is talking about students who manage to
succeed despite attending substandard schools.
a. True
b. False
In Bernstein’s Code theory, which group is more likely to use restricted codes?
a. Students from upper-class backgrounds.
b. Students from middle-class backgrounds.
c. Students from working-class backgrounds.
d. There is no social class difference in the use of restricted codes.
According to the Darden article, schools have always:
a. Had clear direction when it comes to religious involvement in school
b. Been the party that was ruled in favor of in religious court cases
c. Been protected as part of First Amendment rights
d. None of the above
According to Logan, Minda, and Adar, studies have shown that:
a. Black students attend schools with a less experienced teaching staff than do white
students.
b. Hispanic students attend public schools in which most of the children are below the
poverty line.
c. The largest central city school are 70% black and Hispanic
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
According to Ingersoll and Merrill, which of the following is a traditional characteristic
of the professional model:
a. Credentials
b. Location
c. Number of employees
d. Job satisfaction
e. None of the above
According to Rist’s description of labeling theory, secondary deviation occurs when
a. An individual commits a deviant act the second time
b. An observer observes the deviant act a second time
c. Stigma from a previous deviant act(s) triggers a deviant act
d. All of the above
Following children for four years, from entering high school until graduation is an
example of:
a. Quantitative research
b. Qualitative methods
c. Longitudinal Analysis
d. Generalizability
e. None of the above
Because of separation of church and state, religion is not part of the social context
within which schools operate.
a. True
b. False
Morris in the article “Rednecks, Rutters and Rithmetic,” felt hegemonic masculinity
was related to:
a. Academic nonchalance
b. Physical toughness
c. School engagement
d. Academic achievement
e. None of the above
Charter schools differ from public schools in that they are developed and managed by:
a. Government officials
b. Parents, community members, or teachers
c. Teachers and students
d. Religious groups
e. None of the above
Bowen, Chingos and McPherson argue that SAT scores are the best predictors of
college attainment.
a. True
b. False
____________ refers to unprovoked physical or psychological abuse of an individual
by one or more group of students over time to create a pattern of harassment and abuse.
a. Bullying
b. Cultural violence
c. Child endangerment
d. Truancy
e. None of the above
According to Levin, Schwartz, and Gamoran, Singapore has developed successful
education leadership by basing its practices on its government administration structure
rather than private business.
a. True
b. False
According to Bracey, which of the following statistics are most effective in
understanding how well children are performing in schools:
a. Rates
b. Scores
c. Mutant statistics
d. Longitudinal statistics
e. None of the above
An example of human capital in the Portes and Fernndez-Kelly article is:
a. The amount of money parents are paid in the U.S.
b. The amount of money parents are able to bring with them to the U.S.
c. The skills parents bring with them to the U.S. such as education
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Bullying can have negative effects on those who witness it.
a. True
b. False
According to Diehl and Daniel, the best way to maintain classroom order is by focusing
on:
a. Centralized, Instructor led activities
b. Student-centered activities
c. A mix of centralized and student-centered activities
d. None of the above
Exams such as IEA compare children around the world on literacy, mathematics,
science and other subjects.
a. True
b. False
Communal schools typically create emotionally stable students who do not feel the
need to connect closely with each other.
a. True
b. False
One of the reasons Mickelson gives for why boys don’t do as well in schools as girls is:
a. Females attend better schools
b. Females are socialized to believe they are smarter
c. Males get better jobs and higher pay regardless of how well they do in school
d. Males are more focused on sexuality and competition than females
e. None of the above
Lortie argues that the public tends to view principals have having limited time because
of the important tasks they do.
a. True
b. False
According to Dworkin and Tobe, the concept of burnout includes:
a. None of the above
b. “Wearing out” or being tired
c. No longer doing your job effectively
d. All of the above
Demeaning a student’s character is an effective way to ensure and maintain classroom
order.
a. True
b. False
Explain the roles of routine and ritual as they relate to classroom order.
Answer:
Varies
What are the advantages and limitations to using qualitative methodologies to study
educational processes?
Answer:
Varies
Given all that you have learned about education from this text, do Illich’s assertions
about schooling hold any merit? What alternatives to deschooling would you propose?
Answer:
Varies
Why is the role of the principal a balancing act? Describe two challenges Lortie found
in his study of principals.
Answer:
Varies
Describe the ways in which the various levels of the school organization might be
connected to form one coherent production process for the school?
Answer:
Varies
How is educational tracking related to the selection function of schools?
Answer:
Varies
Define and give an example for each of Weber’s three status groups, explaining what
makes them a status group.
Answer:
Varies
Describe how existing social inequalities impact the ability to attend and complete
college using at least two of the readings in this chapter?
Answer:
Varies
Using information from Warren and Grodsky’s article, do you think exit exams are
important in increasing academic achievement?
Answer:
Varies