Question 1

The narrowing of the focus of the school curriculum to place more emphasis on knowledge student would need to succeed in college and universities began in

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A)  toward the end of the 19th century. 
B)  the middle of the 20th century. 
C)  the first 20 years of the 20th century. 
D)  the middle of the 19th century. 
A)  toward the end of the 19th century. 
B)  the middle of the 20th century. 
C)  the first 20 years of the 20th century. 
D)  the middle of the 19th century. A

Question 2

Students bring personal cultural histories that act as

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A)  sifters 
B)  filters 
C)  screens 
D)  buffers 
A)  sifters 
B)  filters 
C)  screens 
D)  buffers B

Question 3

The common school was championed by

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A)  the Quakers. 
B)  John Dewey. 
C)  Horace Mann. 
D)  the Puritans. 
A)  the Quakers. 
B)  John Dewey. 
C)  Horace Mann. 
D)  the Puritans. C

Question 4

Some critics argue that American education has not always developed in ways that have advantaged all learners. Analyze their arguments, citing evidence that support their argument.

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Many argue that educational practices be

Question 5

In America, you will find great similarities in public schools regardless of

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A)  ethnic composition. 
B)  location. 
C)  socioeconomic status. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  A and C 
A)  ethnic composition. 
B)  location. 
C)  socioeconomic status. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  A and C

Question 6

State curriculum standards

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A)  are recommended by grass root and professional education organizations. 
B)  are recommended by federal legislation. 
C)  specify guidelines for classroom management. 
D)  specify content to be taught. 
A)  are recommended by grass root and professional education organizations. 
B)  are recommended by federal legislation. 
C)  specify guidelines for classroom management. 
D)  specify content to be taught.

Question 7

The Cardinal Principles of Secondary Education included

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A)  health, ethical character, religious tolerance, command of fundamental processes. 
B)  health, command of fundamental faculties, citizenship, ethical character. 
C)  health, citizenship, ethical character, religious tolerance. 
D)  health, worthy use of leisure time, vocational preparation, worthy home membership. 
A)  health, ethical character, religious tolerance, command of fundamental processes. 
B)  health, command of fundamental faculties, citizenship, ethical character. 
C)  health, citizenship, ethical character, religious tolerance. 
D)  health, worthy use of leisure time, vocational preparation, worthy home membership.

Question 8

John Dewey believed that education should

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A)  develop vocational preparation. 
B)  place heavy emphases on academics. 
C)  provide learners with problem-solving abilities they would face throughout their lives. 
D)  primarily focus on the needs of society. 
A)  develop vocational preparation. 
B)  place heavy emphases on academics. 
C)  provide learners with problem-solving abilities they would face throughout their lives. 
D)  primarily focus on the needs of society.

Question 9

The launch of the earth satellite Sputnik

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A)  pushed challenging academic content. 
B)  placed heavy emphasis on mathematics and science for girls. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  pushed challenging academic content. 
B)  placed heavy emphasis on mathematics and science for girls. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 10

The scientific problem-solving method was championed by

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A)  John Dewey. 
B)  Jean Piaget. 
C)  Horace Mann. 
D)  the puritans. 
A)  John Dewey. 
B)  Jean Piaget. 
C)  Horace Mann. 
D)  the puritans.

Question 11

High schools were

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A)  publicly supported. 
B)  established in Boston. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  publicly supported. 
B)  established in Boston. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 12

The first high school was established in 1821. Investigate why the growth of these institutions was slow.

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The growth of the high schools

Question 13

Explain how the historical authors' perspective affects the written history.

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The history of education is complex and

Question 14

Educational practices in early New England colonies were greatly influenced by

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A)  the Puritans. 
B)  old Deluder Satan Law. 
C)  the Protestants. 
D)  the Quakers. 
A)  the Puritans. 
B)  old Deluder Satan Law. 
C)  the Protestants. 
D)  the Quakers.

Question 15

Comprehensive high schools

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A)  offered programs to combat the seven Cardinal Sins. 
B)  had multiple objectives. 
C)  offered programs designed to serve the seven Cardinal Principles. 
D)  B and C 
E)  all of the above 
A)  offered programs to combat the seven Cardinal Sins. 
B)  had multiple objectives. 
C)  offered programs designed to serve the seven Cardinal Principles. 
D)  B and C 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

Analyze the educational practices that no longer address needs of society

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One tradition and practice that is not r

Question 17

The reforms proposed in the 1980s were prompted by

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A)  concerns about the IQ levels of school graduates. 
B)  learner deficiencies in reading and writing. 
C)  unfavorable comparisons between black and white learners. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  concerns about the IQ levels of school graduates. 
B)  learner deficiencies in reading and writing. 
C)  unfavorable comparisons between black and white learners. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Compare the diversity of background of colonist in early New England with those in the middle colonies.

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New England influenced by Puritan who ca

Question 19

Identify the contemporary issues that you predict will lead to important educational reforms.

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Reviews school improvement initiatives s

Question 20

The idea that content should be organized under major heading traces its origins to

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A)  Italy. 
B)  the middle colonies. 
C)  the New England colonies. 
D)  Europe. 
A)  Italy. 
B)  the middle colonies. 
C)  the New England colonies. 
D)  Europe.

The narrowing of the focus of the school curriculum to place more emphasis on knowledge student would need to succeed in college and universities began in

Students bring personal cultural histories that act as

The common school was championed by

Some critics argue that American education has not always developed in ways that have advantaged all learners. Analyze their arguments, citing evidence that support their argument.

In America, you will find great similarities in public schools regardless of

State curriculum standards

The Cardinal Principles of Secondary Education included

John Dewey believed that education should

The launch of the earth satellite Sputnik

The scientific problem-solving method was championed by

High schools were

The first high school was established in 1821. Investigate why the growth of these institutions was slow.

Explain how the historical authors' perspective affects the written history.

Educational practices in early New England colonies were greatly influenced by

Comprehensive high schools

Analyze the educational practices that no longer address needs of society

The reforms proposed in the 1980s were prompted by

Compare the diversity of background of colonist in early New England with those in the middle colonies.

Identify the contemporary issues that you predict will lead to important educational reforms.

The idea that content should be organized under major heading traces its origins to

How Is Education Changing

What Does It Take to Become a Professional Educator

What Are the Proposals for School Reform

Who Are the Students

How Has Diversity Impacted Teaching

What Is Taught and How Is It Taught

How Do We Know Students Have Learned

What Is the Role of School in Society

How Do Historical Perspectives in Fluence Education

How Is Technology Changing Education

What Do You Need to Know About the Law

Who Controls and Finances Education

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Exam 8: Show Did We Get Here

The narrowing of the focus of the school curriculum to place more emphasis on knowledge student would need to succeed in college and universities began in

Students bring personal cultural histories that act as

The common school was championed by

Some critics argue that American education has not always developed in ways that have advantaged all learners. Analyze their arguments, citing evidence that support their argument.

In America, you will find great similarities in public schools regardless of

State curriculum standards

The Cardinal Principles of Secondary Education included

John Dewey believed that education should

The launch of the earth satellite Sputnik

The scientific problem-solving method was championed by

High schools were

The first high school was established in 1821. Investigate why the growth of these institutions was slow.

Explain how the historical authors' perspective affects the written history.

Educational practices in early New England colonies were greatly influenced by

Comprehensive high schools

Analyze the educational practices that no longer address needs of society

The reforms proposed in the 1980s were prompted by

Compare the diversity of background of colonist in early New England with those in the middle colonies.

Identify the contemporary issues that you predict will lead to important educational reforms.

The idea that content should be organized under major heading traces its origins to

How Is Education Changing

What Does It Take to Become a Professional Educator

What Are the Proposals for School Reform

Who Are the Students

How Has Diversity Impacted Teaching

What Is Taught and How Is It Taught

How Do We Know Students Have Learned

What Is the Role of School in Society

How Do Historical Perspectives in Fluence Education

How Is Technology Changing Education

What Do You Need to Know About the Law

Who Controls and Finances Education

Filters