Educational Equity Quiz

Define intersectionality.

• The process of integrating different subjects in a curriculum.

• The interconnected nature of social identities such as race, class, and gender, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

• The act of including diverse groups in a community.

• The practice of ensuring equal resources for all individuals.

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Which of the following is an example of empathy?

• Understanding the historical context of a cultural event.

• Feeling happy when you see someone else succeed.

• Sharing your lunch with a friend who forgot theirs.

• Feeling sad when you see someone else in distress and trying to help them.

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Describe the importance of diversity in an educational setting.

• It ensures that all students receive the same textbooks.

• It allows students to learn from a variety of perspectives and experiences, fostering a more inclusive and understanding environment.

• It guarantees that every student gets the same grades.

• It focuses on teaching only the dominant culture's history and values.

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In a classroom, the teacher provides the same textbook to all students, but gives additional support to Arjun who needs help with reading. Differentiate between equality and equity in this scenario.

• Equality means providing the same resources to everyone, while equity means providing resources based on individual needs.

• Equality focuses on individual achievements, while equity focuses on group achievements.

• Equality is about fairness, while equity is about sameness.

• Equality and equity are the same concepts.

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In Rohan's classroom, which of the following best illustrates diversity?

• All students wearing the same uniform.

• A classroom with students from various cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• A classroom where all students speak the same language.

• A classroom with students of the same age group.

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Provide an example of intersectionality.

• A person who is both a student and a teacher.

• A woman of color facing both gender and racial discrimination.

• A student who excels in both math and science.

• A person who speaks multiple languages.

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In a classroom, what does inclusion in education mean for students like Daniel and Alisha?

• Ensuring that all students have access to the same curriculum.

• Creating an environment where all students feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to participate and succeed.

• Allowing only the top-performing students to participate in advanced classes.

• Focusing on the needs of the majority of students.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of empathy?

• Listening to a friend talk about their problems without interrupting.

• Ignoring a classmate who is upset because you don't know them well.

• Offering to help a peer with their homework because they are struggling.

• Feeling happy for a friend who won a competition.

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Why is it important to understand intersectionality in education, especially in a diverse classroom with students like Mohammed, Carlos, and Chen?

• To ensure that all students receive the same amount of homework.

• To recognize and address the unique challenges faced by students who belong to multiple marginalized or minority groups.

• To focus solely on academic achievements.

• To promote competition among students.

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Which statement best describes equity in education?

• Providing every student with the same resources regardless of their needs.

• Tailoring resources and support to meet the individual needs of each student to ensure equal opportunities for success.

• Ensuring that all students take the same tests.

• Focusing on the needs of the majority of students.

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