Question 1

In a mosaic schedule,the administration should do all of the following except:&#10;A)Have the students register for courses and then build a schedule that fits their requests.&#10;B)Determine the number of sections needed for each subject.&#10;C)Create a conflict chart to limit scheduling conflicts preferably to less than 2%.&#10;D)Build a schedule and then have students register for the courses they need.

Accepted Answer

In a mosaic schedule, the administration should not build a schedule before students register for the courses they need. The first step should be for students to register for their desired courses, and then the administration should build a schedule based on those requests and the number of sections needed for each subject.

Question 2

The concept of a &#34;loosely coupled&#34; school schedule suggests&#10;A)Assigning a team of teachers and a group of students to a large block of time and asking the staff to work out the details of the schedule and assignment of students and teachers within that framework.&#10;B)Developing a schedule that does not hold to a rigid time frame but is linked to thee curriculum.&#10;C)Variable time lengths for classes depending on instructional needs.&#10;D)A school without bells but organized around goals.

Accepted Answer

A loosely coupled school schedule involves assigning a team of teachers and a group of students to a large block of time, allowing flexibility in how the schedule and assignments are managed within that framework.

Question 3

High school schedules&#10;A)Are too complex to be done without a computer.&#10;B)Should be based on a student's needs and course requests and redesigned each year based on those requests.&#10;C)Should generally be designed around the previous years schedule using its successes and failures as guidance.&#10;D)Should be based on teacher preferences and areas of certification.

Accepted Answer

High school schedules should be tailored to meet individual student needs, rather than based on teacher preferences or previous years' schedules. The needs and course requests of each student should be taken into consideration when designing their schedule, and it should be redesigned each year to reflect any changes in their needs or interests. While a computer may assist in the scheduling process, it should not be relied on exclusively as the schedules need to be personalized to each student.

Question 4

Which of the following should NOT be minimized when trying to use time efficiently?&#10;A)Nonspecific study time like study halls;students need to study&#10;B)Time between classes;you will make them tardy&#10;C)Time in class;you lose their attention&#10;D)Use of intercom;teachers need to know what is going on

Accepted Answer

Minimizing time in class is not advisable as it is essential for learning and maintaining students' attention on the subject matter.

Question 5

Homogeneous grouping is best utilized in what area?&#10;A)Class assignments&#10;B)Teaching specific areas of the curriculum&#10;C)Scheduling&#10;D)Teacher assignments

Accepted Answer

Homogeneous grouping is best utilized in teaching specific areas of the curriculum because students who are at a similar skill level can be taught at a pace that suits them and the teacher can focus on the specific needs and interests of that group. This allows for a more tailored approach to the curriculum which can lead to increased student engagement and achievement.

Question 6

What are the benefits of assigning a group of students to a team of teachers?&#10;A)The school as one large learning community&#10;B)Smaller learning communities within schools.&#10;C)Simplicity of class schedules&#10;D)Variety of classes that can be scheduled.

Accepted Answer

Assigning a group of students to a team of teachers creates smaller learning communities within schools, which can have numerous benefits such as stronger relationships between teachers and students, more personalized instruction, and increased student engagement. The other choices, A, C, and D, are not directly related to the benefits of grouping students with a team of teachers.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an advantage of year-round school?&#10;A)Continuity of learning&#10;B)Reduction in student retention&#10;C)Higher cost of keeping the building open&#10;D)Less teacher burnout

Accepted Answer

The higher cost of keeping the building open is not an advantage of year-round school. In fact, it is often cited as a disadvantage or challenge of implementing a year-round school schedule.

Question 8

The authors suggest middle school team schedules that provide for&#10;A)Homogeneous grouping for all classes based on the ability levels of the students.&#10;B)Heterogeneous grouping for all classes because of the undesirable effects of homogeneous grouping particularly for lower ability children.&#10;C)Homogeneous grouping for skill areas such as reading and math with heterogeneous grouping for all other subjects.&#10;D)Homogeneous grouping in only one subject because of the residual carry-over effect when students move on to other subjects.

Accepted Answer

The authors suggest a team schedule that includes homogeneous grouping in skill areas such as reading and math to allow for specialized instruction based on the individual needs of students, while also including heterogeneous grouping for other subjects to promote social interaction and diversity in the classroom. This approach allows for the benefits of both homogeneous and heterogeneous grouping while minimizing the drawbacks of either approach.

Question 9

Block 4/4 semester schedules in high schools and middle schools include all but which of the following?&#10;A)Provides four instructional blocks of time each day for the semester.&#10;B)Allows high school students to include more electives in their schedules than generally available with 6 or 7 period year-long schedules.&#10;C)Reduces the number of minutes of instruction available to students each year.&#10;D)Reduces the number of students assigned to a teacher at any one point in time.

Accepted Answer

Block 4/4 semester schedules provide four instructional blocks of time each day for the semester, allow high school students to include more electives, and reduce the number of students assigned to a teacher at any one point in time. However, they do not reduce the number of minutes of instruction available to students each year, as each block of time is typically longer than a traditional class period. In fact, block schedules can potentially provide more instructional time overall, depending on how they are structured.

Question 10

Which of the following should not apply to block scheduling in an elementary school?&#10;A)A flexible curriculum&#10;B)Individualized instruction&#10;C)Organization of staff in teams&#10;D)Homogeneous grouping in all or most subject areas

Accepted Answer

Homogeneous grouping in all or most subject areas should not apply to block scheduling in an elementary school because it goes against the principles of inclusivity and diversity in the classroom. Instead, students benefit from being exposed to diverse perspectives and abilities in the classroom, and teachers should aim to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. The other options (A, B, and C) are all principles that can be successfully applied to block scheduling in an elementary school.

Deck 12: Restructuring Time