Deck 6: Purposes of Schools

Question 1

What does a mission statement aim to describe about a school?

A)Specific plan for teachers to follow in the classroom
B)Purpose of the school and values of the learning community
C)State standards the school will meet to improve student achievement
D)Uniform classes across each grade

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In the 2009-2010 school year, most public schools were located in what type of region?

A)Rural
B)City
C)Suburb
D)Town

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What do all private schools have in common?

A)Same purpose and goals
B)Standard curriculum
C)Religious affiliation
D)Criteria for student admissions

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The Clinton administration passed Goals 2000: Educate America Act in 1994.Which is NOT one of the goals?

A)Close the achievement gap for minority students
B)High school graduation rate will increase to 90%
C)U.S.students will be first in the world in mathematics and science achievement
D)All children in America will start school ready to learn

Question 5

Why is the number of students in vocational education programs declining?

A)States requiring students to graduate in a college prep program
B)Students are getting technical or vocational training in postsecondary institutions
C)Students want more options in curriculum
D)Increasing expectations and achievement standards

Question 6

What is NOT a reason parents choose home-schooling for their children?

A)Religious beliefs
B)Concern about safety in school
C)Be more involved with friends
D)Provide education suitable for special needs

Question 7

What is the current trend among for-profit EMOs (Education Management Organizations) in the operation of public schools?

A)Decreasing costs for EMOs
B)Increasing amount of schools
C)Lower achievement levels
D)Decreasing amount of schools

Question 8

During the Obama administration, changes have been made to education in The Blueprint for Reform.Professional teacher organizations such as the NEA and AFT have concerns about the new reform.What is their primary concern?

A)Growing federal control in education
B)Providing teachers with more control
C)U.S.students falling behind other countries in math and science
D)Lack of federal direction in schools

Question 9

What type of public school focuses on a specific curricular area?

A)Charter
B)Rural
C)Magnet
D)Alternative

Question 10

What type of student benefits from an alternative school?

A)At-risk students
B)Quiet obedient students
C)Student who thrives in a traditional school setting
D)Athletic student wanting to play sports

Question 11

According to the following mission statement, what is the philosophy of education followed by this school? Santa Barbara Charter School nurtures lifelong learners by cultivating the interest and building the skills of both students and their families in the arts, academics, and relationships.

A)Essentialism
B)Perennialism
C)Behaviorism
D)Progressivism

Question 12

Under the No Child Left Behind Act, elementary schools and teachers tend to concentrate on 3 areas.What are the 3 skills emphasized?

A)Science, math, and language arts
B)Reading, social studies, and music
C)Science, language arts, and physical education
D)Math, reading, and writing

Question 13

Most secondary schools have more than one purpose for their students.Which is NOT a high school curriculum path?

A)Preparation program for college
B)Business management programs
C)Basic education program
D)Programs that prepare support personnel for business

Question 14

In 1989 President George H.W.Bush met with the nation's governors to develop Goals 2000.What was the purpose of Goals 2000?

A)Fund programs to support public education
B)Shift educational purpose back to the basics
C)Develop national goals for public education
D)Create a support group for state education

Question 15

What type of school prepares students for success in future grades and teaches them reading, writing, and math skills?

A)Middle school
B)Junior high
C)Elementary school
D)Kindergarten

Question 16

What is one difference between a charter school and a traditional school?

A)Public school
B)Secular
C)Open admission and enrollment standards
D)Freedom and flexibility from regulations

Question 17

How did President Jimmy Carter move the federal government into a more prominent position in education?

A)Developed a national curriculum
B)Formed a Department of Education
C)Education Act provided money to states
D)Created national achievement tests

Question 18

What is a specific type of magnet school which provides a challenging curriculum and can be found across the United States?

A)Imagine schools
B)Virtual schools
C)Boarding schools
D)International Baccalaureate

Question 19

Virtual schools and Online Learning are found at what grade level?

A)College
B)High school
C)College and high school
D)All grade levels

Question 20

What report was instrumental in supporting the concept of middle schools over junior high schools?

A)Condition of Education: A Closer Look
B)The Blueprint for Reform
C)Goals 2000: Educate America Act
D)Turning Points: Preparing American Youth for the 21st Century

Question 21

How does a Middle school differ from a Junior high school?

Question 22

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of both urban and rural schools.

Question 23

How does the No Child Left Behind Act lead educators to a philosophy of Essentialism?

Question 24

How does current technology enhance virtual schools and online learning? How do these new technologies impact the growth of online learning?

Question 25

What types of students benefit the most from online learning?

Question 26

What are 3 benefits to Alternative schools?