Poverty & Students

What is poverty?

• state or condition in which a person lacks the financial resources and essentials for a certain standard of living

• Person lacks financial resources to maintain an upper middle class lifestlye

• A rap group consisting of P.O.V., ER, and Ty Dolla $ign

• None of the above

How many types of poverty are most associated with school children?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which one of these is NOT a definite sign that a student maybe living in poverty?

• emotionally needy

• insufficient hygiene

• enrolled in grade classes lower than grade level

• Aggression

What is the ratio of number of children that live in poverty?

• 1:4

• 1:6

• 1:5

• 1:7

True or False? Many of the signs that a student in poverty may show are similar to students that are receiving ESE/504 services?

• True

• False

True or False? Poverty strikes children of color disproportionately compared to their white counterparts?

• False

• True

Which form of poverty results from events such as divorce, loss of job, or unexpected health issue?

• Acute

• Situational

• Unexpected

• Quick - Hitting

In order to be considered as living in a type of poverty known as relative, you mst be making 50% or less than the national income average in the country. If the national average income is $54,132 a year, what is the maximum amount you must make in your household to be considered as living in poverty. Based on the definition of relative poverty, which one of these answers is NOT indicative of you living in poverty?

• $27,066.00

• $27,065.99

• 27,066.01

What is the McKinney-Vento Act?

• A show which travels to various school districts and provides a poverty simulation that helps teachers become aware of poverty and signs of it

• An Act created by the state of FLorida to enforce laws concerning teaching children of all backgrounds

• Act requires local and state educational agencies to revise policies and procedures to remove any obstacles to a high-quality education for homeless youth.

I have taught a child in poverty during my career as a teacher

• Yes

• No