Deck 7: Structure of Schools

Question 1

How does the average student-teacher ratios in public schools compare to private schools?

A)Smaller
B)Same
C)Larger
D)No comparisons available

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Brumby Elementary school is considering a year-round school calendar.What would be an advantage for them to go year-round?

A)Relief from overcrowding
B)Summers off
C)Increased need for faculty and materials
D)Includes more of the arts

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What is one common element between a teacher and an administrator?

A)Creates lesson plans for each educational standard
B)Manages the day-to-day activities in the school
C)Responsible for student achievement
D)Decides the school calendar

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Mr.Tapp teaches in a diverse community where at least 10 different languages are spoken.Along with his initial certification, Mr.Tapp would like to earn a bilingual education specialty.How can Mr.Tapp obtain this?

A)Continuing education
B)Application process
C)Endorsement program
D)Permit through state agency

Question 5

Which type of personnel would you find at a virtual school?

A)Custodial
B)Cafeteria
C)Volunteer
D)Principal

Question 6

Which area of teaching is currently experiencing a critical need in the United States?

A)Special education
B)Physical education
C)Culinary arts
D)Business education

Question 7

How has the role of the librarian changed?

A)Provide curricular and instrumental help
B)Monitor students doing research
C)Sort a greater amount of books
D)Knowledge of computer technologies

Question 8

Schools vary in order to serve different groups of people and serve different purposes.What are the two main aspects of school structure?

A)School building and socioeconomics
B)Location and building size
C)Grade levels and classroom size
D)Physical facilities and human resources

Question 9

Who benefits the most from smaller class sizes?

A)Brian is a white student at a wealthy suburban school
B)Juan is a Hispanic student in a school of high poverty
C)Lei is a Chinese student in a private Catholic school
D)Christine is a biracial student in a rural school

Question 10

How does the federal government impact the physical requirements of schools?

A)Provides per student funds to guarantee appropriate facilities
B)Through grants and IDEA which extends to technology in the classrooms
C)Directly funds extracurricular activities and after school programs
D)Federal government provides design elements necessary for all school types

Question 11

Ms.Doyle is a principal at an urban school.Which one of the following would NOT be one of her duties or responsibilities?

A)Develops academic programs
B)Prepares budgets
C)Sets educational standards and goals
D)Teaches educational subjects

Question 12

What is the most common way schools ease overcrowding?

A)Co-teaching
B)Portable classrooms
C)Build new schools
D)Combine classrooms

Question 13

What is the greatest factor in student achievement?

A)Teacher effectiveness and training
B)Availability of resources
C)Use of technology
D)Class size

Question 14

What is one advantage Block scheduling has over traditional school schedules?

A)Flexible vacation options
B)Take 8 classes a year instead of 7 classes
C)Interaction between students and teacher are greater
D)Greater opportunity for electives

Question 15

What is the description of looping?

A)Same teacher is assigned to the same students for 2-3 years
B)School's daily schedule is organized in large blocks of time
C)Allows individual teachers to teach subjects they prefer
D)Cluster students by ability with one teacher

Question 16

In elementary school, students spend most of their time with one teacher and the same classmates.What is the most common organization of classes in elementary schools?

A)All classes of the same grade are on the same hallway
B)Classes are arranged by intellectual ability
C)Students are arranged by their interests and talents
D)Classes are divided by alphabetical order

Question 17

What do you call a teacher responsible for assisting other teachers in developing and implementing strategies to reach all types of learners?

A)Library media specialist
B)Lead teacher
C)Guidance counselor
D)Educational administrator

Question 18

The purpose and goals of a school should determine its design.What type of schools allowed for flexibility, but is no longer built?

A)Single-sex schools
B)Multipurpose schools
C)Open classroom schools
D)Moving hallways schools

Question 19

How has the schedule of the school year changed since the 19th century?

A)Off during the summer
B)180 days in school
C)Optimum for working on a farm
D)Meet 5 days a week

Question 20

Ms.Wilkens is an elementary school music teacher with a range of 30 to 35 students in her classes.The amount of students assigned to a teacher is called_________.

A)Average class size
B)Total student count
C)Student population
D)Student-teacher ratio

Question 21

Who are the essential personnel in an Elementary school and why are they important in the function of the school?

Question 22

How does grade level affect the specific subject areas teachers will know?

Question 23

How does form follow function with a Middle School? Consider the purpose and organization of a Middle School.

Question 24

What are 3 common responsibilities of teachers and administrators?

Question 25

Besides teachers and administrators, schools employ many professional support personnel.People such as guidance counselors, speech therapists, nurses, and police officers help schools to optimally function.Why are these professional support personnel needed?

Question 26

Describe variations in school calendars and schedules.Do you see advantages or disadvantages to these changes?

Question 27

According to research, how does class size impact academic achievement and graduation rates?