Question 1

Emily\'s parents have recently divorced and they will share her custody. Which of the following statements will be true of Emily?

Accepted Answer

She will probably go through a process that closely resembles mourning.

Question 2

In researching poverty, Shirley Brice Heath found that interactions between adults and children _____.

Accepted Answer

are fewer in lower-class families and more information driven

Question 3

In the context of tracking, students are sorted based on _____.

Accepted Answer

ability

Question 4

Which of the following is a recommended teaching strategy that can help children from low-income homes achieve academic success?

Accepted Answer

Teachers should avoid lowering their expectations from students belonging to this group.

Question 5

As gatekeepers, teachers must:

Accepted Answer

determine which student will talk when.

Question 6

Paula is an elementary school teacher who often feels that the last thing in the world she gets to do is teach her students. She feels as though much of her day is spent on determining who gets to speak, when to line up for lunch, how the class will work when broken into groups, and so on. In this example, Paula occupies the role of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

gatekeeper

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding working women in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Women still do not receive the same pay as men do.

Question 8

Which of the following statements would most likely be made by a critic of middle school education?

Accepted Answer

Middle schools over emphasize self-esteem building.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Females are three times more likely to attempt suicide than males.

Question 10

During elementary school, there is _____.

Accepted Answer

more communication between races

Question 11

Which of the following is true of children living in low-income homes?

Accepted Answer

Their neighborhood reality is often filled with crime and drugs.

Question 12

According to Goodlad, which statement is true regarding the patterns of classroom interactions?

Accepted Answer

Students are typically restrained in a relatively small space during a period in which much of the activity is about maintaining order.

Question 13

Which of the following makes for an engaging education experience?

Accepted Answer

Getting the opportunity to excel

Question 14

Identify an accurate statement about bullying in schools.

Accepted Answer

Teachers accept the common myths surrounding bullying.

Question 15

According to Jeannie Oakes, tracking persists in schools largely because _____.

Accepted Answer

teachers expect little from the low-track students and they do little to improve student performance

Question 16

Which of the following is a true statement about students in low-ability tracks?

Accepted Answer

Their instruction places more emphasis on classroom management problems.

Question 17

The most widespread form of substance abuse is _____.

Accepted Answer

alcohol

Question 18

Critics of middle school education argue that they should be replaced by _____.

Accepted Answer

K-8 schools

Question 19

Which of the following ranked highest with students while describing their peer culture in middle school?

Accepted Answer

Relational aggression

Question 20

Student achievement will be increased when _____.

Accepted Answer

the students spend more time on learning their subjects

Question 21

Which of the following is true of today\'s families in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Only two-thirds of children live in two-parent households.

Question 22

In the context of the education system in the U.S., which of the following is one of the most important discoveries made by Jeannie Oakes?

Accepted Answer

She found that in the tracking system, race, far more than ability, determines which students are placed in which tracks.

Question 23

When asked to identify the one best thing about their high school, _____ usually ranks at the top of the list of students.

Accepted Answer

friends

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