Chapter 4

Curriculum can generally be defined as

• reading, writing, math, social studies, and science.
• everything that students experience in school.
• solely the content of the courses.
• the materials used by students and teachers.

Which of the following is part of the formal curriculum?

• What isn't intentionally translated to students but they learn it anyway, such as attitudes or beliefs about something
• Activities sponsored by the school that contribute to school connectedness such as athletic events
• What is explicitly taught, such as the teachers' goals in English or math classes
• Topics considered controversial that may not be taught or included in any specific plans but are present in society

Which of the following statements is true?

• The federal government is responsible for educating citizens in the U.S.
• The Constitution does not specifically address education.
• The Constitution states that education is a responsibility of the federal government.
• The Constitution states that education is a responsibility of state governments.

Content standards are best described as

• what students should know and be able to do at specific grade levels.
• levels of knowledge that teachers must have in order to teach content
• the measure by which effective textbooks are evaluated.
• a measure for testing student knowledge.

Mr. Gomez teaches middle school mathematics. Before beginning a unit of study, he gives his students a pretest. Which form of assessment is Mr. Gomez using?

• Formative
• Diagnostic
• Summative
• None of the above

Which of the following best describes administrative reasons for grading?

• Promotion, graduation, honors, eligibility
• Clarify learning goals, pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, motivate
• Inform students and parents about achievement
• Help students and parents determine educational and vocational goals