Question 1

How are the believes surrounding the standardized educational system different from the ones considered by Indigenous scholars, families, and representative organizations? What do you think about the holistic approach to education? What would be the benefits of using that approach?

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Question 2

Many of the fundamental components of more intricate learning processes, as well as student growth and development, may not be reflected in test scores.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Indigenous educators and scholars have emphasized the importance of articulating and recognizing which of the following?

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A)  Building upon cultural resources that will improve academic performance 
B)  Building upon skills that are important for entering the workforce in Canada 
C)  Indigenous conceptions of education and success 
D)  a and c are correct

Question 4

For Indigenous students' success is directly connected to their values and goals, the standardized path set by educators is secondary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What initiatives and approaches to education are being taken by racialized communities? How are they beneficial to the students and their communities?

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Question 6

While providing information for making decisions related to student progress or employment, assessments usually exclude which of the following?

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A)  Skills and competencies related to ethical responsibility and social relationships 
B)  Academic skills related to main subject areas such English and Math 
C)  Organizational skills related to punctuality and finishing tasks 
D)  Writing and reading skills for specific levels of education

Question 7

Which of the following describes a fundamental factor often missing from or denigrated in the schools' system for Indigenous Children?

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A)  Central aspects connected to their cultural identities 
B)  High educational goals and standards 
C)  High quality of education 
D)  Community support

Question 8

Performance measures identified by the Government of Alberta include all of the following except:

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A)  Percentages of Alberta students and Indigenous students who are achieving standards on provincial achievement tests and diploma examinations 
B)  Annually dropping out at the ages of 11-15 
C)  Writing four or more diploma examinations within three years of entering grade 10 
D)  Completing high school within five years of entering grade 10

Question 9

What are residential schools, what was their purpose? What impact did they have on Indigenous populations? What is the aim of the impetus created by the TRC concerning the education of Indigenous populations?

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Question 10

Examples of social, cultural, and economic resources that may affect educational success are:

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A)  Home-based activities and capacities to support learning 
B)  Parental familiarity with education systems 
C)  Training of staff in educational institutions 
D)  a and b are correct

Question 11

What does success look like through the eyes of Indigenous Students and Parents? How is this different from the standard definition? What is meant by a "holistic vision?"

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Question 12

For many Indigenous kids, the following characteristics do not fit with their lives outside of school, with the exception of:

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A)  Educational goals 
B)  Family expectations 
C)  Educational standards 
D)  Forms of treatment

Question 13

What are the common Indigenous perspective and pedagogies shared across First Nations, Inuit, and Métis?

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A)  A holistic approach to personal growth in which interpersonal relationships, spirituality, and natural settings are all connected 
B)  An understanding of educational and career success that is connected to the success of their communities 
C)  Their family and social responsibilities in how to care for family and community 
D)  A mainstream schooling approach that has a positive effect on the shaping of students

Question 14

Residential schooling is described by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) as _______.

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A)  a school system created to isolate Indigenous children from their own culture 
B)  a network of federal institutions for the integration of children into Canadian culture 
C)  an extension of the Canadian school system to give extra care and attention to Indigenous children's education 
D)  a system of cultural genocide

Question 15

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has called for action to "improve education attainment levels and success rates" for Indigenous children and youth, as well as to close the educational "gap" between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One of the additional performance measures associated with student success in Alberta includes percentages of students: entering post-secondary programs within six years of entering grade 10.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The TRC's work has attracted public attention to the negative and positive impact that government policies and practices have had on Indigenous children and family members over numerous generations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are some social determinants that affect educational success? Why is it important to recognize these factors?

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Question 19

It has been determined that educational success is weakly related to social, cultural, and economic resources

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples share the same understanding and value for educational success as well as family and social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Exploring Definitions of Indigenous Student Success

How are the believes surrounding the standardized educational system different from the ones considered by Indigenous scholars, families, and representative organizations? What do you think about the holistic approach to education? What would be the benefits of using that approach?

Many of the fundamental components of more intricate learning processes, as well as student growth and development, may not be reflected in test scores.

Indigenous educators and scholars have emphasized the importance of articulating and recognizing which of the following?

For Indigenous students' success is directly connected to their values and goals, the standardized path set by educators is secondary.

What initiatives and approaches to education are being taken by racialized communities? How are they beneficial to the students and their communities?

While providing information for making decisions related to student progress or employment, assessments usually exclude which of the following?

Which of the following describes a fundamental factor often missing from or denigrated in the schools' system for Indigenous Children?

Performance measures identified by the Government of Alberta include all of the following except:

What are residential schools, what was their purpose? What impact did they have on Indigenous populations? What is the aim of the impetus created by the TRC concerning the education of Indigenous populations?

Examples of social, cultural, and economic resources that may affect educational success are:

What does success look like through the eyes of Indigenous Students and Parents? How is this different from the standard definition? What is meant by a "holistic vision?"

For many Indigenous kids, the following characteristics do not fit with their lives outside of school, with the exception of:

What are the common Indigenous perspective and pedagogies shared across First Nations, Inuit, and Métis?

Residential schooling is described by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) as _______.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has called for action to "improve education attainment levels and success rates" for Indigenous children and youth, as well as to close the educational "gap" between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

One of the additional performance measures associated with student success in Alberta includes percentages of students: entering post-secondary programs within six years of entering grade 10.

The TRC's work has attracted public attention to the negative and positive impact that government policies and practices have had on Indigenous children and family members over numerous generations.

What are some social determinants that affect educational success? Why is it important to recognize these factors?

It has been determined that educational success is weakly related to social, cultural, and economic resources

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples share the same understanding and value for educational success as well as family and social responsibility.