Question 1

If adolescents are to be adequately prepared for tomorrow's jobs,schools must take an active role in ensuring that students become ________.
A)forward thinkers
B)technologically literate
C)bilingual
D)None of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Schools should prepare students to be forward thinkers, as this skill is crucial for adapting to future job markets and challenges.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the direct approach to learning is NOT true?
A)It is a student-centered approach.
B)It is a teacher-centered approach.
C)It is a passive approach.
D)It emphasizes time on academic tasks.

Accepted Answer

The direct approach to learning is typically teacher-centered, focusing on structured lessons and active teaching, rather than being student-centered.

Question 3

The two main approaches to student learning are constructivist and
A)deconstructivist.
B)instrumental.
C)direct instruction.
D)cooperative.

Accepted Answer

The two main approaches to student learning are constructivist and direct instruction. The constructivist approach emphasizes the active role of the learner in constructing their own understanding and knowledge through experience and reflection, while the direct instruction approach is teacher-centered and focused on delivering information and skills directly to students. Choice C, direct instruction, is the correct answer as it is one of the two main approaches to student learning.

Question 4

An important goal in the direct instruction approach to learning is
A)collaboration.
B)maximizing student learning time.
C)the development of critical thinking skills.
D)None of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Maximizing student learning time is a key goal in the direct instruction approach. This approach focuses on using clear and explicit teaching strategies to efficiently and effectively transmit knowledge and skills. This allows for more time for practicing and applying what has been learned, thus maximizing learning time for students. Collaboration and the development of critical thinking skills may also be important goals in education, but they are not specific to the direct instruction approach.

Question 5

One of the criticisms of the direct instruction approach to learning is that it
A)is boring for the learners.
B)focuses too much on the development of critical thinking and not enough of the content of the discipline.
C)turns children into passive learners.
D)wastes valuable class time.

Accepted Answer

The direct instruction approach relies heavily on the teacher delivering information to students and expecting them to absorb it without much interaction or participation. This can lead to passive learning and disengagement from the material.

Question 6

Some experts in the area of adolescent giftedness believe that the inadequate education of gifted adolescents has been compounded by ________,which focuses on underperforming students at the expense of the gifted.
A)IDEA
B)No Child Left Behind
C)I Have a Dream program
D)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act focused primarily on improving the academic performance of underperforming students, especially students from low-income families. As a result, some experts believe that gifted students have been neglected and their educational needs have been overlooked. The other options, IDEA and I Have a Dream program, are not directly related to the education of gifted adolescents.

Question 7

Ms.Carter teaches a high-school civics class.She lectures and uses PowerPoint slides to illustrate her main points,has the students memorize key facts,and keeps the students focused on the material.Ms.Carter is using which approach to learning?
A)critical thinking
B)nontraditional
C)direct instruction
D)constructivist

Accepted Answer

Ms. Carter is using a direct instruction approach, which involves the teacher lecturing, using visual aids, and having students memorize key facts. This method is focused on teacher-led instruction and is considered a more traditional approach to learning.

Question 8

Which of the following is a criticism of No Child Left Behind?
A)Using a single test score represents a narrow aspect of students' skills.
B)Teachers spend too much time "teaching to the test."
C)It limits ability to develop higher-level thinking skills.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All three choices are valid criticisms of No Child Left Behind. The focus on a single test score can result in a limited view of a student's abilities, and may lead to teachers spending too much time focusing on test preparation at the expense of other important learning experiences. Additionally, the emphasis on standardized testing can limit opportunities for developing critical thinking skills and creativity.

Question 9

No Child Left Behind places responsibility for student learning primarily on
A)the federal government.
B)individual towns and communities.
C)the states.
D)teachers' unions.

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act is a federal law that provides funding and guidelines for states to follow in order to improve student achievement. However, the responsibility for student learning is ultimately placed on the states, as they are required to set their own standards, assessments, and accountability systems to ensure that all students are making progress.

Question 10

Employers expect employees to have all of the following basic skills EXCEPT the ability to
A)communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
B)do basic geometry.
C)read at relatively high levels.
D)solve semistructured problems.

Accepted Answer

While many jobs require basic math skills, the ability to do basic geometry is not a universal expectation for all employees.

Question 11

The top-dog phenomenon occurs when
A)older students bully younger students in the school setting.
B)students go from being the most powerful in a school to the least powerful in a new,higher-level school.
C)shy students compete with more assertive students for respect of their peers.
D)teachers let students know that they are in control in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

The top-dog phenomenon refers to the situation where students who were at the top of the social hierarchy in their previous school are suddenly at the bottom again when they move on to a higher-level school. This can cause feelings of disorientation and disconnection from the school culture. None of the other choices accurately describe the top-dog phenomenon.

Question 12

Many states have identified objectives for students in their state and created tests to measure whether students were meeting those objectives.This approach became national policy in 2002 when the ________ legislation was signed into law.
A)Carnegie Foundation
B)Talent Search
C)No Child Left Behind
D)Reach for Success

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation was signed into law in 2002 and required states to establish academic standards and create tests to measure student progress towards meeting those standards. It also imposed consequences on schools that did not meet certain benchmarks, such as providing tutoring or allowing students to transfer to higher-performing schools.

Question 13

Turning Points 2000 continues to endorse the recommendations of Turning Points 1989 but adds a new recommendation for schools to
A)have all students learn a foreign language,beginning in elementary school.
B)engage in instruction to help students achieve higher standards and become life-long learners.
C)provide more elective courses and fewer core courses.
D)None of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The text states that Turning Points 2000 endorses the recommendations of Turning Points 1989 and adds a new one. The new recommendation is for schools to "engage in instruction to help students achieve higher standards and become life-long learners." Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Options A and C are not mentioned in the text, and option D is incorrect as there is a clear new recommendation given in the passage.

Question 14

The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because
A)students have less independence than they did in elementary school.
B)students have to shift to a team-oriented approach.
C)students have too many subjects from which to select their courses.
D)many changes are taking place at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because many changes are taking place at the same time, such as a new environment, new teachers, new classmates, new schedules, and new expectations. These changes can be overwhelming and can lead to feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. Additionally, students may have to adjust to a more challenging academic workload and a shift to a team-oriented approach. While students may have less independence than they did in elementary school, this is not necessarily the primary source of stress during the transition. Having too many subjects from which to select their courses may be overwhelming, but this is not the main reason for the stress.

Question 15

Which topic does the No Child Left Behind legislation NOT measure?
A)social skills
B)creativity
C)flexible thinking
D)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind legislation focuses on measuring academic performance and does not measure non-cognitive skills such as social skills, creativity, and flexible thinking.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding the constructivist view of student learning is TRUE?
A)It is learner-centered.
B)Individuals actively construct their knowledge.
C)Teachers are guides to learning.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The constructivist view of student learning is learner-centered, and individuals actively construct their knowledge with the guidance of teachers as facilitators. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Question 17

The ________ Act allows states to scale back the role that test scores play in holding schools accountable for student achievement.
A)Every Student Succeeds
B)No Child Left Behind
C)Common Core
D)I Have A Dream

Accepted Answer

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law in 2015, replacing the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. ESSA allows states to have more flexibility in deciding how to evaluate and improve their schools, including the ability to scale back the role of test scores in holding schools accountable. Common Core and I Have A Dream are not related to this specific act.

Question 18

In Mr.Durgan's U.S.history class,students work in teams to explore,research,and present a topic to the class.They can choose from a list of topics or propose a topic to the teacher for approval.Mr.Durgan serves as their guide and mentor for the project.This is an example of
A)the constructivist approach to learning.
B)the jigsaw classroom.
C)direct instruction.
D)an open education approach.

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes the constructivist approach to learning, where students take an active role in their learning process and work collaboratively to construct knowledge and understanding. Mr. Durgan serves as a facilitator or guide rather than a traditional lecturer or instructor.

Question 19

The Common Core State Standards Initiative
A)mandates standardized testing to ensure that children meet certain educational objectives.
B)specifies what students should know and the skills they should develop at each grade level in various content areas.
C)ends social promotion.
D)ensures that schools hire quality teachers.

Accepted Answer

The Common Core State Standards Initiative specifies what students should know and the skills they should develop at each grade level in various content areas. It does not mandate standardized testing or ensure schools hire quality teachers, nor does it specifically end social promotion.

Question 20

Jamie has a reading disability.Which of the following approaches to learning would experts recommend for Jamie?
A)self-paced learning
B)direct instruction
C)peer-tutored
D)computer-assisted

Accepted Answer

Direct instruction is often recommended for students with reading disabilities as it involves explicit teaching of skills in a structured and systematic way, which can be beneficial for addressing specific learning challenges.

Quiz 10: Schools

If adolescents are to be adequately prepared for tomorrow's jobs,schools must take an active role in ensuring that students become ________.

Which of the following statements regarding the direct approach to learning is NOT true?

The two main approaches to student learning are constructivist and

An important goal in the direct instruction approach to learning is

One of the criticisms of the direct instruction approach to learning is that it

Some experts in the area of adolescent giftedness believe that the inadequate education of gifted adolescents has been compounded by ________,which focuses on underperforming students at the expense of the gifted.

Ms.Carter teaches a high-school civics class.She lectures and uses PowerPoint slides to illustrate her main points,has the students memorize key facts,and keeps the students focused on the material.Ms.Carter is using which approach to learning?

Which of the following is a criticism of No Child Left Behind?

No Child Left Behind places responsibility for student learning primarily on

Employers expect employees to have all of the following basic skills EXCEPT the ability to

The top-dog phenomenon occurs when

Many states have identified objectives for students in their state and created tests to measure whether students were meeting those objectives.This approach became national policy in 2002 when the ________ legislation was signed into law.

Turning Points 2000 continues to endorse the recommendations of Turning Points 1989 but adds a new recommendation for schools to

The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because

Which topic does the No Child Left Behind legislation NOT measure?

Which of the following statements regarding the constructivist view of student learning is TRUE?

The ________ Act allows states to scale back the role that test scores play in holding schools accountable for student achievement.

In Mr.Durgan's U.S.history class,students work in teams to explore,research,and present a topic to the class.They can choose from a list of topics or propose a topic to the teacher for approval.Mr.Durgan serves as their guide and mentor for the project.This is an example of

The Common Core State Standards Initiative

Jamie has a reading disability.Which of the following approaches to learning would experts recommend for Jamie?