1. A science teacher wants students to test hypotheses about their experiment. These experiments
most closely align to which of the Curriculum theorist?
2. Of the theorists below, with respect to definitions of curriculum, which is most strongly
focuses on actual delivery of curriculum?
3. The definition of curriculum used in the text includes all of the following except
4. Which of the following does not belong with the other three?
5. Which factors are not impacting the recommended curriculum?
6. Recommended curriculum: Ideological curriculum:
7. Which of the following is not a goal of CCSS?
8. Global Education is of paramount importance considering recent technological advances.
Which of the following is not a component of global education?
9. Principal leadership responsibilities include
10. Which one of the statements below is most likely a curriculum goal?
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11. Listed below, in alphabetical order, are four terms used in describing curriculum. Which one
represents the most narrow or restrictive?
12. Which of the following does not belong with the other three?
13. Which of the following does not belong with the other three?
14. Which of the following does not belong with the other three?
15. Structured learning has four characteristics. Which of the characteristics is not one of the
four?
16. Which of the following is most likely a mastery objective?
17. The school district should control
18. One key to applying the mind/brain MBE model, Fischer said the MBE model can be applied
in the following ways (which is not one way)?
19. Below are four actual school-based events. Which one is not consistent with aspects of the
hidden curriculum which most people consider inherent in the concept?
20. Which of the following terms do not belong with the other three?
21. Common Core State Standards are designed to
22. Assessment and data analysis are now becoming major determiners of:
23. If you were appointed a district director of curriculum, in your initial discussions with school
leaders it is most important to
24. The main focus of Head Start includes all but which of the following?
25. Principal leadership responsibilities do not include which of the following:
26. Reform reports are not fueled by which of the following?
27. True or False. The MBE model can be applied in four or more areas.
28. True or False. The most useful definition of curriculum should meet two criteria, one of
which is being useful in making operational distinctions.
29. True or False. National standards do not constitute a national curriculum.
30. True or False. With respect to the supported curriculum, states do not have much influence.
31. True or False. Research from the National Education Association has shown that a class size
of 15 or less is most efficient at the primary level.
32. True or False. The courts ruled that when tests were used for purposes that denied
constitutional guarantees of equal protection or due process (as in retention or denial of
graduation), schools needed to provide evidence that those tests assessed skills and concepts
actually taught in the classroom.
33. True or False Curriculum-referenced tests should not focus only on mastery elements;
organic elements should be tested..
34. True or False. A field of study is an organized and clearly demarcated set of learning
experiences typically offered over a multiyear period.
35. True or False. A primary focus of CCSS is to draw on the evidence of what it means to be
college and workforce ready but they do not lead to the development of a common core of state
standards in a variety of subject areas for grades K-12
36. True or False. Basic learnings are those essential for every student.
37. True or False. differentiated lessons include such strategies as curriculum compacting,
flexible grouping without tiered activities or individual student contracts
38. True or False. The chief problem with curriculum tracking, according to researchers, is the
lack of challenge in the general curriculum.
39. True or False. No Child Left Behind tried to address issues through accountability and
testing.
40. The term learned curriculum is used here to denote all the changes in values, perceptions, and
__________ that occur as a result of school experiences.
41. The most useful definition of curriculum should meet two criteria, one of which is being
useful in making operational distinctions; the other is ____________.
42. Few would argue that increased _____________ learning, along with advanced technology
skills, can help to more evenly distribute students.
43. ________ _________ does not affect how the curriculum is delivered.
44. Instructional strategies increase the _________ capacity to learn and change the emotional
state of learners
45. No education reform is ever going to be long lasting unless it becomes _______.
46. List five of the nine strategies identified by Marzano that have a strong effect on student
achievement.
47. The three types of learning are mastery, organic, and _________
48. __________ learnings are those that are basic but do not require structuring.
49. What students learn outside of what the school intends them to learn is sometimes called the
____________ curriculum.
50. ______________ curriculum embodies all of the school-sponsored programs that are
intended to supplement the academic aspect of the school experience.
51. State curriculum guidelines specify state-approved lists of basic texts that restrict the choice
of _____________ to a relatively small number.
52. Statistical evidence provides a strong warrant that how we ___________ and _________
schools has a major effect on the instructional exchanges in classrooms.
53. There have been many definitions of curriculum. You have an option of either: a. selecting
the one you like best and write an essay supporting the definition or b. construct your own
definition with a rationale for the definition.
54. John Goodlad suggested there were five different types of curriculum. Construct an essay in
which you identify the five types and either support or criticize the approach.
55. At least one state adopted a “comprehensive curriculum” whereby the curriculum is mapped
out, time frames provided and even activities prescribed. Based on what you know about the
approaches of Glatthorn, what position do think he would take and why.
56. In terms of principal leadership with respect to curriculum and instruction assessment it has
been said the principal “is directly involved in design and implementation of curriculum,
instruction, and assessment practices.” Considering the current trend to empower teachers to
what degree should principals be involved?
57. Assuming there is the written curriculum, the supported curriculum, the taught curriculum,
and the tested curriculum, we can assume one should lead to the other to maximize the
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effectiveness. Suppose things do not go as well as one would like and assuming competent
people, which of the types of curricula is probably the cause and why.
58. In 1981 Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis made a distinction between de jure policy and de facto
policy. Construct an essay explaining the difference and why it might be useful today.
59. A student states: “A unit of study can exist independently of anything else.” Explain, with
support, that student’s statement.
60. Construct an essay in which you explain the concept of structured learning, the four
characteristics, and how the concept can be applied in the classroom when constructing lessons.
61. You are serving as a supervisor and examine an assessment instrument constructed by a
teacher. You notice not all mastery objectives on the topic are covered and there are questions
resulting from “teachable moments.” What should your position be with the teacher?
62. It has been said a key to enriching curriculum is to involve students in real-life problem-
solving scenarios. Explain why this is a reasonable statement.
63. It has been stated some research indicates social promotion results in better attitudes toward
school, better self-image, and improved achievement. Based on your experiences and
philosophies of education do you agree or not agree social promotion is a valid practice. In your
essay you must state support.
64. NCLB has been called “no test maker left behind” because most states have imposed specific
tests and scores needed to pass to a specific grade. We know curriculum grouping may result in
vastly different levels of academic rigor. At the secondary level, current redesign efforts suggest
a common core of courses for everyone, at least in the first two years of high school. Given these
facts, formulate an essay relating those facts to what should be done in the schools.
65. Grouping is always a topic of interest. If we are looking at ability grouping, not curriculum
grouping, would you suggest doing it within the individual classroom or within the school so
there are complete classes of above average students, etc. Support your judgment.
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66. While Lyndon Johnson was President, the Colman Report that concluded performance
differences were based on race was used to integrate schools. Later, A Nation at Risk suggested
it was socio-economic conditions, not race. More recently, Kahlenberg seems to support the
latter approach. Construct an essay in which you present an argument as to why Coleman was
incorrect.
67. According to Brown (2012), a child’s brain structure and chemistry change every day, and
that environment and experiences in the classroom have a profound impact on these changes. By
applying a Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) model espoused by Harvard professor Kurt
Fischer, instruction can be directed to make smart decisions in a systematic, intentional, and
sequential way. Explain the four ways MBE can be used in the classroom and why these
applications are important to student learning.
68. Culture and climate are extremely important in school effectiveness. Discuss the four
attributes of purposeful communities and why they are important.
