EDF1005 final mdc QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2025/2026 PASSED
Which of these is NOT a reason for the furor surrounding the quality of U.S.
education? - ANSWERThe idea that schools are underfunded and need more
federal funding.
Research shows that teachers skilled in pedagogy: - ANSWERCorrect
outperform teachers with superior subject area knowledge.
Which of the following is a reason that influences individuals to choose
teaching as a profession - ANSWERDesire to work with young people
Identify a reason why teacher education students are considered less
talented than other college majors. - ANSWEREducation majors are less likely
to score in the top 25 percent on the SATs.
Which of the following statements is true regarding merit pay? - ANSWERIt
links students' performance to teachers salary.
Identify an accurate statement in reference to teaching during the early
1900s. - ANSWERTeaching was becoming an increasingly female occupation.
In terms of professional status, many feel teaching: - ANSWERfalls
somewhere between professional and semiprofessional in status.
, What is the evidence that U.S. students are actually doing quite well in their
educational performance? - ANSWERIn recent years SAT reading and
mathematics scores have reached an all-time high.
Elaine has been a fifth grade teacher since 1998. Elaine's decisions are
grounded not only in the literature but also in her experiences. She serves as
a role model for her students, and she exemplifies virtues such as honesty
and fairness that she seeks to inspire in them. Which of the core propositions
of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards do Elaine's actions
most closely reflect - ANSWERTeachers think systematically about their
practice and learn from experience.
Compared to resumes, portfolios: - ANSWERoffer a more comprehensive
reflection of a candidate's skills.
Demonstrating strong existential intelligence indicates that a person has the
ability to: - ANSWERformulate questions about life, death, and who we are.
Which of the following is true about gifted students? - ANSWERMany gifted
students drop out of school, instead of thriving at school.
For teachers involved in gifted education programs, one of the key tasks to
accomplish is: - ANSWERreducing the students' anxieties and sense of
alienation.
In the context of approaches to assessment, identify the accurate statement.
- ANSWERThe portfolio approach is a more comprehensive approach to
assessment and evaluation as compared to traditional methods.
2025/2026 PASSED
Which of these is NOT a reason for the furor surrounding the quality of U.S.
education? - ANSWERThe idea that schools are underfunded and need more
federal funding.
Research shows that teachers skilled in pedagogy: - ANSWERCorrect
outperform teachers with superior subject area knowledge.
Which of the following is a reason that influences individuals to choose
teaching as a profession - ANSWERDesire to work with young people
Identify a reason why teacher education students are considered less
talented than other college majors. - ANSWEREducation majors are less likely
to score in the top 25 percent on the SATs.
Which of the following statements is true regarding merit pay? - ANSWERIt
links students' performance to teachers salary.
Identify an accurate statement in reference to teaching during the early
1900s. - ANSWERTeaching was becoming an increasingly female occupation.
In terms of professional status, many feel teaching: - ANSWERfalls
somewhere between professional and semiprofessional in status.
, What is the evidence that U.S. students are actually doing quite well in their
educational performance? - ANSWERIn recent years SAT reading and
mathematics scores have reached an all-time high.
Elaine has been a fifth grade teacher since 1998. Elaine's decisions are
grounded not only in the literature but also in her experiences. She serves as
a role model for her students, and she exemplifies virtues such as honesty
and fairness that she seeks to inspire in them. Which of the core propositions
of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards do Elaine's actions
most closely reflect - ANSWERTeachers think systematically about their
practice and learn from experience.
Compared to resumes, portfolios: - ANSWERoffer a more comprehensive
reflection of a candidate's skills.
Demonstrating strong existential intelligence indicates that a person has the
ability to: - ANSWERformulate questions about life, death, and who we are.
Which of the following is true about gifted students? - ANSWERMany gifted
students drop out of school, instead of thriving at school.
For teachers involved in gifted education programs, one of the key tasks to
accomplish is: - ANSWERreducing the students' anxieties and sense of
alienation.
In the context of approaches to assessment, identify the accurate statement.
- ANSWERThe portfolio approach is a more comprehensive approach to
assessment and evaluation as compared to traditional methods.
