25. A factory model mentality is often the outcome of overcrowded and underfunded schools.
a. True b. False
26. Authentic assessment is teacher-centered.
a. True b. False
27. The report: A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform generated extensive research designed to improve education and schooling.
a. True b. False
28. Which of the following statements are true?
a. "School within a school" is a reform effort to re-structure large, impersonal schools.
b. Ability grouping and tracking are synonymous terms and, In spite of the negative aspects of tracking, and the inherent injustices, tracking remains a common practice in most junior and senior high schools, are true.
c. In spite of the negative aspects of tracking, and the inherent injustices, tracking remains a common practice in most junior and senior high schools.
d. Teacher leader is synonymous with "leadership from the middle."
e. All the statements are true.
aa. Ability grouping and tracking are synonymous terms.
29. Characteristics of a student-centered school includes all of the following with the exception of
a. The mission statement exudes a sense of "we-ness."
b. Students are given a voice, and carry out leadership roles.
c. Tests and grades direct teaching and learning.
d. All of these
e. The emphasis is on improving student performance.
30. School-choice includes the following alternatives for parents
a. Home schooling and Private schools
b. Private schools
c. Home schooling
d. All of these
e. Charter schools
31. Correlates of the Effective School Movement include all of the following with the exception of
a. Strong instructional leadership
b. A carefully developed instructional focus.
c. All of these are correlates.
d. High teacher expectations that all students will learn.
e Authentic assessment