Deck 10: Schools

Question 1

If adolescents are to be adequately prepared for tomorrow's jobs,schools must take an active role in ensuring that students become ________.

A)forward thinkers
B)technologically literate
C)bilingual
D)None of these choices are correct.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the direct approach to learning is NOT true?

A)It is a student-centered approach.
B)It is a teacher-centered approach.
C)It is a passive approach.
D)It emphasizes time on academic tasks.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The two main approaches to student learning are constructivist and

A)deconstructivist.
B)instrumental.
C)direct instruction.
D)cooperative.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

An important goal in the direct instruction approach to learning is

A)collaboration.
B)maximizing student learning time.
C)the development of critical thinking skills.
D)None of these choices are correct.

Question 5

One of the criticisms of the direct instruction approach to learning is that it

A)is boring for the learners.
B)focuses too much on the development of critical thinking and not enough of the content of the discipline.
C)turns children into passive learners.
D)wastes valuable class time.

Question 6

Some experts in the area of adolescent giftedness believe that the inadequate education of gifted adolescents has been compounded by ________,which focuses on underperforming students at the expense of the gifted.

A)IDEA
B)No Child Left Behind
C)I Have a Dream program
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 7

Ms.Carter teaches a high-school civics class.She lectures and uses PowerPoint slides to illustrate her main points,has the students memorize key facts,and keeps the students focused on the material.Ms.Carter is using which approach to learning?

A)critical thinking
B)nontraditional
C)direct instruction
D)constructivist

Question 8

Which of the following is a criticism of No Child Left Behind?

A)Using a single test score represents a narrow aspect of students' skills.
B)Teachers spend too much time "teaching to the test."
C)It limits ability to develop higher-level thinking skills.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 9

No Child Left Behind places responsibility for student learning primarily on

A)the federal government.
B)individual towns and communities.
C)the states.
D)teachers' unions.

Question 10

Employers expect employees to have all of the following basic skills EXCEPT the ability to

A)communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
B)do basic geometry.
C)read at relatively high levels.
D)solve semistructured problems.

Question 11

The top-dog phenomenon occurs when

A)older students bully younger students in the school setting.
B)students go from being the most powerful in a school to the least powerful in a new,higher-level school.
C)shy students compete with more assertive students for respect of their peers.
D)teachers let students know that they are in control in the classroom.

Question 12

Many states have identified objectives for students in their state and created tests to measure whether students were meeting those objectives.This approach became national policy in 2002 when the ________ legislation was signed into law.

A)Carnegie Foundation
B)Talent Search
C)No Child Left Behind
D)Reach for Success

Question 13

Turning Points 2000 continues to endorse the recommendations of Turning Points 1989 but adds a new recommendation for schools to

A)have all students learn a foreign language,beginning in elementary school.
B)engage in instruction to help students achieve higher standards and become life-long learners.
C)provide more elective courses and fewer core courses.
D)None of these choices are correct.

Question 14

The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because

A)students have less independence than they did in elementary school.
B)students have to shift to a team-oriented approach.
C)students have too many subjects from which to select their courses.
D)many changes are taking place at the same time.

Question 15

Which topic does the No Child Left Behind legislation NOT measure?

A)social skills
B)creativity
C)flexible thinking
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding the constructivist view of student learning is TRUE?

A)It is learner-centered.
B)Individuals actively construct their knowledge.
C)Teachers are guides to learning.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

The ________ Act allows states to scale back the role that test scores play in holding schools accountable for student achievement.

A)Every Student Succeeds
B)No Child Left Behind
C)Common Core
D)I Have A Dream

Question 18

In Mr.Durgan's U.S.history class,students work in teams to explore,research,and present a topic to the class.They can choose from a list of topics or propose a topic to the teacher for approval.Mr.Durgan serves as their guide and mentor for the project.This is an example of

A)the constructivist approach to learning.
B)the jigsaw classroom.
C)direct instruction.
D)an open education approach.

Question 19

The Common Core State Standards Initiative

A)mandates standardized testing to ensure that children meet certain educational objectives.
B)specifies what students should know and the skills they should develop at each grade level in various content areas.
C)ends social promotion.
D)ensures that schools hire quality teachers.

Question 20

Jamie has a reading disability.Which of the following approaches to learning would experts recommend for Jamie?

A)self-paced learning
B)direct instruction
C)peer-tutored
D)computer-assisted

Question 21

Students in permissive strategy classrooms have all of the following EXCEPT

A)low self-control.
B)considerable autonomy.
C)support for developing learning skills.
D)inadequate academic skills.

Question 22

Two effective general strategies for creating positive classrooms are effectively managing the group's activities and using

A)an authoritarian strategy.
B)an authoritative strategy.
C)a permissive strategy.
D)a laissez-faire strategy.

Question 23

Which of the following statements about the transition from high school to college is NOT true?

A)There is an increased focus on achievement and performance.
B)The transition to college usually involves moving to a more personalized setting.
C)Students have more time to spend with peers in college.
D)Students have more opportunities to explore different values in college.

Question 24

In one study,almost 50 percent of dropouts said their primary reason for leaving school was

A)peer-related.
B)personal.
C)economic.
D)school-related.

Question 25

Talent Search,a high school dropout prevention program,provides all of the following services to at-risk students EXCEPT

A)mentoring.
B)tutoring.
C)vocational training.
D)training in test-taking skills.

Question 26

How much more money can a college graduate expect to make compared to a higher school graduate?

A)$10,000
B)$20,000
C)$30,000
D)$40,000

Question 27

Mr.Delaney encourages his students to be independent thinkers and doers,but he still monitors them and provides clear rules and regulations for his classroom.He engages his students in considerable verbal exchanges about the subject matter and displays a caring attitude towards them.Mr.Delaney has which of the following classroom management strategies?

A)authoritative
B)authoritarian
C)semi-permissive
D)laissez-faire

Question 28

Mr.Root has clear classroom rules,but students are so busy being absorbed in learning that he rarely has to enforce a rule.As a result,his students are

A)more likely to be motivated.
B)less likely to develop academic problems.
C)less likely to develop emotional problems.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 29

Which of the following statements about stress in college is NOT true?

A)Today's college freshmen report that they are experiencing more stress than in the past.
B)College males are more likely than their female counterparts to feel overwhelmed.
C)College females are more than twice as likely as their male counterparts to feel overwhelmed.
D)The pressure to succeed in college is pervasive.

Question 30

The reason most frequently given for stress and depression among college students is

A)living away from home.
B)having too many assignments and too little time to complete them.
C)fear of failing in a success-oriented world.
D)pressure from parents to get good grades.

Question 31

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds dropout-reduction programs that emphasize which strategy?

A)peer mentoring and tutoring
B)Saturday school to help students catch up with their peers academically
C)keeping at-risk students with the same teachers through their high school years
D)placing students with community mentors at least five hours each week

Question 32

Which of the following statements regarding school dropouts is NOT true?

A)Students from low-income families are more likely to drop out than those from middle-income families.
B)A positive trajectory towards academic success is related to good parent-adolescent relationships in early adolescence.
C)Approximately one-third of the girls who drop out do so for personal reasons.
D)Almost 50 percent of students drop out due to personal problems.

Question 33

The "I Have A Dream" Program is designed to

A)prepare students to open their own businesses.
B)prevent students from dropping out of school.
C)prevent teen pregnancy.
D)promote greater harmony among diverse ethnic groups.

Question 34

Being a high school dropout increases the likelihood of ________ during emerging adulthood.

A)attempted suicide
B)divorce
C)high levels of neuroticism
D)poor peer relations

Question 35

Mrs.Chen has been given an award by her school district for being a highly effective teacher.Which of the following is most likely to be true of Mrs.Chen?

A)She is able to keep her class working together.
B)She has strict rules to avoid any discipline problems at all.
C)She does not do much actual direct instruction; she monitors student learning in groups.
D)She sets a fast pace for moving through material and does not waste time.

Question 36

In suggesting ways to improve schools,the National Research Council emphasized the importance of

A)finding ways to get students more engaged in learning.
B)expanding the high-school curriculum to include courses on life skills.
C)getting back to basics and eliminating many elective courses.
D)extending the school day to allow for more instructional time.

Question 37

American colleges are criticized because

A)they teach general versus specific job skills.
B)they offer degrees in too few areas.
C)they are too selective in the admissions requirements.
D)few students complete their degrees.

Question 38

Mrs.Grundy,a superintendent of schools,wants to implement strategies that will decrease the dropout rate in her district.According to research,what should Mrs.Grundy concentrate on FIRST?

A)Early detection and remediation of children's learning difficulties.
B)Allowing adolescents to have shorter school days so that they can work and contribute financially to their families.
C)Developing comprehensive sex-education programs to decrease teen pregnancy rates.
D)Developing more exciting curricula so that students won't drop out from boredom.

Question 39

Students in authoritarian classrooms often develop

A)passive learning habits.
B)poor communication skills.
C)anxiety about social comparison.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 40

Which of the following statements regarding the social context of schools is NOT true?

A)The school environment increases in scope and complexity as children move into middle and junior high schools.
B)Adolescents socially interact with many different teachers and peers.
C)Social behavior is heavily weighted towards peers,extracurricular activities,clubs,and community.
D)The classroom is the social field.

Question 41

Which of the following factors has adolescent expert Jacquelynne Eccles identified as a problem for adolescents entering middle school or junior high school?

A)Teachers become more lax at the same time that young adolescents need more structure.
B)Teachers become more like surrogate parents when young adolescents need less warmth and adult interest.
C)A decreased emphasis on grades makes things less stressful.
D)Teachers become more controlling at a time when young adolescents are seeking more autonomy.

Question 42

All of the following students are participating in extracurricular activities EXCEPT

A)Naomi,who is in her school's drama club.
B)Elliot,who is a member of the Future Teachers' Club.
C)Courtney,who works part-time at a local pizza shop.
D)Sam,who takes violin lessons at the Community Academy of Music.

Question 43

Which of the following statements regarding secondary-school students' problems is NOT true?

A)Secondary-school students' problems are more difficult to modify than those of elementary school students.
B)Secondary-school students demand elaborate explanations of rules.
C)Discipline problems are frequently less severe than in elementary school.
D)Secondary-school students may be unruly and potentially dangerous.

Question 44

When implemented properly,Olweus's bullying prevention program reduces bullying by

A)10 to 25 percent.
B)20 to 30 percent.
C)70 to 90 percent.
D)30 to 70 percent.

Question 45

What developmental outcomes have been associated with victims of bullying?

A)attempted suicide
B)internalizing problems like depression
C)externalizing problems like antisocial behavior
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 46

Ross's parents have routines for meals,chores,recreation,homework,and bedtimes.As a result,Ross is likely to

A)be on the honor roll nearly every term.
B)have few school problems.
C)be involved in several extracurricular activities.
D)rebel against his parents for forcing such a scheduled life.

Question 47

Eddie lives in a housing project for low-income families.His parents both work hard,but there is little time or extra money for their children.Eddie is most likely to attend a school that has

A)high expectations for students.
B)inexperienced teachers.
C)several state and federal grants to buy computers and other teaching technology.
D)None of these choices are correct.

Question 48

The City Connects program involves site coordinators and teachers collaborating to develop a plan that might include

A)an after school program.
B)tutoring.
C)family counselling.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 49

Which one of the following is NOT recommended in terms of how parents should be involved in their children's education?

A)Keep in mind that ability is not fixed and can change.
B)Help children complete their homework assignments.
C)Encourage children to be responsible for his/her own work.
D)Interact with children in positive ways.

Question 50

Jonathan Kozol,author of The Shame of the Nation,found in his visits to 60 U.S.schools in low-income areas that teachers

A)often employed threatening discipline techniques.
B)tried to stimulate critical thinking.
C)have fewer resources than schools in better areas,but they were adequate.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 51

Olweus's bullying prevention program focuses on children ages

A)6 to 9.
B)7 to 11.
C)12 to 15.
D)6 to 15.

Question 52

Which of the following statements regarding extracurricular activities is NOT true?

A)Participation in extracurricular activities is linked to higher grades.
B)Students focused on a single extracurricular activity benefit more than students who participate in many activities.
C)The more years adolescents spend in extracurricular activities,the stronger likelihood of positive developmental outcomes.
D)High-quality extracurricular activities include competent,supportive adult mentors.

Question 53

What role do peers play in bullying?

A)Peer support can prevent bullying because bullies are less likely to target those with friends who can defend the person being bullied.
B)Peers encourage bullying because bullies often gain social status by bullying victims.
C)Both of these choices are correct.
D)Neither of these choices are correct.

Question 54

Which of the following students is MOST likely to be enrolled in a special-education class?

A)Joey,a Latino adolescent
B)Emmy,an Asian adolescent
C)Oscar,a non-Latino White adolescent
D)Greta,an exchange student from Austria

Question 55

How might parents indirectly affect the likelihood of children both being victim of bullying and a perpetrator of bullying?

A)supervising their children
B)using harsh discipline techniques
C)having depression
D)using an indulgent parenting style

Question 56

________ is a nonprofit organization that recruits and selects college graduates from universities to serve as teachers in low-income conditions.

A)City Connects
B)Teach for America
C)Turning Points
D)Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Question 57

Which of the following statements regarding parental involvement in adolescents' schooling is TRUE?

A)Most parents are fairly knowledgeable about normal adolescent development.
B)Parents and teachers usually get to know each other well at the high-school level.
C)Parents need to receive better information about curricular choices.
D)Parents' involvement needs to decrease by the time their children are in high school.

Question 58

Which of the following individuals is MOST likely to be bullied?

A)Tom,a ninth grader who is somewhat aggressive.
B)Janet,a quiet but popular seventh grader.
C)Agnes,a studious tenth grader.
D)Peter,a somewhat anxious and withdrawn sixth grader.

Question 59

Which of the following students is most likely to be a bully?

A)Skyler,who has average grades and is fairly popular.
B)Donald,who drinks alcohol and has some mild depressive symptoms.
C)Evie,who is shy and socially withdrawn from her peers.
D)Lisa,who is an honor student but suffers from anxiety.

Question 60

Oliver has been threatened and harassed on the Internet by another child.He has had rumors spread about him and has had direct threats made against him.Oliver is a victim of

A)instrumental bullying.
B)virtual harassment.
C)cyberbullying.
D)covert bullying.

Question 61

The largest group of U.S.students to receive special education is children with

A)mental retardation.
B)emotional problems.
C)learning disabilities.
D)speech and language impairments.

Question 62

Researchers have found all of the following to be true of learning disabilities EXCEPT

A)learning disabilities reside in a specific area of the brain.
B)the most common learning disability involves reading.
C)children and adolescents with learning disabilities often have poor handwriting.
D)children and adolescents with learning disabilities often cannot match up letters and sounds.

Question 63

What is the best explanation as to why the U.S.has a lower percentage of adults with a college education than many other countries?

A)The high cost of a college education in the U.S.prevents many from attending college.
B)Poor math and science performance among U.S.high school students prevents many from getting into college.
C)U.S.colleges are more academically difficult than colleges in other countries.
D)None of these choices are correct.

Question 64

ADHD is categorized as

A)an emotional disturbance.
B)a cognitive impairment.
C)a mental illness.
D)a disability.

Question 65

Three important aspects of the Comer Project for Change are a governance and management team that develops a comprehensive school plan,assessment strategy,and staff development plan; a parent's program; and

A)a program for siblings.
B)a mental health or school support team.
C)a strong focus on athletics.
D)a strong focus on life skills.

Question 66

Troy,an African American student,works in cooperation with students from a variety of backgrounds who each contribute different parts of a classroom project in order for the group to reach a common goal.Troy is participating in a

A)jigsaw classroom.
B)patchwork classroom.
C)crossword classroom.
D)router classroom.

Question 67

The "jigsaw classroom" was developed by

A)John Dewey.
B)Maryanne Bright.
C)Elliot Aronson.
D)Peter Blos.

Question 68

Which of the following countries has a comprehensive secondary-school exit exam?

A)China
B)Brazil
C)Australia
D)Japan

Question 69

Ms.Robbins,a high-school guidance counselor,tells Anita,a Latina adolescent,that she should plan to go away to college.Anita is most likely to

A)agree with Ms.Robbins.
B)get married right out of high school and not attend college.
C)want to stay close to home,due to family responsibilities.
D)ask Ms.Robbins to talk to her parents about letting her move away for college.

Question 70

A learning disability can involve all of the following EXCEPT difficulty with

A)math.
B)reading.
C)spelling.
D)music.

Question 71

Which students are MOST likely to be suspended from school?

A)Latinos
B)African Americans
C)Native Americans
D)non-Latino Whites

Question 72

Lizeth goes to school in Brazil.She is required to study

A)Western literature.
B)Portuguese and four other languages (Latin,French,Spanish,and English).
C)weaving and other indigenous crafts.
D)None of these choices are correct.

Question 73

Which of the following statements regarding secondary-school experiences in other countries is TRUE?

A)Brazil requires students to go to school until they are 16 years of age.
B)Japan requires school attendance until at least age 15 to 16.
C)Russia allows students to leave school at age 15 with parental permission.
D)Australia mandates that students be in school until age 18.

Question 74

Which of the following characteristics must be present for a diagnosis of ADHD?

A)obsessions and compulsions
B)phobias
C)anxiety
D)inattention

Question 75

Which of the following students is MOST likely to be enrolled in an advanced math class?

A)Erica,a non-Latino White girl
B)Charlene,an African-American girl
C)Everett,a Native-American boy
D)Angie,an Asian girl

Question 76

Individuals who have a severe impairment in their ability to read and spell have a type of learning disability known as

A)dyslexia.
B)dyscalculia.
C)dyslogia.
D)dyspepsia.

Question 77

Which of the following countries has an entrance examination for secondary schools?

A)China
B)Japan
C)Australia
D)Brazil

Question 78

Which of the following statements regarding Chinese schools is TRUE?

A)Parents are responsible for orienting their adolescents to behave in school.
B)Chinese schools send students with discipline problems home immediately.
C)Classrooms are large but orderly.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 79

Which of the following statements regarding Germany's school system is NOT true?

A)It has four educational ability tracks.
B)It offers a classical education,which includes courses in Latin and Greek.
C)It has a comprehensive exit exam.
D)The academic school prepares students to enter a university.

Question 80

America's fastest-growing minority population is

A)immigrants from the former Soviet Union.
B)Latinas.
C)Filipinos.
D)African Americans.