Teaching test one

(A) they require little or no homework. Characteristics of effective teachers as described by students include all of the following except Bý they push students to learn. C) they are willing to help everyone. D) they develop relationships with them.

A

According to the text, which of the following best describes the purpose of public schools? A) preservation of our democratic way of life B) competition with foreign countries C) increase in a pool of workers for the labor force D) perpetuation of religious ideals

A

According to the text, which response includes three characteristics of teacher professionalism? C) commit to perfection, put students first, strive for excellence B) put students first, join professional organizations, strive for excellence A) put students first, strive for excellence, commit to growth D) commit to growth, join professional organizations, put students first

A

All of the following describe dame schools except A)students were educated within their own homes. B) teachers were respected women with little or no formal education. C) classes were held in the teacher's home. D) parents paid the teacher to have their children educated.

A

Brown v. Board of Education was a court ruling that A) declared segregating children based solely on race was wrong and illegal. B) required schools to provide remedial instruction for students with disabilities. C) instituted compulsory education for all students. D) none of the above

A

Continuing contract status is known as A)tenure. B) contractual longevity. C) due process. D) reduction in force.

A

Ethical teachers do all of the following except considerations. A) put standardized test scores ahead of other B) involve families often and positively. C) create and maintain a productive learning environment. D) diversify instruction to address student differences.

A

Issues that are addressed by state and local laws and policies include all of the following except A) freedom of speech. B) curriculum standards. C) assessment mandates. D) guidelines for teacher certification.

A

Mr. Brown is a critic of school choice. With which of the following statements is he most likely to agree? A)Choice leads to the possiblilty of farther segeration

A

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? A)departmentalized B) interdisciplinary team C) cross-curricular panel D) None of the above accurately describes Ms. Rodriguez's situation.

A

Resposabitlites of a new teacher A) are basically the same as those of experienced teachers. B) ramp up after a 3-year probationary timeframe. C) are generally fewer so there is an "easing-in" period. D)are greater than those of an experienced teacher.

A

The group that has emerged as the most influential source of information about characteristics of teachers and learners in the new century is A) The Partnership for 21st Century Skills. B) The National Education Association. C) Teacher-to-Teacher 2017. D) In TASC.

A

The most widely used tests for admission into teacher preparation are A) the Praxis series. B) the FTCE. C) the Excel series. D) the TOPT.

A

The reason that most teachers give for choosing to teach is that they A)have a desire to work with children and/or adolescents. B) have an interest in subject matter. C) look forward to summer vacations. D) want an opportunity for a lifetime of self-growth.

A

The writings of Homer, Shakespeare, Melville, and Einstein are essential components of curriculum in which philosophy of education? A) perennialism B) progressivism C) social reconstructionism D) existentialism

A

Which is a characteristic for an occupation to be considered a profession? A) provides an essential service no other group can provide B) provides journals exclusive to the occupation C) one organization has the primary governance power D) all members are covered under a salary scale set of guidelines

A

Which legislative act divided federally owned wilderness land into townships and required the building of pre-college schools? A) Northwest Ordinance of 1787 B) Kalamazoo Act of 1874 C) Massachusetts Act of 1642 D) Morrill Act of 1862

A

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of an effective school? A) Effective schools are those that meet the learning needs of the students who attend them. B) An effective school is in a suburban setting with children who come to school prepared and ready to learn. C) An effective school is evident by the types of children that attend the school and their socioeconomic status. D) An effective school is one in which the building provides numerous resources.

A

Which of the following examples demonstrates teachers who are affecting their schools in positive ways? A) teachers collaborating on lesson plans and classroom management strategies B) teachers working with their own students and keeping ideas and beliefs to themselves C) teachers keeping resources and materials to themselves D) teachers using the lounge to share stories about specific students and their problems

A

Which of the following legislative acts withheld federal funds from schools that discriminated against students based on race, color, or national origin? A) Civil Rights Act of 1964 B) Vocational Education Act of 1963 C) Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 D) Bilingual Education Act of 1968

A

A major difference (or similarity) between laws and ethics is A) laws tell us what we should and shouldn't do, while ethics tell us what we can and can't do. B) ethics tell us what we should and shouldn't do, while laws tell us what we can and can't do. C) both laws and ethics tell us what we can and can't do, but not D) neither laws nor ethics tell us what we can and can't do, but they do tell us what we should or shouldn't do.

B

A student's right of nonparticipation applies to all of the following except A) students may refuse to recite the Pledge Allegiance. B) students may refuse to complete standardized testing if they object to the content. C) students may refuse to dance, even when it is part of the physical education curriculum. D) students may opt out of certain courses if they and their parents object to content. to their students'

B

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? A) mission statement B) school culture C) behavior management plan D) ethics standards

B

All of the following are basic principles of progressive education except A) education is life, not just preparation for life. B) only core subjects should be emphasized. C) learning should be directly related to the interests of the child. D) cooperation among students should be emphasized more than competition.

B

INTASC stands for A) International Taskforce Association for School Consensus. B) Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. C) Independent Teacher Advocates for Student Councils. D) International Telecommunications Arts-based Secondary Committee

B

Janet is a sixth grader on the Iron Eagles team at her school. She has four core subject area teachers, and shares these teachers with a group of about 100 students. Which of the following best describes her situation? A) Janet attends a school that has a departmentalized structure. B Janet attends a school that uses interdisciplinary teams. C) Janet attends a traditional K-12 public school. D) None of the above accurately describes Janet's situation.

B

Teachers can be dismissed by a school district for all of the following except A) having sexual relations with a student. B having a child out of wedlock. C) allowing students to drink alcohol. D) encouraging students to be dishonest.

B

The procedures of due process generally require all of the following except A) the teacher must be notified of the proposed changes. B)the teacher must be given a severance package. C) the teacher must be given reasonable time to examine evidence. D) the teacher must be provided with a hearing before an impartial jury, panel, and/or judge.

B

The purpose of Black Codes was to A) give specific voting guidelines for slaves. B) prohibit the education of slaves. C) limit access to public libraries for slaves. D) all of the above

B

What is a formal complaint against a district called? A) habeas corpus B) grievance €) due process D) breach of contract

B

Which is not a student-centered approach to teaching? A) progressivism B) essentialism C) social reconstructionism D) existentialism

B

Which is the correct chronological order of these major federal acts? A) Every Student Succeeds Act, No Child Left Behind Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act B) Elementary and Secondary Education Act, No Child Left Behind Act, Every Student Succeeds Act C) No Child Left Behind Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Elementary and Secondary Education Act D) Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Every Student Succeeds Act, No Child Left Behind Act

B

Which is typically not included in a teaching contract? A) salary B) recent test scores C) description of the position D) offer of employment

B

Which of the following scenarios best describes Murray v. Pittsburgh Board of Education? A) Teacher kept job after publicly criticizing school board. B) Teacher may not use an instructional strategy considered unorthodox by the school board. C) Teacher uses role-play to teach about racial relations. D) Teacher fired for encouraging others to lie.

B

Who was the "Schoolmaster of the Republic" and publisher of the American Spelling Book? A) Thomas Jefferson. B) Horace Mann. C) Benjamin Franklin. D) Noah Webster.

B

Who was the most prominent of all the proponents of progressivism? A) Horace Mann B) John Dewey C) Ben Franklin D) Maria Montessori

B

a variety of Mr. Smith has a strong ability to put himself mentally in the place of others in order to appreciate perspectives. Which characteristic of ethical decision making is he demonstrating? A) appreciation for moral deliberation B) empathy C) knowledge D) interpersonal skills

B

which of the following statements is true? Regarding private schools in the United States, A) Religious schools are accountable to government agencies. B) Homeschooling provides a specific, one on one instructnal envorment C) For-profit schools are accountable to the department of education D) Nonreligious schools may not charge tuition to any student.

B

"Boarding 'round" was a practice in the 18th century involving A) teachers taking turns eating dinner with students in the community. B) horses being shared among area teachers. C) teachers living with students' families for about a week at a time.

C

A teacher's philosophy of education is all of the following except A) the teacher's love of wisdom regarding teaching. B) an expression of attitudes and actions every day in the classroom. C) a static document that never changes. D) a fluid statement that changes and grows with experience.

C

All of the following are vital components of advocacy except: A) understanding that advocacy takes multiple forms with individuals, groups, or causes. B) keeping the focus on what's best for students. C) following school programs initiated by administrators. D) taking an informed stance on issues that affect children

C

All of the following were objections to the idea of common schools except A) free schools mean fewer private school students. B) they decreased the workforce of children who opted for school instead of jobs. C) they provide avenues for social and economic mobility. D) concerns that an overeducated citizenry might question authority.

C

Effective teachers A) share a defined list of characteristics. B) have similar teacher preparation pathways. C) come figuratively "in all shapes and sizes." D) are easily determined through standardized measures.

C

Job security and the right to be heard if charges are made are which amendment? A) First B) Fourth C) fourteenth D) Seventeenth

C

The first compulsory education law in the New World was the A) Northwest Ordinance of 1787. B) Kalamazoo Act of 1874. C) Massachusetts Act of 1642. D) Morrill Act of 1862.

C

Town schools were created to A) perpetuate religious teachings within communities. B) afford equal educational opportunities for both girls and boys. C)provide education to entire communities. D) give slaves the opportunity to learn to read and write.

C

What enters into every decision a teacher makes? A) curriculum standards B) teacher preparation C) philosophy D) personal integrity

C

Which of the following approaches to teaching is considered teacher-centered? A) progressivism B) existentialism C) perennialism D) social reconstructionism

C

Which of the following best discribes the purpose of normal schools? A) to provide innovative educational opportunities for students with disabilities B) to provide formal schooling for Native American students living on reservations C) to provide formal training for teachers D) to provide community-supported education for elementary school children

C

Which of the following is not a or professional education association? A) national Education association B) American Federation of Teachers C) Leadership and Learning Association D) Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium

C

Which of the following is not among the top 8 reasons teachers give for choosing the profession? A)long summer vacation B) influence of teachers C) influence of students D) job security

C

Which of the following statements best describes the Puritans' view of education? A) The goal of education was to develop a well-rounded and well-adjusted child. B) Curriculum should reflect a diversity of world religions and philosophies. C) Memorization of Scripture and the practice of biblical principles were more important than academic subjects. D) all of the above

C

Which statement is most accurate about developmental appropriateness and academic rigor? A) Academic rigor is more vital than developmental appropriateness. B) Developmental appropriateness is more important than academic rigor. C) Academic rigor without developmental appropriateness will result in frustration for both teachers and students. D) Teaching is effective when either academic rigor or developmental appropriateness is emphasized.

C

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

C

All of the following describe Latin grammar schools except A) parents paid tuition to send their children. B) students learned higher levels of reading, writing, arithmetic, and classical literature. C) they were the forerunners of modern high schools. D) entrance was granted equally to both girls and boys.

D

All of the following describe positive A) a consistent relationship B) student strengths, weaknesses, interests, behavior reasons to loop except develops between teachers and students. the teacher. patterns, and potential are well known to C) the last few weeks of the school D) students benefit from a variety of teachers year are often used more productively. through their schooling years.

D

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? A) alternative school B) charter school C) traditional public school D) magnet school

D

Being a reflective practitioner requires that we A) automatically go through the motions of planning. B) write our thoughts in a reflection journal. C) sit quietly at the end of each school day to consider our effectiveness. D)consciously think about what went right and what did not.

D

For a school employee to be considered liable for something which of the following must be proven to be present? A) The person has a legal duty to protect students. B) The person fails to act within reason and provide the appropriate standard of care. C) There is a causal connection between the person's conduct and the result of the injury. D all of the above

D

Mr. Johnson is an early childhood educator. Which of the following activities might you see in his classroom? A) learning through play B) healthy doses of experimentation C) discovery learning D) all of the above

D

The legislative act that called for strengthening of science, math, and foreign language programs the A) Sputnik Education Initiative of 1956. B) Vocational Education Act of 1963. C) Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. D) National Defense Education Act of 1958.

D

Which of the following best defines philosophy? A) love of wisdom B) a means of answering fundamental questions C) a vibrant way of discovering and expressing ways of being and acting D)all of the above

D

Which of the following groups has an impact on the culture of a school? A) students B) parents C) politicians D) all of the above

D

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? A) No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 B) The Disclosure of Public Records Act of 1997 C) The Youth Options Program Act of 2003 D) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

D

Which philosophy seeks to change society rather than just teach about it? A) existentialism B) progressivism C) essentialism D) social reconstructionism

D