Middle Level Education Quizzes
All of the following are commonly used terms for the courses outside the core except extracurricular courses wheel courses encore courses related arts courses
extracurricular activities
Students of mixed race are likely to
feel pressure to identify with only one of their backgrounds.
This We Believe Goal 3 states that young adolescents read deeply to do what three things with information?
gather, assess, interpret
Children who show obvious preferences for clothing and activities of the opposite sex are referred to as experiencing
gender-nonconformity
Physical growth and development spurts in the middle grades years
happen sporadically
Tracking or ability grouping is often referred to as
homogeneous grouping
This We Believe was written: -as a position paper of the National Middle School Association. -to explain the unique characteristics of young adolescents. -to identify program components suitable for young adolescents. -all of the above.
all of the above
Physical development in the young adolescent influences -all of the answers -intellectual development -emotional development -social development
all of the answers
Which of the following is NOT considered a learning modality? visual kinesthetic analytical auditory
analytical
Related arts courses
are consistent with middle level philosophy.
Most state standards
are similar to the ones of the national subject-area organizations.
Which development area strongly influences the ability to pay attention and retain information, according to recent brain research?
emotional
Expecting middle grades students to sit in a desk for up to fifty minutes at a time
may lead to disruptive behavior and may exacerbate restlessness
Effective middle schools:
may vary in terms of program components.
Heterogeneous grouping
means that students in a given class represent a spectrum of abilities.
Thinking about one's own thinking is referred to as
metacognition
According to the text, developing positive self-esteem may prove to be especially difficult for which broad category of students?
minorities
What do we call recognition that our country consists of people of different cultures, ethnicities, and races who work toward a common goal of freedom?
cultural pluralism
According to This We Believe, all of the following statements are true about curriculum EXCEPT -Curriculum develops young adolescents' competence in subject areas. -Curriculum consists of the core subject areas rather than the related arts courses. -Whatever is designed to intentionally support hte mission of the school is curriculum. -Curriculum is every planned aspect of a school's educational program.
-Curriculum consists of the core subject areas rather than the related arts courses.
Which statement is true about physical growth? -Muscles tend to grow more quickly than bones. -Arms and legs tend to grow more quickly than hands and feet. -Girls generally experience rapid growth a year or two before boys. -Growth spurts usually occur in boys between 10 and 15.
-Girls generally experience rapid growth a year or two before boys.
Which is NOT a benefit of teaming? -Decisions are made collaboratively. -Teachers and students get to know each other well. -Homogeneous grouping becomes a more acceptable practice. -Instructional strategies may be shared.
-Homogeneous grouping becomes a more acceptable practice.
Which statement is true concerning young adolescent attention span? -It is reasonable to expect a young adolescent to be attentive for a 40 minute lecture. -It may be greater than it will be in high school. -Studies have shown that attention span remains relatively stable in grades 4-10. -It may not be as great as it was in late elementary school.
-It may not be as great as it was in late elementary school.
Reasons for increased childhood obesity include all of the following except -Urban crime may keep more kids indoors -Parent work schedules -Media promotion of ultrathin people -Proliferation of fast food restaurants
-Media promotion of ultrathin people
All of the following are true about rural schools except -Most rural schools receive extra funding because they serve students who live in low SES homes. -Populations in a rural area tend to be stable. -It may be difficult to hire teachers in a rural area. -There may be a real sense of community in rural settings.
-Most rural schools receive extra funding because they serve students who live in low SES homes.
The 16 characteristics of successful schools for young adolescents are listed in all of the following categories except: -Culture and Community -Student Development -Leadership and Organization -Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
-Student Development
Which of the following is NOT a reason for purposefully choosing the people on a team? -A team should be a microcosm of the school. -Teams should not be weighted heavily with either high achievers or low achievers. -Teams need to bring together teachers who have varying subject area expertise. -Teams should have distinct achievement profiles to make the teaching and learning process more effective.
-Teams should have distinct achievement profiles to make the teaching and learning process more effective.
All of the following statements are true for lesbian, gay, and bisexual students except -They are about equally as likely to attempt suicide as the rest of the student population. -They are more likely to be teased and/or physically attacked. -They are more likely to drop out of school. -Many lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adolescents will deny their sexual preferences in middle school, but acknowledge it in high school.
-They are about equally as likely to attempt suicide as the rest of the student population.
Which statement is NOT true of magnet schools? -They often create diversity by drawing in student from a variety of settings. -They are not public schools. -They usually have a particular emphasis. -They employ teachers who are experts in particular areas.
-They are not public schools.
All of the following are things bystanders can do to help prevent bullying except -Don't join in or in any way encourage the bullying. -Walk away, determined to never be involved in bullying. -Ask the bullied person to join you and then leave the scene. -Tell the bully to stop.
-Walk away, determined to never be involved in bullying.
Which statement is true about concrete and abstract thinking? -Young adolescents transition from abstract thinking to concrete thinking as they mature. -Abstract thinking develops as children use their imaginations well before young adolescence. -About 90% of eighth graders are concrete thinkers. -Young adolescents transition from concrete thinking to abstract thinking as they mature.
-Young adolescents transition from concrete thinking to abstract thinking as they mature.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good team member according to the text? -autonomous, capable of independently planning and implementing tasks -open-minded, willing to learn and try new strategies -energetic, finding ways to do what's needed when it's needed -collaborative, even when things aren't going their way
-autonomous, capable of independently planning and implementing tasks
Which of the following is NOT appropriate for a team to do to prevent drug use among students? -not allow locks on lockers -address the problem in advisory even if kids may reveal sources of drugs -tell students about community resources that may help -distribute information about the harm of substance abuse
-not allow locks on lockers
All of the following are acceptable ways to organize advisory groups except -individual groups addressing different topics. -organized in groups of 30 or more to allow department heads to meet. -each day designated for specific activities. -very structured with all groups following prescribed programs.
-organized in groups of 30 or more to allow department heads to meet.
Reasons for a decrease in parental involvement in schools during early adolescence include all of the following except -students struggle for independence and, in doing so, often alienate adults. -student developmental changes often cause difficulties in the home. -parents are more confident their children are in appropriate school environments. -schooling becomes more complex and difficult to understand.
-parents are more confident their children are in appropriate school environments.
A challenging curriculum should do all of the following EXCEPT -include both broad and specific content/skills -build on prior knowledge -incorporate standards -provide a basis for putting students into ability groups
-provide a basis for putting students into ability groups
All of the following statements are true about service-learning EXCEPT -teachers must carefully plan to incorporate standards in service-learning experiences -service-learning and volunteerism are the same -service-learning is best if it is embedded in the curriculum -service-learning projects may be totally locally based
-service-learning and volunteerism are the same
Which action is NOT considered bullying? -student disagreements that lead to fights -name calling -pushing and shoving with intent to intimidate -emotional games that lead to hurt feelings
-student disagreements that lead to fights
All of the following are true about flexible ability grouping except -it's a no-cost way to boost achievement. -the universal agreement that it's the best way to structure teams. -research supports its use. -teachers must use varied and ongoing assessment.
-the universal agreement that it's the best way to structure teams.
All of the following are true about young adolescent relationships with adults except -they buy into fantasies and often have heroes. -affirmation of parental love may be secretly sought. -they may seek to emulate adults other than family members. -young adolescents tend to be totally indifferent toward adults.
-young adolescents tend to be totally indifferent toward adults.
About what percentage of public school students receive special education services?
12
The first separate school organization to bridge the gap between elementary and high school was established in
1909
In what year did an appropriate public school education become a right rather than privilege for students with disabilities?
1975
The grade configurations of middle schools may include all of the following except: 5-8 6-8 7-10 4-9
7-10
Which statement is NOT true about bullying? Bullying can be a single interaction. Bullying is aggression with intent to harm. Bullying is a rite of passage. Bullying is about power.
Bullying is a rite of passage.
Which statement is most accurate about levels of bullying?
Bullying is twice as prevalent in middle school compared to elementary or high school.
The affiliate of AMLE established on campuses for and by future middle level teachers is
CMLA
This We Believe calls for the middle level curriculum to have these four distinct essential attributes:
Developmentally responsive, challenging, empowering, equitable
The Common Core State Standards apply to which two subject areas?
ELA and Math
Which of the following statements is true of ESL programs?
ESL programs do not attempt to preserve a student's first language.
Which statement is true concerning America and race?
In recent years, Hispanic population growth has accounted for about half of our country's overall growth.
What is the least important of the four benefits of shared team space? -Fewer minutes are lost changing classes. -It's easier to keep clean. -There are more opportunities for informed teacher-to-teacher contact. -Fewer discipline problems occur in the hallway.
It's easier to keep clean.
Which of the following is NOT a Middle Level Teacher Preparation Standard? Young Adolescent Development Middle Level Philosophy and Organization Middle Level Professional Roles Middle Level Organizational Skills
Middle Level Organizational Skills
The two magazines/journals published by AMLE are
Middle School Journal and AMLE Magazine
When comparing settings of middle schools and the implementation of middle level philosophy, which statement is true?
Middle level philosophy has achieved its greatest success in suburban and upper-income areas.
When critics say that kids in middle schools are not achieving as they should, it's easy to blame the philosophy. If the reason is NOT the philosophy, what might it be?
Middle level philosophy is not conscientiously implemented in the schools.
The Common Core State Standards Initiative was conceived by which two organizations?
National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School
What is the center-piece initiative of the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform?
Schools to Watch
All of the following are true about puberty except -Physical growth generally accompanies puberty. -Puberty is the transition phase between childhood and young adulthood. -Sexual maturation occurs between one and two years after puberty. -The balance between testosterone and estrogen is broken during puberty.
Sexual maturation occurs between one and two years after puberty.
Which option for ELL students involves classes that teach the English language as they would a foreign language?
Structured English Immersion (SEI)
Which statement is true of common planning time?
Teachers report that common planning time helps them provide stability for young adolescents.
Which of the following is the most important grouping-related advantage of the teaming structure?
Teaming supports grouping and regrouping as needed.
Which statement is true concerning the Common Core State Standards?
The standards will be revised according to teacher feedback.
Which of the following is NOT a sign that a young adolescent is being cyberbullied? The student may use the computer every time it's available. The student may become withdrawn. The student may be secretive about computer use. The student may lose interest in school activities.
The student may use the computer every time it's available.
What is the most valuable aspect of longer blocks of teaching/learning time?
They allow for completion of the learning cycle without interruption.
In which document do we find thirteen goals for young adolescents?
This We Believe
The person credited for beginning the middle school movement was
William Alexander
With regard to young adolescent development, the word "becoming" most nearly refers to
a transitional time between childhood and adulthood.
What is perhaps the greatest benefit of flexible block scheduling?
accommodates interdisciplinary instruction
A special time set aside for a small group of students to meet with a specific adult is known as
advisory
Small groups designed to create close relationships among students and between an adult and students is referred to as
advisory
What is considered a misconception concerning middle level readers? -Both Answers -Students who enter middle level classes are proficient readers. -Students who have mastered reading for literacy purposes can naturally read for information without additional instruciton. -Neither Answer
both answers
The five broad areas of development include all of the following except career development social development character development intellectual development
career development
What is the correct order of the levels of connecting the curriculum, from simple to comprehensive?
complementary, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, integrative
An effective way for teachers to plan a year of instruction is commonly referred to as
curriculum mapping
What does the text call concentrating on what kids in poverty lack?
deficit theory
According to This We Believe, when curriculum helps students make sense of their lives and the world around them, what term is used to describe it?
integrative
Which term describes the most complex way to use commonalities among distinct subject areas?
integrative
Emotional development in early adolescence
is often triggered by hormonal changes.
Teachers should tell students to never do all of the following things except: meet face-to-face with someone met online. share Internet passwords. keep a record of instances of cyberbullying. post and share personal information only among friends.
keep a record of instances of cyberbullying.
Which disability is most common among students receiving special services?
learning disabilities
PL94-142 designates that the best environment for students with disabilities is the
least restrictive environment
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a consequence of childhood obesity? shorter lifespan on average than today's adults type 2 diabetes loneliness likely to lead to prescription drug abuse
likely to lead to prescription drug abuse
If a student is distraught over something a classmate says about her, our best response is to
listen with an understanding ear.
Concerning ability and effort, which statement is accurate?
low IQ and high effort may or may not lead to success.
Turning Points 2000 does all of the following except: -emphasize curriculum, instruction, and assessment. -provide in-depth insights into how to improve middle level education. -trace the progress of middle school. -make changes in the original tenets of Turning Points 1989.
make changes in the original tenets of Turning Points 1989.
The most popular drug or drug group among middle school students is
marijuana
Which of the following is NOT a term for a continuous year-to-year instructional plan involving the same students and teacher? student-teacher progression multiage grouping teacher rotation looping
multiage grouping
The major elements of service learning include all of the following EXCEPT celebration preparation reflection obligation
obligation
The socioeconomic gap that exists in the U.S. is referred to in the text as the
privilege gap
Socioeconomic integration in our schools would
produce greater racial diversity
Helping young adolescents work through the contradictions they often encounter in their social and character development is accomplished most appropriately through
providing an emotionally safe environment where students can explore their attitudes and expereinces.
When do students with learning disabilities often make the most progress?
when they experience a combination of regular education and special education services.
Major functions of the Association for Middle Level Education include:
publications of resources for middle level educators.
The difference between reacting and responding is that
reacting is often based on emotions while responding is based more on thinking.
In which two areas is middle level philosophy grounded?
recognition of the unique needs of young adolescents and how we respond to those needs
Which kind of bullying is most often practiced by girls?
relational aggression
According to This We Believe, what are the four recommended descriptors of an appropriate middle level curriculum?
relevant, challenging, integrative, exploratory
The belief that one sex is superior to another is
sexism
Which term does NOT belong with the others? single-discipline interdisciplinary multidisciplinary thematic
single-discipline
Turning Points advocates
special preparation for teachers of young adolescents.
To what does culture refer?
specific shared values and beliefs
What students should know and be able to do is defined by
standards
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a school-within-a-school structure? fosters long-term relationships requires fewer alterations than multiage grouping makes a large school seem smaller students are grouped differently each year
students are grouped differently each year
According to an early advocate of middle level education, persistent problems with the junior high model included all of the following EXCEPT: -curriculum was too subject-centered. -students were randomly grouped in classes. -classrooms were teacher-centered and textbook-centered. -teachers were inadequately prepared to teach young adolescents.
students were randomly grouped in classes.
The most prominent school setting is
suburban
When the economy is problematic, which school setting generally fares well even with budget shortfalls?
suburban schools because of parental support
A good definition of peer pressure
the driving force created by the need/desire to confirm.
What is one thing we are guaranteed in terms of school?
time
The original Turning Points document was developed
to prescribe ways to meet the needs of young children.