EDUC 1301 FINAL PREPARATION
TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When exisiting large schools are broken into "houses" which of the following happen? -
Answer-b and c only
A number of national curriculum reform efforts have come from - Answer-national
associations representing specific academic areas
State reform efforts, focusing on the call to excellence, share a number of common
elements, which include - Answer-more time in school, increased graduation
requirements, and higher standards and salaries.
Many state reform efforts have tried to improve the quality of instruction in the schools.
A frequently heard proposal calls for a career ladder in teaching that would - Answer-
recognize expert teachers with rewards, while allowing them to remain in the classroom.
One residual effect of the state reform effort has been - Answer-a loss of local authority
and autonomy as more mandates come from the federal level and more funding for
reform comes from the state.
The limited involvement of teachers in state reform efforts would indicate that most of
the reforms have been - Answer-top-down
Many believe that the movement for statewide standards testing has resulted in all of
the following except - Answer-federal policymakers taking over control of
underperforming schools.
Any successful reform of education will require - Answer-the active participation of the
teachers involved.
what is a possible explanation for the disappointing findings of the relationship between
smaller class sizes and level of achievement? - Answer-when class sizes are reduced
on any large scale, it creates a shortage of teachers, and more inexperienced,
emergency, and first-time teachers are hired.
State reforms efforts directed at increasing teacher expectations included all of the
following except - Answer-requiring teachers to hold a masters degree
, advocates of school choice believe that - Answer-choice will lead to greater creativity
and improved instruction as schools compete to keep students
Characteristics of charter schools include - Answer-public schools operating under site-
based management procedures.
Supporters of voucher systems contend that vouchers - Answer-allow parents the
widest array of choices in schooling for their children.
A recent college graduate targets a particular district for his job search because he
knows a number of teachers are retiring and student enrollment is increasing. What
other information should he look at that could impact whether or not he is hired? -
Answer-The strength of the local school budget and the local company.
the increase in teaching positions expected over the next ten years is due in part to -
Answer-increasing student enrollments
Chantal has just started college and is interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Her
advisior tells her that she shouldn't have any trouble getting a job when she graduates.
Why does her adivisor think this? - Answer-nearly half of the nation's teachers are
expected to retire in this decade.
Minority teachers serve as positive role models for both minority and white students
because - Answer-minority students develop self-esteem and white students break
sterotyping and racism
The shortage of minority teachers in problematic beacuse - Answer-many minority
students have no positive minority role models
Which of the following has contributed to the decline the number of minority teachers? -
Answer-wider recriuitment of minorities in other professions and the increased use of
competency testing for teachers
Which of the following is not a suggested strategy for bringing more minorities into
teaching? - Answer-creating minority magnet schools
LaMar, an African American, is majoring in English at a state college. He took an
education course and really enjoyed the experience and so is thinking about a
ateaching career after college. What are LaMar's chances of getting a teaching job
when he graduates - Answer-Excellent. Minority teachers are needed in every subject
area and geographical location
After 10 years of working in journalism, ellen decided to persue a teaching career. She
received her teaching license through the alternative licensing program and is currently
seeking a teaching position. She has a degree in English and would like to teach middle
TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
When exisiting large schools are broken into "houses" which of the following happen? -
Answer-b and c only
A number of national curriculum reform efforts have come from - Answer-national
associations representing specific academic areas
State reform efforts, focusing on the call to excellence, share a number of common
elements, which include - Answer-more time in school, increased graduation
requirements, and higher standards and salaries.
Many state reform efforts have tried to improve the quality of instruction in the schools.
A frequently heard proposal calls for a career ladder in teaching that would - Answer-
recognize expert teachers with rewards, while allowing them to remain in the classroom.
One residual effect of the state reform effort has been - Answer-a loss of local authority
and autonomy as more mandates come from the federal level and more funding for
reform comes from the state.
The limited involvement of teachers in state reform efforts would indicate that most of
the reforms have been - Answer-top-down
Many believe that the movement for statewide standards testing has resulted in all of
the following except - Answer-federal policymakers taking over control of
underperforming schools.
Any successful reform of education will require - Answer-the active participation of the
teachers involved.
what is a possible explanation for the disappointing findings of the relationship between
smaller class sizes and level of achievement? - Answer-when class sizes are reduced
on any large scale, it creates a shortage of teachers, and more inexperienced,
emergency, and first-time teachers are hired.
State reforms efforts directed at increasing teacher expectations included all of the
following except - Answer-requiring teachers to hold a masters degree
, advocates of school choice believe that - Answer-choice will lead to greater creativity
and improved instruction as schools compete to keep students
Characteristics of charter schools include - Answer-public schools operating under site-
based management procedures.
Supporters of voucher systems contend that vouchers - Answer-allow parents the
widest array of choices in schooling for their children.
A recent college graduate targets a particular district for his job search because he
knows a number of teachers are retiring and student enrollment is increasing. What
other information should he look at that could impact whether or not he is hired? -
Answer-The strength of the local school budget and the local company.
the increase in teaching positions expected over the next ten years is due in part to -
Answer-increasing student enrollments
Chantal has just started college and is interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Her
advisior tells her that she shouldn't have any trouble getting a job when she graduates.
Why does her adivisor think this? - Answer-nearly half of the nation's teachers are
expected to retire in this decade.
Minority teachers serve as positive role models for both minority and white students
because - Answer-minority students develop self-esteem and white students break
sterotyping and racism
The shortage of minority teachers in problematic beacuse - Answer-many minority
students have no positive minority role models
Which of the following has contributed to the decline the number of minority teachers? -
Answer-wider recriuitment of minorities in other professions and the increased use of
competency testing for teachers
Which of the following is not a suggested strategy for bringing more minorities into
teaching? - Answer-creating minority magnet schools
LaMar, an African American, is majoring in English at a state college. He took an
education course and really enjoyed the experience and so is thinking about a
ateaching career after college. What are LaMar's chances of getting a teaching job
when he graduates - Answer-Excellent. Minority teachers are needed in every subject
area and geographical location
After 10 years of working in journalism, ellen decided to persue a teaching career. She
received her teaching license through the alternative licensing program and is currently
seeking a teaching position. She has a degree in English and would like to teach middle
