EDUC 1301 CHAPTER 4
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is true? - Answer-Females are three times more likely
to attempt suicide than males.
Which of the following is true of today's families in the U.S.? - Answer-Only two-thirds of
children live in two-parent households.
According to Jeannie Oakes, tracking persists in schools largely because _____. -
Answer-teachers expect little from the low-track students and they do little to improve
student performance
Which of the following statements would most likely be made by a critic of middle school
education? - Answer-Middle schools over emphasize self-esteem building.
In researching poverty, Shirley Brice Heath found that interactions between adults and
children _____. - Answer-are fewer in lower-class families and more information driven
Which of the following is true regarding working women in the U.S.? - Answer-Women
still do not receive the same pay as men do.
As gatekeepers, teachers must: - Answer-determine which student will talk when.
According to Goodlad, which statement is true regarding the patterns of classroom
interactions? - Answer-Students are typically restrained in a relatively small space
during a period in which much of the activity is about maintaining order.
Emily's parents have recently divorced and they will share her custody. Which of the
following statements will be true of Emily? - Answer-She will probably go through a
process that closely resembles mourning.
The most widespread form of substance abuse is _____. - Answer-alcohol
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is true? - Answer-Females are three times more likely
to attempt suicide than males.
Which of the following is true of today's families in the U.S.? - Answer-Only two-thirds of
children live in two-parent households.
According to Jeannie Oakes, tracking persists in schools largely because _____. -
Answer-teachers expect little from the low-track students and they do little to improve
student performance
Which of the following statements would most likely be made by a critic of middle school
education? - Answer-Middle schools over emphasize self-esteem building.
In researching poverty, Shirley Brice Heath found that interactions between adults and
children _____. - Answer-are fewer in lower-class families and more information driven
Which of the following is true regarding working women in the U.S.? - Answer-Women
still do not receive the same pay as men do.
As gatekeepers, teachers must: - Answer-determine which student will talk when.
According to Goodlad, which statement is true regarding the patterns of classroom
interactions? - Answer-Students are typically restrained in a relatively small space
during a period in which much of the activity is about maintaining order.
Emily's parents have recently divorced and they will share her custody. Which of the
following statements will be true of Emily? - Answer-She will probably go through a
process that closely resembles mourning.
The most widespread form of substance abuse is _____. - Answer-alcohol
