Education 300 Final Quiz questions

Ms. Pfluger is interviewing for a teaching position in the Florham Park school system. According to school management and organization, which os the following is the formal hiring authority? A. Local School Board B. School Superintendent C. Assistant superintendent of instruction D. Building Principal

A. Local School Board

How has the content of textbooks been affected by the standards-based movement? A. The content standards in a few large states determine the content in the books B. Fewer textbooks are being used in most states C. Teachers have been creating their own curriculum rather than using textbooks D. Publishers prepare individual texts to meet each state's standards

A. The content standards in a few large states determine the content in the books

What is the most significant benefit of instituting distance education within a school district? A. it provides a way to provide educational equity between rural and poorer students and those who come from larger, more affluent districts B. Establishing and maintaining a program is less expensive than paying a teacher C. at-risk students who are enrolled in distance education programs demonstrate greater academic achievement than those who are not participants D. Distance education programs have been shown to stimulate student productivity and time on task

A. it provides a way to provide educational equity between rural and poorer students and those who come from larger, more affluent districts

Students who use word processors to write are likely to: A. make more substantial revisions B. learn less about proofreading and editing C. finish the assignment more quickly D. include more errors

A. make more substantial revisions

During recent presidential elections, hundred of thousands of educators have been mobilized to support a particular party platform and the candidate endorsed by that party. Which organization has been instrumental in influencing the educators to support a particular candidate? A. Association of Teacher Educators B. National Education Association C. National Parent Teacher Association'D. National Association of School Boards

B. National Education association

The agency that administers and distributes state and federal funds, certifies or licenses teachers, and accredits professional training programs is the: A. Office of the state superintendent B. State department of education C. local school board D. state board of education

B. State department of education

Which of the following is the best description of reflective teaching? A. teaching that mirrors the culture in which the teacher is working B. Teaching that incorporates a teacher's self-examination and self-evaluation C. Teaching that puts current theoretical research into classroom practice D. teaching that responds to the interests and need of the students

B. Teaching that incorporates a teacher's self-examination and self-evaluation

In what way can using graphing calculators aid students in understanding mathematical concepts? A. They keep students from having to memorize lists of mathematical facts B. They allow students to more easily organize and analyze data C. They allow teachers to go over greater numbers of problems in class, giving students greater practice opportunity D. They prevent careless computation errors

B. They allow students to more easily organize and analyze data

Title I was designed to provide federal funds to divisions for: A. reading instruction for ESL students and supplementary services for families of these students B. education of students from low-income families and supplement services to low-achieving students C. education of special needs students and hiring of instruction aides D. reading instruction for low-achieving students

B. education of students from low-income families and supplement services to low-achieving students

Teachers in foreign (or world) language departments have sought to attract more students by: A. decreasing the course requirements for most language classes B. expanding their course offerings and integrating the study of language with the study of culture C. using the audio-language approach D. making more use of language labs

B. expanding their course offerings and integrating the study of language with the study of culture

The Berkeley public school district has just invested a considerable sum of money in computers for classroom use. If the administration and the faculty want to encourage widespread, habitual use of computers by the students, they should ensure: A. That students are rewarded with "computer time" B. that the students have adequate access to computers during and after class C. a one-to-one ratio of computer to student D. that each student has a computer at home

B. that the students have adequate access to computers during and after class

Equity concerns regarding the integration of technology revolve around: A. the difficulty of finding qualified maintenance personnel B. the potential for increased resource disparities between rich and poor schools and students' home access C. the lack of space in many schools for technology hardware D. the rapidity with which technology advances, making most hardware obsolete within three years

B. the potential for increased resource disparities between rich and poor schools and students' home access

Joshua is a high school history teacher who believes that his role as teacher extends to teaching his ninth-grade students certain core values, such as honesty, justice, kindness, and respect. Which of the following would most likely be found in Joshua's classroom? A. a multiple-choice test on important events in World War II B. A fine arts unit in which student develop appreciation for the music and dance of the United States in the 1940s C. A discussion of the responsibilities of the Unites states toward Europe in the early 1940s D. a geography unit identifying the locations of all the major battle of World War II

C. A discussion of the responsibilities of the Unites states toward Europe in the early 1940s

In a constructivist approach to learning, learners: A. learn new facts and knowledge without questioning them B. Question all new information C. Actively make their own meaning from new knowledge D. Believe that there are no universal truths since all truths are relative

C. Actively make their own meaning from new knowledge

Smaller schools are often a recommended component of school reform because they: A. Make it easier to keep track of books and supplies B. are less expensive to operate C. Allow for a greater sense of community within the school D. Require a smaller administrative staff and less cost

C. Allow for a greater sense of community within the school

David, a college senior majoring in history, was concerned that his knowledge of history would be insufficient to teach high school. He was considering enrolling in more American history courses to prepare himself for the classroom. According to research about teacher effectiveness, what is most likely a better use of David's time as he prepares to teach? A. developing tests in American history for use with his students B. Studying history from an interdisciplinary perspective so he could draw upon those other areas in teaching C. Developing an understanding of the content of the school curriculum that students will be expected to know D. Learning alternative strategies for facilitating a group process in the classroom

C. Developing an understanding of the content of the school curriculum that students will be expected to know

Which of the following are traits that effective teachers demonstrate in their dealings with peers, administrators, and parents? A. intellectual rigor, fair-mindedness, and competitiveness B. creativity, competence, and control of students C. cooperation, collaboration, and acceptance of others D. vision, cooperation, and innovativeness in problem solving

C. cooperation, collaboration, and acceptance of others

Critics of the standards-based movement cite all of the following reasons for their objections except: A. too much focus on testing B. attention and money should be focused on preexisting urgent needs C. lack of support from parents and taxpayers D. high stakes of accountability-based test scores

C. lack of support from parents and taxpayers

Any successful reform of education will require: A. the approval of congress B. funding from the federal government C. the active participation of the teachers involved D. the creation of a new body to oversee the changes

C. the active participation of the teachers involved

Authentic Assessment grew out of a concern that: A. student performance was declining on standardized tests B. students were focusing on critical-thinking skills and not performing well on competency tests C. the emphasis on standardized test scores caused a narrow application of lower-order thinking skills D. multiple-choice tests were too difficult for the majority of students

C. the emphasis on standardized test scores caused a narrow application of lower-order thinking skills

Current trends in math instruction are likely to lead to graduates who are able to: A. explain math theories and concepts with insight and ease B. add long columns of numbers accurately in their heads C. use mathematical reasoning to solve real problems that confront them D. find exact answers speedily by referring to texts and tables

C. use mathematical reasoning to solve real problems that confront them

which of these bodies makes law and is considered the most influential is setting up educational policy? A. State department of education B. Local school Board C. State board of education D. State Legislature

D. Legislature

During an Open House night, Tyrone Green met with parents of his Algebra I students. He briefly mentioned some of the fundamental concepts in Algebra I and spent most of the time explaining his techniques for teaching Algebra I to ninth-graders. What kind of knowledge did Tyrone use to explain how he teaches algebra? A Discipline content knowledge B. Theory-in-use knowledge C. Curriculum content knowledge D. Pedagogical content knowledge

D. Pedagogical content knowledge

The model of teaching in which the typical lecture and the homework elements of a course are reversed is called: A. reverse classroom B. differentiated classroom C. looped classroom D. flipped classroom

D. flipped classroom

An essential part of understanding and dealing with the feelings of students is: A. taking course in adolescent psychology B. watching student's behavior out of class C. studying students' records and talking to their previous teachers D. knowing and understanding one's own feelings

D. knowing and understanding one's own feelings