Deck 51: Schools and Learning

Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be associated with high-achieving schools?

A) A principal that works with parents
B) A principal who does not fear to be different
C) A community that supports high achievement
D) New and modern facilities

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The No Child Left Behind Act requires that teachers must do all of the following EXCEPT __________.

A) hold at least a bachelor's degree
B) obtain full state certification
C) demonstrate an ability to inspire children
D) demonstrate knowledge in the core academic subjects he or she teaches

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Building a healthy self-concept in middle childhood is a __________ process.

A) physical
B) cognitive
C) social
D) personal-emotional

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Home-school cooperation supports good leadership, which in turn produces an orderly environment that promotes all of the following EXCEPT __________.

A) academic success
B) desirable discipline
C) personal fulfillment
D) decisions rendered from above

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good school?

A) High expectations for every student
B) A rigorous curriculum and fair assessments
C) Limited interaction with parents and the community
D) Qualified teachers in every classroom

Question 6

Differences between schools are due all of the following EXCEPT __________.

A) teacher expectations of student success
B) the size or age of the buildings
C) skillful use of rewards and punishment
D) time-on-task

Question 7

Because students' good health is key to their school success, schools need to __________.

A) integrate student health issues with academic initiatives
B) admit only healthy students
C) demand that sick students remain home until they are well
D) segregate children based on their health status

Question 8

Schooling is important at any time in a child's life, but developmentally appropriate instruction and materials are especially crucial during middle childhood.

Question 9

Children's talents-abilities in science or mathematics, artistic talent, musical capability, and athletic skill-become apparent between ages 12 and 15.

Question 10

Good instructional leadership involves principals, teachers, students and parents agreeing on goals, methods, and content.

Question 11

Results of the No Child Left Behind Act have been very good, eliminating disparities that once existed along socioeconomic lines.