Education and Society Quiz

What is the primary purpose of credentials in modern society according to the text?

• To provide financial aid

• To validate employment eligibility

• To ensure social equality

• To promote cultural diversity

What was the main goal of public education when it first arose in the late 1800s?

• To create a diverse cultural environment

• To improve technological skills

• To create an educated populace

• To promote international relations

What did the Committee of Ten aim to establish in 1892?

• A diverse cultural curriculum

• A national, rigorous, college-prep standard

• A focus on vocational training

• A system for early childhood education

What is the "preschool to prison pipeline" primarily associated with?

• Wealthy communities

• Marginalized communities

• Urban development

• Technological innovation

According to Jonathan Kozol, what is a characteristic of the poorest places?

• They have the best schools

• They are predominantly black and brown

• They have the most technological resources

• They are located in rural areas

What does the Symbolic-Interactionist Theory of Education suggest about teacher expectations?

• They have no impact on student accomplishment.

• They yield student accomplishment.

• They are irrelevant to student success.

• They only affect students' social skills.

According to Ray Rist, what impacts student reading levels?

• Socioeconomic status

• Teacher's education level

• Ability grouping by labeling

• School funding

What has contributed to increasing functional illiteracy according to the text?

• High academic standards

• Social promotion

• Advanced teaching methods

• Increased college requirements

What percentage of U.S. graduates require remediation in college?

• 50%

• 20%

• 34%

• 10%

What educational approach did John Dewey advocate for?

• Traditional lecture-based learning

• Experiential and hands-on learning

• Strict memorization techniques

• Online learning platforms