Flashcards About Education FINAL

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

a bachelor\'s degree fifth-year program Master\'s degree

Q: Effective teachers

come figuratively \\\"in all shapes and sizes\\\"

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Most teachers are from which racial group

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Caucasian

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InTASC stands for

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Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium

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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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Acting as an advocate for students involves all of the following except

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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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Praxis series

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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 organization that annually gauges public opinions about education is

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Phi Delta Kappa

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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

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According to Patricia Phelps, the required commitments for teaching professionalism include all of the following except

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commitment to perfection

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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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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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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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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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The characteristic of a full profession that does not tend to describe the teaching profession is that it

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grants higher-than-average financial rewards

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According to P21, characteristics teachers possess who lead students to success include all of the following except

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autonomous planner

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Academic rigor is an important component of facilitating learning because it means

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the content of what we teach is meaningful and our high expectations for student learning

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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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All of the following are among the top 8 reasons teachers gave for choosing the profession except

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influence of students

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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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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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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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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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The goals of multicultural education include all of the following except

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the assimilation of minority cultures into the majority culture

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

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over 90%

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All of the following characteristics describe the cognitive development of middle school students except

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realism plays a more active role in decision making

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

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12%

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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 level at which a child can almost but not completely grasp a concept or perform a task successfully is called the

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zone of proximal development

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

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gender equity

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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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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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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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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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All of the following describe students from low-SES settings except

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they may be organized and determined to complete assignments

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Which of the following characteristics best describes the physical development of middle school students?

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Onset of puberty leading to reproductive maturity, sudden growth spurts, and exhibition of risk-taking behaviors

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According to Piaget's model of cognitive development, which of the following statements best describes a child in the concrete operations state?

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the child begins to think logically, and understands the concept of conversation

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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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Lana lives in a medium-sized town located on the fringe of Chicago. She has access to numerous retail stores and services. Which of the principal settings of public schools does Lana most likely attend?

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suburban

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Which of the following is a true statement regarding public schools?

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public schools are more accountable to the government than private schools

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Advocates of school choice believe all of the following except

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choice exacerbates inequities

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Approximately what percent of American schools are classified as rural?

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30%

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All of the following describe challenges of teaching in urban schools except

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most have less funding than rural schools

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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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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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Which of the following does not describe kindergarten?

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it is mandatory in all 50 states

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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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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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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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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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Anna is a talented dancer, and hopes to dance professionally in the future. She is interested in a high school that would provide specialized training for her, while providing the state-mandated graduation requirements. Which of the following would most likely be the most reasonable school venue for Anna?

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magnet school

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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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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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Positive ways to \"teach to the test\" include all of teh following except

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emphasizing particular content and limiting exposure to untested subjects

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All of the following describe purposes of the TIMSS except

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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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An assessment that measures what it is intended to measure is

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valid

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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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Which of the following statements is true

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The Constitution does not specifically address education

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Curriculum can generally be defined as

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everything that students experience in school

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Which of the following best describes administrative reasons for grading?

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promotion, graduation, honors, eligibility

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Which of the following is not one of the four purposes of assessment, according to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics?

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meeting NCLB requirements

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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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Which of the following does not describe a purpose of rubrics?

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rubrics provide less paperwork and require less effort for teachers

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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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All of the following are benefits of standardized testing except

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pressure from high-stakes tests can undermine productivity

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Race to the Top is an example of

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national education improvement initiative

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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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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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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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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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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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According to the National Youth Leadership Council, service should be all of these except

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becoming a portfolio of accomplishment

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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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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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Students working independently, with teacher feedback, is called

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guided practice

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According to the Chicago Public Schools, service-learning has these three components

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prepare, act, reflect

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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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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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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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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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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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The three components Tomlinson says may be differentiated are

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content, process, and product

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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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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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Varying instruction based on the needs of students is

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differentiation of instruction

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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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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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Approximately what percentage of adults in America are functionally illiterate?

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25%

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Jason and his classmates play a game of \"Around the World\" using multipication flash cards. This is an example of which instructional strategy?

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drill and practice

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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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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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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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Permanent removal from school is

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expulsion

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All of the following are examples of nonverbal unobtrusive interventions except

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leading a class discussion about why a particular behavior is inappropriate

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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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Mr. Davies includes his students in the process of establishing expectations for his classroom. This is an example of

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a democratic classroom

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All of the following are reasons for routines except

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improving test scores

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All of the following are true of the consequence of suspension except

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it always leads to expulsion for some length of time

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

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IEP

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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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All of the following are examples of extrinsic incentives except

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self-monitoring

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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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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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All of the following are steps to use when correcting students except

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publically correct the student so that others will learn from his or her example

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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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All of the following are ways of meeting the basic need for power except

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providing opportunities to get food, water, and fresh air

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All of the following are ways to develop student-teacher relationships except

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discussing student issues with colleagues

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All of the following describe dame schools except

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students were educated within their own homes

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Brown vs. Board of Education was a court ruling that

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declared that segregating children based solely on race was wrong and illegal

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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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All of the following describe the Franklin Academy except

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instruction offered in Latin

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All of the following were objections to the idea of common schools except

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they provide avenues for social and economic mobility

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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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Prudence Crandall was best known for her work with

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African American children

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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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Town schools were created to

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give slaves the opportunity to learn to read and write

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Which of the following statements best describes the Puritans' view of education?

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memorization of Scripture and the practice of biblical principles were more important than academic subjects

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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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All of the following are basic principles of progressive education except

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core subjects should be emphasized

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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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All of the following are true about the first colonial schools except

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they were equally attended by girls and boys

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Which of the following was included in the New England Primer?

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a spelling guide based on the alphabet The Lord's Prayer The Ten Commandments

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All of the following describe Latin grammar schools except

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entrance was granted equally to both girls and boys

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The legistlative act that called for strengthening of science, math, and foreign language programs was the

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National Defense Education Act of 1958

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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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The first compulsory education law in the New World was the

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Massachusetts Act of 1642

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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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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)

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extentialist

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Which philosophy is least likely to give students choices?

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existentialism

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All of the following are basic principles of social reconstructionism except

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instruction should be self-paced

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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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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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What enters into every decision a teacher makes?

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teacher preparation

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

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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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A teacher's philosophy of education is all of the following except

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a static document that never changes

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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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Which philosophy is least likely to initiate service-learning?

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social reconstructionism

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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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All of the following are student-centered approaches to teaching except

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social reconstructionism

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All of the following are beliefs of progressivists except

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the curriculum should be unchanging with no choices or electives

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The most prominent of all the proponents of progressivism was

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John Dewey

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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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All of the following educators were major proponents of social reconstructionism except

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Maxine Greene

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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 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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Overall, since 1960, the teen birth rate has

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declined

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All of the following are examples of bullying except

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disagreeing with a classmate

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All of the following are examples of discrimination except

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giving children opportunities to explore their own identities

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The Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 2004 mandated that schools participating in the federal school meal program should develop wellness policies focusing on all of the following except

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what children and adolescents eat at home

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

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physical fights

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

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20%

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All of the following are ways that students are different

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gender culture ethnicity

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All of the following are signs of physical abuse except

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the child encourages interaction with adults

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Data shows that substance abuse has increased for all of the following except

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alcohol

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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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Approximately what percentage of high school seniors report consuming more than just a trial tase of alcohol?

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70%

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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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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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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?

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Safe and Drug Free Schools Act of 2004

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

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40%

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All of the following are 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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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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An ethical teacher

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is guided by a set of beliefs that lead to attitudes and actions focused on what's best for students takes the high road behaves professionally in the midst of big issues and in everyday decision making

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Teachers may be dismissed from their positions for all of the following except

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having a homosexual relationship with another adult

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

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case law

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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires schools to

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establish curricular standards

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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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The difference (or similarity) between laws and ethics is

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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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Continuing contract status is known as

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tenure

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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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A reduction in force may be caused by

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lower student numbers budget costs program cancellation

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Teaching contracts typically include all of the following except

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recent test scores

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The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees all of the following except

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the right of due process

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The procedures of due process generally require all of the following except

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the teacher must be given a severance package

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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 legislative acts allows parents and guardians access to their students' academic records and requires written parental permission for the records to be shared with anyone else?

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

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

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Fourteenth

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A student's right of nonparticipation applies to all of the following except

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students may refuse to complete standardized testing if they object to the content

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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?

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empathy

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

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80%

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Formal complaints against a district are called

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grievances

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What percentage of public school revenues comes from federal sources?

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less than 10%

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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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In addition to instruction costs, common education expenditures include

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student transportation operation and maintenance student support services

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The primary source of local funding for schools is

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property taxes

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State boards of education

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establish the standards by which schools are accredited

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

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about 2%

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

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state department of education

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The person in charge of the bureaucracy that is usually centralized in the state's capital city, and travels throughout the state as the acknowledged authority on how schools operate is the

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state superintendent

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

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the expenditure per pupil

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The Dale County school district includes four elementary schools that move into two middle schools, and then onto Dale County High School. This is an example of a

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feeder system

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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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Which of the following best describes the organization and governance of public schools in America?

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federal government -> state government -> school district -> school

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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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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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Children of poverty require

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about 40% more spending than students of average socioeconomic status

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All of the following are true about principals except

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they are expected to both advise the school board and carry out board policies

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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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The school district's chief executive officer is

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the superintendent

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Each of the following is a core belief of the NBPTS except

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teachers are committed to monitoring student behavior

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Which of the following are common teacher education courses that are part of a teacher preparation program?

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human growth and development history of education classroom management

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Each of the following are guidelines for parent-student-teacher conferences except

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use educational jargon as much as possible

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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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Another term for student teaching is

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the capstone internship

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A negative observation that a prospective teacher may observe in a field experience is

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poor instruction a teacher screaming at (a) student(s) a child being humiliated

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

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lack of effort

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Early field experiences are generally devoted to

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structured observations

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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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A way for educators to provide feedback to one another in a non-threatening way is through

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peer evaluation

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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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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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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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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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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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All of the following are characteristics of teacher collegiality according to our text except

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educators collecting data

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In general, paraprofessionals

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assist with smaller student groups

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