Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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 B

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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?

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Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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?

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Question 9

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

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Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

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 11

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

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Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

How do states determine educational financial aid each district receives?

Accepted Answer

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: School Governance and Finance