Question 1

Evaluations of the achievements of American students nationally show

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A) that reading and mathematics scores have increased for 9-year-olds and 13-year-olds since 1971. 
B) reading scores for fourth and eighth graders are decreasing. 
C) that they outperformed their foreign counterparts across the board. 
D) seventeen-year-old students are outperforming students of the past. 
A) that reading and mathematics scores have increased for 9-year-olds and 13-year-olds since 1971. 
B) reading scores for fourth and eighth graders are decreasing. 
C) that they outperformed their foreign counterparts across the board. 
D) seventeen-year-old students are outperforming students of the past.

Question 2

The relationship between race and ethnicity and educational achievement is largely a result of socioeconomic differences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

President Obama's "blueprint" for educational reform includes

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A) harsh penalties for failing a subject in elementary school. 
B) a strong emphasis on the privatization of schools. 
C) improving the quality of instruction. 
D) a return to neighborhood schools. 
A) harsh penalties for failing a subject in elementary school. 
B) a strong emphasis on the privatization of schools. 
C) improving the quality of instruction. 
D) a return to neighborhood schools.

Question 4

Value Added Measurement refers to

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A) the practice of using student achievement data to assess teacher effectiveness. 
B) student entrance exams for college. 
C) the practice of padding applications for college with extracurriculars. 
D) the use of teacher evaluations by parents and students in determining teacher salaries. 
A) the practice of using student achievement data to assess teacher effectiveness. 
B) student entrance exams for college. 
C) the practice of padding applications for college with extracurriculars. 
D) the use of teacher evaluations by parents and students in determining teacher salaries.

Question 5

Status dropout rates refers to the percentage of

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A) elementary school students who drop out of school in a 6 month period. 
B) high school students who drop out each year. 
C) students who drop out within 4 years of the time they enter high school. 
D) 16- to 24-year-olds that are not in school and have not earned a high school degree or its equivalent. 
A) elementary school students who drop out of school in a 6 month period. 
B) high school students who drop out each year. 
C) students who drop out within 4 years of the time they enter high school. 
D) 16- to 24-year-olds that are not in school and have not earned a high school degree or its equivalent.

Question 6

Socioeconomic status is one of the best predictors of educational success and attainment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What was the No Child Left Behind Act?

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The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) was

Question 8

When cultural imperialism exists, the norms, values, traditions, and languages of minorities are

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A) ignored in the school curriculum. 
B) integrated into the school curriculum along with aspects of the dominant culture. 
C) the predominant focus of the school curriculum. 
D) fostered by special classes, but not built into the mainstream classrooms 
A) ignored in the school curriculum. 
B) integrated into the school curriculum along with aspects of the dominant culture. 
C) the predominant focus of the school curriculum. 
D) fostered by special classes, but not built into the mainstream classrooms

Question 9

Alternative certification programs

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A) allow people with 60 college hours to receive emergency certification to teach in elementary schools. 
B) require teachers to have a post-graduate degree before they can be fully certified to teach in high schools. 
C) allow college graduates with degrees in fields other than education to become certified to teach if they have "life experience" in industry, the military, or other relevant jobs. 
D) allow teachers helpers to earn college credits for supervised teaching experience. 
A) allow people with 60 college hours to receive emergency certification to teach in elementary schools. 
B) require teachers to have a post-graduate degree before they can be fully certified to teach in high schools. 
C) allow college graduates with degrees in fields other than education to become certified to teach if they have "life experience" in industry, the military, or other relevant jobs. 
D) allow teachers helpers to earn college credits for supervised teaching experience.

Question 10

The most common crime committed against students is

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A) aggravated assault. 
B) theft. 
C) robbery. 
D) rape. 
A) aggravated assault. 
B) theft. 
C) robbery. 
D) rape.

Question 11

It is projected that by 2021, racial and ethnic minorities will comprise ________ percent of the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade student population.

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A) 10%. 
B) 20%. 
C) 52%. 
D) 75%. 
A) 10%. 
B) 20%. 
C) 52%. 
D) 75%.

Question 12

Higher rates of student crime victimization are associated with

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A) being white. 
B) going to a private school. 
C) being female 
D) being non-white. 
A) being white. 
B) going to a private school. 
C) being female 
D) being non-white.

Question 13

In spite of the problems, teacher job satisfaction is at an all time high.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Conflict theorists argue education is a mechanism for cultural imperialism, which means

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A) the spread of cultural norms and values from one society to another. 
B) the cultural development and progress that results from technology. 
C) the preservation of historical cultural artifacts. 
D) indoctrination into the dominant culture of a society. 
A) the spread of cultural norms and values from one society to another. 
B) the cultural development and progress that results from technology. 
C) the preservation of historical cultural artifacts. 
D) indoctrination into the dominant culture of a society.

Question 15

Discuss at least three potential approaches to improving American education presented in your textbook.

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In our textbook, three potential approac

Question 16

Which of the following sociological perspectives is more likely to emphasize the relationship between teacher approval/disapproval and class differences in the social and verbal skills students bring to the classroom?

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A) structural-functionalists 
B) conflict theorists 
C) symbolic interactionists 
D) feminist theorists 
A) structural-functionalists 
B) conflict theorists 
C) symbolic interactionists 
D) feminist theorists

Question 17

In 2011, the status dropout rate for 16-24 year olds was

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A) 2%. 
B) 5%. 
C) 7%. 
D) 14%. 
A) 2%. 
B) 5%. 
C) 7%. 
D) 14%.

Question 18

All societies in the world today have a formal mechanism for educating the masses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What has happened to the practice of grouping students by ability?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​There has been a recent increase in ability grouping. 
B) ​Grouping by ability has been abandoned because of the potential negative effects on self-esteem. 
C) ​Grouping by ability has not changed much in the last 100 years. 
D) ​Girls are more likely than boys to be put in different ability groups. 
A) ​There has been a recent increase in ability grouping. 
B) ​Grouping by ability has been abandoned because of the potential negative effects on self-esteem. 
C) ​Grouping by ability has not changed much in the last 100 years. 
D) ​Girls are more likely than boys to be put in different ability groups.

Question 20

Character education involves

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A) teaching appropriate manners for various careers. 
B) developing self-esteem. 
C) developing morals. 
D) building patriotism. 
A) teaching appropriate manners for various careers. 
B) developing self-esteem. 
C) developing morals. 
D) building patriotism.

Evaluations of the achievements of American students nationally show

The relationship between race and ethnicity and educational achievement is largely a result of socioeconomic differences.

President Obama's "blueprint" for educational reform includes

Value Added Measurement refers to

Status dropout rates refers to the percentage of

Socioeconomic status is one of the best predictors of educational success and attainment.

What was the No Child Left Behind Act?

When cultural imperialism exists, the norms, values, traditions, and languages of minorities are

Alternative certification programs

The most common crime committed against students is

It is projected that by 2021, racial and ethnic minorities will comprise ________ percent of the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade student population.

Higher rates of student crime victimization are associated with

In spite of the problems, teacher job satisfaction is at an all time high.

Conflict theorists argue education is a mechanism for cultural imperialism, which means

Discuss at least three potential approaches to improving American education presented in your textbook.

Which of the following sociological perspectives is more likely to emphasize the relationship between teacher approval/disapproval and class differences in the social and verbal skills students bring to the classroom?

In 2011, the status dropout rate for 16-24 year olds was

All societies in the world today have a formal mechanism for educating the masses.

What has happened to the practice of grouping students by ability?

Character education involves

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Exam 8: Problems in Education

Evaluations of the achievements of American students nationally show

The relationship between race and ethnicity and educational achievement is largely a result of socioeconomic differences.

President Obama's "blueprint" for educational reform includes

Value Added Measurement refers to

Status dropout rates refers to the percentage of

Socioeconomic status is one of the best predictors of educational success and attainment.

What was the No Child Left Behind Act?

When cultural imperialism exists, the norms, values, traditions, and languages of minorities are

Alternative certification programs

The most common crime committed against students is

It is projected that by 2021, racial and ethnic minorities will comprise ________ percent of the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade student population.

Higher rates of student crime victimization are associated with

In spite of the problems, teacher job satisfaction is at an all time high.

Conflict theorists argue education is a mechanism for cultural imperialism, which means

Discuss at least three potential approaches to improving American education presented in your textbook.

Which of the following sociological perspectives is more likely to emphasize the relationship between teacher approval/disapproval and class differences in the social and verbal skills students bring to the classroom?

In 2011, the status dropout rate for 16-24 year olds was

All societies in the world today have a formal mechanism for educating the masses.

What has happened to the practice of grouping students by ability?​

Character education involves

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

What has happened to the practice of grouping students by ability?