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According to P21, characteristics teachers possess who lead students to success do not include

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autonomous planner

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According to Patricia Phelps, the required commitments for teaching professionalism do not include

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commitment to perfection

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Which of the following is often used as a vehicle for professional development?

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Webinars

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Which of the following is a traditional path to teacher preparation?

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a bachelor's degree fifth-year program Master's degree (all of the above)

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Which of the following requires that teachers be highly qualified?

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No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

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Which state/region had the highest average teacher salary during 2013?

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New York

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InTASC stands for

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Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium

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The group that has emerged as the most influential source of information about characteristics of teachers and learners in the new century is

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the Partnership for 21st Century Skills

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Effective teachers

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come figuratively "in all shapes and sizes"

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Acting as an advocate for students does not include

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using a template advocacy plan that can be used in most situations

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The most widely used tests for teacher preparation are

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the Praxis series

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The criteria for an occupation to be considered a profession include

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provides an essential service no other group can provide identifies performance standards that guide practice enjoys prestige and public trust

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Being a reflective pracitioner requires that we

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consciously think about what went right and what did not

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Characteristics of effective teachers as described by students include all of the following except

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they require little or no homework

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According to your text, most teachers come from which racial group?

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Caucasian

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Approximately what percentage of teachers in 2006 held master's degrees?

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About 50%

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The following is not an example of professional education associations

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NCATE

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Responsibilities of a new teacher

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are basically the same as those of experienced teachers

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The role of reflection in the teaching profession involves

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a conscious effort self-knowledge reading about/researching aspects of teaching

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The reason that most teachers give for choosing to teach is that they

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had a desire to work with young people.

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Jon, an elementary school student, enjoys arts and crafts. He prefers manipulatives when being introduced to a topic. Jon's learning style is probably

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tactile

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According to Maslow, which of the following is considered a higher-order need?

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Aesthetic needs

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Gabriel has a positive, overconfident self-concept. His self-concept is influenced heavily by family and society, and most of his emotional times are with his family. Gabriel is most likely in which stage of childhood?

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Early childhood

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Joshua is capable of empathy towards people he doesn't know. Socially, he tends to group with other boys, and he is increasingly concerned with making and keeping friends. Joshua is most likely in which stage of childhood?

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Elementary school

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The fair and balanced treatment of boys and girls is known as

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gender equity

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Approximately what percentage of Americans who practice a religion align with Christianity?

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over 90%

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A strong sense of fairness, a desire to help those less fortunate, and experienceing roller-coaster emotions are all character development characteristics of which of the following childhood stages?

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Middle school

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Jack and Sam are happily playing in the kitchen center at school. They are sharing the same space, but are not communicating. Which of the following types of play are Jack and Sam demonstrating?

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parallel play

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Miss Crenshaw tends to call on her female students more often than her male students. She also tends to give more positive feedback and praise to her female students. Miss Crenshaw is demonstrating

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gender bias

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The delivery of instruction in two languages is called

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bilingual education

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not a characteristic that describes the cognitive development of middle school students

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realism plays a more active role in decision making

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The categorization of students according to the physical characteristics they have at birth is called

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race

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Tanya is a middle school student. Her strengths include goal setting and self-monitoring. She tends to act as a mediator, and uses self-reflection and self-discipline. According to Gardner, which of the following is most likely Tanya's strongest disposition?

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intrapersonal

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The goals of multicultural education do not include

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the assimilation of minority cultures into the majority culture

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According to Gardner's theory of learning styles, which of the following best describes the bodily-kinesthetic disposition?

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inclination for activities requiring strength, speed, and flexibility

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Janice's physical development is characterized by a steady growth in height and weight and an improvement in dexterity. She is also significantly taller than some of her classmates. Janice is most likely in which childhood stage?

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Elementary school

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does not describe students from low-SES settings

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they may be organized and determined to complete assignments

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According to the text, approximately what percentage of American students receive special education services?

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12%

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Joanna has the capacity for adult-like thought. Her reasoning ability is maturing, and she has the capability for abstract reasoning. Joanna is most likely in which stage of childhood?

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High school

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Mr. Johnson is the varsity football coach at Carver High School. He believes that girls are too emotional and fragile to play football on his team. Mr. Johnson is engaging in

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gender stereotyping

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Which of the following examples demonstrates teachers who are affecting their schools in a positive way?

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teachers collaborating on lesson plans and classroom management strategies

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Which of the following accurately describes school choice?

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voucher plans can provide students and parents with options for either public or private schools private schools can refuse vouchers from any student open enrollment allows students to choose from all the schools within the district for which they qualify

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Ms. Rodriguez teaches high school. Her schedule this year includes Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Trigonometry, and Geometry. Which of the following structures most closely describes her teaching situation?

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departmentalized

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Parental reasons for homeschooling include all of the following except

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concern about environment of other schools dissatisfaction with academic instruction at other schools desire to provide religious or moral instruction (all of the above are parental reasons for homeschooling)

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Which of the following statements best describes the potential for changing a school's culture?

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the school culture can change given time and the desire to change

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Advocates of school choice do not believe

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choice exacerbates inequities

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According to the text, which term best describes the atmosphere where the learning experiences, as well as adult and student behaviors and attitudes, influence learning?

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school culture

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does not describe positive reasons to loop

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students benefit from a variety of teachers through their schooling years

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According to the text, which of the following best describes the purpose of public schools?

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preservation of our democratic way of life

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Mr. Johnson is an early childhood educator. Which of the following activities might you see in his classroom?

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learning through play healthy doses of experimentation discovery learning

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Ms. Smith teaches in a mixed-age classroom. Her activities allow for self-pacing, and she generally allows her students to act independently and to make choices about their learning activities. Which of the following approaches does Ms. Smith most likely follow?

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Montessori

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Which of the following best describes the characteristics of an effective school?

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effective schools are those that meet the learning needs of the students who attend them

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Janet is a sixth grader on the Iron Eagles team at her school. She has four cour subject area teachers, and shares these teachers with a group of about 100 students. Which of the following best describes her situation?

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Janet attends a school that uses interdisciplinary teams

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Mr. Brown is a critic of school choice. With which of the following statements is he most likely to agree?

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choice leads to the possibility of further segregation

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Which of the following groups has an impact on the culture of a school?

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students parents politicians

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Which of the following services might be offered by a full-service school?

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easy access to government services community involvement healthcare

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Ms. Jackson is the administrator at an effective urban middle school. According to the Effective Schools Movement, all of the following tenets will be obvious in her school except

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the instructional staff focuses primarily on improving standardized test scores

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Regarding private schools in the United States, which of the followng statements is true

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homeschooling provides a specific, one-on-one instructional environment

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Approximately what percent of American schools are classified as rural?

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30%

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Robert is interested in becoming a mechanic after high school. He is not interested in attending a four-year college, and would prefer to leave school prepared for a position in a local garage. Which of the following types of high school would best meet Robert's needs?

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vocational

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Which of the following best describes the forced-choice form of assessment?

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a matching exam

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not a benefit of standardized testing

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pressure from high-stakes tests can undermine productivity

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Effective monitoring of student progress during an instructional unit is an important component of which type of assessment?

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formative

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The results of teh National Assessment of Education Progress are reported by all of the following except

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school

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Curriculum can generally be defined as

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everything that students experience in school

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Mrs. Jackson uses grades as a way to inform parents about student achievement. This is an example of which purpose of grading?

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communication

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An assessment that measures what it is intended to measure is

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valid

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The NAEP is administered annually to a sampling of students in which grade level?

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4th 8th 12th

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Race to the Top is an example of

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national education improvement initiative

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Which of the following best describes the four kinds of curricula?

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null, formal, informal, extracurriculum

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Which of the following best describes a summative assessment?

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a social studies post-test

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does not describe purposes of the TIMSS

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provides a basis for state-to-state comparisons

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Content standards are best described as

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what students should know and be able to do at specific grade levels

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Mr. Fererra plans the school year using a document that dictates the timing of content coverage. He is most likely using a

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pacing guide

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Mrs. Jones decides not to include a unit about evolution in her science class because she is concerned that it is too controversial. This is an example of

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null curriculum

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Which type of rubric uses a single scale for an entire project?

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holistic rubric

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Mr. Huey is concerned that he will have to "teach to the test" and will not have the opportunity to present his students with hands-on learning experiences. With which drawback of standardized testing is Mr. Huey most concerned?

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meeting NCLB requirements

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Which of the following is part of the formal curriculum?

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what is explicitly taught, such as the teachers' goals in English or math classes

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Mr. Gomez teaches middle school mathematics. Before beginning a unit of study, he gives his students a pretest. Which form of assessment is Mr. Gomez using?

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diagnostic

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When teachers differentiate instruction, they do not

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incorporate music and movement into every lesson

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Mr. Hooper divides his seventh-grade social studies class into cooperative learning groups. He then asks each group to research a specific Native American tribe. Each group will then be responsible for teaching the class about their tribe. This is an example of which instructional strategy?

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jigsaw

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Which strategies are effective in all four grade levels (early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school)?

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demonstrations, cooperative learning, and think-alouds

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Ms. Wade uses demonstration of counting, sorting, writing numbers, and choosing correct symbols. She also uses manipulatives heavily in her teaching. Which grade level is Ms. Wade most likely teaching?

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early childhood

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According to the text, in which grade level is there a devastating lack of reading proficiency?

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middle and high school

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Which of the following teaching strategies is most appropriate for middle school instruction?

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homework to practice and review concepts

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A climate of respect is fostered when teachers really listen to what students have to say, also known as

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student voice

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Which statement is true about high expectations?

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high expectations don't necessarily mean the same expectations for all students

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Pre-reading strategies, the meaning of numbers, and other basic concepts are topics most likely taught at which grade level?

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early childhood

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Infusing the curriculum with reading and writing is often referred to as

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reading and writing across the curriculum

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Weekly and unit plans should be designed within the context of

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long-range plans

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As part of their team teaching, Mr. Johns, Mrs. Cooper, and Ms. Lincoln present a unit on Ancient Rome. Each teacher focuses on the contributions of the Romans to their subject matter, as well as participates in activities that relate to the topic. This is an example of

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interdisciplinary instruction

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Instruction can generally be defined as

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the strategies used to convey the curriculum and achieve the desired end result of student learning

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Varying instruction based on the needs of students is

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differentiation of instruction

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The three components Tomlinson says may be differentiated are

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content, process, and product

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Ms. Hall's social studies class is acting out the battle at Gettysburg. This is an example of which instructional strategy?

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role-playing

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What is the basic difference between volunteerism and service-learning?

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volunteerism is giving time and effort; service-learning is giving time and service, with an added learning component

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Which of the following is not a step in backward design?

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identify new vocabulary

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According to the National Youth Leadership Council, service should not be

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becoming a portfolio of accomplishment

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Miss Stiles uses notebooks for facts and reflections, questioning and choral responses, small-group interaction, and games to illustrate concepts. Which grade level is she most likely teaching?

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high school

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Mr. Thomas has brought in couches, chairs, rugs, plants, and curtains for his second-grade classroom. Which element of a productive classroom is Mr. Thomas providing?

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physical space

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not true of the consequence of suspension

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it always leads to expulsion for some length of time

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not a reason for routines

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improving test scores

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Ms. Myers uses a ticket system in her classroom to reward appropriate behavior. Students can trade tickets for extra recess or movie time. She uses

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a token economy

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Building classroom community does not include

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teaching and enforcing classroom procedures

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not an example of nonverbal unobtrusive interventions

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leading a class discussion about why a particular behavior is inappropriate

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Guidelines for school districts engaging in corporal punishment don't include

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providing the student with an alternative to corporal punishment

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Mr. Jackson makes a deliberate effort at the beginning of each school year to learn his students' names and personal information quickly. Which of Glasser's five basic needs is Mr. Jackson meeting?

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love and belonging

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Ms. Gomez witnesses a student verbally and physically assaulting another teacher. Ms. Gomez should

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ask for help from a building administrator

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Which of the following situations best demonstrates the concept of processing?

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sending a student out of the classroom for the purpose of reflection and planning

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Barry writes on his desk during math class. He is asked to clean the desks in the classroom during a school-required detention. This is an example of

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matching consequences to behavior

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What determines the classroom management guidelines for students with special needs?

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IEP

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Mr. Jackson's students often describe him as "having eyes on the back of his head." His students know that he is aware of what is going on in the classroom at all times. This concept is known as

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withitness

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During a math lesson, Mr. Jeffries calls the name of a student who is off task. Mr. Jeffries is using

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a verbal unobtrusive intervention

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Turning the lights on and off and speaking loudly enough to be heard are examples of a teacher who is

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getting student attention

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The establishment and enforcement of rules and disciplinary actions is called

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classroom management

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Ms. Summers arranges her students so that she can approach each student quickly and easily without having to negotiate narrow pathways. Ms. Summers understands the element of

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proximity

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not a way to develop student-teacher relationships

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discussing student issues with colleagues

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Which of the following best illustrates the element of organizational schemes?

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Mr. Boucher uses bins, shelves, and cabinets to make his classroom activities more efficient

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The students at Pine Street School participate in a program where students are trained as go-betweens to help other students work through their differences. This is an example of

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peer mediation

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not an educator who made a significant impact on the field of early childhood education

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Samuel Howe

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doesn't describe Latin grammar schools

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entrance was granted equally to both girls and boys

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doesn't describe the Franklin Academy

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instruction offered in Latin

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not true about the first colonial schools

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they were equally attended by girls and boys

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Town schools were created to

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give slaves the opportunity to learn to read and write

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Which descriptor set best fits Benjamin Franklin?

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inventor, philosopher, believer in useful arts

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not an objection to the idea of common schools

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they provide avenues for social and economic mobility

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describe the Old Deluder Satan Act

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it was established that every town of 50 or more households must provide a school no funding was attached to the act it helped improve the literacy rate of the New England colonies

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All of the following are basic principles of progressive education

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education is life, not just preparation for life learning should be directly related to the interests of the child cooperation among students should be emphasized more than competition

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The beginning of public high school was marked by the opening of the

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English Classical School in 1821

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describe dame schools

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teachers were respected women with little or no formal education classes were held in the teacher's home parents paid the teacher to have their children educated

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Which of the following legislative acts withheld federal funds from schools that discriminated against students based on race, color, or national origin?

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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The purpose of the Black Codes was to

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prohibit the education of slaves

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"Boarding 'round" was a practice in the 18th century involving

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teachers living with student families for about a week at a time

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Which of the following educators established a school in Florida to train female African American teachers?

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Mary McLeod Bethune

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Which of the following phrases best describes the purpose of normal schools?

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to provide formal training for teachers

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Which of the following did not result from the publication of A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform?

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renewed attention to education

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The "Schoolmaster of the Republic" who published the American Spelling Book was

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Noah Webster

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The first compulsory education law in the New World was the

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Massachusetts Act of 1642

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Which of the following legislative acts divided federally owned wilderness land into townships and required the building of schools?

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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

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Which philosophy is least likely to give students choices?

answer

existentialism

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At Carver Middle School, rules are paramount and are taken very seriously. The curriculum focuses on a traditional core of classes, and the teachers focus heavily on standards and testing. Which philosophy of education is being demonstrated at Carver Middle School?

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essentialism

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Which of the following describe Maria Montessori's beliefs about early childhood education?

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children are capable of integrating aspects of the world around them through the use of their senses children ages 9-12 are the ideal participants in her methods environments should be carefully constructed to provide children only the environment that aligns with the Montessori school philosophy

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Which of the following approaches to teaching is considered teacher-centered?

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existentialism

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Which of the following educators established Summerhill School in England that emphasized learning by discovery?

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A. S. Neill

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The only way to know anything is through the study of the material world is espoused by

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realists

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Which philosophy contends that curriculum is set and unchanging?

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perennialism

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Proponents of romanticism believe all of the following except

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there should be a balance of power among all people

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All of the following educators were major proponents of social reconstructionism

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George Counts Paulo Friere Ivan Illich

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The philosophy based on the belief that ideas are the only reliable form of reality is

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idealism

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Which of the following best defines philosophy?

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"love of wisdom" a means of answering fundamental questions a vibrant way of discovering and expressing ways of being and acting

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Which philosophy says that education is more than preparation for life, it's life itself?

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progressivism

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What enters into every decision a teacher makes?

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teacher preparation

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Ms. Peterson believes that teachers should promote individual learning and should teach the whole child. She also believes that knowledge leads to self-discovery and that instruction should include alternatives and choices, and should require decision making. Ms. Peterson is most likely a(n)

answer

extentialist

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The philosophy that seeks to change society rather than just teach about it is

answer

social reconstructionism

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beliefs of progressivists

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teachers are facilitators and coaches students are unique, active, and self-motivated the learning environment should be safe for risk-taking and it should be stimulating

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Which philosophy is least likely to initiate service-learning?

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social reconstructionism

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The writings of Homer, Shakespeare, Melville, and Einstein are an essential component of curriculum in which philosophy of education?

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perennialism

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A teacher's philosophy of education is

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the teacher's love of wisdom regarding teaching an expression of attitudes and actions every day in the classroom a fluid statement that changes and grows with experience

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basic principles of social reconstructionism

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teachers should instill a sense of responsibility for humanity students should be involved in social issues curriculum should emphasize equity

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If a teachers suspects a student is suicidal, she should

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be willing to listen, not lecture

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Which legislative act requires schools that receive federal funding to actively prevent bullying and to respond to all instances of it?

answer

Safe and Drug Free Schools Act of 2004

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Approximately what percentage of American children will live in households that make use of food stamps at some time in their first 18 years?

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50%

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According to the Urban Institute, the high school completion rate in the United States is approximately

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65%

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Overall, since 1960, the teen birth rate has

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declined

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Which of the following is the most common form of violence in schools?

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physical fights

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Members of a student's community include

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those who live within a specific geographic location those with whom students may come in contact through everyday activities the neighborhood, town, city, or county in which a student lives

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Which of the following is a sign of neglect?

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lacking sufficient clothing for the weather

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true of homelessness

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homeless students are more likely to be held back a grade over 2/3 of homeless parents are unemployed 62% of children placed in foster care come from formerly homeless families

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What percentage of K-12 students are children of immigrants?

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20%

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According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, approximately how many children were victims of abuse in 2011?

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700,000

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examples of discrimination

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silence surrounding the topic of race low expectations refusal to allow students of a particular race to participate in an activity

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examples of bullying

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relationally aggressive behavior exclusion from a group rumor spreading

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ways that students are different

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gender culture ethnicity

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Overall, the statistics show that the level of substance abuse in children and teenagers is

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declining slightly

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Data shows that substance abuse has increased for

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sedatives OxyContin inhalants

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not a sign of physical abuse

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the child encourages interaction with adults

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Students who are depressed are

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twice as likely to commit suicide as those who aren't

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About what percentage of the homeless population is comprised of families?

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40%

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steps to confronting racism

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exploring the issue of racism intellectually engaging in dialogue about racism immersing yourself in other cultures

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Teachers may be dismissed from their positions for

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insubordination neglect of duty causing or encouraging disruptions

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Teachers cannot be dismissed by a school district for

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having a child out of wedlock

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Formal complaints against a district are called

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grievances

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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires schools to

answer

establish curricular standards

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The procedures of due process generally require

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the teacher must be notified of the proposed changes the teacher must be given reasonable time to examine evidence the teacher must be provided with a hearing before an impartial jury, panel, and/or judge

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The rights of students to wear armbands to protest the Vietnam War was upheld in

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Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District

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Which of the following scenarios best describes Murray v. Pittsburgh Board of Education?

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teacher may not use instructional strategy considered unorthodox by school board

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The First Amendment to the Constitution doesn't guarantee

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the right of due process

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Continuing contract status is known as

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tenure

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Mr. Smith has a strong ability to put himself mentally in the place of others in order to appreciate a variety of perspectives. Which characteristic of ethical decisions is he demonstrating?

answer

empathy

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Job security and the right to be heard if charges are made are rights of teachers protected under which amendment?

answer

Fourteenth

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According to an AAUW survey, about what percent of eighth and eleventh-grade students experienced sexual harassment?

answer

80%

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The difference (or similarity) between laws and ethics is

answer

ethics tell us what we should do and shouldn't do, while laws tell us what we can and can't do

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The policy of courts to use preceding court decisions in deciding future cases of a similar nature is called

answer

case law

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Teaching contracts typically include

answer

salary description of the position offer of employment

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For a school employee to be considered liable for something, which of the following must be proven to be present?

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the person has a legal duty to protect students the person fails to act within reason and provide the appropriate standard of care there is a casual connection between the person's conduct and the result of the injury

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Issues that are addressed by state and local laws and policies include

answer

curriculum standards assessment mandates guidelines for teacher certification

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A reduction in force may be caused by

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lower student numbers budget costs program cancellation

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A work is considered in the public domain if it

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is more than 75 years old or published by a government agency

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Which amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure?

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Fourth

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The average amount of money spend from federal, state, and local sources on an individual student is called

answer

the expenditure per pupil

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A state department of education operates under the guidance of the

answer

governor legislature state board of education

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State boards of education

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establish the standards by which schools are accredited

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The act most closely associated with educational funding under the Obama administration is

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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Mr. Parsons and Ms. Beck are interested in starting a new charter school. To which organization should they go for approval?

answer

state department of education

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The person responsible for appointing the state's chief education officer as well as members of the state board of education in some states is the

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governor

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The primary source of local funding for schools is

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property taxes

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Children of poverty require

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about 40% more spending than students of average socioeconomic status

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In Coffee County, voters may vote for any school board candidate regardless of the area in the district the candidate represents. This is an example of

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an at-large election

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District school board responsibilities include all of the following except

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making decisions about how state funds are allocated

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State money for schools is raised through

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state income taxes based on personal earnings state corporate taxes based on company earnings state sales tax added as a percentage of the cost of goods and services

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The school district's chief executive officer is

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the superintendent

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not an example of categorical grants

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No Child Left Behind Act

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In 2009, about what percentage of school spending went directly to instruction?

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60%

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true about principals

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their role involves facility maintenance they are responsible for parent and community relationships they are instructional leaders with knowledge of and experience with the teaching and learning process

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In addition to instruction costs, common education expenditures include

answer

student transportation operation and maintenance student support services

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Approximately what percentage of the U.S. government budget goes to public education?

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about 2%

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Ms. Thomas is the principal of Howard Middle School. She is interested in instituting site-based management at her school. Which of the following would not be a strategy that Ms. Thomas would use in her school?

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dictate rules and policies without a collaborative effort

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The state department of education addressess all of the following except

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how state chief officers of education and state board members are selected

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The institution that generally consists of volunteer members who set policies for the operation of schools is the

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district school board

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One of the best ways to learn how to become comfortable with parent conferences is to

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sit in on conferences conducted by experienced teachers

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core beliefs of the NBPTS

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teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach them to students teachers are members of learning communities teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning

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Early field experiences are generally devoted to

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structured observations

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Another term for student teaching is

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the capstone internship

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Some ways of involving families in education include

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encouraging students to complete homework attending parent-teacher conferences serving on school boards

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Which of the following is a potential teacher barrier to parental involvement?

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lack of effort

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In general, paraprofessionals

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assist with smaller student groups

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According to the text, who should student teachers confide in during their experience?

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another clinical student your teaching supervisor

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What is another term for a cohesive package of representative products?

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portfolio

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Which of the following is a potential parental barrier to family involvement?

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socioeconomics culture and language

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According to a survey of new teachers, most report feeling most prepared to do the following

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teach all students

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Which of the following is a tip for making the most of phone calls to parents?

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ask if the parent has a few minutes to talk

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Teacher study groups

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are a means of building professional, collegial communities within schools

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According to a survey of new teachers, most report feeling least prepared to do the following:

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develop interdisciplinary curriculum

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characteristics of teacher collegiality according to our text

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educators talking with one another about practice educators observing one another educators rooting for one another's success

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According to George Posner, student teaching will allow aspiring teachers to do which of the following?

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find out what teaching is really like see if you like teaching see if you can really do it

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Which kind of relationship would be the opposite of a congenial relationship?

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adversarial

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Which of the following is not a basic relationship among teachers according to Barth?

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power relationships

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Which statement is not true about performance-based pay?

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we know how to measure teacher effectiveness

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not a good method for communicating with families

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live webcasts

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