Question 1

Over _________ of American teenagers have tried an illicit drug by the time they have finished high school.

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A)   10%
B)   1/3
C)   1/2
D)   3/4

Question 2

The No Child Left Behind Act was designed to

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A)   Give parents options.
B)   Give the wealthy tax breaks.
C)   Ensure parents keep children at one particular school.
D)   Create better after-school programming.

Question 3

Describe how a magnet school differs from a charter school and give examples.

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A magnet school and a charter school are...

Question 4

The link between schools and families is an example of a _________.

Accepted Answer

Mesosystem

Question 5

In the United States, education first became public

Accepted Answer

A)   In 1776.
B)   After the Civil War (after 1865) .
C)   In the early 1900's.
D)   In the 1970's.

Question 6

There are about _________ different religious groups in the United States.

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The answer of There are about _________ different religious groups...

Question 7

Educational policies are generally under the jurisdiction of the government at which level?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Educational policies are generally under the jurisdiction...

Question 8

Children from low SES and ethnically diverse families fare comparably to middle-class children when families do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Create a home environment that encourages learning
B)   Express high expectations for their children
C)   Become involved in their children's education at school and in the community
D)   All answers are correct

Question 9

The residents of Community A gather to discuss their school system. They agree that in order for their children to be able to evaluate rules, select leaders, and meaningfully discuss issues, their children must be educated. The residents of Community A are basing their discussion on

Accepted Answer

A)   Political Ideology.
B)   Economics.
C)   Culture/Ethnicity.
D)   Religion.

Question 10

When a trained peer listens to all perspectives and gives assistance in working out a compromise, the strategy is called _________.

Accepted Answer

Mediation

Question 11

The process whereby a minority cultural group takes on the characteristics of the dominant cultural group is called

Accepted Answer

A)   Cultural Assimilation.
B)   Cultural Pluralism.
C)   Bilingual Education.
D)   Classism.

Question 12

In the United States, education in the student's native language as well as English, respect for the student's culture and ethnicity, and enhancement of the student's self-concept is termed _________ .

Accepted Answer

Bilingual
...

Question 13

In small schools (less than 400 pupils) , students are found to

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A)   Engage in fewer activities
B)   Hold fewer leadership positions
C)   Are more likely to report they are satisfied with their school
D)   Have lower graduation rates

Question 14

An individualized education program must include

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A)   Methods which will result in the same standardized test scores as other children in the class.
B)   A statement of the child's present levels of educational performance.
C)   Subjective criteria for evaluation.
D)   A plan for the child's education throughout elementary school.

Question 15

_________ refers to a consistent pattern of behavior and performance by which an individual approaches educational experiences.

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The answer of _________ refers to a consistent pattern of...

Question 16

Using the United States as an example, compare and contrast personal goals for schooling with those that are social, civic and cultural.

Accepted Answer

Personal goals for schooling in the Unit...

Question 17

Violence

Accepted Answer

A)   Transcends all socioeconomic levels.
B)   Is not found in areas of high unemployment.
C)   Is linked to growing up in non-violent neighborhoods with little crime.
D)   Is not related to family variables.

Question 18

How much society is willing to pay for the education of its citizens is influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)   Values .
B)   Concepts of knowledge and skills required for the future.
C)   Opinions about the affordability of programs and curricula.
D)   All answers are correct.

Question 19

From an historical perspective, attitudes toward individuals with disabilities have generally progressed from

Accepted Answer

A)   Pity to widespread acceptance.
B)   Acceptance to pity.
C)   Denial to Title IX.
D)   Acceptance to denial.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an unintentional way in which a school might influence children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Competitive grading by a teacher which reduces students' motivation to study
B)   A district's choice of mathematics curriculum
C)   Efforts made by a school to meet Title IX requirements
D)   All answers are correct A

Exam 6: Ecology of the School

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The No Child Left Behind Act was designed to

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Describe how a magnet school differs from a charter school and give examples.

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The link between schools and families is an example of a _________.

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There are about _________ different religious groups in the United States.

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Educational policies are generally under the jurisdiction of the government at which level?

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Children from low SES and ethnically diverse families fare comparably to middle-class children when families do which of the following?

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The residents of Community A gather to discuss their school system. They agree that in order for their children to be able to evaluate rules, select leaders, and meaningfully discuss issues, their children must be educated. The residents of Community A are basing their discussion on

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When a trained peer listens to all perspectives and gives assistance in working out a compromise, the strategy is called _________.

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The process whereby a minority cultural group takes on the characteristics of the dominant cultural group is called

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In the United States, education in the student's native language as well as English, respect for the student's culture and ethnicity, and enhancement of the student's self-concept is termed _________ .

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In small schools (less than 400 pupils) , students are found to

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An individualized education program must include

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_________ refers to a consistent pattern of behavior and performance by which an individual approaches educational experiences.

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Using the United States as an example, compare and contrast personal goals for schooling with those that are social, civic and cultural.

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How much society is willing to pay for the education of its citizens is influenced by

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