Question 1

In the opening story of Riverview High School, the researchers explain that it is not just a good school, but a _______, _______ school.

Accepted Answer

The researchers explain that Riverview High School is not just a good school, but a diverse school.

Question 2

At Riverside High School, which students were far over-represented in the school's "low" academic tracks?

Accepted Answer

Black and Latino students were far over-represented in the school's "low" academic tracks, reflecting a common issue in many educational systems where minority students are disproportionately placed in lower academic tracks.

Question 3

Before Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, children who were not White were prevented from attending White schools under the legal doctrine of:

Accepted Answer

The legal doctrine of "separate but equal" allowed for segregation in public schools based on race, as long as the separate facilities were equal in quality. This doctrine was overturned by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education.

Question 4

States across the South offered free public schooling for all children by the end of the ________.

Accepted Answer

By the end of the nineteenth century, many states in the South had established free public schooling for all children, a significant improvement from the era of slavery and post-Civil War reconstruction.

Question 5

The United States, in an effort to force Native Americans to abandon their culture and assimilate into a Christian, White society, created Indian schools. Which type of school were Native American children NOT encouraged to attend?

Accepted Answer

Native American children were encouraged to attend boarding schools and day schools on reservations, as these were specifically designed to assimilate them into American culture and eliminate their Native American culture. However, local public schools outside of reservations were not seen as an effective means of assimilation because they did not have the same level of control over the students' daily lives and often did not prioritize assimilation.

Question 6

Starting in 1819, there were federally subsidized mission schools, which focused on teaching Native American children about:

Accepted Answer

The federally subsidized mission schools focused on teaching Native American children about Christianity.

Question 7

At Indian Boarding Schools, Native American girls were taught ___________ and boys were required to _______________.

Accepted Answer

Historical records show that Native American girls were taught domestic skills such as cooking, cleaning, and sewing in Indian Boarding schools while boys were required to work on farms, gardens, and do carpentry as a form of physical labor.

Question 8

What percentage of schools in Texas were racially and ethnically segregated in the 1930s?

Accepted Answer

The vast majority of schools in Texas were racially and ethnically segregated in the 1930s due to Jim Crow laws and discriminatory practices. This included separate schools for white and Black students, as well as separate schools for Mexican American students. While there were some efforts to integrate schools, such as the 1948 Sweatt v. Painter Supreme Court case, segregation continued to be the norm in Texas until the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.

Question 9

In late 1880s, a White school refused to let Mamie Tape, an 8-year-old Chinese American girl attend the school. Her parents filed a lawsuit. Instead of allowing her to attend the White school, the school board:

Accepted Answer

The best choice is B because it shows a proactive effort to provide education for Chinese American children. While paying a settlement or allowing her to attend a private school may have provided a temporary solution for the Tape family, it would not have addressed the larger issue of racial segregation in education. Giving her books to study at home would have also been insufficient in providing equal educational opportunities. Building a school for Chinese children is a more just and equitable solution.

Question 10

What was the name of the 1924 case that involved Native American children and school desegregation in California?

Accepted Answer

The 1924 case that involved Native American children and school desegregation in California was Piper v. Big Pine.

Question 11

Around the time of the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, what was the national average expenditure for Black students compared to White students?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Around the time of the landmark Supreme...

Question 12

Which of the following is an affirmative action case where a White plaintiff argued they were denied equal protection under the law?

Accepted Answer

Regents of the University of California v. Bakke was the landmark affirmative action case where a White plaintiff argued that he was denied equal protection under the law when he was rejected from a medical school program that reserved a certain number of spots for minority applicants. The Supreme Court ruled that strict racial quotas were unconstitutional, but that race could be considered as a factor in admissions to promote diversity.

Question 13

Between 1971 and 1996, the gap in ________ test scores between Black and Whites shrank by almost one-half?

Accepted Answer

According to the information provided, the gap in reading test scores between Black and Whites shrank by almost one-half between 1971 and 1996.

Question 14

When looking at the whole population combined, it becomes apparent that Asian students are outperforming all other students in test scores, high school and college completion rates. These achievements led to the perception that Asians are a racial group that has succeeded in the U.S. This perception is called the:

Accepted Answer

The model minority myth is the belief that certain minority groups, particularly Asian Americans, have succeeded in the U.S. due to their cultural values and work ethic. This myth obscures the challenges and inequalities that many Asian Americans face, and reinforces harmful stereotypes about other minority groups who may not perform as well academically.

Question 15

The disparate educational outcomes of Whites, Asians, Blacks, Latinos and Native Americans is called:

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the differences in academic performance between different racial and ethnic groups is the Achievement Gap. This gap has been observed between Whites, Asians, Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans, indicating the presence of systemic educational inequalities. While the legacy of segregation and other obstacles contribute to this gap, the overarching term used to describe this issue is the Achievement Gap.

Question 16

When looking at affirmative action programs in Brazil, the students most likely to gain admission to free public universities are:

Accepted Answer

Students who attend expensive, elite secondary schools are more likely to gain admission to free public universities in Brazil because these schools often provide a higher quality of education, better preparing students for the entrance exams that are crucial for admission.

Question 17

When it comes to measuring educational achievement, which of the following is NOT an important factor:

Accepted Answer

While intelligence score may play a role in academic performance, it is not the only factor and does not necessarily determine educational achievement. Family income, parental education, and socioeconomic status all have been shown to strongly impact opportunities and outcomes in education.

Question 18

The thesis that Black children receive signals from both White and Black communities that lead them to reject schooling as a route to success is called:

Accepted Answer

The thesis that Black children receive signals from both White and Black communities that lead them to reject schooling as a route to success is called oppositional culture. This concept was popularized by sociologist John Ogbu and refers to the idea that some minority students may resist and reject the mainstream culture of schooling that is seen as a dominant White culture. Instead, they may develop their own culture and values that are in opposition to this dominant culture, which can lead to lower academic achievement and engagement.

Question 19

Relationships and networks that offer social and other benefits is called:

Accepted Answer

Social capital refers to the networks and relationships between individuals that provide social benefits such as trust, information sharing, and access to resources. Cultural capital refers to the knowledge, skills, and cultural assets that an individual possesses. Human capital refers to an individual's education, skills, and experience. Economic capital refers to an individual's financial assets and resources. Social capital is the best choice as it specifically relates to relationships and networks.

Question 20

When a teacher or other authority figure interprets children's behavior as if they were adults, it means that they _________ children:

Accepted Answer

"Adultify" is the most appropriate term to describe the act of interpreting a child's behavior as if they were adults. The other answer choices are not real words and do not accurately convey the intended meaning.

Quiz 8: Educational Inequality

In the opening story of Riverview High School, the researchers explain that it is not just a good school, but a _, _ school.