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WorksheetsTFL615_week 10_L&O ch 11
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
US schools are supported by local, state, and federal revenues, with the greatest share derived from state sources and the smallest share from federal sources.
True
False
School finance is based on the principle of equality of opportunity; nevertheless, wide variation exists in the financial ability among states and within states to support education in the US.
True
False
In the US, poorer school districts tend to receive more money from their respective states than do wealthier school districts.
True
False
In the US, poorer states, especially those in the South and Southwest, tend to receive more money from the federal government than do wealthier states and states in the Northeast and Midwest.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a method used in the US to finance public education?
flat grant model
power-equalizing plan
weighted-student plan
choice
central government funding
Which of the following is the oldest and most unequal method used in the US to finance public education because it is based on a fixed amount multiplied by the number of students in attendance?
flat grant model
power-equalizing plan
weighted-student plan
choice
central government funding
In the US, the most common methods of finance are based on some type of equalization plan to supplement less wealthy school districts.
True
False
Which of the following methods for funding public education uses inverse ratios of wealth?
flat grant model
power-equalizing plan
weighted-student plan
choice
central government funding
Which of the following methods for funding public education uses special characteristics of students and special programs?
flat grant model
power-equalizing plan
weighted-student plan
choice
central government funding
Which of the following is part of developing a budget?
planning or identifying priorities
analysis, dealing with goals to evaluate criteria
establishing priorities and negotiating
controls, dealing with inventory, receipts and disbursements
all answers are correct
Larger schools are more efficient.
True
False
According to research, which of the following is true?
in larger schools, education costs per student tend to be higher
in larger schools, efficiency tends to be lower
oversized schools are a detriment of achievement
oversized schools are especially detrimental for poor children’s achievement
all answers are correct
Most research indicates that specific items related to school effectiveness are not cost-related; rather, they deal with organizational climate and culture.
True
False
According to the research on effective schools conducted by Ronald Edmonds and colleagues, which of the following is related to school effectiveness?
strong leadership
orderly, humane climate
frequent monitoring of students’ progress
high expectations and requirements for all students
all answers are correct
According to the Connecticut School Effectiveness Project, which of the following do effective schools have?
A safe and orderly environment
A clear school mission, positive home-school relations
Instructional leadership, time on task
A climate of high expectations, frequent monitoring of student progress
All answers are correct
