Question 1

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of ______ in any educational program receiving federal funds.

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) sex 
C) race 
D) national origin

Question 2

Discuss the role of community colleges in the American educational system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio became the first college in the United States to admit women. At Oberlin, women students were

Accepted Answer

A) given the same rights and responsibilities as male students. 
B) given the same rights as males except the women had to abide by curfews. 
C) required to wash male students' clothes, clean their rooms, and serve their meals. 
D) allowed to speak at public assemblies.

Question 4

The most recent results from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study indicate that

Accepted Answer

A) U.S. students score above the international average in science. 
B) the United States ranks at the very top of the nations on all measures. 
C) the United States has the highest high school graduation rate. 
D) the United States ranks first in college completions.

Question 5

Project Head Start is designed to help which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Gifted and talented students 
B) Students with learning disabilities 
C) Preschool children from disadvantaged families 
D) Pregnant high school students

Question 6

How does the U.S. educational system and student achievement compare with that of other nations?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

School _____________ are tax credits that are transferred to the public or private school the parents select for their child.

Accepted Answer

A) charters 
B) common standards 
C) triggers 
D) vouchers

Question 8

Explain the factors that are associated with dropping out of high school, the economic and social consequences of dropping out of school, and what might be done to decrease the high school dropout rate.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Most homicides involving teens take place within schools.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement is true about bullying?

Accepted Answer

A) Males are more likely than females to be the victims of rumors. 
B) Boys are more likely than girls to bully by being physically aggressive. 
C) Being purposively excluded from activities does not count as being bullied. 
D) Females are more likely than males to be physically injured by bullying.

Question 11

Public schools in the U.S. are prohibited from maintaining integration by explicitly taking account of the student's race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Student differences on standardized tests are MOST affected by

Accepted Answer

A) teacher quality. 
B) classroom size. 
C) family background. 
D) student effort.

Question 13

The classic study by Rosenthal (1968)in which some students were identified as "spurters" but actually were no different from the other students illustrates the

Accepted Answer

A) the integration hypothesis. 
B) cultural imperialism. 
C) social promotion. 
D) the self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 14

Assessments of Head Start and Early Head Start generally conclude

Accepted Answer

A) the programs are of little value. 
B) the programs benefit children but the benefits may not last. 
C) the programs would be more effective if they only concentrated on education. 
D) parental involvement is unnecessary.

Question 15

Ms Harper tries to understand and relate to the different cultures represented in her elementary school classroom. She demonstrates​

Accepted Answer

A) ​cultural imperialism. 
B) ​custodial care. 
C) ​the socialization function. 
D) ​cultural competence.

Question 16

Character education involves

Accepted Answer

A) teaching appropriate manners for various careers. 
B) developing self-esteem. 
C) developing caring, just, and responsible relationships. 
D) building patriotism.

Question 17

What are the means by which the educational system solidifies social class positions of groups and allows the elite to control the masses, according to conflict theorists?

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Question 18

Most college graduates

Accepted Answer

A) finish school in debt. 
B) are debt-free because their parents paid for their education. 
C) were financed by government programs tha paid for their entire education. 
D) default on their education loans.

Question 19

Research shows that

Accepted Answer

A) no relationship exists between school environment and academic achievement and quality once socioeconomic status is controlled. 
B) school environment impacts teachers but not students. 
C) school environment impacts students but not teachers. 
D) school environment impacts students, teachers and staff.

Question 20

Which term refers to the established relationship between severe disciplinary practices, increased rates of dropping out, low academic achievement, and court or juvenile detention involvement?

Accepted Answer

A) Bullying 
B) School-to-prison pipeline 
C) Zero tolerance 
D) School time and jail time

Exam 8: Problems in Education

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of ______ in any educational program receiving federal funds.

Discuss the role of community colleges in the American educational system.

In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio became the first college in the United States to admit women. At Oberlin, women students were

The most recent results from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study indicate that

Project Head Start is designed to help which of the following?

How does the U.S. educational system and student achievement compare with that of other nations?

School _____________ are tax credits that are transferred to the public or private school the parents select for their child.

Explain the factors that are associated with dropping out of high school, the economic and social consequences of dropping out of school, and what might be done to decrease the high school dropout rate.

Most homicides involving teens take place within schools.

Which statement is true about bullying?

Public schools in the U.S. are prohibited from maintaining integration by explicitly taking account of the student's race.

Student differences on standardized tests are MOST affected by

The classic study by Rosenthal (1968) in which some students were identified as "spurters" but actually were no different from the other students illustrates the

Assessments of Head Start and Early Head Start generally conclude

Ms Harper tries to understand and relate to the different cultures represented in her elementary school classroom. She demonstrates

Character education involves

What are the means by which the educational system solidifies social class positions of groups and allows the elite to control the masses, according to conflict theorists?

Most college graduates

Research shows that

Which term refers to the established relationship between severe disciplinary practices, increased rates of dropping out, low academic achievement, and court or juvenile detention involvement?

Exam 8: Problems in Education

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of ______ in any educational program receiving federal funds.

Discuss the role of community colleges in the American educational system.

In 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio became the first college in the United States to admit women. At Oberlin, women students were

The most recent results from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study indicate that

Project Head Start is designed to help which of the following?

How does the U.S. educational system and student achievement compare with that of other nations?

School _____________ are tax credits that are transferred to the public or private school the parents select for their child.

Explain the factors that are associated with dropping out of high school, the economic and social consequences of dropping out of school, and what might be done to decrease the high school dropout rate.

Most homicides involving teens take place within schools.​

Which statement is true about bullying?

Public schools in the U.S. are prohibited from maintaining integration by explicitly taking account of the student's race.

Student differences on standardized tests are MOST affected by

The classic study by Rosenthal (1968) in which some students were identified as "spurters" but actually were no different from the other students illustrates the

Assessments of Head Start and Early Head Start generally conclude

Ms Harper tries to understand and relate to the different cultures represented in her elementary school classroom. She demonstrates​

Character education involves

What are the means by which the educational system solidifies social class positions of groups and allows the elite to control the masses, according to conflict theorists?

Most college graduates

Research shows that

Which term refers to the established relationship between severe disciplinary practices, increased rates of dropping out, low academic achievement, and court or juvenile detention involvement?

Most homicides involving teens take place within schools.

Ms Harper tries to understand and relate to the different cultures represented in her elementary school classroom. She demonstrates