Question 1

Like seven percent of American high school students,Erik is:

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A)  taking a vocational curriculum. 
B)  in a private school. 
C)  being home schooled. 
D)  taking a general curriculum. 
A)  taking a vocational curriculum. 
B)  in a private school. 
C)  being home schooled. 
D)  taking a general curriculum. C

Question 2

What is tracking? What has research found concerning its benefits and problems?

Accepted Answer

Tracking refers to the practice of grouping students based on their academic abilities, typically into different classes or programs. Research on tracking has found both benefits and problems associated with this practice.

Benefits of tracking include the ability to tailor instruction to students' specific needs, as well as the potential for higher-achieving students to progress at a faster pace. Additionally, tracking can provide a more focused learning environment for students who may struggle in a mixed-ability classroom.

However, research has also found several problems with tracking. One major concern is the potential for tracking to perpetuate inequality, as lower-achieving students may be disproportionately placed in lower tracks and receive less rigorous instruction. This can lead to decreased academic achievement and limited opportunities for these students in the future. Additionally, tracking can create a sense of stigma and self-fulfilling prophecies for students who are placed in lower tracks, impacting their self-esteem and motivation.

Furthermore, tracking can also limit social interactions between students of different abilities, potentially leading to a lack of diversity and understanding among peers. This can have long-term implications for students' ability to work and communicate effectively in diverse environments.

In conclusion, while tracking may have some benefits in terms of tailored instruction, it also presents significant problems related to inequality, stigma, and limited social interactions. As a result, educators and policymakers must carefully consider the implications of tracking and explore alternative methods of meeting students' diverse learning needs.

Question 3

Harold is a teacher who believes that education should get back to the basics of math,English,science,and history,rather than teaching other types of courses.Harold is most likely a:

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A)  progressive. 
B)  home-school teacher. 
C)  preparatory school teacher. 
D)  traditionalist. 
A)  progressive. 
B)  home-school teacher. 
C)  preparatory school teacher. 
D)  traditionalist. D

Question 4

What are the two main learning structures that are discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability grouping and tracking 
B)  Ability goal and competitive 
C)  Task mastery and performance goal 
D)  Tech-prep and charter 
A)  Ability grouping and tracking 
B)  Ability goal and competitive 
C)  Task mastery and performance goal 
D)  Tech-prep and charter

Question 5

What is the name of the widely used test in the U.S.that measures students' aptitude to do academic work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence Test 
B)  Scholastic Assessment Test 
C)  Performance Goal Test 
D)  Task Mastery Test 
A)  Intelligence Test 
B)  Scholastic Assessment Test 
C)  Performance Goal Test 
D)  Task Mastery Test

Question 6

According to a 2006 survey of dropouts,which of the following reasons for dropping out was LEAST often given by respondents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classes weren't interesting. 
B)  They had to care for a family member. 
C)  They had many friends who weren't in school. 
D)  They were failing. 
A)  Classes weren't interesting. 
B)  They had to care for a family member. 
C)  They had many friends who weren't in school. 
D)  They were failing.

Question 7

Adolescents generally experience fewer problems in schools with:

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A)  a task mastery structure. 
B)  tracking. 
C)  a back-to-basics approach. 
D)  a performance goal structure. 
A)  a task mastery structure. 
B)  tracking. 
C)  a back-to-basics approach. 
D)  a performance goal structure.

Question 8

The text discussed five main reasons that the dropout rate is higher for low-SES students than for higher-SES students.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers are often prejudiced against low-SES youths. 
B)  Low-SES students receive fewer rewards for doing well. 
C)  Low-SES students do not possess the math skills of their middle-class peers. 
D)  Peer influences on low-SES youths are often antischool. 
A)  Teachers are often prejudiced against low-SES youths. 
B)  Low-SES students receive fewer rewards for doing well. 
C)  Low-SES students do not possess the math skills of their middle-class peers. 
D)  Peer influences on low-SES youths are often antischool.

Question 9

Approximately what proportion of American adults has an undergraduate degree?

Accepted Answer

A)  3/4 
B)  2/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  1/3 
A)  3/4 
B)  2/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  1/3

Question 10

According to Rice and Dolgin,an important aspect of having a school atmosphere of learning is that:

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A)  students are invested in their own learning. 
B)  students are held responsible for their own learning. 
C)  students enjoy seeing their friends there. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  students are invested in their own learning. 
B)  students are held responsible for their own learning. 
C)  students enjoy seeing their friends there. 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

How does school stress relate to dropping out?

Accepted Answer

School stress can be a significant facto

Question 12

Children born prematurely or with low birth weight are at higher risk for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning problems. 
B)  short-term memory difficulties. 
C)  visual-motor deficits. 
D)  autism. 
A)  learning problems. 
B)  short-term memory difficulties. 
C)  visual-motor deficits. 
D)  autism.

Question 13

Why were middle schools created to replace junior high schools?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle school teachers didn't need as many qualifications as junior high school teachers. 
B)  Middle schools were seen as more helpful for young adolescents' needs. 
C)  Middle schools were smaller than junior high schools. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Middle school teachers didn't need as many qualifications as junior high school teachers. 
B)  Middle schools were seen as more helpful for young adolescents' needs. 
C)  Middle schools were smaller than junior high schools. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic curricula offered in comprehensive American high schools today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classical 
B)  College preparatory 
C)  General 
D)  Vocational 
A)  Classical 
B)  College preparatory 
C)  General 
D)  Vocational

Question 15

When adolescents enter middle school,which of the following does NOT decline?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effectiveness of supervision by teachers 
B)  Students' academic achievement 
C)  The number of students in the classroom 
D)  Students' self-perceptions of academic ability 
A)  Effectiveness of supervision by teachers 
B)  Students' academic achievement 
C)  The number of students in the classroom 
D)  Students' self-perceptions of academic ability

Question 16

Proponents of open enrollment believe it will help improve public education because:

Accepted Answer

A)  students will gain excellent education from the partnered community colleges. 
B)  it will expose students to the arts and other topics outside the traditional curriculum. 
C)  it will increase competition for students so schools with have a financial incentive to do a good job. 
D)  students will have the option of attending high quality private schools for a small extra cost. 
A)  students will gain excellent education from the partnered community colleges. 
B)  it will expose students to the arts and other topics outside the traditional curriculum. 
C)  it will increase competition for students so schools with have a financial incentive to do a good job. 
D)  students will have the option of attending high quality private schools for a small extra cost.

Question 17

What is the name of the policy that allows students to choose which public school to attend even if the school is outside the child's district?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open enrollment 
B)  Vouchers 
C)  Charter schools 
D)  Magnet schools 
A)  Open enrollment 
B)  Vouchers 
C)  Charter schools 
D)  Magnet schools

Question 18

In 2008 what percent of Americans under age 25 completed high school?

Accepted Answer

A)  94 
B)  86 
C)  71 
D)  65 
A)  94 
B)  86 
C)  71 
D)  65

Question 19

Negative teacher expectations fall disproportionately on:

Accepted Answer

A)  boys. 
B)  middle-SES students. 
C)  racial/ethnic minority students. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  boys. 
B)  middle-SES students. 
C)  racial/ethnic minority students. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Approximately what percent of male students say that they have carried a weapon on school property?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  9 
C)  18 
D)  29 
A)  2 
B)  9 
C)  18 
D)  29

Like seven percent of American high school students,Erik is:

What is tracking? What has research found concerning its benefits and problems?

Harold is a teacher who believes that education should get back to the basics of math,English,science,and history,rather than teaching other types of courses.Harold is most likely a:

What are the two main learning structures that are discussed in the text?

What is the name of the widely used test in the U.S.that measures students' aptitude to do academic work?

According to a 2006 survey of dropouts,which of the following reasons for dropping out was LEAST often given by respondents?

Adolescents generally experience fewer problems in schools with:

The text discussed five main reasons that the dropout rate is higher for low-SES students than for higher-SES students.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Approximately what proportion of American adults has an undergraduate degree?

According to Rice and Dolgin,an important aspect of having a school atmosphere of learning is that:

How does school stress relate to dropping out?

Children born prematurely or with low birth weight are at higher risk for all of the following EXCEPT:

Why were middle schools created to replace junior high schools?

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic curricula offered in comprehensive American high schools today?

When adolescents enter middle school,which of the following does NOT decline?

Proponents of open enrollment believe it will help improve public education because:

What is the name of the policy that allows students to choose which public school to attend even if the school is outside the child's district?

In 2008 what percent of Americans under age 25 completed high school?

Negative teacher expectations fall disproportionately on:

Approximately what percent of male students say that they have carried a weapon on school property?

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Adolescents in Theoretical Context

Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

Body Issues Physical Growth and Health-Related Behaviors

Cognitive Development: Improvements in Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision Making

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

Relationships with Family Members

Different Family Patterns

Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers

Sexual Behaviors

Work and Vocation

Adolescent Stress and Alienation

Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

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Exam 12: Education and School

Like seven percent of American high school students,Erik is:

What is tracking? What has research found concerning its benefits and problems?

Harold is a teacher who believes that education should get back to the basics of math,English,science,and history,rather than teaching other types of courses.Harold is most likely a:

What are the two main learning structures that are discussed in the text?

What is the name of the widely used test in the U.S.that measures students' aptitude to do academic work?

According to a 2006 survey of dropouts,which of the following reasons for dropping out was LEAST often given by respondents?

Adolescents generally experience fewer problems in schools with:

The text discussed five main reasons that the dropout rate is higher for low-SES students than for higher-SES students.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Approximately what proportion of American adults has an undergraduate degree?

According to Rice and Dolgin,an important aspect of having a school atmosphere of learning is that:

How does school stress relate to dropping out?

Children born prematurely or with low birth weight are at higher risk for all of the following EXCEPT:

Why were middle schools created to replace junior high schools?

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic curricula offered in comprehensive American high schools today?

When adolescents enter middle school,which of the following does NOT decline?

Proponents of open enrollment believe it will help improve public education because:

What is the name of the policy that allows students to choose which public school to attend even if the school is outside the child's district?

In 2008 what percent of Americans under age 25 completed high school?

Negative teacher expectations fall disproportionately on:

Approximately what percent of male students say that they have carried a weapon on school property?

The Social Context of Adolescence

Adolescents in Theoretical Context

Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

Body Issues Physical Growth and Health-Related Behaviors

Cognitive Development: Improvements in Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision Making

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

Relationships with Family Members

Different Family Patterns

Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers

Sexual Behaviors

Work and Vocation

Adolescent Stress and Alienation

Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

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