Question 1

The story "Cipher in the Snow" is about:
A) classroom management.
B) seeing the worth of every student.
C) effective problem solving.

Accepted Answer

The story "Cipher in the Snow" emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing every student, highlighting the tragic consequences of neglect and lack of attention.

Question 2

The middle of the teacher's pyramid of influence is:
A) modeling.
B) teaching.
C) interacting.

Accepted Answer

The middle of the teacher's pyramid of influence is interacting, which involves engaging with students to facilitate learning and understanding.

Question 3

Bill Hall's Royal Knights chess team is about:
A) focusing in on your circle of concern.
B) enlarging your circle of influence.
C) overcoming ethnocentricity at school.

Accepted Answer

Bill Hall's Royal Knights chess team is about enlarging your circle of influence, which involves expanding one's impact and ability to affect change.

Question 4

Frank O'Malley taught at Notre Dame and was known for:
A) teaching reading, writing, and caring.
B) his unorthodox teaching methods.
C) his unethical interactions with female students.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Frank O'Malley taught at Notre Dame and...

Question 5

What three key elements of exemplar schools did Bennett identify?
A) High behavioral expectations, high academic standards, and a climate of connectedness
B) Sensitivity to diversity and teaching to various learning abilities and learning styles
C) Adequate funding, teacher training, and parent involvement

Accepted Answer

Bennett identified high behavioral expectations, high academic standards, and a climate of connectedness as key elements of exemplar schools.

Question 6

Rosenthal and Jacobson's studies demonstrated the importance of:
A) being proactive.
B) nonverbal communication.
C) teacher expectations.

Accepted Answer

Rosenthal and Jacobson's studies highlighted the Pygmalion effect, where higher expectations from teachers led to improved student performance, demonstrating the impact of teacher expectations on student outcomes.

Question 7

When an established classroom procedure is not followed, the teacher should:
A) discipline the student.
B) reteach the procedure.
C) ask the student to demonstrate the procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an established classroom procedure is not...

Question 8

Discipline entails:
A) appropriately applied punishment.
B) training of self-control.
C) restrictions.

Accepted Answer

Discipline involves training oneself to control one's behavior, rather than relying solely on punishment or restrictions.

Question 9

Which of the following is one of the three F's of discipline?
A) Frank
B) Fair
C) Fear

Accepted Answer

Fairness is one of the three F's of discipline, which also include firmness and follow-through.

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the "Teacher's Ten Commandments"?
A) Ask "So what?"
B) Don't get into ruts.
C) Be on the lookout for problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is one of...

Question 11

When defining and maintaining classroom rules, it is important to remember that students are a lot like:
A) cows that like to test the fence.
B) dogs that need collars.
C) horses that need to be led.

Accepted Answer

Students, like cows testing a fence, may test boundaries to understand limits and expectations.

Question 12

Teeter-tottering:
A) helps increase our self-worth.
B) enlarges our circle of concern.
C) reveals feelings of insecurity.

Accepted Answer

Teeter-tottering, in a metaphorical sense, can reveal feelings of insecurity as it involves a back-and-forth motion, symbolizing instability or uncertainty.

Question 13

Reverse teeter-tottering is when we:
A) put ourselves down and try to raise others.
B) put other's down to try and raise ourselves.
C) unknowingly put others down.

Accepted Answer

Reverse teeter-tottering is when we put ourselves down and try to raise others.

Question 14

Hydraulic-lift experiences:
A) place people on a pedestal.
B) raise others and us at the same time.
C) are driven by a lot of "hot air."

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic-lift experiences metaphorically elevate both the person providing the support and the person receiving it, similar to how a hydraulic lift raises objects.

Question 15

Today about ______ of students in the United States are members of a minority group.
A) one fourth
B) one third
C) one half

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, approximately one half of students in the United States are members of a minority group.

Question 16

Ethnocentricity is:
A) an attitude that my group/culture is better than others.
B) an oversimplified judgment of a certain ethnic group.
C) a negative attitude towards a specific group.

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentricity refers to the belief that one's own group or culture is superior to others.

Question 17

ADHD is believed to:
A) occur more often in girls.
B) be correlated with low birth weight.
C) affect 5% to 10% of all school-age children worldwide.

Accepted Answer

ADHD affects 5% to 10% of all school-age children worldwide.

Question 18

Teachers can help students with learning disabilities by:
A) lowering academic standards for them.
B) recognizing their problems and referring them to school counselors.
C) campaigning for their placement in special education classes.

Accepted Answer

Teachers can help students with learning disabilities by recognizing their problems and referring them to school counselors.

Question 19

Why are new flu vaccines prepared each year?
A) The vaccine wears off, so we need a booster.
B) Microorganisms are constantly mutating.
C) Our immune system needs a "jump start."

Accepted Answer

Microorganisms are constantly mutating, so new flu vaccines are prepared each year to protect against the most recent strains.

Question 20

Teachers are most likely to encounter students in their classrooms who have which of the following chronic conditions?
A) Asthma
B) Diabetes
C) Epilepsy

Accepted Answer

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, making it more likely for teachers to encounter students with this condition in their classrooms.

Quiz 1: Teaching to Make a Difference

The story "Cipher in the Snow" is about:

The middle of the teacher's pyramid of influence is:

Bill Hall's Royal Knights chess team is about:

Frank O'Malley taught at Notre Dame and was known for:

What three key elements of exemplar schools did Bennett identify?

Rosenthal and Jacobson's studies demonstrated the importance of:

When an established classroom procedure is not followed, the teacher should:

Discipline entails:

Which of the following is one of the three F's of discipline?

Which of the following is one of the "Teacher's Ten Commandments"?

When defining and maintaining classroom rules, it is important to remember that students are a lot like:

Teeter-tottering:

Reverse teeter-tottering is when we:

Hydraulic-lift experiences:

Today about ______ of students in the United States are members of a minority group.

Ethnocentricity is:

ADHD is believed to:

Teachers can help students with learning disabilities by:

Why are new flu vaccines prepared each year?

Teachers are most likely to encounter students in their classrooms who have which of the following chronic conditions?