TED 100 final Exam Questions and
Answers
According to the text, a teacher who has a passion for a particular subject matter or content is an
important motive for teaching because (choose all that apply)
a. a major purpose of school is to pass on the best of society's knowledge
b. teachers who love their subject will avoid teaching other subjects
c. helping young people develop a love for learning is an important purpose of school
d. a teacher who has passion and enthusiasm for their subject will often have the greatest impact on
students - Answer-
According to a 2010 survey in chapter one of the textbook, which profession contributes most to our
society's well- being?
a. doctors
b. military
c. teachers
d. scientists - Answer-c. teachers
When it comes to becoming a teacher, there are extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. These show the
attractive and unattractive factors in being a teacher. What are some potential reward within the
teaching profession? Select all that apply
a. working closely with other teachers
,b. the status that can go along with the profession
c. working with and watching students grow as individuals
d. the "flexibility" to do grading and lesson preparation at nights and on weekends - Answer-
Teaching has both extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic
reward that may motivate people to become teachers?
a. salaries and benefits
b. the joy of working with students
c. stimulation from others
d. helping others - Answer-a. salaries and benefits
According to the text, which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward that may motivate
people to become teachers?
a. money
b. prestige
c. power
d. sense of accomplishment - Answer-d. sense of accomplishment
According to the text, which of the following reasons were given by teachers for wanting to teach?
Choose all that apply
a. the love for children
b. the desire to live in a certain location
c. wanting to teach a certain subject
d. want to be a positive influence on kids - Answer-all of them
Chapter one discussed sources of useful experiences that can prepare one for the work of teaching.
These included having real encounters with students, getting guidance on whether the profession is
, right for you, learning about teaching through vicarious experiences (such as watching films about
teaching), and reflection on these experiences. Which of these did the book stress as being the most
important?
a. real encounters
b. guidance
c. vicarious experience
d. reflection - Answer-d. reflection
According to the survey, A Sense of Calling, what percent of teachers believed that they were doing
important work for the good of society?
a. 26
b. 100
c. 97
d. 75 - Answer-c. 97
Education is the process of ________ by which one gains greater understanding and control over oneself
and one's _____.
a. Human growth; happiness
b. human growth; world
c. learning; life
d. learning; school experience - Answer-b. human growth; world
The primary purpose of some schools is to help students develop their intellect by reading "the great
books' or adopting the international Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. According to the text, this purpose of
school be identified as which of the following?
a. social
b. intellectual
c. political and civic
Answers
According to the text, a teacher who has a passion for a particular subject matter or content is an
important motive for teaching because (choose all that apply)
a. a major purpose of school is to pass on the best of society's knowledge
b. teachers who love their subject will avoid teaching other subjects
c. helping young people develop a love for learning is an important purpose of school
d. a teacher who has passion and enthusiasm for their subject will often have the greatest impact on
students - Answer-
According to a 2010 survey in chapter one of the textbook, which profession contributes most to our
society's well- being?
a. doctors
b. military
c. teachers
d. scientists - Answer-c. teachers
When it comes to becoming a teacher, there are extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. These show the
attractive and unattractive factors in being a teacher. What are some potential reward within the
teaching profession? Select all that apply
a. working closely with other teachers
,b. the status that can go along with the profession
c. working with and watching students grow as individuals
d. the "flexibility" to do grading and lesson preparation at nights and on weekends - Answer-
Teaching has both extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic
reward that may motivate people to become teachers?
a. salaries and benefits
b. the joy of working with students
c. stimulation from others
d. helping others - Answer-a. salaries and benefits
According to the text, which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward that may motivate
people to become teachers?
a. money
b. prestige
c. power
d. sense of accomplishment - Answer-d. sense of accomplishment
According to the text, which of the following reasons were given by teachers for wanting to teach?
Choose all that apply
a. the love for children
b. the desire to live in a certain location
c. wanting to teach a certain subject
d. want to be a positive influence on kids - Answer-all of them
Chapter one discussed sources of useful experiences that can prepare one for the work of teaching.
These included having real encounters with students, getting guidance on whether the profession is
, right for you, learning about teaching through vicarious experiences (such as watching films about
teaching), and reflection on these experiences. Which of these did the book stress as being the most
important?
a. real encounters
b. guidance
c. vicarious experience
d. reflection - Answer-d. reflection
According to the survey, A Sense of Calling, what percent of teachers believed that they were doing
important work for the good of society?
a. 26
b. 100
c. 97
d. 75 - Answer-c. 97
Education is the process of ________ by which one gains greater understanding and control over oneself
and one's _____.
a. Human growth; happiness
b. human growth; world
c. learning; life
d. learning; school experience - Answer-b. human growth; world
The primary purpose of some schools is to help students develop their intellect by reading "the great
books' or adopting the international Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. According to the text, this purpose of
school be identified as which of the following?
a. social
b. intellectual
c. political and civic
