EDUC 1301 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
Which of the following was the objective for the creation of the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards? - Answer -To set forth a vision for what
accomplished teachers might "look like"
Which of the following statements is true of both the National Education Board and the
American Federation of Teachers? - Answer -Both wield a great deal of political
influence on behalf of educators and schools.
The atmosphere in Carl's school is muted. The halls are always deserted, and there are
strict rules about running or talking loudly in the corridors. The students are required to
wear uniform, and they need to book appointments to meet the principal. Which of the
following statements is true in this scenario? - Answer -Carl would describe the school
as authoritarian.
Which of the following statements is true of the American Federation of Teachers? -
Answer -It provides a network of support for teachers.
The evaluation of the potential effectiveness of a new teacher in a fair and standard way
is a tricky process because: - Answer -
Critics argue that the data gathered from large-scale assessments that are aligned with
Common Core State Standards are not reliable because the assessments: - Answer -
may not have any particular relevance to the nature of instruction in a given class in a
specific school.
One of the most important first steps in teaching is: - Answer -learning about your
students.
For the description, match the level of Bloom's Taxonomy to the lesson description.
Examine the main character in Huck Finn. - Answer -Analysis
A(n) _______ is an organizational structure in the mind that helps an individual make
sense of the world. - Answer -mental scheme
Fourth-grade teacher Junie Lee is working on a unit about weather with her students.
Lee has a formal plan of studies to learn about hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis; it
aligns with the textbook used in all fourth-grade classes in the district and in the state-
established core curricula for this topic. During their studies, a tsunami strikes in
southeast Asia. Lee adds Internet articles about the disaster to the unit. In the
classroom, Lee encourages her students to ask questions and relate the material to
their existing knowledge, and she does not have a lot of rules of conduct. The school
has a relaxed social atmosphere where teachers, administrators, and students interact
in a casual manner; students learn to respect and value each other. Which aspect of
, this scenario represents informal curriculum? - Answer -Ms. Lee's addition of Internet
articles about the tsunami disaster to the weather unit
Which of the following is the major contributor to high school dropout rates for young
women in the United States? - Answer -teen pregnancy
In the United States today, about ______ percent of school-age children are from
backgrounds where a language other than English is spoken at home. The most
common language is ______. - Answer -20/Spanish
Even though diversity is increasing, communities are still experiencing de facto
segregation, reducing the amount of diversity that teachers encounter. - Answer -true
Which of the following statements is true of auditory learners? - Answer -They often
benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder.
When compared to a child with little or no social capital, a child with higher
socioeconomic status and more social capital usually: - Answer -performs better in
academic settings.
Which of the following is true of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act? -
Answer -It allows students and their parents to have access to the student's records
kept by educational institutions.
Which of the following are considered benefits of project-based learning? - Answer -It
adds creativity and depth to the curriculum, promoting more meaningful learning than
memorization or worksheet activities.
It emphasizes connections to real life and often embraces concepts from multiple
disciplines.
It accommodates students with different learning profiles, abilities, and intelligences.
It encourages engagement of all students.
The _____ of 2002 was the most dramatic federal education legislation since the 1965
Elementary and Secondary Education Act. - Answer -No Child Left Behind Act
How does homeschooling differ from traditional schools - Answer -In homeschooling,
unlike traditional schools, parents typically serve as teachers.
Which of the following is one of the serious problems associated with charter schools in
low-income areas? - Answer -
Regarding classroom strategies, the lesson plan only needs to incorporate cooperative
learning strategies. The other strategies are optional. - Answer -False
Which map is used to sequence steps or stages? - Answer -flow map
Which of the following was the objective for the creation of the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards? - Answer -To set forth a vision for what
accomplished teachers might "look like"
Which of the following statements is true of both the National Education Board and the
American Federation of Teachers? - Answer -Both wield a great deal of political
influence on behalf of educators and schools.
The atmosphere in Carl's school is muted. The halls are always deserted, and there are
strict rules about running or talking loudly in the corridors. The students are required to
wear uniform, and they need to book appointments to meet the principal. Which of the
following statements is true in this scenario? - Answer -Carl would describe the school
as authoritarian.
Which of the following statements is true of the American Federation of Teachers? -
Answer -It provides a network of support for teachers.
The evaluation of the potential effectiveness of a new teacher in a fair and standard way
is a tricky process because: - Answer -
Critics argue that the data gathered from large-scale assessments that are aligned with
Common Core State Standards are not reliable because the assessments: - Answer -
may not have any particular relevance to the nature of instruction in a given class in a
specific school.
One of the most important first steps in teaching is: - Answer -learning about your
students.
For the description, match the level of Bloom's Taxonomy to the lesson description.
Examine the main character in Huck Finn. - Answer -Analysis
A(n) _______ is an organizational structure in the mind that helps an individual make
sense of the world. - Answer -mental scheme
Fourth-grade teacher Junie Lee is working on a unit about weather with her students.
Lee has a formal plan of studies to learn about hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis; it
aligns with the textbook used in all fourth-grade classes in the district and in the state-
established core curricula for this topic. During their studies, a tsunami strikes in
southeast Asia. Lee adds Internet articles about the disaster to the unit. In the
classroom, Lee encourages her students to ask questions and relate the material to
their existing knowledge, and she does not have a lot of rules of conduct. The school
has a relaxed social atmosphere where teachers, administrators, and students interact
in a casual manner; students learn to respect and value each other. Which aspect of
, this scenario represents informal curriculum? - Answer -Ms. Lee's addition of Internet
articles about the tsunami disaster to the weather unit
Which of the following is the major contributor to high school dropout rates for young
women in the United States? - Answer -teen pregnancy
In the United States today, about ______ percent of school-age children are from
backgrounds where a language other than English is spoken at home. The most
common language is ______. - Answer -20/Spanish
Even though diversity is increasing, communities are still experiencing de facto
segregation, reducing the amount of diversity that teachers encounter. - Answer -true
Which of the following statements is true of auditory learners? - Answer -They often
benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder.
When compared to a child with little or no social capital, a child with higher
socioeconomic status and more social capital usually: - Answer -performs better in
academic settings.
Which of the following is true of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act? -
Answer -It allows students and their parents to have access to the student's records
kept by educational institutions.
Which of the following are considered benefits of project-based learning? - Answer -It
adds creativity and depth to the curriculum, promoting more meaningful learning than
memorization or worksheet activities.
It emphasizes connections to real life and often embraces concepts from multiple
disciplines.
It accommodates students with different learning profiles, abilities, and intelligences.
It encourages engagement of all students.
The _____ of 2002 was the most dramatic federal education legislation since the 1965
Elementary and Secondary Education Act. - Answer -No Child Left Behind Act
How does homeschooling differ from traditional schools - Answer -In homeschooling,
unlike traditional schools, parents typically serve as teachers.
Which of the following is one of the serious problems associated with charter schools in
low-income areas? - Answer -
Regarding classroom strategies, the lesson plan only needs to incorporate cooperative
learning strategies. The other strategies are optional. - Answer -False
Which map is used to sequence steps or stages? - Answer -flow map
