Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be associated with high-achieving schools?&#10;A) A principal that works with parents&#10;B) A principal who does not fear to be different&#10;C) A community that supports high achievement&#10;D) New and modern facilities

Accepted Answer

New and modern facilities are not necessarily associated with high achievement, as high-achieving schools often rely more on effective leadership, community support, and innovative practices rather than just infrastructure.

Question 2

The No Child Left Behind Act requires that teachers must do all of the following EXCEPT __________.&#10;A) hold at least a bachelor's degree&#10;B) obtain full state certification&#10;C) demonstrate an ability to inspire children&#10;D) demonstrate knowledge in the core academic subjects he or she teaches

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act requires teachers to hold at least a bachelor's degree, obtain full state certification, and demonstrate knowledge in the core academic subjects they teach, but it does not specifically require them to demonstrate an ability to inspire children.

Question 3

Building a healthy self-concept in middle childhood is a __________ process.&#10;A) physical&#10;B) cognitive&#10;C) social&#10;D) personal-emotional

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Home-school cooperation supports good leadership, which in turn produces an orderly environment that promotes all of the following EXCEPT __________.&#10;A) academic success&#10;B) desirable discipline&#10;C) personal fulfillment&#10;D) decisions rendered from above

Accepted Answer

Home-school cooperation and good leadership promote academic success, desirable discipline, and personal fulfillment, but they do not inherently promote decisions rendered from above, which implies a top-down approach not typically associated with cooperative environments.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good school?&#10;A) High expectations for every student&#10;B) A rigorous curriculum and fair assessments&#10;C) Limited interaction with parents and the community&#10;D) Qualified teachers in every classroom

Accepted Answer

Limited interaction with parents and the community is not a characteristic of a good school. Good schools typically encourage strong partnerships with parents and the community to support student learning and development.

Question 6

Differences between schools are due all of the following EXCEPT __________.&#10;A) teacher expectations of student success&#10;B) the size or age of the buildings&#10;C) skillful use of rewards and punishment&#10;D) time-on-task

Accepted Answer

The size or age of the buildings is not typically a factor that affects the differences in educational outcomes between schools, whereas teacher expectations, use of rewards and punishment, and time-on-task are more directly related to educational processes and outcomes.

Question 7

Because students' good health is key to their school success, schools need to __________.&#10;A) integrate student health issues with academic initiatives&#10;B) admit only healthy students&#10;C) demand that sick students remain home until they are well&#10;D) segregate children based on their health status

Accepted Answer

Integrating student health issues with academic initiatives ensures that schools address the overall well-being of students, which is crucial for their academic success.

Question 8

Schooling is important at any time in a child's life, but developmentally appropriate instruction and materials are especially crucial during middle childhood.

Accepted Answer

Middle childhood is a critical period for cognitive, social, and emotional development, and appropriate instruction and materials support optimal growth and learning during this stage.

Question 9

Children's talents-abilities in science or mathematics, artistic talent, musical capability, and athletic skill-become apparent between ages 12 and 15.

Accepted Answer

Children's talents and abilities can become apparent at different ages, often much earlier than 12, depending on the individual and the specific talent or skill.

Question 10

Good instructional leadership involves principals, teachers, students and parents agreeing on goals, methods, and content.

Accepted Answer

Good instructional leadership requires collaboration and consensus among all stakeholders, including principals, teachers, students, and parents, to ensure that educational goals, methods, and content are aligned and effectively implemented.

Question 11

Results of the No Child Left Behind Act have been very good, eliminating disparities that once existed along socioeconomic lines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Results of the No Child Left Behind...

Deck 51: Schools and Learning