Question 1

Knowledge is created in societies by individuals with ______.

Accepted Answer

Knowledge creation in societies is influenced by individuals who possess power, authority, and cultural capital. These elements enable individuals to shape, disseminate, and legitimize knowledge within their social contexts.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false as it implies that persons who work with knowledge, such as civil engineers, have more knowledge than those who create the knowledge such as college professors. In reality, both groups have their own unique expertise and knowledge base that is necessary for their respective fields. It is not fair or accurate to compare the two and claim that one has more knowledge than the other.

Question 3

______ includes the taste, confidence, and familiarity that allows the culturally advantaged to reap a higher return on cultural investments than those with less.

Accepted Answer

The statement specifically mentions taste, confidence, and familiarity, which are aspects of cultural capital. Economic capital refers to financial resources, social capital refers to social networks and relationships, and human capital refers to skills and knowledge.

Question 4

Public education curriculum tends to favor ______.

Accepted Answer

Public education curriculum tends to favor the middle-class because it is designed based on the needs, values, and expectations of the middle-class students who are the majority in the educational system. The curriculum is often tailored to prepare students for college and white-collar careers, which are typically associated with the middle-class lifestyle.

Question 5

Progressive attempts to make educational success more widely available to disadvantaged groups through progressive "culturalist" reforms often are seen as ______.

Accepted Answer

Progressive "culturalist" reforms aimed at making educational success more accessible to disadvantaged groups are often criticized for lowering standards and undermining traditional values, rather than being seen as leveling the playing field or being elitist.

Question 6

Using the Bible as a textbook was most upsetting to which group?

Accepted Answer

Catholics were historically upset by the use of the Bible as a textbook in public schools, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries, because the version used was often the King James Version, which is a Protestant translation. Catholics, who use different versions of the Bible, felt this was promoting Protestantism and marginalizing their religious beliefs.

Question 7

The Knights of Columbus lobbied for books that would ______.

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, the Knights of Columbus lobbied for books that would include the contributions of immigrants in history books. There is no information to suggest they lobbied for the exclusion of racial minorities or the highlighting of women's contributions specifically.

Question 8

Because textbook publishers are private companies, ______.

Accepted Answer

Textbook publishers, being private companies, have an incentive to appeal to those with political power (A), not alienate any majority group (B), and appeal to consumers (C) in order to maximize profits. Therefore, all of these choices are correct.

Question 9

Cultural pluralism refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

Cultural pluralism refers to a society that allows multiple distinct cultural or ethnic groups to coexist with respect for their differences rather than promoting a single cultural norm. None of the provided options accurately describe this concept.

Question 10

The American Legion believed that ______.

Accepted Answer

The American Legion believed that history was too important to be left to historians, and they advocated for a more patriotic and American-centric approach to teaching history in schools.

Question 11

Because of the way ethnocentric knowledge would work, which country portrays United States involvement in World War II as decisive in ending the war?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentric knowledge refers to the understanding of the world from the perspective of one's own culture, often placing it at the center of events. The question implies that a country's portrayal of the United States' involvement in World War II as decisive could be influenced by ethnocentric views. However, the portrayal of the United States' role as decisive in ending World War II is a widely accepted historical perspective, not limited to an ethnocentric view from any specific country. Therefore, the correct answer is "none of these," as the decisive role of the United States in ending World War II is recognized by multiple countries, not just those with an ethnocentric perspective.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about textbooks in the past?

Accepted Answer

Textbooks in the past have been used to teach the importance of what it is to be an American, but they have also omitted or distorted the contributions of minority groups. This omission or distortion is known as textbook bias.

Question 13

According to Wenglinsky, NAEP tests ______.

Accepted Answer

Wenglinsky's analysis suggests that NAEP tests do not necessarily promote a basic skills approach, are not part of NCLB/Race to the Top, and there is no specific comparison made to other tests regarding ease and cost of teaching, leading to the conclusion that none of the provided options accurately describe Wenglinsky's views on NAEP tests.

Question 14

In ______ at both fourth and eighth grade levels, practices that emphasize critical thinking are associated with higher achievement.

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions achievement at both fourth and eighth grade levels being associated with practices that emphasize critical thinking. Out of the options given, mathematics is the subject that is most commonly associated with critical thinking skills.

Question 15

The argument that knowledge is created by those with power and authority is closest to which theoretical perspective studied in Chapter 1?

Accepted Answer

The argument that knowledge is created by those with power and authority aligns with the conflict perspective, which focuses on how power struggles shape society and social relationships. This perspective emphasizes how dominant groups maintain control by defining and controlling knowledge and information.

Question 16

Ideologies are used to get students to think creatively.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Knowledge is socially constructed by people in power and those with authority.

Accepted Answer

Knowledge is not an objective or neutral concept, but rather it is shaped and constructed by people in power and authority who have the ability to influence what is considered valid knowledge and what is not. This process of socially constructing knowledge can lead to the marginalization and silencing of certain perspectives and voices.

Question 18

Education reform has caused education levels among all classes to increase, and thus is moving toward educational equality.

Accepted Answer

While education reform aims to increase education levels across all classes, disparities in access, quality, and outcomes often persist, hindering the achievement of true educational equality.

Question 19

The curriculum taught in public schools is objective knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The curriculum in public schools can be influenced by political, cultural, and social factors, leading to variations in what is considered important knowledge and how subjects are taught.

Question 20

Objective knowledge should have a greater level of equality of access.

Accepted Answer

Objective knowledge, which is based on facts and evidence, should be equally accessible to everyone regardless of their background, education, or socio-economic status. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and base their decisions on accurate information.

Quiz 6: What We Teach in Schools: Knowledge for What and for Whom