SS Group 8 Quiz

In public schools, most teachers hold a full state-approved teaching certificate, while in private schools, approximately half of the teachers do.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Many states do not require private school teachers to hold state certification.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

1. Private schools always require state certification for their teachers.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Many private schools do not require state certification for their teachers and may have different hiring criteria. 

1. According to sociologists, professionalism is considered a more reliable indicator of the professional model than professionalization.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

According to sociologists, professionalization, which refers to the process and criteria for becoming a professional, is considered a more reliable indicator of the professional model than professionalism, which refers to the conduct and qualities that characterize a professional person.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

1. The professional model developed by sociologists includes characteristics such as rigorous training, licensing requirements, favorable working conditions, high compensation, and high prestige.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

1. Specialization is crucial in both the medical and teaching professions because it ensures professionals have in-depth knowledge in specific areas.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

1. Out-of-field teaching refers to assigning teachers to subjects they are highly trained and specialized in.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Out-of-field teaching refers to teachers being assigned subjects that do not match their area of expertise or training.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

1. Professional authority allows professionals like teachers to decide what students learn, but it does not extend to workplace decisions such as hiring new teachers.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Professional authority extends to various workplace decisions, including curriculum development and hiring new teachers.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

1. There is a debate about whether schools are too centralized or too decentralized in terms of decision-making power.

• True

• False

1. The American Medical Association has no influence over professional standards or the control of admissions to medical schools.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The American Medical Association played a significant role in controlling admissions to medical schools, helping to elevate the status of the medical profession.