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Teacher observations should be made: a. first thing in the morning b. continuously all day, day-to-day, and week-to-week c. late in the afternoon when children are tired/stressed d. to accustom children to medical testing procedures A child who follows a […]

Infants and toddlers: a. sustain fewer injuries than do older children because they are less mobile b. have the same rate of life-threatening injuries as older children c. experience the highest rate of life-threatening injuries d. are more likely to […]

Vitamins are added to bread and cereal foods to a level that replaces those removed during processing. a. True b. False The theoretical framework upon which nutrition education is based includes all the following major concepts EXCEPT: a. Nutrition is […]

Group size is recognized as important for: a. effective utilization of staff b. cost analysis factors c. hiring practices d. provision of quality education and child care Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at: a. 28°F to 30°F b. 38°F to […]

Although field trips can enhance children’s learning, they also present added risk and liability concerns. a. True b. False Pureed meats should be introduced into an infant’s diet around three to four months of age to address depleted iron reserves. […]

Communicable illnesses that are transmitted by the fecal-oral method include: a. pinworms and hepatitis b. colds and chicken pox c. ringworm and impetigo d. all answers are correct Freezer temperatures of 0F or below will kill all harmful bacteria in […]

Learning objectives: a. determine instructional methods b. identify desirable and measurable changes in learner behavior c. are useful only for evaluating a teacher’s success/failure d. are not necessary for all planned learning activities ________results may be obtained when information about […]

Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart once said, “Ethics is the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” Explain what you think Justice Stewart meant by this statement. How does this statement apply […]

According to the National Association for Gifted Children, Giftedness is: A.identified by an intelligence quotient (IQ) score of 160 or higher. B.identified by an intelligence quotient (IQ) score of 140 or higher. C.based upon the presence of distinct elements of […]

The marketing technique that involves selling things in unconventional and unexpected places is known as _____. A.aspirational marketing. B.global marketing C.guerrilla marketing. D.relationship marketing Students who embrace an incremental view of intelligence are most likely to: A.have a fixed mindset. […]

Which of the following statements is true regarding merit pay? A.It is not part of the current reform movement. B.It reduces the “political” factor in deciding who is an effective teacher. C.It links students’ performance to teachers salary. D.It can […]

Generally, courts have ruled that teachers may be fired for: A.adultery. B.using profanity and abusive language toward students. C.private homosexual behavior. D.unwed cohabitation. _____ American students have the highest dropout rate of all students and are more likely to struggle […]

When students, parents, and teachers were asked to rate goals of schooling in a study by John Goodlad: A.all of them rated social and civic goals as most important. B.students and parents rated personal goals highest; teachers rated academic goals […]

Identify an accurate statement about the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). A.Annual testing for reading, math, and science was not required for grades 3″8. B.Underperforming schools were granted additional financial support. C.A high-stakes testing culture was created. D.States created […]

Which of the following statements best reflects the beliefs of James Coleman? A.”The answer to improving the quality of education in America is to adopt a marketplace-driven idea. Competition will save public schools.” B.”The key to improving public education in […]

Who is most likely to be considered part of the “hidden school government”? A.Teachers B.Parents C.Principals D.Students Molly is a recent college graduate, who is giving an interview for a job at the same elementary school where she was a […]

When a teacher’s private life is called into question by the courts, a governing principle that determines whether or not the teacher may be dismissed is often based on whether: A.there is substantial disruption of the educational process. B.there is […]

Charter schools are always held accountable for their performance. a. True b. False According to Warren and Grodsky, implementation of exit exams have not been successful because: a. They are challenged in court b. They raise standards too high for […]

Principals listed the evaluation and supervision of teachers as the second most difficult task they faced in Lortie’s study. a. True b. False Baker and LeTendre describe public schooling for large numbers of children as: a. Deschooling b. Mass schooling […]

According to Bracey, only one statistic is needed to understand a simple phenomenon. a. True b. False Many large data sets relating to schools and education are collected by the U. S. government. a. True b. False Answer: a Lortie […]

Students with parents that have both low and high SES tend to suffer ‘summer setback” the same. a. True b. False There is a tendency for schools to remain “as is” rather than create long-term change. a. True b. False […]

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 […]

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 […]

Anyon cited the following group as important in early educational reforms: a. Immigrants and Blacks b. Unions c. Teachers d. All of the above e. None of the above Bowen, Chingos, and McPherson argue that: a. Race should be used […]

As noted in the introduction, institutional theory focuses on the influence of the: a. government b. global environment c. institutions, such as religion d. All of the above e. None of the above According to Durkheim, the role of education […]

According to Barr and Dreeben, textbooks are productive resources only in classrooms, but have meaning at all levels of the hierarchy of schools. a. True b. False Teachers are unwilling to change the expectations of a “common script” even when […]

Regarding the foundational area of human development, integration of up-to-date -_____________ technology most likely will be critical for future school success. Write an essay of how you would proceed to plan learning experiences within the inverse design process. Note, this […]

Describe the concept and process of value-added assessment? The key to computer usage for focusing on student performance is there are set __________ mechanisms and ____________ structures. Answer: student, administrative Why is The Three-Dimensional Assessment Matrix, developed by Washington’s Educational […]

In the early and mid 80s the up-scale school district of Shoreham-Wading River, New York followed a strongly developmental education approach to education. Describe what the district did and comment on how it might fit with NCLB requirements for testing. […]

Traditionally, the principal has been viewed as the educational leader and was involved heavily in matters of curriculum and instruction. Today research suggests that it is more so of elementary schools than of high schools. How can this be explained? […]

Compare and contrast the “curriculum as transmission of information” and “curriculum as product approaches to curriculum.” Discuss the significance of sequence in curriculum alignment. Answer: Students should indicate: (1) critical for best understanding, (2) start with those that are basic, […]

Putting together to form a new whole could be called ___________. The authors describe principles for differentiating instruction (from Tomlinson) that would foster learning for academically diverse students. What are they and describe their implementation. Answer: Answer should reflect the […]

Added to the educational issues for America’s public schools, the Tea Party, a grassroots movement of millions of likeminded Americans from all backgrounds and political parties, favor the elimination of the Education Department. Construct an essay explaining the stance of […]

A survey finds that the eighth grade social studies teacher assumes students can already analyze bar and pie charts, but the seventh grade teacher does not teach that skill. What should be done? Based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs what […]

True or False. The Farrell Model’s main emphasis is on the text. a. True b. False Some easy tips to start helping students become better listeners involve all but one of the following: A. Address communication needs of students that […]

Which of the following factors is least significant to secondary teachers’ classroom planning? A. Teacher’s knowledge of subject B. Teaching experience C. District curriculum guide D. Perceptions of their students With respect to faculty, the curriculum database contains A. Age […]

Successful evaluation and assessment procedures should focus on A. Broad base of external population groups B. Target specific external and internal population groups C. Representative samples of all population groups D. Random samples of all population groups All of the […]

Major publications of the Scholarly Structuralism did not include: a. The Conant Report b. PSSC Physics c. The Coleman Report d. The American High School Districts developing speaking curricula should involve all but one of the following: A. Address the […]

Web-based adaptive tests combine the benefit of technology with the integrity of on-level tests with the benefit of: A. Motivate students B. Rotate questions draw from a bank of 100 C. Engaged in teacher feedback D. The difficulty of each […]

Government officials recently presented states with an unprecedented challenges and the opportunity to compete in “Race to the Top”. Which of the following reform areas of “Race to the Top” does not belong? a. Supporting data systems b. Evaluating teachers […]

Within the Triad/RDIM Model there are three types of enrichment activities. They are: A. General exploratory activities, intellectual enhancement, small group investigations B. Small group investigations, general exploratory activities, and intellectual enhancement C. General exploratory activities, group training activities, and […]

Piaget talked about psychological developmental stages based on approximate chronological time-spans. The age-range between 7 and 11 is called: a. Preoperational b. Sensorimotor c. Concrete operational d. Formal operational True or False Curriculum-referenced tests should not focus only on mastery […]

True or False. Self-managed learning is involved in the effective schools process. a. True b. False True or False. Social Studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of individual interests. a. True b. False Answer: b True […]

Ralph Tyler suggested questions in determining what educational purposes should be included in curriculum. All of the following are appropriate sources except a. “What should be in the syllabus?” b. “What educational purposes should the school seek to attain?” c. […]

Which of the following was considered a landmark event in modern American educational history? A. IDEA B. NCLB C. Goals 2000 D. A National at Risk True or False. Unique syntax, accent, and the unique use of lexicon are what […]

True or False. The curriculum development team can provide briefings on the status of curriculum within the district a. True b. False True or False. According to the International Reading Association good reading teachers can act as reading “coaches.” a. […]

True or False. In the developmental perspective, curricula are seen as instruments for facilitating child development. a. true b. false Race To The Top assessment criteria did not include which of the following? A. `Alignment to Common Core B. Colleges […]

True or False. Technology has improved the quality of diagnostic-prescriptive models. a. True b. False Faculty members at a school were able to receive a federal grant to develop a model program for early intervention. The most likely legislation to […]

During the age of scholarly structuralism A. There was a modest amount of federal activity with curriculum B. There was development and dissemination of generic curriculum C. Teacher individuality was recognized D. Course content was secondary to process True or […]

An essential skill that is not directly observable in classroom instruction is: A. Uses tests that are consistent with instructional objectives B. Monitors student learning and uses evaluative data to adjust instruction C. Keeps students on task D. Responds effectively […]