Big Measurable Goals

1. What was the name of the new teacher corps created by Wendy Kopp?

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

• Teach for America (TFA)

• Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP)

• Business Today

1. After completing the 8-week teacher training, TFA grads were only expected to teach half a day during their first year and spend the rest of their workday observing “classroom veterans” and reflecting on their practice as a form of guidance. 

• True

• False

1. After Congress failed to update No Child Left Behind, who stepped in?

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1. A teacher’s pathway into the classroom–whether they attended a traditional teacher’s college or an alternative program like TFA–did not matter with regard to how well they raised student test scores.

• True

• False

Teachers were being rated based on the test results of the students they had AND some students they had never even met before.

• True

• False

1. According to the Teaching as Leadership sourcebook, what is the first step in “backward planning”?

• Getting to know all your students

• Come up with a Big, Measurable, Goal

• Not making a plan at all

• Set up your planner

What is the primary focus of education reform initiatives like No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Race to the Top?

• Encouraging creativity and critical thinking

• Promoting standardized testing and measurable outcomes

• Reducing class sizes and increasing teacher salaries

• Providing additional resources for extracurricular activities

Which of the following best describes the concept of "teaching to the test" as discussed in the chapter?

• Tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs

• Collaborating with colleagues to improve teaching strategies

• Focusing exclusively on test preparation at the expense of a well-rounded education

• Integrating technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning experiences

According to the chapter, what impact did the emphasis on standardized testing have on the curriculum in many schools?

• Expansion of arts and humanities programs

• Introduction of interdisciplinary teaching approaches

• Implementation of project-based learning initiatives

• Decrease in instructional time for subjects not tested

Which education reform initiative was championed by President Barack Obama and aimed to incentivize states to adopt rigorous academic standards, improve teacher effectiveness, and turn around low-performing schools?

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

• Race to the Top (RTTT)

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

• Common Core State Standards (CCSS)