Question 1

Which racial or ethnic group had the lowest SAT score among college-bound seniors in 2001?
A)Native American
B)Asian American
C)African American
D)Mexican American
E)Puerto Rican

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which racial or ethnic group had the...

Question 2

Which of the following factors directly influences social inequality according to Figure 17.1 in Chapter 17 of the textbook?
A)parental home environment
B)schooling
C)adolescent community environment
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Figure 17.1 in Chapter 17 of the textbook shows that parental home environment, schooling, and adolescent community environment are all direct factors that influence social inequality. Therefore, the best choice is D, "All of the above."

Question 3

As a result of 40 years of school desegregation,educational attainment between racial minorities and whites:
A)have approached equity.
B)remain sharply different.
C)have improved dramatically.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Despite 40 years of school desegregation efforts, there still remains a significant educational attainment gap between racial minorities (such as blacks and Hispanics) and whites. Therefore, only option B accurately represents the current situation.

Question 4

Which statement (s)regarding the relationship between schools and youth culture is (are)accurate according to Chapter 17 of the textbook?
A)Schools discourage the development of youth culture.
B)Schools encourage students to become like their parents for the most part.
C)Schools encourage the development of a separate youth culture that often conflicts with parents' values.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Chapter 17 of the textbook states that schools encourage the development of a separate youth culture that often conflicts with parents' values. It also discusses how schools can serve as a platform for youth culture to develop and how this culture can become a source of conflict between parents and their children. Option A and B are not accurate statements as schools do not discourage the development of youth culture nor encourage students to become like their parents for the most part. Option D is incorrect as options A and B are inaccurate. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 5

The fact that it takes ever more certificates and diplomas to qualify for a given job is referred to as:
A)meritocracy.
B)professionalization.
C)credential inflation.
D)self-fulfilling prophecy.
E)mudracking.

Accepted Answer

Credential inflation refers to the trend of job requirements increasing in terms of educational or professional qualifications, leading to a situation where more credentials are needed to qualify for the same job than in the past. This can create barriers for individuals who cannot afford or access higher education, or who possess skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education but are not recognized by employers.

Question 6

The movie Stand and Deliver is a story of:
A)the overwhelming effect of urban decay on educational failure.
B)the virtually inescapable impact of self-fulfilling prophecies on minority students.
C)how students' school performances can be improved if they are encouraged to think highly of themselves.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The movie "Stand and Deliver" focuses on how students' academic performances can improve when they are motivated and encouraged to have confidence in their abilities, as demonstrated by the teacher Jaime Escalante.

Question 7

Which racial or ethnic group makes up the lowest percentage of eighth-grade students in high-ability classes in U.S.public schools?
A)Asian
B)White
C)Hispanic
D)Black
E)Native American

Accepted Answer

Native American students are often underrepresented in high-ability classes in U.S. public schools, making up the lowest percentage of eighth-grade students in these programs compared to other racial or ethnic groups.

Question 8

The negative impact of negative stereotypes on school performance of disadvantaged groups is referred to as:
A)tracking
B)stereotype threat
C)cultural capital
D)stereotyped inflation
E)meritocracy

Accepted Answer

Stereotype threat refers to the situation where an individual's performance is negatively affected by the awareness of negative stereotypes about their group. This can lead to underperformance and lower achievement, particularly among disadvantaged groups in school. The other options (tracking, cultural capital, stereotyped inflation, and meritocracy) do not specifically address the negative impact of negative stereotypes on school performance.

Question 9

According to a 2002 nationwide poll,what percentage of 'Americans with an opinion on the subject of national expenditure on schools' indicated that we are not spending enough on education?
A)74%
B)65%
C)50%
D)42%
E)35%

Accepted Answer

According to the question, we are looking for the percentage of Americans who feel that we are not spending enough on education. The only option that includes a percentage that is over 50% is A, which states that 74% of Americans with an opinion on the subject feel that we are not spending enough on education. Therefore, A is the correct answer.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is consistent with the conflict perspective on education?
A)Schools identify and sort students based on merit and effort.
B)The school system is the American Dream in action.
C)Schools distribute the benefits of educational unequally.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The conflict perspective views education as a system that reproduces social inequality by reproducing and legitimizing class, gender, and racial inequalities. Therefore, it is consistent with the idea that schools distribute the benefits of education unequally. Option A is not consistent with the conflict perspective because it assumes that merit and effort are the only factors determining success in schools, overlooking structural inequalities such as social class, race, and gender. Option B is not consistent either because the American Dream ideology is criticized by the conflict perspective as a way of legitimizing social inequality. Options D and E are incorrect.

Question 11

A recent study of black students who benefited from affirmative action shows that they are significantly more likely to "give back" to their communities through various forms of service than are white students who attended the same colleges.

Accepted Answer

The study found that black students who benefited from affirmative action are more likely to give back to their communities through various forms of service than white students who attended the same colleges.

Question 12

Which of the following professional degrees has 60-69.9%+ female overrepresentation?
A)home economics
B)education
C)visual and performing arts
D)architecture and related programs
E)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Education is the only professional degree listed that has 60-69.9%+ female overrepresentation. While other fields, such as home economics and visual and performing arts, may have a high percentage of women, they are not necessarily within this specific range. Architecture and related programs typically have a lower percentage of women. Therefore, the correct answer is B, education.

Question 13

A historically patterned response to school desegregation by whites has been:
A)an overwhelming acceptance as indicated by the number of integrated neighborhoods.
B)a practically formal return to Jim Crow legislation.
C)the movement of whites to all-white suburbs or enrollment of their children in private schools.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

This pattern of response, known as "white flight," involves the movement of white families to all-white suburbs or the enrollment of their children in private schools in order to avoid attending integrated schools. While some neighborhoods may be integrated, the majority of white families tend to separate themselves from the diverse student population. While there may have been instances of formal return to Jim Crow legislation, this is not a typical response to school desegregation. Option D is incorrect because it includes "an overwhelming acceptance," which is not a historically patterned response by whites. Option E is incorrect because it does not offer an alternative response.

Question 14

What is Jonathan Kozol's research on Chicago city schools known for?
A)Comparing the disparity in average spending in Chicago city schools with spending in an upper-middle-class suburban Chicago school.
B)Documenting the upward mobility of minority students.
C)Documenting the under representation of racial minorities in Ivy League universities.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Jonathan Kozol's research on Chicago city schools is known for comparing the disparity in average spending in those schools with spending in an upper-middle-class suburban Chicago school.

Question 15

In 1997 46 percent of ethnic minority students in American higher education were enrolled in community colleges,whereas community colleges accounted for ____% of the total enrollment in American higher education?
A)52%
B)38%
C)23%
D)11%
E)5%

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, in 1997, 46 percent of ethnic minority students in American higher education were enrolled in community colleges. This means the remaining 54 percent were enrolled in four-year colleges or universities. If community colleges accounted for more than 46 percent of the total enrollment in American higher education, it would mean that some non-ethnic minority students were also enrolled in community colleges, which is possible but not mentioned in the question. Therefore, the answer must be less than 46 percent. Among the remaining answer choices, B is the closest to 46 percent and thus the best choice. B) 38% means that 46 percent of ethnic minority students in American higher education make up around 60 percent of community college enrollment, which is feasible for the purpose of this question.

Question 16

About what fraction of schools are in need of immediate repair in New York City?
A)three-fourths
B)one-half
C)one-fifth
D)one-eighth
E)one-sixteenth

Accepted Answer

According to reports and assessments, approximately one-fifth of schools in New York City are in need of immediate repair.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a latent function of educational institutions?
A)transmission of culture
B)bringing potential mates together
C)custodial service
D)encouragement of critical thinking and dissent
E)serving the marriage market

Accepted Answer

Latent functions are the unintended or less obvious functions of an institution. Transmission of culture is a manifest function, not a latent one, as it is an explicit goal of educational institutions.

Question 18

Which of the following factors influenced the spread of mass schooling?
A)the Protestant Reformation
B)the democratic revolution
C)the modern state
D)globalization
E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the mentioned factors played a significant role in the spread of mass schooling. The Protestant Reformation emphasized the individual's responsibility to read and interpret the Bible, leading to a greater emphasis on literacy and education. The democratic revolution led to the belief that all citizens should have access to education, leading to the creation of public schools. The modern state played a key role in establishing systems of education and implementing compulsory schooling laws. Finally, globalization has led to increased access to information and technology, which has allowed for greater access to education worldwide.

Question 19

In 2003,which country had both the lowest math scores and lowest science scores among the 51 countries indicated on Table 17.4 in Chapter 17 of the textbook?
A)Singapore
B)Taiwan
C)Australia
D)Iran
E)South Africa

Accepted Answer

According to Table 17.4 in Chapter 17 of the textbook, South Africa had the lowest math scores and lowest science scores among the 51 countries indicated in 2003.

Question 20

What is the biggest problem with the SAT and ACT scored tests according to Brym and Lie?
A)More affluent students can afford to be coached,hence raise their scores.
B)These tests are culturally biased.
C)Background factors determine who gets to take the test in the first place and how well prepared different groups of test-takers are.
D)IQ tests are used to track students.
E)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Brym and Lie argue that background factors such as access to resources and level of preparation influence who gets to take the test and how well they perform, which can create unfair advantages for certain groups of test-takers. They do not explicitly state that the tests themselves are culturally biased or that IQ tests are used to track students, although these may be related issues. While coaching may give some students an advantage, this is not necessarily the biggest problem with these tests according to Brym and Lie.

Quiz 17: Education

Which racial or ethnic group had the lowest SAT score among college-bound seniors in 2001?

Which of the following factors directly influences social inequality according to Figure 17.1 in Chapter 17 of the textbook?

As a result of 40 years of school desegregation,educational attainment between racial minorities and whites:

Which statement (s) regarding the relationship between schools and youth culture is (are) accurate according to Chapter 17 of the textbook?

The fact that it takes ever more certificates and diplomas to qualify for a given job is referred to as:

The movie Stand and Deliver is a story of:

Which racial or ethnic group makes up the lowest percentage of eighth-grade students in high-ability classes in U.S.public schools?

The negative impact of negative stereotypes on school performance of disadvantaged groups is referred to as:

According to a 2002 nationwide poll,what percentage of 'Americans with an opinion on the subject of national expenditure on schools' indicated that we are not spending enough on education?

Which of the following statements is consistent with the conflict perspective on education?

A recent study of black students who benefited from affirmative action shows that they are significantly more likely to "give back" to their communities through various forms of service than are white students who attended the same colleges.

Which of the following professional degrees has 60-69.9%+ female overrepresentation?

A historically patterned response to school desegregation by whites has been:

What is Jonathan Kozol's research on Chicago city schools known for?

In 1997 46 percent of ethnic minority students in American higher education were enrolled in community colleges,whereas community colleges accounted for ____% of the total enrollment in American higher education?

About what fraction of schools are in need of immediate repair in New York City?

Which of the following is NOT a latent function of educational institutions?

Which of the following factors influenced the spread of mass schooling?

In 2003,which country had both the lowest math scores and lowest science scores among the 51 countries indicated on Table 17.4 in Chapter 17 of the textbook?

What is the biggest problem with the SAT and ACT scored tests according to Brym and Lie?