Exploring Education: A Comprehensive Review

Who is known as the "Father of Modern Education"?

• John Dewey

• Horace Mann

• Jean Piaget

• Maria Montessori

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the primary source of funding for public schools in the United States.

• Federal Government

• State and Local Taxes

• Private Donations

• Tuition Fees

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which educational reformer is associated with the development of the Montessori method?

• John Dewey

• Maria Montessori

• Friedrich Froebel

• Jean Piaget

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the main difference between charter schools and traditional public schools?

• Charter schools are privately funded.

• Charter schools have more flexibility in their operations.

• Charter schools do not follow any curriculum.

• Charter schools are only for gifted students.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the introduction of the No Child Left Behind Act impacted standardized testing in schools.

• It reduced the number of standardized tests.

• It increased the emphasis on standardized testing.

• It eliminated standardized testing.

• It had no impact on standardized testing.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the role of John Dewey in the progressive education movement.

• He opposed the movement.

• He was a leading advocate for experiential learning.

• He focused on rote memorization techniques.

• He developed the Montessori method.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare and contrast the funding mechanisms of private and public schools.

• Both are funded by tuition fees.

• Public schools are funded by taxes, while private schools rely on tuition and donations.

• Both are funded by state and local taxes.

• Private schools are funded by the federal government.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary goal of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975?

• To integrate technology in classrooms

• To provide free and appropriate public education to children with disabilities

• To increase teacher salaries

• To standardize curriculum across states

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which philosopher's ideas greatly influenced the development of Western education systems?

• Confucius

• Socrates

• Buddha

• Aristotle

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the main characteristics of a magnet school.

• They focus on vocational training.

• They have specialized curricula and draw students from across normal school boundaries.

• They are exclusively for students with disabilities.

• They are funded by private organizations.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept