Deck 11: School Governance and Finance

Question 1

Ms.Jenson is a math teacher who has implemented an innovative method to teach Algebra.How can she receive federal funds for her project?

A)Based on an entitlement program
B)Through a competitive grant
C)Asking the principal for help
D)By federal fundraising campaigns

Answer 1

B

Question 2

As the superintendent of a school system, what are Mr.Avossais responsibilities?

A)Set standards for teacher certification
B)Can officially make policies for schools
C)Accreditation of schools
D)Make sure board-approved policies and procedures are followed

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Who is responsible for compliance with national, state, and local school board policies; accountable for student achievement; and makes the final decisions?

A)Principal
B)Superintendent
C)Teachers
D)Advisory councils

Answer 3

A

Question 4

How do states determine educational financial aid each district receives?

A)Average daily membership based on attendance
B)Amount of taxes each district pays
C)Tourism dollars the area generates
D)Size of the school district based on the amount of schools

Question 5

Special interest groups let their opinions know to lawmakers by lobbying for their constituents.What area is greatly influenced by special interest groups?

A)Structure of building
B)Textbook selection
C)Staff development
D)Classroom rules

Question 6

What is the primary way students demonstrate knowledge of the curriculum?

A)Aptitude tests
B)Discussion and answer
C)Standardized tests
D)Written papers

Question 7

All students should have access to teachers who know how to use technology to teach effectively.What does this statement say about teachers and technology?

A)Students need access to computers in the classroom
B)Teachers must have digital literacy
C)Teachers need access to technology
D)Teachers need to be able to write on a smart board

Question 8

Politicians, professional, service providers, business owners, parents, teachers, students and administrators have an interest in education and schools.Who are these people?

A)School community
B)Interest citizens
C)Stakeholders
D)Government officials and school personnel

Question 9

School choice is the freedom to choose the school you would like your child to attend.Which of the following is NOT a school choice?

A)Magnet school
B)Voucher program
C)Charter school
D)Private school

Question 10

Responsibility for education falls to the states.How did the states gain the power to govern education?

A)Committee of ten
B)Common school movement
C)Tenth Amendment
D)Declaration of Independence

Question 11

What affects the discrepancy in school funding from local district to local district?

A)Apartment buildings
B)Achievement test scores
C)Property taxes
D)Experience of teachers

Question 12

In some schools, anyone who will be affected by a decision should be involved in making the decision.What is this type of management system?

A)School governance
B)Site-based management
C)School collaboration
D)Open-door leadership

Question 13

The State of Hawaii spends $12,399 per student in education while the State of Idaho spends $7,118 per student in education.What may be a cause of this discrepancy?

A)Idaho lacks the fundraising capabilities
B)Hawaii values education more than Idaho
C)State board of education has more control in Hawaii
D)Tourism income for Hawaii

Question 14

What is the controversy over the school choice option of vouchers?

A)Funds for voucher programs are through private foundations
B)Parents may choose another school, but their choice is restricted so as to maintain ethnic, gender or socioeconomic balance
C)Allows parents access to federal funds to send their children to private schools, including religious schools
D)Parents may choose to send their children to a school that focuses on specific subject areas

Question 15

Ross is in a teacher preparation program and decides to join the local chapter of the National Education Association on his campus.What is one benefit to Ross for joining?

A)Help to determine what courses are needed
B)Provides Liability Insurance
C)Negotiates field placement hours
D)Participation in organized strikes

Question 16

What is one responsibility of state school boards that is different than local school boards?

A)Student achievement
B)Teacher certification and teacher preparation programs
C)Operational and financial management
D)Adherence to state and federal laws

Question 17

As a parent, you are on the school advisory council.What type of input do these groups provide to the schools?

A)School policy and school improvement
B)School standards and assessment
C)Teacher requirements
D)Adequate yearly progress

Question 18

Since the U.S.Department of Education does not make education policy, how does the federal government influence education?

A)Disseminating information to influence public policy
B)Allocating federal funds for specific purposes
C)Lobbying state school departments
D)Meeting with governors at education summits

Question 19

Categorical grants provide federal funds to specific elementary and secondary programs.Which of the following is NOT a federal program?

A)Head start
B)Limited English proficiency
C)School Improvement plan
D)National Writing Project

Question 20

The U.S.Department of Education has the power to provide funding based on certain conditions.What type of school receives federal funds by demonstrating that they have a significant level of students in poverty?

A)Chapter I
B)Charter school
C)Failing school
D)Title I

Question 21

Teachers and administrators may collaborate to prepare and monitor a school improvement plan.How does a school improvement plan impact the school and personnel?

Question 22

Schools are restricted in what they can provide by the funds they receive.Do you think the distribution of local funding for schools is fair and equitable? Why or why not?

Question 23

What is one activity the U.S.Department of Education engages in to foster educational excellence?

Question 24

Online classes offer students a flexible option.What are some important strategies for effectively teaching in an online environment?

Question 25

School districts vary greatly in the quality of school buildings, resources, and teacher salaries.What conclusions can be formed regarding property values and school quality?

Question 26

Ms.Vilardi teaches in a high income area and when she assigns projects and homework she expects her students to do research on the computer and internet.Mr.Highgrove teaches in a low income area and also wants his students to complete research.How should the expectations of each teach differ?

Question 27

How do scores on standardized tests enable the public to form opinions about the education their children are getting?