Question 1

What is the Common Core State Standards Initiative?

Accepted Answer

A state-led initiative to develop sets of common standards in math and English language arts that many states would adopt.

Question 2

Reflective teaching is encouraged as a way of helping teachers&#10;A)maintain open communication with parents and colleagues.&#10;B)achieve adequate yearly progress.&#10;C)become highly qualified.&#10;D)avoid complacency and stagnation.

Accepted Answer

Reflective teaching is designed to help teachers avoid complacency and stagnation by encouraging them to reflect on their teaching practices and identify areas for improvement. It is a process that involves self-evaluation and self-improvement, and can lead to more effective teaching and better student outcomes. While reflective teaching may also lead to open communication with parents and colleagues, achieving adequate yearly progress, or becoming highly qualified, these are not the primary goals of this approach.

Question 3

One of the key provision of The No Child Left Behind Act is&#10;A)all students college and career-ready when they graduate from high school.&#10;B)common standards in literacy and mathematics.&#10;C)highly qualified teachers in every classroom.&#10;D)adequately yearly progress of 50% of all students in a given school district.

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act emphasizes the need for having highly qualified teachers in every classroom to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education. This provision is aimed at improving student achievement by enhancing the quality of teaching.

Question 4

Which of these is NOT an attribute of an effective teacher?&#10;A)manages well students behaviors in the classroom.&#10;B)develops productive relationships with students and their familiars, colleagues, and administrators&#10;C)adjusts learning activities to response to students' needs, interests, and abilities.&#10;D)creates and maintains a &#34;comfort zone&#34; for teaching.

Accepted Answer

"Creates and maintains a 'comfort zone' for teaching" is not necessarily an attribute of an effective teacher. It may be a preference or teaching style for some teachers, but it is not an essential attribute for effectiveness. The other three choices A, B, and C are widely recognized as important attributes of an effective teacher.

Question 5

According to your textbook, an effective teacher is one who:&#10;A)brings about intended learning outcomes.&#10;B)keeps parents and administrators from complaining.&#10;C)closely follows his or her teaching plan.&#10;D)maintains an orderly classroom.

Accepted Answer

An effective teacher is one who brings about intended learning outcomes. While the other options may contribute to effective teaching, ultimately the primary goal of teaching is to facilitate student learning and growth.

Question 6

What are two reasons that the No Child Left Behind Act has been controversial?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Annual testing in language arts and mathematics for students in grades 3-8 is required by which of the following laws?&#10;A)The No Child Left Behind Act.&#10;B)The Education for All Children Act.&#10;C)The Highly Qualified Teacher Act.&#10;D)The Adequate Yearly Progress Act.

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) required annual testing in language arts and mathematics for students in grades 3-8.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a recommended tool to foster reflection in teachers?&#10;A)teaching portfolios&#10;B)yearly assessments&#10;C)colleagues&#10;D)The teaching journal

Accepted Answer

Yearly assessments are focused on evaluating the teacher's performance rather than fostering reflection. The other options (teaching portfolios, colleagues, and the teaching journal) are all recommended tools to foster reflection in teachers.

Question 9

Which is the most frequently cited reason why many teachers leave teaching?&#10;A)teaching work schedule&#10;B)salaries earned&#10;C)problems with student motivation and discipline&#10;D)over-involvement of parents and community members

Accepted Answer

According to various surveys and studies, problems with student motivation and discipline are the most frequently cited reasons why many teachers leave teaching. It can be extremely challenging and stressful for teachers to handle disruptive and unmotivated students, which can lead to burnout and job dissatisfaction. Other factors like low salaries and over-involvement of parents and community members also contribute to teacher turnover, but they are not reported as frequently as student discipline issues.

Question 10

What is the goal of the Race to the Top Assessment Grants funded by the United States Department of Education?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 1: Reflective Teaching for Student Learning