Pre-Assessment Flashcards by Mary Martin

Which key education philosopher believed social interaction plays a major role in cognitive development?
A. Skinner
B. Montessori
C. Vygotsky
D. Bloom

C. Vygotsky

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A teacher believes in hands-on, activity based learning. Therefor, most of his assignments for his first-grade class focus on problem solving and using manipulatives. Which student-centered approach to learning is this teacher using?
A. Humanism
B. Behaviorism
C. Constructivism
D. Essentialism

C. Constructivism (A)

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Which historical figure belived that focusing solely on vocational education would improve the plight of African Americans?
A. Nicholas Franklin
B. John Chavis
C. Prudence Crandall
D. Frederick Douglass

D. Frederick Douglass

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How did Horace Mann influence the development of common elementary schools?
A. He proposed Latin grammar schools provide practical education
B. He kept educational issues before the public
C. He established the first kindergarten
D. He advocated for open enrollment for immigrant students

B. He kept educational issues before the public (A)

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Which foundational educator whose method of asking a series of questions to lead students to certain conclusions is still used today?
A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristole
D. Xenophon

A. Socrates

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Which philosophical practice of Socrates can be seen in the contemporary classroom?
A. Students synthesize understanding through writing
B. Students work in groups
C. Teachers ask a series of questions
D. Teachers create authentic activities to teach content

C. Teachers ask a series of questions (A)

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Which federal statute influenced contemporary education and includes the themes of equal treatment, appropriate education, and people with disabilities?
A. Buckley Amendment
B. GI Bill of Rights
C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D. Title IX of the Civil Rights Act

C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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A teacher who joined the National Education Association (NEA) has had a difficult time understanding the relationship between the assessment process and the Common Core State Standards. How can NEA serve as a resource to help solve this dilemma?
A. Hire a coach to help this teachers
B. The teacher can review rigorous testing materials the NEA has developed
C. The NEA can issue a report about other teachers having a similar problem
D. The teacher can download NEA handbooks on a variety of topics

D. The teacher can download NEA handbooks on a variety of topics (A)

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What is a current concern if all states adopt the Common Core State Standards?
A. States will be required to use the same standardized test
B. State universities will develop a national curriculum
C. Districts will hire teachers who can pass a Common Core evaluation
D. Schools will offer more vocational programs

A. States will be required to use the same standardized test (B)

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Which government agency is responsible for overseeing the education of Native American students on reservations through the Bureau of Indian Affairs?
A. Department of the Interior
B. Department of Defense Education Activity
C. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
D. Office of Civil Rights

A. Department of the Interior (B)

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Which non-government entity developed 10 standards to describe what beginning teachers should know and be able to do?
A. Learning First Alliance Consortium (LFAC)
B. New Educator Induction Alliance (NEIA)
C. Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)
D. National Teacher Mentor and Induction Alliance (NTMIA)

C. Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC)

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How did the National Defense Education Act impact contemporary education?
A. Public schools must publish their students’ standardized test scores
B. High-school students must take an agirculture, industrial technology, or family/counselor sciences class
C. Public schools must provide services to educate students with disabilities
D. High-school students must take science, math, and foreign language classes to meet graduation requirements

D. High-school students must take science, math, and foreign language classes to meet graduation requirements

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What was a direct outcome of the “A Nation at Risk” report?
A. School districts requested waivers for national mandates to improve test scores
B. The federal government challenged schools to prepare students for a global economy
C. The federal government ensured schools within each state receive equal per-pupil funding
D. School districts evaluated their special education programs for federal compliance

B. The federal government challenged schools to prepare students for a global economy

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Which school option provides students with a themed curriculum such as performing and visual arts or math and science?
A. Private
B. Parochial
C. Magnet
D. Virtual

C. Magnet

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Which tuition-free option to public school was designed to meet the need for advanced studies and credit recovery as well as serve students unable to attend school for social reasons?
A. Private
B. Virtual
C. Montessori
D. Magnet

B. Virtual

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An early childhood teacher now works at a Montessori pre-school, and she is deciding which assessment practices to use with students. Last year, she applied the High Scope model at the school where she previously taught. What should the teacher consider about each program when making her decision?
A. HS teachers use letter grades to assess; Mon. teachers use an extrinsic reward system to reinforce students’ progress
B. Mon. teachers record mastery of observable skills; HS teachers create a portfolio with student work examples and use developmental checklists to assess growth
C. HS teachers analyze student created portfolios to check mastery; Mon. teachers use questioning techniques and individual conferences to assess ability levels
D. Mon. teachers use letter grades; HS teachers use group projects to assess ability levels

B. Montessori teachers record mastery of observable skills; High Scope teachers create a portfolio with student work examples and use developmental checklists to assess growth (A)

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A student who is only interested in music is having a hard time focusing in social studies class. What is an effective way for the teacher to try to engage this student?
A. Design a class lecture connecting the historical content to current music trends
B. Allow the student to listen to music while working on in-class assignments
C. Ask the student to collect favorite music and play it during class for other students to hear
D. Allow the student to develop a course project comparing contemporary and historical lyrics

A. Design a class lecture connecting the historical content to current music trends

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A teacher is going to lead a field trip and wants some of her students’ parents to be chaperones. She wrote an article for the school newsletter asking for chaperones, but she didn’t receive a sufficient response. Which direct method should be teacher use to follow up?
A. Present an overview of the field trip at parent teacher conferences
B. Send an email and a note to the parents requesting their assistance as chaperones
C. Post a request for field trip supplies on the school electronic bulletin board
D. Request supporting funds and supplies for the trip at a PTA/PTO meeting

B. Send an email and a note to the parents requesting their assistance as chaperones

A 5th grade teacher wants students to celebrate the diverse cultures represented in the classroom. The teacher decides to have a cultural awareness program in which each student brings family pictures and stories to share from grandparents about what life was like for them when they were 10 years old. Which type of cultural awareness is the teacher promoting?
A. Ethnocentricity
B. Stereotyping
C. Assimilation
D. Enculturation

D. Enculturation

A middle school counselor has several LGBTQ students assigned to her caseload next year. What should the counselor consider when developing strategies and programming to effectively support these individuals?
A. LGBTQ students exposed to many LGBTQ issue and role models in curricular materials
B. LGBTQ youth often experience acceptance both at home and at school
C. LGBTQ individuals comprise the largest population of homeless youth
D. LGBTQ students are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior than their heterosexual peers

C. LGBTQ individuals comprise the largest population of homeless youth (A)

Which two types of family structure are more common in contemporary society than 60 years ago? Choose 2 answers

Children living in two-parent households where the father works
Mothers remaining at home until a child graduates from high school
Children living in single-parent households
Mothers working while fathers stay at home with the children

Mothers working while fathers stay at home with the children; Children living in single-parent households

A teacher hears a colleague make derogatory comments that stereotype a particular ethnic student group. What is the colleague demonstrating in this instance?
A. Discrimination
B. Ableism
C. Socialization
D. Prejudice

D. Prejudice (A)

The teacher has a class that includes five beginning English language learners (ELLs). The teacher is preparing a unit test and wants to provide appropriate support so the ELLs can demonstrate understanding of the content. Which type of support can the teacher provide to meet this goal?
A. Administer the test in a large group setting
B. Write the questions in textbook-based language
C. Allow additional time for students to complete the test
D. Provide students with a Standard English dictionary

C. Allow additional time for students to complete the test

Which domestic issue is addressed when a charitable agency provides extra school supplies for each classroom?
A. Economic stress
B. Neglect
C. Non-traditional family structure
D. Homelessness

A. Economic stress (D)

Which approach can help prevent sexual harassment from affecting students' academic achievement? A. Address incidents involving just physical contact B. Designate discussion of incidents to a social media site C. Allow students to anonymously report an incident D. Encourage students to report an incident to a peer first

C. Allow students to anonymously report an incident

``` A local middle school is in the process of hiring a new teacher. 3 candidates were interviewed, the candidate to be hired selected, and the final recommendation was sent to the school board. Who typically sends this recommendation? A. Superintendent B. Licensing board C. Principal D. Search committee ```

A. Superintendent

``` 1st grade teachers want to institute a Read-to-Dogs program to support struggling readers. Which school official should they first contact with this proposal? A. Superintendent B. Building intervention specialist C. School board president D. Principal ```

D. Principal (C)

``` Due to a school's low performance, a principal is concerned that the state Department of Education may require restructuring of the school. Which function of the state Department of Education addresses this issue? A. Operational B. Developmental C. Regulatory D. Monitoring ```

C. Regulatory (B)

``` What is the major source of funding for public school operations? A. Federal grants B. Title I funds C. State taxes D. Enrollment fees ```

C. State taxes

``` Which principal within the US Constitution has been strengthened by affirmative action statutes and court cases as related to public education? A. Reverse discrimination B. Segregation and desegregation C. Equal opportunity D. Separation of church and state ```

C. Equal opportunity

Which question addresses equity in the financing of public education? A. What can a school do to increase taxpayer support? B. Is there enough funding for students to achieve positive outcomes? C. Does each school across the state have the same amount of funding? D. Will the state match federal aid provided to the school?

C. Does each school across the state have the same amount of funding?

A public school district is paying for transportation for students attending a high-performing private school. How is this justified under the Child Benefit Theory? A. The transportation is free to the students B. The funding is for transportation rather than academics C. The transportation is to a high-performing school D. The transportation benefits the students rather than the school

D. The transportation benefits the students rather than the school (A)

Which level of privacy can teachers expect regarding the use of their school email? A. The email system and its content are owned by the district taxpayers, so it can be viewed by the public if its sent to students B. The email system and its content are owned by the school, so it can be viewed by any district personnel C. The email system and its content are owned by the teacher, so it's private unless the email is inappropriate and sent to a minor D. The email system and its content are owned by the district, so it can be viewed by school administrators at any time

D. The email system and its content are owned by the district, so it can be viewed by school administrators at any time

During a school assembly, Matthew Fraser, a high school senior, gave a short speech using sexual innuendos to nominate his friend for a student government position. School administrators stopped the speech and suspended him for 2 days. The student argued that his 1st Amendment rights were violated. What did the US Supreme Court rule in this case? A. The speech was disruptive under the standards used by similar cases and was therefor considered unlawful B. The school board determines what manner of speech is inappropriate in the classroom or school assembly C. The student should be awarded damages because his right to freedom of speech was violated and he was unjustly punished D. The suspension violated his 1st Amendment free speech rights because he didn't leave his rights at the schoolhouse gate.

B. The school board determines what manner of speech is inappropriate in the classroom or school assembly (A)

Which law ensures that all students with disabilities are guaranteed a free and appropriate public education? A. Title IX B. No Child Left Behind C. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act D. Bilingual Education Act

C. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

A teacher works in a district whose administration strongly supports bring your own device for research in the classroom. A student who is a habitually slow worker and barely maintains a passing average is the 4th student finished with the research assignment. When the teacher grades the assignment, he finds that the student has made 100%. Which action demonstrates the teacher responsibility in this instance? A. Prohibit the use of devices on future assignments B. Remove the device and have the student redo the assignment C. Accuse the student of cheating on the assignment D. Monitor the devices while students are working on assignments

D. Monitor the devices while students are working on assignments (A)

``` Which type of laws impact educators through the US Department of Education? A. Federal court laws B. Case Laws C. Enabling laws D. Administrative laws ```

D. Administrative laws (C)

How does the concept of "value added" relate to teacher evaluation? A. It imposes sanctions on under-performing schools B. It connects teacher effort with increased test scores C. It uses report cards to grade school districts D. It confers state-wide awards for outstanding teachers

B. It connects teacher effort with increased test scores (A)

What are two characteristics that apply to the educational standards of all states? Choose 2 answers - States must base their standards on the national curriculum - States must align their standards with local district policies - States are required to use a set of standards - States may choose to adopt the Common Core State Standards

States are required to use a set of standards; states may choose to adopt the Common Core State Standards

What are 2 purposes of standards-based education? Choose 2 answers - To describe outcomes of student learning - To understand why achievement gaps exist among student groups - To provide schools with autonomy for curricular decisions - To evaluate the performance of teachers and principals - To allow flexibility to schools and districts during implementation

To describe outcomes of student learning; to evaluate the performance of teachers and principals

``` A charter school principal asked teachers to determine the standards and skills in which their students need in-depth and rigirous learning at their grade level. Once the teachers aligned the grade-level standards, they set out to redesign their curriculum. Their redesign work focused on student performance on real tasks with multiple forms of evidence of learning. Which type of school reform has the principal implemented to meet these new standards? A. School Development Program B. Framework for 21st Century Schools C. School Improvement Process D. Essential Schools ```

D. Essential schools (B)

What was an intention for developing the Common Core State Standards? A. To separate language skills from content knowledge B. To provide a means to evaluate instructional materials C. To modify the curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners D. To focus on the expectations for student learning

D. To focus on the expectations for student learning (C)

What is a frequently expressed concern about the Common Core State Standards? A. Federal grants will be reduced if states fail to adopt the standards B. Standards will expand until they become a required national curriculum C. Proficiency tests will be used by states to determine if students meet the standards D. Districts will be mandated to adopt curricular materials that address the standards

B. Standards will expand until they become a required national curriculum