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Horace Mann believed that everyone had a right to an education, so he ____.

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c. used state taxes to help fund education

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Student teachers begin their experience by taking over for the teacher while under his or her supervision. (True / false)

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False

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A philosophy of teaching statement should ____.

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a. be kept short

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In the 1950s, many educators ____.

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a. embraced B.F. Skinner's theory of behaviorism b. used rewards and punishments to control students c. believed that by controlling the environment, they would produce well-educated students d. All of the above.

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Career and technical education ____.

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a. was established by the Smith-Hughes Act in 1917 b. trains people for career opportunities in specific trades c. is widespread in today's educational system d. All of the above.

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The increase in population after World War II resulted in the need for more schools and teachers. ( true/ false)

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True

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Many well-known universities of today began as land-grant colleges. ( true/ false)

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True

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Specific teacher preparation standards vary by state and by the level of teaching. ( true / false)

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True

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Adult education programs are often government funded. ( true/ false)

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True

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In the 1983 report called A Nation at Risk, it was reported that the rate of illiteracy in America had dropped. (True/false)

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False

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A portfolio should include all of the following except ____.

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a. a list of your social network friends

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Job shadowing is usually a long-term experience. (true/ false)

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False

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Which of the following events took place during the American Early National Period?

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a. Benjamin Franklin began the first public library.

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Most of a teacher's day is spent working with students individually. (True/false)

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False

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The launching of the satellite Sputnik by the Soviets caused Congress to pass the National Defense Education Act. (True/ false)

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True

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A ____ is a professional who helps students learn social skills, solve issues, cope with personal crises, and make education and career decisions.

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c. school guidance counselor

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Which of the following statements about desegregation and busing is true?

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a. Desegregation at district level led to forced desegregation

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Which American president believed that the role of the federal government was to establish guidelines for achieving excellence in education?

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c. Bill Clinton.

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Job shadowing activities ____.

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a. help you identify the skills you need

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Under the No Child Left Behind Act, schools that demonstrate the least success on standardized tests would receive the most money. (True/false)

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False

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All public and private schools require teachers to have a teaching license. (True/false)

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False

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Title IX, which was passed in 1972, prohibited discrimination based on race. (True/ false)

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False

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The goals of No Child Left Behind included ____.

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b. more choices for parents when choosing schools for their children

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Many states have reciprocal agreements that honor teaching credentials issued in another state. T/f

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True

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Enslaved people (slaves) were taught along with the children of middle-class families.t/f

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False

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Educational change and reform began in the rural areas and then spread to the urban areas. T/f

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False

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Progressives believed that ____.

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b. curriculum was too standardized

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The computer revolution ____.

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a. occurred due to the decline in cost of computers

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The Goals 2000 Act of 1994 included six educational goals to be reached by the year 2000. T/f

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True

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Which law sought to improve the schools most in need by giving federal funds to districts based on the number of poor children enrolled?

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d. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

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Desegregation of schools was one of the most influential aspects of the civil rights movement t/f

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True

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Which of the statements about the American Early National Period is not true?

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b. The traditions of France had the greatest influence on education systems.

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All 50 states have approved charter schools. T/f

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False

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Play is the main occupation of children. T/f

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True

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After the Civil War, all of the following were true except ____.

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d. African-Americans were in agreement on the best type of education

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A person's portfolio ____.

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c. shows how the person's skills have evolved

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The first kindergarten classes established in America were intended to introduce wealthy children to the school system. T/f

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False

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Most elementary teachers teach in self-contained classrooms. T/f

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True

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During the American Common School Period, thousands of public high schools were opened. T/f

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False

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During the 1940s and 1950s, education in America ____.

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a. was affected by world events and social change

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The steps to gaining teacher certification include all of the following except ____.

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a. pledging a fraternity or sorority

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The fourth step in becoming a teacher is to ____.

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a. become certified

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Teacher salaries are consistent and seldom vary t/f

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False

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The Quaker Schools were open to girls, African-Americans, and Native Americans as early as 1600. T/f

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True

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Supporting staff in educational organizations is called administration and administrative support. T/f

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True

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A salary schedule is a budget that shows how teachers commonly allocate their personal finances. T/f

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False

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The primary job of the cooperating teacher is to evaluate the student teacher t/f

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False

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Before the Civil War, laws existed to keep African-Americans from receiving an education because whites feared that education would lead to rebellion. T/f

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True

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Cooperative Extension educators or agents provide educational programs only at universities for professionals. T/f

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False

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The McGuffey's Readers ____.

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d. contributed to the standardization of American education

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Students who attend a community college and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university often earn a(n) ____ degree.

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Associate's

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Which of the following subject areas have the greatest demand for teachers?

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b. Math and science.

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One advantage of an e-portfolio is that you are less likely to lose important information. T/f

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True

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Horace Mann served as the first secretary of the State Board of Education of Massachusetts, which enabled him to make an impact on education in his own state and nationally. T/f

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True

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All colleges and universities have excellent teacher education programs. T/f

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False

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Career and technical educators instruct and train students to work in a variety of careers. T/f

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True

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An effective portfolio should ____.

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Reflect your uniqueness

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Froebel developed the idea for kindergarten based on the belief that____.

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d. children learned best through play

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Postsecondary programs include ____.

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a. technical schools b. community colleges c. four-year colleges d. All of the above.

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The Equal Opportunity in Education Act ____.

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d. prohibited discrimination based on gender

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The history of America's schools explains much about today's schools. T/f

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True

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Which of the following is not often an additional responsibility of high school teachers?

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c. Cooperative Extension educator.

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Which of the following is true of high school teachers?

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c. They specialize in one subject or a group of related subjects.

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Adult education is limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED) programs for those who have not earned their high school diplomas. T/f

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False

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Most teachers agree that seeing students develop new knowledge, skills, and confidence can be the most rewarding part of teaching. T/f

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True

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Job shadowing is a good way to get a firsthand look at a career that you find interesting. T/f

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True

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Which of the following statements about John Dewey is not true?

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a. He believed classrooms were too flexible.

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A ____ helps develop course content in a program of study or specific course.

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d. curriculum developer

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In the 1970s, unemployment rose and people had less disposable income to spend on education. T/f

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True

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The Montessori Method ____.

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d. encourages children to choose their own interests

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Which of the following statements about volunteering is true?

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a. Volunteer experiences require problem-solving skills.

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Developing a philosophy of teaching ____.

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d. helps you think seriously about your beliefs and values

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Segregation of schools ended during the American Progressive Period. T/f

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False

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During the American Colonial Period, ____.

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a. schools that existed were primarily elementary grades only b. many people learned a trade as an apprentice c. each cultural group developed their own schools d. All of the above.

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High school students are too young to begin setting career goals. T/f

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False

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Most school districts divide preteens and young teens into separate schools due to ____.

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c. developmental differences

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The Supreme Court decision for Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas in 1954 ____.

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b. called for an end to segregation in schools

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Effective preschool or prekindergarten teachers must have a thorough understanding of child development. T/f

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True

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The best way to learn about teacher education programs is to ____.

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a. talk to your guidance counselor b. ask your teachers for their recommendations c. visit the colleges and universities that interest youThis answer is incorrect. d. All of the above.

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Developmental disabilities do not include intellectual or behavioral conditions that impact learning. T/f

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False

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Some states require certification by a nationally recognized authority, such as the Child Development Associate (CDA) designation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children as a requirement to teach in a preschool. T/f

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True

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Thomas Jefferson wanted to make sure that a college education was available to all students without cost. T/f

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False

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Which of the following is not true of administration and administrative support careers?

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c. Professionals in these careers only work in the principal's office.

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Elementary and secondary education students must complete course work related to education t/f

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True

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Which of the following would not be a personality characteristic for an effective teacher to have?

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d. Intolerance.

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The outcome of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas was separate but equal schools for all Americans. T/f

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False

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