Week 5 Pre-Test: Schools

Charlotte is learning about academic facts and concepts through a formal curriculum. What type of education is this?

• Learning about cultural values, norms, and expected behaviors by participating in society.

• Learning of academic facts and concepts through a formal curriculum.

• Equal ability for all people to participate in an education system.

• Educational method emphasizing individual learning and pace.

Answer explanation

Formal Education is defined as the learning of academic facts and concepts through a formal curriculum, which aligns with the correct answer choice.

Arjun and Lily are discussing the origins of Formal Education. Which historical context is associated with it?

• Traces back to ancient Greek thinkers and centuries of scholarly examination.

• Initially a concern for people with disabilities, supported through public education funding.

• Happens through family and community interactions.

• Legal precedent: Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia (1972).

Answer explanation

Formal Education traces back to ancient Greek thinkers and centuries of scholarly examination, establishing a historical context associated with it.

David and Evelyn are learning about different types of education. What does Informal Education include?

• Daily routines like dressing, shopping, and personal hygiene.

• Curricula and testing to ensure basic knowledge.

• Supported through public education funding.

• Emphasizing individual learning and pace.

Answer explanation

Informal Education includes daily routines like dressing, shopping, and personal hygiene, as mentioned in the correct answer choice.

Abigail and Maya are discussing the concept of Universal Access in education. What is the definition of Universal Access in education?

• Learning of academic facts and concepts through a formal curriculum.

• Equal ability for all people to participate in an education system.

• Learning about cultural values, norms, and expected behaviors by participating in society.

• Educational method emphasizing individual learning and pace.

Answer explanation

Equal ability for all people to participate in an education system.

Which legal precedent is associated with Universal Access, as discussed in Ava's history class?

• Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)

• Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

• Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia (1972)

• Roe v. Wade (1973)

Answer explanation

The legal precedent associated with Universal Access is Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia (1972).

In Ava's school, what does Inclusion in education mean?

• Balances time between special-needs and standard classrooms.

• Complete immersion of differently abled students in standard classrooms.

• Equal ability for all people to participate in an education system.

• Learning about cultural values, norms, and expected behaviors by participating in society.

Answer explanation

Complete immersion of differently abled students in standard classrooms.

Samuel and Daniel are discussing different educational methods. What is the Montessori Approach?

• Learning of academic facts and concepts through a formal curriculum.

• Equal ability for all people to participate in an education system.

• Educational method emphasizing individual learning and pace.

• Balances time between special-needs and standard classrooms.

Answer explanation

The Montessori Approach is an educational method emphasizing individual learning and pace, making it the correct choice.

Avery and Aria are discussing their classroom setup. Which of the following is NOT a key element mentioned in their conversation?

• Child, teacher, and environment dynamic

• Prepared environment

• Extrinsic rewards or punishments

• Self-correcting materials

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Extrinsic rewards or punishments' because it is NOT a key element mentioned in the provided content.

Oliver and Aria are discussing their favorite subjects. Which of the following areas is included in their curriculum?

• Science

• Art

• History

• Technology

Answer explanation

The curriculum mentioned includes Art, as it is one of the areas listed in the content.

In Luna's classroom, what is a characteristic of the program structure?

• Single-age groups

• Freedom of choice in work

• High competition

• Extrinsic rewards

Answer explanation

The characteristic of the program structure mentioned is freedom of choice in work, allowing individuals to choose their tasks or projects.