Ch. 7 Education Reform Parts 1-3

1. A Nation at Risk (1983) warned that the U.S. educational system was at risk of falling behind other industrialized nations due to:

• Lack of funding
• Student performance issues
• Teacher shortages
• Lack of technology integration

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

2. What does the term "decentralized system" refer to in education?

• Transferring decision-making authority to local schools
• Giving more power to state administrators
• Centralizing decision-making at the district level
• Increasing federal control over education

3. What is the main goal of educational reform?

• To improve student outcomes
• To reduce school funding
• To decentralize decision-making
• To eliminate standardized testing

4. Equity in education refers to:

• Giving preferential treatment to certain groups
• Providing equal opportunities for success for all students
• Focusing resources on high-achieving students
• Eliminating specialized programs

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CCSS.RL.5.6

5. According to the Five-Factor Theory, which of the following factors contribute to effective schools?

• Small class sizes
• Effective leadership
• Strict discipline policies
• Increased standardized testing

6. What is the main concept behind "schools-within-schools"?

• Offering vocational training alongside academics
• Creating smaller class sizes for better student performance
• Focusing on specialized training for individual student needs
• Implementing virtual learning environments

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7. What is the primary goal of standards-based education?

• Ensuring the same content is learned for all students
• Encouraging specialized programs in schools
• Promoting vocational education over academics
• Eliminating standardized testing

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

8. Virtual schools are primarily characterized by:

• Face-to-face interactions between students and teachers
• Independent learning without any technology
• Mediated interactions through technology
• Focusing on extracurricular activities

9. Common Core Standards are:

• Academic performance standards adopted by most U.S. states
• Guidelines for school funding allocation
• Programs for teacher training
• Standards for technology integration in schools

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

10. Vouchers refer to:

• Government-provided money for private school tuition
• Grants for research projects in education
• Financial support for extracurricular activities
• Scholarships for underprivileged students