Question 1

Goal 5 of Goals 2000 states that American students would be first in the world in math and science achievement.What grade level has come close to meeting this goal in science?
A)Fourth grade
B)Sixth grade
C)Eighth grade
D)Twelfth grade

Accepted Answer

Fourth-grade students in the United States have shown strong performance in international science assessments, coming close to the top rankings globally, which aligns with the aspirations of Goal 5 of Goals 2000.

Question 2

In 2010 the Common Core State Standards were developed based on research and evidence.What does it mean for a state to adapt the Common Core State Standards?
A)Use the common standards so all states teach the same standards
B)Standards form a national curriculum
C)States choose which standards they want to include
D)Merge the standards with state standards, so each state has its own standards

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

People have been changing and modifying the education system since the first American schools opened.Which of the following is NOT a former reform movement?
A)Benjamin Franklin's Academy adds vocational education
B)Neuroscience shapes educational practice
C)NEA forms committees to standardize the curriculum
D)Goals 2000 results in federal legislation on education

Accepted Answer

Neuroscience shaping educational practice is not a former reform movement but an ongoing influence on how educational methods are developed and applied, integrating insights from brain research into teaching strategies. The other options (A, C, D) are specific historical movements or actions taken to reform or shape the education system.

Question 4

The National Science Education Standards were published in 1996.What has changed since then that may impact science education?
A)Internet gives rise to World Wide Web
B)AIDS has been officially recognized
C)Biotechnology field almost nonexistent
D)Cosmic string theory introduced

Accepted Answer

The answer of The National Science Education Standards were published...

Question 5

Who institutes the curriculum and who interprets how the curriculum is taught?
A)Federal government creates curriculum and states interpret them
B)Society decides on the curriculum and the school systems interpret them
C)Individuals determine their own curriculum and teachers guide them
D)State prescribes curriculum and individual school districts interpret them

Accepted Answer

The state is typically responsible for prescribing the curriculum, setting the educational standards, and learning objectives that need to be achieved. Individual school districts then interpret these standards and implement them in ways that best fit their local context, resources, and student needs. This allows for some level of customization and adaptation to meet the specific educational goals of different communities while ensuring a consistent educational framework across the state.

Question 6

What are some examples of math manipulatives?
A)Flashcards
B)Counting blocks and tangrams
C)Worksheets and books
D)Blackboards and chalk

Accepted Answer

Counting blocks and tangrams are examples of math manipulatives because they are physical objects that students can use to explore and understand mathematical concepts through hands-on learning.

Question 7

What is the primary goal of the information obtained from student assessments?
A)Use the information to group students by ability
B)Create future lessons with the information
C)Apply the information to guide instruction and educational decisions
D)Utilize the information to make tests more difficult

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of the information obtained from student assessments is to guide instruction and educational decisions. This involves using assessment data to understand and improve learning outcomes by tailoring teaching methods and materials to meet students' needs.

Question 8

The most recent reform in English language arts curriculum is in the Common Core State Standards.What are one of the changes that require use of higher-order thinking skills?
A)Literacy in all the content areas
B)Read a range of literature
C)Communicate using spoken, written, and visual language
D)Use technology to create and communicate knowledge

Accepted Answer

The Common Core State Standards emphasize literacy across all content areas, which requires students to apply higher-order thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information from various subjects.

Question 9

After each lesson, Ms.Boardman has her students write in their math journal about their recent lesson which combines language arts with their math.What type of approach is this?
A)Multi-subject
B)Journaling
C)Reflection
D)Interdisciplinary

Accepted Answer

Ms. Boardman's approach of combining language arts with math lessons is an example of an interdisciplinary approach, as it integrates concepts and teaching methods from two different subjects to enhance learning.

Question 10

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards focus on 10 integrated themes (strands).What is one of the strands of today's social studies curriculum?
A)Science, technology, and society
B)Foreign government and politics
C)Names, dates, places, and events
D)Learn what made the United States the country it is today

Accepted Answer

"Science, technology, and society" is one of the ten themes of social studies education as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). This theme explores the relationships among science, technology, and society, emphasizing how technological advances impact individuals and communities.

Question 11

Ms.Waldron has one group of students in her science class who will explore and observe on their own.Another group of students will explore with more guidance from the teacher.What approach is Ms.Waldron implementing in her instruction?
A)Specific learning in a highly structured atmosphere
B)Analyzing information through groups
C)Designing instruction to meet individual student needs
D)Scientific method

Accepted Answer

Ms. Waldron is using differentiated instruction, which involves designing instruction to meet individual student needs. By having one group explore on their own and another with more guidance, she is tailoring the learning experience to fit the different ways her students learn best.

Question 12

According to Johnson (2011), how does integrating math and science motivate students?
A)Opportunity to do math problems and science experiments in the same class
B)Provides education that is relevant, meaningful, and useful
C)Each subject is separate creating discrete areas of study
D)Makes math less boring

Accepted Answer

Integrating math and science makes education more relevant, meaningful, and useful, which in turn motivates students by showing them the practical applications of what they are learning.

Question 13

What is the argument for different curriculums for each area of the country versus a national curriculum?
A)Skills needed for jobs are specific to certain areas
B)Students in different communities have different needs and interests
C)Assessments of curriculum need to have nationwide consistency
D)Students throughout the nation should study one common curriculum

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the argument for different curriculums...

Question 14

What is the current reform movement which is based on tests and provides data for judgments about achievement and program effectiveness?
A)Standards movement
B)Authentic assessment
C)Student achievement
D)Goals 2000

Accepted Answer

The Standards movement focuses on establishing clear, measurable standards for student achievement and relies on tests to provide data for evaluating both student achievement and the effectiveness of educational programs.

Question 15

The School Mathematics Study Groups developed the New Math curriculum during the 1960s.Why did the New Math reform fail?
A)Memorization was the key focus
B)Only used drill and practice techniques
C)Disregarded practice problems with use of manipulatives
D)Teachers lacked professional development in new curriculum

Accepted Answer

The New Math reform primarily failed because many teachers were not adequately prepared or trained to teach the new curriculum, leading to difficulties in implementation and understanding.

Question 16

Science use to be based on the appreciation and understanding of the natural world by memorizing facts, what catapulted major changes in science to create our current curriculum?
A)Demands of science community
B)Launch of Sputnik
C)Discovery of polio vaccine
D)Implementation of No Child Left Behind

Accepted Answer

The launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union in 1957 was a pivotal event that catalyzed major changes in science education in the United States. It highlighted the need for a stronger emphasis on science and technology in the curriculum to ensure the country could compete in the Cold War technological race.

Question 17

The curriculum is the material taught in school.What constitutes the specific parts of the curriculum?
A)Scope and sequence of the courses
B)Real world relevancy and electives
C)Classical studies and Socratic method
D)Teacher's role and student's role

Accepted Answer

The scope and sequence of the courses are the specific parts of the curriculum.

Question 18

How does society make changes and modifications to the education system to meet the current needs of the students and society?
A)School policy
B)School board suggestions
C)Education reform
D)Teacher modifications

Accepted Answer

Education reform involves changes and modifications to the education system to better meet the needs of students and society, often through policy changes, curriculum updates, and new teaching methods.

Question 19

What is one of the concerns with the current social studies curriculum guidelines?
A)The topics are too broad to cover
B)Too many different viewpoints are provided to students
C)Students are not learning factual information everyone should know
D)Topics seem isolated from other subjects and real life

Accepted Answer

The concern is that students are not learning essential factual information that is widely agreed upon as necessary knowledge.

Question 20

During the 1980s a new constructivist approach to teach reading and writing was implemented.What was this approach?
A)Phonics
B)Sight words
C)Whole language
D)Literacy initiative

Accepted Answer

The whole language approach to teaching reading and writing emerged in the 1980s, emphasizing the importance of context and meaning in text, and promoting an integrated approach to literacy that contrasts with the more segmented techniques of phonics and sight words.

Quiz 14: Curriculum, Standards and Accountability

Goal 5 of Goals 2000 states that American students would be first in the world in math and science achievement.What grade level has come close to meeting this goal in science?

In 2010 the Common Core State Standards were developed based on research and evidence.What does it mean for a state to adapt the Common Core State Standards?

People have been changing and modifying the education system since the first American schools opened.Which of the following is NOT a former reform movement?

The National Science Education Standards were published in 1996.What has changed since then that may impact science education?

Who institutes the curriculum and who interprets how the curriculum is taught?

What are some examples of math manipulatives?

What is the primary goal of the information obtained from student assessments?

The most recent reform in English language arts curriculum is in the Common Core State Standards.What are one of the changes that require use of higher-order thinking skills?

After each lesson, Ms.Boardman has her students write in their math journal about their recent lesson which combines language arts with their math.What type of approach is this?

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards focus on 10 integrated themes (strands) .What is one of the strands of today's social studies curriculum?

Ms.Waldron has one group of students in her science class who will explore and observe on their own.Another group of students will explore with more guidance from the teacher.What approach is Ms.Waldron implementing in her instruction?

According to Johnson (2011) , how does integrating math and science motivate students?

What is the argument for different curriculums for each area of the country versus a national curriculum?

What is the current reform movement which is based on tests and provides data for judgments about achievement and program effectiveness?

The School Mathematics Study Groups developed the New Math curriculum during the 1960s.Why did the New Math reform fail?

Science use to be based on the appreciation and understanding of the natural world by memorizing facts, what catapulted major changes in science to create our current curriculum?

The curriculum is the material taught in school.What constitutes the specific parts of the curriculum?

How does society make changes and modifications to the education system to meet the current needs of the students and society?

What is one of the concerns with the current social studies curriculum guidelines?

During the 1980s a new constructivist approach to teach reading and writing was implemented.What was this approach?