Question 1

Today's community colleges provide opportunities for not only young people but also elder people seeking new careers as well as personal enrichment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Research suggests that the level of functional illiteracy in the United States may be about what share of U.S. children?

Accepted Answer

A)  about one in four 
B)  about one in twenty 
C)  about one in fifty 
D)  about one in one hundred 
A)  about one in four 
B)  about one in twenty 
C)  about one in fifty 
D)  about one in one hundred A

Question 3

Following the social-conflict approach, what are the problems in the U.S. educational system? Consider quality of public schooling, inequality among schools, and access to higher education. Consider class, gender, race, and ethnicity in your essay.

Accepted Answer

The social-conflict approach to education focuses on the ways in which education perpetuates and reinforces social inequalities. In the U.S. educational system, there are several problems that can be analyzed through this approach.

Firstly, the quality of public schooling varies greatly depending on the socioeconomic status of the community. Schools in low-income areas often lack resources, experienced teachers, and extracurricular opportunities, leading to a lower quality education for students in these areas. This perpetuates a cycle of poverty and limited opportunities for these students.

Inequality among schools is also a significant issue. Schools in affluent neighborhoods tend to have more funding, better facilities, and access to advanced placement courses, while schools in poorer areas struggle to provide basic resources. This creates a stark contrast in the educational experiences of students based on their socioeconomic status.

Access to higher education is another area of concern. The rising cost of college tuition and the lack of financial aid options make it difficult for students from low-income families to pursue higher education. This further perpetuates social inequalities, as those from wealthier families have greater access to higher education and the opportunities it provides.

When considering class, gender, race, and ethnicity, these inequalities are further exacerbated. Students from marginalized communities, such as racial and ethnic minorities, often face additional barriers in the educational system. They may experience discrimination, lack of representation in the curriculum, and limited access to resources and opportunities. Gender disparities also exist, with women historically being underrepresented in certain fields of study and facing discrimination in educational settings.

In conclusion, the social-conflict approach highlights the systemic inequalities present in the U.S. educational system. These inequalities are perpetuated by factors such as the quality of public schooling, inequality among schools, and limited access to higher education. When considering class, gender, race, and ethnicity, these issues are further compounded, creating significant barriers for marginalized communities. Addressing these problems requires a comprehensive approach that addresses funding disparities, access to resources, and systemic biases within the educational system.

Question 4

What is the "savage inequality" in U.S. schools Jonathan Kozol speaks of?

Accepted Answer

The "savage inequality" in U.S. schools

Question 5

If school officials consider some children to be gifted, teachers may treat them accordingly and create a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jonathan Kozol criticizes the U.S. educational system for:

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing too much on students' future careers. 
B)  making too little use of achievement tests. 
C)  unequal funding that makes some schools far better than others. 
D)  paying some teachers more than they are worth. 
A)  focusing too much on students' future careers. 
B)  making too little use of achievement tests. 
C)  unequal funding that makes some schools far better than others. 
D)  paying some teachers more than they are worth.

Question 7

African Americans have a lower rate of competing high school than Hispanic Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The concept "functionally illiteracy" refers to people who leave school before graduating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are several reasons that community colleges are important to higher education in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Community colleges are important to high

Question 10

Which of the following correctly states the effect of additional schooling on average personal income?

Accepted Answer

A)  Earning a high school diploma and a college degree does not change average personal income 
B)  Earning a high school diploma does not affect personal income, but earning a college degree raises personal income. 
C)  Earning a high school diploma raises personal income, but earning a college degree does not affect personal income. 
D)  Earning a high school diploma and earning a college degree both raise personal income. 
A)  Earning a high school diploma and a college degree does not change average personal income 
B)  Earning a high school diploma does not affect personal income, but earning a college degree raises personal income. 
C)  Earning a high school diploma raises personal income, but earning a college degree does not affect personal income. 
D)  Earning a high school diploma and earning a college degree both raise personal income.

Question 11

In the United States today,:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a surplus of teachers. 
B)  there are enough teachers. 
C)  there is a shortage of teachers. 
D)  private schools lack enough teachers. 
A)  there is a surplus of teachers. 
B)  there are enough teachers. 
C)  there is a shortage of teachers. 
D)  private schools lack enough teachers.

Question 12

Social-conflict theory supports the policy of tracking to give all students instruction geared to their abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The fact that, historically, schooling has been mostly for elites is evident in the fact that the word "school" has the same root as the Greek word for:

Accepted Answer

A)  "learning." 
B)  "wisdom." 
C)  "leisure." 
D)  "elder." 
A)  "learning." 
B)  "wisdom." 
C)  "leisure." 
D)  "elder."

Question 14

Providing schooling is one way our society increases equality of opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following categories of the U.S. population has the highest dropout rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  non-Hispanic whites 
A)  Asian Americans 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  non-Hispanic whites

Question 16

On which of the following continents do we find the most countries with high rates of illiteracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Africa 
B)  Europe 
C)  South America 
D)  North America 
A)  Africa 
B)  Europe 
C)  South America 
D)  North America

Question 17

People over the age of twenty-five now account for about what percentage of all people in U.S. degree-granting programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 percent 
B)  39 percent 
C)  41 percent 
D)  51 percent 
A)  2 percent 
B)  39 percent 
C)  41 percent 
D)  51 percent

Question 18

Community colleges are an important part of higher education in the United States because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  enroll almost 40 percent of college students. 
B)  greatly expand the opportunity to attend college. 
C)  enroll half of African American and Hispanic undergraduates. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  enroll almost 40 percent of college students. 
B)  greatly expand the opportunity to attend college. 
C)  enroll half of African American and Hispanic undergraduates. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 19

A social-conflict analysis suggests that schooling in the United States developed in the late nineteenth century because that was the time that:

Accepted Answer

A)  factory owners needed an obedient and disciplined workforce. 
B)  immigrants had to learn English in order to work in factories. 
C)  the country had to teach immigrants that its way of life was right and good. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  factory owners needed an obedient and disciplined workforce. 
B)  immigrants had to learn English in order to work in factories. 
C)  the country had to teach immigrants that its way of life was right and good. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 20

In the United States today,:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a surplus of teachers. 
B)  there are enough teachers. 
C)  there is a shortage of teachers. 
D)  private schools lack enough teachers. 
A)  there is a surplus of teachers. 
B)  there are enough teachers. 
C)  there is a shortage of teachers. 
D)  private schools lack enough teachers.

Exam 20: Education

Today's community colleges provide opportunities for not only young people but also elder people seeking new careers as well as personal enrichment.

Research suggests that the level of functional illiteracy in the United States may be about what share of U.S. children?

Following the social-conflict approach, what are the problems in the U.S. educational system? Consider quality of public schooling, inequality among schools, and access to higher education. Consider class, gender, race, and ethnicity in your essay.

What is the "savage inequality" in U.S. schools Jonathan Kozol speaks of?

If school officials consider some children to be gifted, teachers may treat them accordingly and create a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Jonathan Kozol criticizes the U.S. educational system for:

African Americans have a lower rate of competing high school than Hispanic Americans.

The concept "functionally illiteracy" refers to people who leave school before graduating.

What are several reasons that community colleges are important to higher education in the United States?

Which of the following correctly states the effect of additional schooling on average personal income?

In the United States today,:

Social-conflict theory supports the policy of tracking to give all students instruction geared to their abilities.

The fact that, historically, schooling has been mostly for elites is evident in the fact that the word "school" has the same root as the Greek word for:

Providing schooling is one way our society increases equality of opportunity.

Which of the following categories of the U.S. population has the highest dropout rate?

On which of the following continents do we find the most countries with high rates of illiteracy?

People over the age of twenty-five now account for about what percentage of all people in U.S. degree-granting programs?

Community colleges are an important part of higher education in the United States because they:

A social-conflict analysis suggests that schooling in the United States developed in the late nineteenth century because that was the time that:

In the United States today,:

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