Question 1

​The school system in the United States:

Accepted Answer

The school system in the United States is designed to convey a sense of citizenship responsibility among students, preparing them to participate actively and responsibly in society.

Question 2

​All of the following statements are true about school financing except that:

Accepted Answer

Schools in poor districts actually receive considerably less money per student than schools in wealthy districts. This is due to funding disparities and a reliance on property taxes as the primary source of revenue. The other statements are true.

Question 3

​​The _____ must be designed to meet the unique educational needs of each child in the "least restrictive environment" appropriate to the needs of that child.

Accepted Answer

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal document, developed by a team, that outlines the educational plan for a student with a disability. It is designed to meet the unique educational needs of each child and is developed with input from parents, teachers, and other professionals. The IEP also ensures that the student is placed in the "least restrictive environment" appropriate to their needs, which means they are included in general education classes as much as possible while still receiving appropriate support and accommodations. The other choices are education policies or initiatives at a broader level and do not specifically address the needs of individual students.

Question 4

An Individualized Education Program team, which is convened to design an education plan for a child, must include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A sibling is not required to be a part of the IEP team, whereas the child's parents, a special education teacher, and a social worker are required members.

Question 5

​All of the following statements are true of the educational system in the United States except that:

Accepted Answer

The statement "it must adopt a punitive approach rather than a treatment approach toward students who abuse alcohol and other drugs" is not true. In fact, many schools have adopted a more supportive and proactive approach to dealing with substance abuse among students. This might include counseling, education programs, referral to treatment, and other resources to help students address underlying issues that may be contributing to their drug use. Punitive measures are generally seen as less effective and more damaging, as they can discourage students from seeking help and may even exacerbate the problem.

Question 6

​As a_____, a social worker needs to analyze which parts of the structure are activating stress in a given situation and then alter that structure so that equilibrium is again maintained.

Accepted Answer

A systems change specialist is responsible for analyzing and altering structures in order to maintain equilibrium, which is described in the given statement. Violence prevention specialist, mental health consultant, and behavioral specialist do not necessarily focus on structural changes to achieve equilibrium.

Question 7

As a(n) _____, a social worker can serve as an advisor on human relations aspects of curriculum and on teaching style.

Accepted Answer

A mental health consultant is someone who advises others on how to address mental health concerns. As a consultant to educators, a social worker can support them in creating a teaching style that is sensitive to the mental health needs of students.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the "No Child Left Behind" legislation?

Accepted Answer

The "No Child Left Behind" Act, signed into law in 2002 by President George W. Bush, included provisions that could incentivize schools to push out low-performing students to improve overall test scores.

Question 9

​​The Education for All Handicapped Children Act passed in 1975 mandates:

Accepted Answer

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act, also known as IDEA, requires that all local school districts provide a free and appropriate public education to children with disabilities. This education should be designed to meet their unique needs and should be provided in the least restrictive environment possible. The act has been amended over the years, most recently in 2004, to ensure that all students with disabilities have access to a quality education.

Question 10

According to Michael Rutter, the best schools:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Michael Rutter, the best schools:
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Question 11

​​Schools in the United States have been criticized for:

Accepted Answer

Schools in the United States have been criticized for helping to perpetuate the class system by maintaining inequalities in educational opportunities and resources, which can reinforce existing social and economic disparities.

Question 12

​According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy report released by the National Center for Education Statistics in the year 2007, _____ million people in the United States are estimated to have below basic literacy skills.

Accepted Answer

The National Assessment of Adult Literacy report released by the National Center for Education Statistics in 2007 estimated that 30 million people in the United States have below basic literacy skills.

Question 13

​In the context of the nature of behavior, Alfie Kohn asserts that:

Accepted Answer

Alfie Kohn emphasizes on the importance of developing critical, creative, and individual thinking as the key product of learning. He argues that focusing solely on memorization, standardized tests, and meeting graduation requirements may hinder the development of these important skills. Students need to cultivate a diversity of perspectives and the ability to think independently in order to succeed in the constantly changing world.

Question 14

​Which of the following is true about bilingual/bicultural education?

Accepted Answer

Bilingual/bicultural education involves teaching students in their native language while also gradually introducing English language instruction. This approach allows students to maintain and develop proficiency in their native language while learning English. This means that students are taught wholly or partly in their native language until they can speak English fairly fluently.

Option B is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that Latinos with bilingual/bicultural education have higher rates of literacy than Whites.

Option C is also incorrect because while California has a history of bilingual education programs, they have also eliminated some of these programs in recent years. It is not true that all publicly funded schools in California currently have bilingual/bicultural education.

Question 15

​Since the tragedy of Columbine High School, _____ is now part of a school social worker's new role.

Accepted Answer

Following the tragedy of Columbine High School, schools have become increasingly focused on preventing incidents of school violence. One way that school social workers can contribute to this prevention is through threat assessments, which involve evaluating potential threats of violence and taking steps to intervene before they escalate. Therefore, threat assessment has become a significant part of a school social worker's new role.

Question 16

​Most teachers in schools:

Accepted Answer

According to research studies, most teachers in schools come from middle-class backgrounds. This is likely due to factors such as access to education and support from family and community networks. There is no evidence to suggest that teachers ignore upper-class children. The percentage of teachers who hold a doctorate degree is relatively low compared to the percentage with a bachelor's or master's degree.

Question 17

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education ruled that racial segregation in public schools was a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and was therefore unconstitutional. This landmark decision paved the way for the desegregation of public schools across the United States. The other choices (A and B) are not accurate, as they do not relate to the Brown v. Board of Education case.

Question 18

​​_____ bullying includes shoving, kicking, punching, pushing, tickling, headlocks, school pranks, teasing, fighting, inappropriate touching, and use of available objects as weapons.

Accepted Answer

The listed actions all involve physical actions and aggression towards the victim, making it clear that the bullying is physical in nature.

Question 19

The back-to-basics movement in school systems supports:

Accepted Answer

The back-to-basics movement emphasizes mastery of fundamental skills such as reading, writing, and math, and promotes criteria mastery as the basis for grade promotion. It does not prioritize elective courses, social services or recreational facilities.

Question 20

​_____ are publicly funded elementary or secondary schools that have been freed from the regulations, rules, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results.

Accepted Answer

The description matches a charter school, which is a publicly funded school that operates with more independence and flexibility than traditional public schools in exchange for meeting certain performance goals or standards. Magnet schools are also public schools, but they specialize in a particular subject or theme to attract students from different neighborhoods. Homeschools and parochial schools are not publicly funded and do not have the same regulations and accountability measures as charter schools.

Quiz 10: Problems in Education and School Social Work

​The school system in the United States:

​All of the following statements are true about school financing except that:

​​The _____ must be designed to meet the unique educational needs of each child in the "least restrictive environment" appropriate to the needs of that child.

An Individualized Education Program team, which is convened to design an education plan for a child, must include all of the following except:

​All of the following statements are true of the educational system in the United States except that:

​As a_____, a social worker needs to analyze which parts of the structure are activating stress in a given situation and then alter that structure so that equilibrium is again maintained.

As a(n) _____, a social worker can serve as an advisor on human relations aspects of curriculum and on teaching style.

Which of the following is true of the "No Child Left Behind" legislation?

​​The Education for All Handicapped Children Act passed in 1975 mandates:

According to Michael Rutter, the best schools:

​​Schools in the United States have been criticized for:

​According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy report released by the National Center for Education Statistics in the year 2007, _____ million people in the United States are estimated to have below basic literacy skills.

​In the context of the nature of behavior, Alfie Kohn asserts that:

​Which of the following is true about bilingual/bicultural education?

​Since the tragedy of Columbine High School, _____ is now part of a school social worker's new role.

​Most teachers in schools:

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education:

​​_____ bullying includes shoving, kicking, punching, pushing, tickling, headlocks, school pranks, teasing, fighting, inappropriate touching, and use of available objects as weapons.

The back-to-basics movement in school systems supports:

​_____ are publicly funded elementary or secondary schools that have been freed from the regulations, rules, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results.

The school system in the United States:

All of the following statements are true about school financing except that:

The _____ must be designed to meet the unique educational needs of each child in the "least restrictive environment" appropriate to the needs of that child.

All of the following statements are true of the educational system in the United States except that:

As a_____, a social worker needs to analyze which parts of the structure are activating stress in a given situation and then alter that structure so that equilibrium is again maintained.

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act passed in 1975 mandates:

Schools in the United States have been criticized for:

According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy report released by the National Center for Education Statistics in the year 2007, _____ million people in the United States are estimated to have below basic literacy skills.

In the context of the nature of behavior, Alfie Kohn asserts that:

Which of the following is true about bilingual/bicultural education?

Since the tragedy of Columbine High School, _____ is now part of a school social worker's new role.

Most teachers in schools:

_____ bullying includes shoving, kicking, punching, pushing, tickling, headlocks, school pranks, teasing, fighting, inappropriate touching, and use of available objects as weapons.

_____ are publicly funded elementary or secondary schools that have been freed from the regulations, rules, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results.