Hawes OER Chapter 1

Which of the following is a way schools support students’ basic needs?

• Extra homework

• Care closets

• Standardized testing

• Movie night

Students' mental wellbeing and physical health are important to their school experience.

• True

• False

Some students will have an IEP or a ___ plan.

Which classroom feature can affect how students interact?

• Color of students' shoes

• Number of hallways

• Teacher's favorite subject

• Classroom layout and furniture

Which of the following best describes the difference between equality and equity as explained in the reading?

• Equality ensures everyone gets exactly the same resources, while equity provides the same resources to only some people.

• Equality provides the same support to everyone, while equity provides individualized support so that each person can reach the same goal.

• Equality ensures fairness by giving everyone unique resources, while equity requires everyone to share the same resources.

• Equality and equity both mean giving every student the same opportunities without considering their individual needs.

Because school websites and social media are designed only for marketing, they cannot provide meaningful information about student demographics, interests, or opportunities.

• True

• False

Teachers are encouraged to use __________ strategies, like journaling, to process lessons or student experiences.

Which of the following supports culturally responsive teaching (CRP) according to the reading?

• Knowing students well, respecting differences, and helping them feel safe

• Treating every student exactly the same

• Focusing on standardized test scores only

• Ignoring student backgrounds