EDUC 200: Chapter 3: School Similarities and Differences

What is one of the purposes of public schools in the United States?

• To prepare students only for today

• To transmit and reconstruct society

• To eliminate individual needs

• To focus solely on academic learning

What can positively or negatively influence school culture?

• The school's location

• Teachers' instructional skills and professionalism

• The school's budget

• The number of students

Which type of school venue is defined by having a religious affiliation?

• Alternative

• Magnet

• Charter

• Religious

What is a disadvantage of magnet schools?

• They have no admission criteria

• They lack community services

• They have no specialized curriculum

• They exclude some students and require more funding

What is a characteristic of an effective school?

• Clear and focused mission

• Negative home-school relations

• Low expectations for success

• Infrequent monitoring of student progress

What is the primary organizational structure for high schools?

• Multiage classrooms

• Departmentalization

• Self-contained classrooms

• Looping

What is a challenge faced by rural schools?

• High socioeconomic status of families

• Inadequate tax base

• Ease of hiring qualified teachers

• Large downtown areas

What is a potential disadvantage of home-schooling?

• Lack of specialized curriculum

• Isolation of students

• Inability to include family traditions

• Lack of one-on-one instruction

What is a view held by critics of school choice?

• It raises standards and performance

• It gives parents decision-making power

• It provides equal opportunities

• It leads to the possibility of further segregation

What is an advantage of suburban schools?

• Difficulty hiring qualified teachers

• Low socioeconomic status of families

• Community ownership

• Families with higher socioeconomic status