Which of the following is the most commonly used criterion for identifying gifted students?

Standardized achievement test scores

Which student group is most likely underrepresented because of current gifted identification practices?

Economically disadvantaged students

Which of the following would fit into the newer definition of giftedness?

All of these would be considered gifted.

A ten-year-old who can add a series of three-digit numbers in their head

A twelve-year-old who can hit a three-point shot in basketball 95 percent of the time

An eight-year-old who can read at a tenth-grade level

Why have gifted and talented programs met with resistance from many Americans?

Having a gifted and talented program, to some, implies a superiority or elitism disliked by many Americans.

Too many children have been identified as “gifted” or “talented,” so the phrase has lost its value.

The programs have not had any discernible effect on the students.

Because of their structure, gifted and talented programs disrupt the running of the school.

Mr. and Mrs. Wells are meeting with their daughter’s teacher to discuss her individualized education plan (IEP) for the next school year. Their daughter, Donna, has a learning disability that affects her reading skills. When Mr. and Mrs. Wells review Donna’s IEP, they should expect to find:

the services that will be provided by the school for Donna during the upcoming year and an assessment plan.

information on how Donna compares to the rest of the students in the class.

a complete list of curricular materials that will be used with Donna.

the maximum potential level that Donna will achieve as an adult.

Which demographic trends have a significant impact on schools?

Grandparent-headed households have increased in the last ten years.

Women are filling fewer jobs due to the gender wage gap.

Fewer people are marrying across racial and ethnic lines.

Eighty percent of children born in 2011 were ethnic minorities.

In what ways are schools currently promoting cultural pluralism?

Schools seek to hire minority faculty and administration.

Students of all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups are treated alike.

Schools solely promote the “great books” of the Western world.

Schools adopt and support assimilation for all students.

What are the effects of successful multicultural education programs?

Students refrain from making prejudicial or intolerant remarks.

Students are assimilated into the cultural melting pot.

The curriculum revolves around Western history.

Educational institutions treat all students the same.

Why are some U.S. educators fearful of multicultural education?

There is a sense that American traditions and values may be destroyed.

There is concern that minorities will be inappropriately placed in the college-bound track.

There is apprehension about students learning non-Western ideas.

There is anxiety among teachers who do not speak languages other than English.

What do the Bilingual Education Act of 1968, its amendments, and the No Child Left Behind Act require?

ELL students must receive appropriate instruction.

ELL students must learn English within one year.

ELL students must be tested in English language arts.

All students are expected to become bilingual.

Why is bilingual education considered a controversial approach?

Bilingual programs have not been uniformly effective.

The Lau Remedies required instruction in a child’s native language.

No Child Left Behind requires that students take tests in English.

There is a shortage of qualified bilingual teachers.

What does Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences imply?

Teachers should select instructional methods to suit student intelligences.

Students with musical intelligence learn musical techniques easily.

Students with naturalist intelligence do not have mathematical ability.

Teachers should be concerned primarily with student linguistic intelligences.

An individualized education program (IEP):

is required for all students in special education.

is mandated for all students in bilingual education.

is reviewed and revised only upon parent request.

outlines a student’s weekly goals.

During learning center time in an early childhood classroom, the teacher sends the girls to the dress-up area and the boys to the block area. How would an observer perceive the teacher’s actions?

Boys and girls are stereotyped by sex roles.

Instructional time is devoted to student play.

The teacher promotes single-sex education.

The teacher provides sex-equitable instruction.

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender issues in the classroom?

Teachers are typically unaware of favoring boys.

Boys are usually more aggressive than girls.

Girls are expected to conform to accepted norms.

How might students of the LGBT community be negatively affected by the school environment?

LGBT students experience taunting, harassment, and violence.

LGBT students feel threatened when homophobic remarks are condoned.

LGBT organizations are not accepted as part of the school community.

LGBT students feel accepted when working with supportive teachers.

In what ways can educators make schools safer for all students?

Teachers act as role models for how everyone should be treated.

Students are encouraged to self-segregate along gender or racial lines.

Students are encouraged to “toughen up” when bullied.

Supportive services such as counseling are provided.

Who may provide in-school support to better understand student diversity?

Psychologists and guidance counselors

What are the effects of recent demographic changes in the United States’ population of school-aged children?

Higher birthrates among minorities have resulted in a larger number of minority students.

A decreasing number of students come from biracial or multiracial backgrounds.

More minority children live in rural areas than live in urban areas.

California, Texas, New Mexico, and Hawaii have declining numbers of minority students.

Why is it important for teachers to be aware of student diversity?

Different ethnic and cultural backgrounds influence the choice of instructional methods.

All students are required to be proficient in English before they can graduate.

Teachers must help students from all backgrounds succeed in the dominant culture.

Teachers may believe stereotypes accurately reflect society.

Cultural pluralism implies:

the coexistence of diverse cultures in a society, each retaining its unique identity

the dominance of one culture over others in a society

the complete assimilation of minority cultures into the majority culture

the rejection of all cultural differences in a society

Which statement best reflects the philosophy of cultural pluralism?

Cultural differences should be respected.

America is a melting pot of cultures.

Immigrants should be assimilated.

Every student should learn English.

What is the correct statement about students who are English language learners (ELLs)?

ELLs represent 10 percent of all students in American schools.

Most ELLs are non-U.S. citizens born outside the United States.

ELLs are mostly refugees from other countries.

Most ELLs have teachers trained in bilingual education.

Which law protects the right of all students with disabilities to a free, appropriate public education?

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Which law requires that students with disabilities be provided with a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment?

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Americans with Disabilities Act

What should be a priority for teachers of gifted students?

Independent learning should be encouraged.

Homework assignments should be lengthened.

Assistive technology should be made available.

Their IQ scores should drive instruction.

What is the most important reason for teachers to address gender discrimination?

Teachers should give both boys and girls the greatest chance for school success.

Teachers pay more attention to girls than boys.

Girls are more likely to select STEM-related careers than boys.

Male teachers stereotypically treat girls differently than boys.

What characterizes a school environment that is hostile toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender students?

A blind eye toward bullying and harassment

Prohibition of homophobic remarks

Opportunities for discussion of gender roles

Existence of Gay–Straight Alliances

Which action may teachers take to meet the needs of culturally diverse students?

Teachers should find ways for all students to achieve academic success.

Teachers should recognize the academic deficiencies of diverse students.

All students should be taught to read and speak a foreign language.

Teachers should recognize that middle-class values clash with diversity.

Explain what the term least restrictive environment means. Give an example.

The term least restrictive environment means that a child with a disability should participate in regular education classes to the greatest extent possible consistent with what is best for their learning. Examples will vary.

The term least restrictive environment means that a child with a disability should only be taught in separate special education classes.

The term least restrictive environment means that a child with a disability should not participate in any regular education activities.

The term least restrictive environment means that a child with a disability should be homeschooled instead of attending public school.

Which types of intelligence have traditionally been rewarded in schools? Explain how Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences would affect public schools.

Traditionally, linguistic and logico-mathematic abilities have been the most emphasized in schools. If Gardner’s theory took hold in public schools, teachers and administrators would design activities with a greater attention to how they draw out one intelligence or another. Because the definition of intelligence would be broadened, it would give greater numbers of students the opportunity to develop the intelligences they have.

Traditionally, musical and bodily-kinesthetic abilities have been the most emphasized in schools. If Gardner’s theory took hold in public schools, schools would focus only on standardized testing.

Traditionally, interpersonal and intrapersonal abilities have been the most emphasized in schools. If Gardner’s theory took hold in public schools, teachers would ignore individual differences.

Traditionally, spatial and naturalistic abilities have been the most emphasized in schools. If Gardner’s theory took hold in public schools, there would be less variety in classroom activities.

Which perspective on multiculturalism best serves public education, considering both the major arguments in support and opposition?

A balanced approach that recognizes cultural diversity while promoting shared values

A strict assimilationist approach that discourages cultural differences

An exclusive focus on individualism without regard for cultural backgrounds