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Q: With respect to curriculum, the National Science Teachers Association places strong emphasis on laboratory experiences and ____________________.

Q: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is now emphasizing the important roll of _______________to help students.

Q: Identify five skills needed for social studies, according to Stoskopf

Q: Identify the general organization pattern for social studies in grades 4-6.

Q: Identify the components of "Concept Development."

Q: The two organizations most responsible for the development of standards in English and language arts are the National Council of Teachers of English and ________________________.

Q: One of the 12 essential goals of English states: "Students adjust their use of spoken, writing, and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of_________ and for different ___________.

Q: English / language arts standards can be presented in a list, but in fact they are not necessarily distinct, but _________ in nature.

Q: According to a report issued by the National Reading Panel teacher preparation should emphasize both phonics and ____________ for young readers.

Q: True or False. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education recommends physical activity of 150 minutes per week for elementary and over 250 minutes per week for secondary. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. According to the standards for the arts, students should be able to relate various types of arts knowledge across four disciplines. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. In Multitiered teaching, students are provided with challenging and respectful tasks that advance their learning. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. Social Studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of individual interests. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. Developing and using models falls under the science dimension of scientific and engineering practices. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. Inquiry-based learning is a relatively new approach to teaching. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. Producing students who think, write, and speak like scientists and mathematicians is a key to making schools successful in our global world. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. Based on the results of math testing over the years it appears the United States is improving. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. The Worker Education and Training Program recommends using technology for geographical and historical information, but not for simulations until high school. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. Textbook publishers today try to integrate social studies content into the teaching of reading. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. These new frameworks will provide guidance for educators to implement standards and assessments that will generate information about student achievement and solidify integrity and accountability throughout the educational system (Fogo, 2011). a. True b. False

Q: True or False. Experts have concluded that all students should be taught from a phonics perspective. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. According to the text students should write from one or two perspectives in order to master English / language arts skills. a. True b. False

Q: True or False. According to the International Reading Association good reading teachers can act as reading "coaches." a. True b. False

Q: True or False. Cognitive demands are rising, but are consistent. a. True b. False

Q: The Common Core Standards have prompted the call for comparable standards in science. Now the framework for K-12 science education that call for which three dimensions? A. scientific and engineering practices, integration of curricula/instruction/assessment, and common inquiry processes B. scientific and engineering practices, common inquiry processes, and core ideas in discipline areas. C. scientific and engineering practices, common inquiry processes, and crosscutting concepts D. scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts with common applications across fields, and core ideas in discipline areas.

Q: The revised national curriculum standards for the social studies are centered around which of the following themes? (A) culture, armed conflicts, civic ideals, and power/governance B. culture, people/places/environment, individual development, and governance C. culture, time/change, governance, global connections D. culture, governance, American history, World history

Q: A major trend in the study of reading continues to be a renewed interest in brain research and how the brain functions. Psychologist Gerald Coles believes this research should address which of the following questions? A. How do different aspects of reading interact in certain tasks and what kinds of brain activity do the interactions produce? B. How does the left hemisphere interact with certain types of literature? C. How does the brain react to reading different genres? D. What areas of the brain are most active when reading?

Q: Common standards in English language arts provide clarity by all but which of the following? A. zero in on important knowledge and skills B. outline teaching strategies C. establish shared goals among students D. give all students an equal opportunity for high achievement.

Q: The standards designed by the International Reading Association for Reading Professional includes all but which of the following? A. Candidates understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction. B. Candidates create and engage their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect, and a valuing of differences in our society. C. Candidates create assessments that provide both formative and summative information. D. Candidates create a literature environment that fosters readings and writing.

Q: Proponents of multiculturalism recognize that the goals have not been reached. They have, however, a series of "tips." Which item below is not one of those tips? A. An understanding of groupness B. An ability to see the perspectives of others C. Commitment to a global economy D. An understanding of E Pluribus Unum

Q: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides significant support to the need for physical education and health education by identifying problem areas that can be a major source of health problems. The center points to all of the items below except A. Students experimenting with over-the-counter drugs B. Lack of physical activity C. Poor nutrition D. Unintended pregnancy

Q: There are five general standards for the arts. Which of the following is not one of those standards? A. Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes related to the visual arts. B. Understands the value and beauty of dance as artistic expression. C. Understands the visual arts in relation to history and culture D. Students know a range of subject matter, symbols, and potential ideas in the visual arts.

Q: Trends in foreign language instruction tend to stress A. Composition B. Syntax C. Literature D. Communication

Q: According to the recommendations in Education for Global Leadership: A. Only 50 % of American students take a language B. Because of globalization all high school students need 3 years of a language C. Foreign language immersion should be required in elementary school D. We should teach international content across the curriculum at all levels of learning.

Q: The National Science Standards are divided into strands. Which of the following is not one of those strands? A. Life Science B. Physical Science C. Chemistry D. Science and Technology

Q: According to the National Science Standards the concept "transfer of energy" first appears A. Levels K-4 B. Levels 5-8 C. Levels 9-12 D. Grade 5

Q: Life Sciences recommendations include A. Structures and processes B. space C. genetic engineering D. mechanical engineering

Q: The equity principle in mathematics implies A. All students treated exactly the same B. Grades are equalized based on ability C. High expectations and support for all students D. Equal access to materials

Q: Below are various foci for mathematics education. Which one does not belong with the other three? A. Numbers and operations B. Geometry C. Measurement D. Algebra

Q: Which of the following does not belong with the other three? A. Point of view B. Political perspective C. Credibility of evidence D. Historical context

Q: Based on the most common organizational pattern for social studies, American history would be treated in all of the years below except A. Grade 5 B. Grade 8 C. Grade 11 D. Grade 12

Q: The nation's foremost social studies organization released its revised national standards, National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: A Framework for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, on September 17, 2010, Constitution Day. The revised curriculum standards are centered on all but which of the following themes: A. Geography B. Time, continuity, and change C. People, places, and environment. D. Individual development and identity

Q: The Framework for Common Core Standards Planning and Implementation recommends all but which of the following? A. An integrated model of literacy B. One set of expectations C. Shared responsibility for student's literacy development D. Research and media skills blended

Q: Most research on reading instruction suggests the best approach is A. Direct instruction B. Means-based approaches C. A mixture of direct and means-based approaches D. Grouping within the classroom

Q: A technique now being used in English classrooms to combat the reduction of reading for pleasure is A. Critical literacy B. Differentiated roles C. Literature circles D. Critical analysis

Q: A teacher divided the class into groups of three who review a series of photos from different perspectives. The group develops a template for opening questions and discussion. It would appear that this teacher was using a technique called: A. Sketch to stretch B. Literature circles C. Literature roles D. Circle writing

Q: There are four trends in English/language arts including: A. More mini-courses on specific interest areas B. More diversified view of students' response to literature C. More emphasis on contemporary writing D. Restricting the types of writing based on "less is more"

Q: All across the United States, literacy has become a high priority because: A. Policymakers see evidence our country's future depends on education B. Elementary school reading programs have been on decline C. NCLB places too much emphasis on mathematics D. Title I reading programs have failed to correct difficulties

Q: According to Schmoker (2012), schools can make a profound difference if they increase the amount of following except A. purposeful close reading, discussion, and writing that students do in school B. discussion C. Science D. writing

Q: In general specific indicators of effective teaching exist A. To a higher degree in high performing classrooms B. To a higher degree in high performing classrooms C. To a higher degree where teachers are experienced D. To a higher degree where teachers have graduate degree

Q: In a Sioux Falls study it was found that you could identify effective teachers based on normative tests. Fourteen categories of instructional performance were examined. Of the categories below, which showed the greatest impact on a student's performance? A. Re-teaching B. Positive self-concept C. Age D. Providing feedback

Q: In value added assessment: A. You can determine how much a child learns in a year B. Each spring students take a norm-referenced test C. You can tell the value of each teacher D. Each teacher receives a report card that becomes a public document

Q: The question: "What specific provisions are there for continuing input from those constituencies?" most likely relates to A. Planning curriculum evaluations B. The supported curriculum C. The planned curriculum D. Formative aspects

Q: Which of the following questions does not belong with the other three? A. What unintended effects does this curriculum have on teaching? B. Do the teachers teach for the objectives at that grade? C. Does the district provide curriculum-based tests? D. Do the teachers allocate time to the several components of this field of study that reflects district priorities?

Q: When evaluating materials in the supported curriculum many questions are asked. Of the four questions below which one is not an appropriate question? A. Is the quantity of materials adequate in relation to student enrollment? B. Was the lowest responsible bidder used to supply the materials? C. Are the learning objectives of the instructional materials consonant with the objectives in the written course guide? D. Do the instructional materials reflect the best current knowledge in the field of study?

Q: With respect to the time allowed for assessment of the supported curriculum: A. The time allocated must seem appropriate with respect to district goals. B. The district allocated time at two levels of schooling. C. Experts are important for content, but not time allocation D. District, but not school schedules, is important in determining time allocations

Q: Which of the following questions do not belong with the other three? A. Are the goals congruent with relative curricula goals for the district? B. Are the goals supported and understood by the parents? C. Does the grade level of the objectives seem appropriate? D. Are the goals understood and supported by the students?

Q: One question to answer when assessing the context of a field of study is: A. Is there sufficient funding for the evaluation? B. Are appropriate resources provided for the field of study? C. Is the timing of this evaluation appropriate? D. What are the prevailing attitudes, values, and expectations of the community?

Q: In planning for an evaluation of the program of studies all of the following would be required as stated, except: A. Syllabi for all courses in the field of study B. A random selection of student schedules C. Faculty schedules without enrollments D. A list of all elective courses in the field including time allocations, course descriptions, and most recent enrollment figures

Q: In evaluating a field of study, there are several questions to be asked. Each of the questions below is appropriate except A. How much time will be allocated? B. What human, fiscal, and material resources will be needed? C. What courses of study should be evaluated? D. What constituencies will be asked for input?

Q: There are many criteria for a curriculum evaluation model including all of those below except. A. Can be implemented without making inordinate demands on resources B. Can be applied to at least two levels of curriculum C. Makes useful distinctions between merit and worth D. Is sensitive and makes provisions for assessing the aesthetic nature of the curriculum

Q: Eisner speaks in terms of nondiscursive communication. One characteristic of such communication is: A. Use of connotative language B. Denotative in nature C. Uses linguistic forms to represent D. Uses symbolic language only rarely

Q: The chief advantage to the responsive is: A. Test reliability B. Ease of use C. Statistical fundamentals D. Sensitivity to clients

Q: The main weakness of the Stufflebeam approach to curriculum evaluation is: A. Complex and expensive to maintain B. Too much dependence on data C. Failure to recognize the complexity of the decision-making process D. Involves too many people

Q: The Stufflebeam approach to curriculum evaluation includes four separate factors, the first of which is: A. Input B. Process C. Context D. Product

Q: The Tyler rationale includes all of the following strengths except A. Relatively easy to understand and apply B. Increases creativity in curricular development C. It focuses attention on strengths and weaknesses of curriculum D. It emphasizes the importance of having a continuous cycle

Q: Which of the documents below would not be the subject of formal curriculum assessment? A. Course of study B. Field of study C. Program of study D. Unit of study

Q: A curriculum expert declares that new curriculum in honors physics has merit, but the worth of the curriculum is not consistently high. Was the expert: A. Correct because worth must be viewed within the context of the situation B. Correct because merit and worth are totally independent concepts C. Incorrect because merit and worth must be the same. D. Incorrect because worth is always higher than merit

Q: Explain in detail how a developed curriculum can be assessed and evaluated for effectiveness using Bradley's outline.

Q: When implementing an evaluation design the text indicates there are two matters of great importance that should be stressed. Identify the two and explain why they are important.

Q: At least one state is trying to use value-added assessment to assess the quality of a university's teacher education problem by state-wide testing over time. Do you believe this is reasonable? Why or why not? What problems, if any, do you see in such a program?

Q: Describe the concept and process of value-added assessment?

Q: Relationship building with expertise and integrity is the cornerstone for movement into a successful evaluation process. Therefore, the principal must establish his credibility as an instructional leader by knowing the indicators of effective teaching, explain the components a principal needs to understand and apply.

Q: The text suggests when you evaluate the learned curriculum you ask: "Do pupils believe that what they are learning is useful and meaningful?" Why is this important?

Q: In evaluating the writing curriculum why is it important to evaluate the scope and sequence of level objectives? Remember this is an essay, not a list.

Q: In evaluating curriculum why is it very important to identify the issues before going into detail with the evaluation?

Q: When evaluating context, why is it important to assess the nature of the student body?

Q: A young teacher of reading was very excited over a new approach for their Title I reading program. She developed an appropriate plan to evaluate the new approach by comparing growth rates. Looking at the final results where neither the experimental or control group showed a statistically significant difference in growth, she concluded the teachers must revert back to the old program. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Q: One characteristic that a curriculum evaluation plan must have is that both quantitative and qualitative measures be used. Why is this guideline an essential aspect?

Q: What makes Eisner's perspective on curriculum unique and what are the three aspects of his approach? Explain.