Question 1

Today, the trend in educational circles is

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A)  a shift from outcome goals to behavioral goals. 
B)  a shift from outcome goals to input goals. 
C)  a shift from behavioral objectives to input goals. 
D)  a shift from input goals to outcome goals. 
A)  a shift from outcome goals to behavioral goals. 
B)  a shift from outcome goals to input goals. 
C)  a shift from behavioral objectives to input goals. 
D)  a shift from input goals to outcome goals.

Question 2

Full service schools

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A)  run year round to match the schedule of most workers in the U.S. 
B)  have technical career training programs that allow students to choose courses like child care, medical assisting, construction, etc. 
C)  have specialists that provide support for families such as after-school care, medical and dental examinations, adult education, social work, legal services, drug and alcohol prevention, counseling services, and emergency treatment and crisis-reaction services. 
D)  none of these 
A)  run year round to match the schedule of most workers in the U.S. 
B)  have technical career training programs that allow students to choose courses like child care, medical assisting, construction, etc. 
C)  have specialists that provide support for families such as after-school care, medical and dental examinations, adult education, social work, legal services, drug and alcohol prevention, counseling services, and emergency treatment and crisis-reaction services. 
D)  none of these

Question 3

A disadvantage of school choice is

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A)  competition among schools may attract a variety of learners. 
B)  to stay open schools that have difficulty will have to improve. 
C)  low income students may be able to avoid mediocre schools. 
D)  schools in great need of funding might be further short-changed. 
A)  competition among schools may attract a variety of learners. 
B)  to stay open schools that have difficulty will have to improve. 
C)  low income students may be able to avoid mediocre schools. 
D)  schools in great need of funding might be further short-changed.

Question 4

Systemic reform

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A)  is too costly to be a reality. 
B)  was the main reason test scores dropped. 
C)  has been proven to slow the educational process. 
D)  is occurring in response to new technology and ideas about learning. 
A)  is too costly to be a reality. 
B)  was the main reason test scores dropped. 
C)  has been proven to slow the educational process. 
D)  is occurring in response to new technology and ideas about learning.

Question 5

________ implies that parents/guardians should be able to select a school from among alternatives.

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A)  School reform 
B)  School choice 
C)  Magnet schools 
D)  No Child Left Behind 
A)  School reform 
B)  School choice 
C)  Magnet schools 
D)  No Child Left Behind

Question 6

Input goals

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A)  might be part of the refurbishing of the public areas in the school. 
B)  relate to the reading program that the schools uses. 
C)  might include the new laptops that will be used. 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  might be part of the refurbishing of the public areas in the school. 
B)  relate to the reading program that the schools uses. 
C)  might include the new laptops that will be used. 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 7

Modification in schools and school practices are a reflection of

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A)  changes in technology and learning theory. 
B)  changes in teacher education training programs. 
C)  diverse populations in the schools. 
D)  larger societal changes. 
E)  A and B but not C 
A)  changes in technology and learning theory. 
B)  changes in teacher education training programs. 
C)  diverse populations in the schools. 
D)  larger societal changes. 
E)  A and B but not C

Question 8

The effort to attack many variables at the same time is called

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A)  systemic reform. 
B)  school choice. 
C)  simultaneity. 
D)  No Child Left Behind Legislation. 
A)  systemic reform. 
B)  school choice. 
C)  simultaneity. 
D)  No Child Left Behind Legislation.

Question 9

________ is an example of authentic assessment.

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A)  Having students read a story 
B)  Having students perform (e.g., dance, musical instrument, etc.) 
C)  Having students write an essay 
D)  Having students take a multiple choice test 
A)  Having students read a story 
B)  Having students perform (e.g., dance, musical instrument, etc.) 
C)  Having students write an essay 
D)  Having students take a multiple choice test

Question 10

Students describe characteristics of full service schools, then compare the full service school to the one that they attended, stating which they prefer to teach in and why?

Accepted Answer

Full service schools

Question 11

Open enrollment plans facilitate school choice by allowing parents/guardians of learners to

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A)  enroll the child in any school within the district, within restrictions. 
B)  enroll the child in any school within the district with restrictions. 
C)  enroll the child in any school without restrictions. 
D)  enroll the child in any school. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  enroll the child in any school within the district, within restrictions. 
B)  enroll the child in any school within the district with restrictions. 
C)  enroll the child in any school without restrictions. 
D)  enroll the child in any school. 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

The debate between output and input goals has motivated national subject-area specialty organizations

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A)  to intervene in the debate and develop position papers. 
B)  to provide training for teachers. 
C)  to recommend resources to realize learning outcomes. 
D)  to identify high-quality learning outcomes for subject areas. 
A)  to intervene in the debate and develop position papers. 
B)  to provide training for teachers. 
C)  to recommend resources to realize learning outcomes. 
D)  to identify high-quality learning outcomes for subject areas.

Question 13

The dangers of not becoming aware of school reform initiatives include

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A)  your work environment being influenced by views you do not share. 
B)  inability to influence legislation. 
C)  a lack of input in critical issues. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  B and C only 
A)  your work environment being influenced by views you do not share. 
B)  inability to influence legislation. 
C)  a lack of input in critical issues. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  B and C only

Question 14

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires

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A)  documentation of learner progress. 
B)  that every state adopt standards and publish report cards. 
C)  that every teacher be "highly qualified." 
D)  all of these 
A)  documentation of learner progress. 
B)  that every state adopt standards and publish report cards. 
C)  that every teacher be "highly qualified." 
D)  all of these

Question 15

A Nation at Risk

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A)  provided data that drives public perception and educational policy. 
B)  perpetuated the myth that schools of the past were excellent but now are poor. 
C)  detailed potential threats to the nation through terrorist activities. 
D)  explained potential threats to educational politics of the nation. 
A)  provided data that drives public perception and educational policy. 
B)  perpetuated the myth that schools of the past were excellent but now are poor. 
C)  detailed potential threats to the nation through terrorist activities. 
D)  explained potential threats to educational politics of the nation.

Question 16

Define systemic reform and list the most important characteristics.

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Systemic Reform refers to effo

Question 17

An example of school choice is

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A)  charter schools being formed that accept students from all over the school district. 
B)  parents receiving a voucher to pay for the student to attend private school. 
C)  a student attending a magnet school that specializes in something they are interested in. 
D)  all of these 
E)  A and B but not C 
A)  charter schools being formed that accept students from all over the school district. 
B)  parents receiving a voucher to pay for the student to attend private school. 
C)  a student attending a magnet school that specializes in something they are interested in. 
D)  all of these 
E)  A and B but not C

Question 18

Does authentic assessment test the knowledge that students need to pass required tests? Defend your answer.

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Authentic assessment requires

Question 19

Highly qualified teachers are teachers that have

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A)  completed the core curriculum studies with a grade of "B" or above. 
B)  passed rigorous subject-matter examinations. 
C)  met all of the requirements of the college or university Teacher Education Program. 
D)  met all the requirements of the state licensing agency. 
E)  A and C only 
A)  completed the core curriculum studies with a grade of "B" or above. 
B)  passed rigorous subject-matter examinations. 
C)  met all of the requirements of the college or university Teacher Education Program. 
D)  met all the requirements of the state licensing agency. 
E)  A and C only

Question 20

Teachers have not always endorsed the concept of merit pay because

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A)  standards have not been developed to allow individuals to evaluate teachers. 
B)  decisions are often based on personality rather than effective instruction. 
C)  it requires results from standardized tests. 
D)  student evaluation of teachers is unreliable. 
A)  standards have not been developed to allow individuals to evaluate teachers. 
B)  decisions are often based on personality rather than effective instruction. 
C)  it requires results from standardized tests. 
D)  student evaluation of teachers is unreliable.

Today, the trend in educational circles is

Full service schools

A disadvantage of school choice is

Systemic reform

________ implies that parents/guardians should be able to select a school from among alternatives.

Input goals

Modification in schools and school practices are a reflection of

The effort to attack many variables at the same time is called

________ is an example of authentic assessment.

Students describe characteristics of full service schools, then compare the full service school to the one that they attended, stating which they prefer to teach in and why?

Open enrollment plans facilitate school choice by allowing parents/guardians of learners to

The debate between output and input goals has motivated national subject-area specialty organizations

The dangers of not becoming aware of school reform initiatives include

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires

A Nation at Risk

Define systemic reform and list the most important characteristics.

An example of school choice is

Does authentic assessment test the knowledge that students need to pass required tests? Defend your answer.

Highly qualified teachers are teachers that have

Teachers have not always endorsed the concept of merit pay because

How Is Education Changing

What Does It Take to Become a Professional Educator

Who Are the Students

How Has Diversity Impacted Teaching

What Is Taught and How Is It Taught

How Do We Know Students Have Learned

Show Did We Get Here

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 3: What Are the Proposals for School Reform

Today, the trend in educational circles is

Full service schools

A disadvantage of school choice is

Systemic reform

________ implies that parents/guardians should be able to select a school from among alternatives.

Input goals

Modification in schools and school practices are a reflection of

The effort to attack many variables at the same time is called

________ is an example of authentic assessment.

Students describe characteristics of full service schools, then compare the full service school to the one that they attended, stating which they prefer to teach in and why?

Open enrollment plans facilitate school choice by allowing parents/guardians of learners to

The debate between output and input goals has motivated national subject-area specialty organizations

The dangers of not becoming aware of school reform initiatives include

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires

A Nation at Risk

Define systemic reform and list the most important characteristics.

An example of school choice is

Does authentic assessment test the knowledge that students need to pass required tests? Defend your answer.

Highly qualified teachers are teachers that have

Teachers have not always endorsed the concept of merit pay because

How Is Education Changing

What Does It Take to Become a Professional Educator

Who Are the Students

How Has Diversity Impacted Teaching

What Is Taught and How Is It Taught

How Do We Know Students Have Learned

Show Did We Get Here

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