Question 1

The purpose and goals of a school should determine its design.What type of schools allowed for flexibility, but is no longer built?

Accepted Answer

A) Single-sex schools 
B) Multipurpose schools 
C) Open classroom schools 
D) Moving hallways schools 
A) Single-sex schools 
B) Multipurpose schools 
C) Open classroom schools 
D) Moving hallways schools C

Question 2

How does grade level affect the specific subject areas teachers will know?

Accepted Answer

The higher the grade level, the more specialized teachers become in subject matter.Elementary teachers are prepared to teach all subjects, whereas middle school and high school teachers have knowledge in 1-2 subject areas.

Question 3

Ms.Doyle is a principal at an urban school.Which one of the following would NOT be one of her duties or responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A) Develops academic programs 
B) Prepares budgets 
C) Sets educational standards and goals 
D) Teaches educational subjects 
A) Develops academic programs 
B) Prepares budgets 
C) Sets educational standards and goals 
D) Teaches educational subjects D

Question 4

Who are the essential personnel in an Elementary school and why are they important in the function of the school?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who are the essential personnel in an...

Question 5

Brumby Elementary school is considering a year-round school calendar.What would be an advantage for them to go year-round?

Accepted Answer

A) Relief from overcrowding 
B) Summers off 
C) Increased need for faculty and materials 
D) Includes more of the arts 
A) Relief from overcrowding 
B) Summers off 
C) Increased need for faculty and materials 
D) Includes more of the arts

Question 6

Schools vary in order to serve different groups of people and serve different purposes.What are the two main aspects of school structure?

Accepted Answer

A) School building and socioeconomics 
B) Location and building size 
C) Grade levels and classroom size 
D) Physical facilities and human resources 
A) School building and socioeconomics 
B) Location and building size 
C) Grade levels and classroom size 
D) Physical facilities and human resources

Question 7

What is one common element between a teacher and an administrator?

Accepted Answer

A) Creates lesson plans for each educational standard 
B) Manages the day-to-day activities in the school 
C) Responsible for student achievement 
D) Decides the school calendar 
A) Creates lesson plans for each educational standard 
B) Manages the day-to-day activities in the school 
C) Responsible for student achievement 
D) Decides the school calendar

Question 8

What are 3 common responsibilities of teachers and administrators?

Accepted Answer

Teachers set educational standards and g

Question 9

What is the description of looping?

Accepted Answer

A) Same teacher is assigned to the same students for 2-3 years 
B) School's daily schedule is organized in large blocks of time 
C) Allows individual teachers to teach subjects they prefer 
D) Cluster students by ability with one teacher 
A) Same teacher is assigned to the same students for 2-3 years 
B) School's daily schedule is organized in large blocks of time 
C) Allows individual teachers to teach subjects they prefer 
D) Cluster students by ability with one teacher

Question 10

How does form follow function with a Middle School? Consider the purpose and organization of a Middle School.

Accepted Answer

Rooms are arranged in pod form

Question 11

Ms.Wilkens is an elementary school music teacher with a range of 30 to 35 students in her classes.The amount of students assigned to a teacher is called_________.

Accepted Answer

A) Average class size 
B) Total student count 
C) Student population 
D) Student-teacher ratio 
A) Average class size 
B) Total student count 
C) Student population 
D) Student-teacher ratio

Question 12

Describe variations in school calendars and schedules.Do you see advantages or disadvantages to these changes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe variations in school calendars and schedules.Do...

Question 13

According to research, how does class size impact academic achievement and graduation rates?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that smaller class si

Question 14

What is the most common way schools ease overcrowding?

Accepted Answer

A) Co-teaching 
B) Portable classrooms 
C) Build new schools 
D) Combine classrooms 
A) Co-teaching 
B) Portable classrooms 
C) Build new schools 
D) Combine classrooms

Question 15

How does the federal government impact the physical requirements of schools?

Accepted Answer

A) Provides per student funds to guarantee appropriate facilities 
B) Through grants and IDEA which extends to technology in the classrooms 
C) Directly funds extracurricular activities and after school programs 
D) Federal government provides design elements necessary for all school types 
A) Provides per student funds to guarantee appropriate facilities 
B) Through grants and IDEA which extends to technology in the classrooms 
C) Directly funds extracurricular activities and after school programs 
D) Federal government provides design elements necessary for all school types

Question 16

What is one advantage Block scheduling has over traditional school schedules?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexible vacation options 
B) Take 8 classes a year instead of 7 classes 
C) Interaction between students and teacher are greater 
D) Greater opportunity for electives 
A) Flexible vacation options 
B) Take 8 classes a year instead of 7 classes 
C) Interaction between students and teacher are greater 
D) Greater opportunity for electives

Question 17

How does the average student-teacher ratios in public schools compare to private schools?

Accepted Answer

A) Smaller 
B) Same 
C) Larger 
D) No comparisons available 
A) Smaller 
B) Same 
C) Larger 
D) No comparisons available

Question 18

How has the role of the librarian changed?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide curricular and instrumental help 
B) Monitor students doing research 
C) Sort a greater amount of books 
D) Knowledge of computer technologies 
A) Provide curricular and instrumental help 
B) Monitor students doing research 
C) Sort a greater amount of books 
D) Knowledge of computer technologies

Question 19

What do you call a teacher responsible for assisting other teachers in developing and implementing strategies to reach all types of learners?

Accepted Answer

A) Library media specialist 
B) Lead teacher 
C) Guidance counselor 
D) Educational administrator 
A) Library media specialist 
B) Lead teacher 
C) Guidance counselor 
D) Educational administrator

Question 20

In elementary school, students spend most of their time with one teacher and the same classmates.What is the most common organization of classes in elementary schools?

Accepted Answer

A) All classes of the same grade are on the same hallway 
B) Classes are arranged by intellectual ability 
C) Students are arranged by their interests and talents 
D) Classes are divided by alphabetical order 
A) All classes of the same grade are on the same hallway 
B) Classes are arranged by intellectual ability 
C) Students are arranged by their interests and talents 
D) Classes are divided by alphabetical order

The purpose and goals of a school should determine its design.What type of schools allowed for flexibility, but is no longer built?

How does grade level affect the specific subject areas teachers will know?

Ms.Doyle is a principal at an urban school.Which one of the following would NOT be one of her duties or responsibilities?

Who are the essential personnel in an Elementary school and why are they important in the function of the school?

Brumby Elementary school is considering a year-round school calendar.What would be an advantage for them to go year-round?

Schools vary in order to serve different groups of people and serve different purposes.What are the two main aspects of school structure?

What is one common element between a teacher and an administrator?

What are 3 common responsibilities of teachers and administrators?

What is the description of looping?

How does form follow function with a Middle School? Consider the purpose and organization of a Middle School.

Ms.Wilkens is an elementary school music teacher with a range of 30 to 35 students in her classes.The amount of students assigned to a teacher is called_________.

Describe variations in school calendars and schedules.Do you see advantages or disadvantages to these changes?

According to research, how does class size impact academic achievement and graduation rates?

What is the most common way schools ease overcrowding?

How does the federal government impact the physical requirements of schools?

What is one advantage Block scheduling has over traditional school schedules?

How does the average student-teacher ratios in public schools compare to private schools?

How has the role of the librarian changed?

What do you call a teacher responsible for assisting other teachers in developing and implementing strategies to reach all types of learners?

In elementary school, students spend most of their time with one teacher and the same classmates.What is the most common organization of classes in elementary schools?

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The School and the Student: Expectations and Responsibilities

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Exam 7: Structure of Schools

The purpose and goals of a school should determine its design.What type of schools allowed for flexibility, but is no longer built?

How does grade level affect the specific subject areas teachers will know?

Ms.Doyle is a principal at an urban school.Which one of the following would NOT be one of her duties or responsibilities?

Who are the essential personnel in an Elementary school and why are they important in the function of the school?

Brumby Elementary school is considering a year-round school calendar.What would be an advantage for them to go year-round?

Schools vary in order to serve different groups of people and serve different purposes.What are the two main aspects of school structure?

What is one common element between a teacher and an administrator?

What are 3 common responsibilities of teachers and administrators?

What is the description of looping?

How does form follow function with a Middle School? Consider the purpose and organization of a Middle School.

Ms.Wilkens is an elementary school music teacher with a range of 30 to 35 students in her classes.The amount of students assigned to a teacher is called_________.

Describe variations in school calendars and schedules.Do you see advantages or disadvantages to these changes?

According to research, how does class size impact academic achievement and graduation rates?

What is the most common way schools ease overcrowding?

How does the federal government impact the physical requirements of schools?

What is one advantage Block scheduling has over traditional school schedules?

How does the average student-teacher ratios in public schools compare to private schools?

How has the role of the librarian changed?

What do you call a teacher responsible for assisting other teachers in developing and implementing strategies to reach all types of learners?

In elementary school, students spend most of their time with one teacher and the same classmates.What is the most common organization of classes in elementary schools?

Teaching Excellence and You

Your Philosophy of Education

The Student: Common Needs

The Student and the Teacher: Acknowledging Unique Perspectives

The Student and the Teacher: Acknowledging Unique Abilities

Purposes of Schools

The School and the Student: Expectations and Responsibilities

The School and the Teacher: Expectations and Responsibilities

Historical Perspectives

School Governance and Finance

Social Issues and the Schools Response

Teachers, Students, and the Law

Curriculum, Standards and Accountability

Your Motives for Teaching

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