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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what type of food, does Standing state a child might prefer over a $500 ornate lunch?

2. According to Montessori, what must be constructed before the individual can begin his movements?

3. Where did Montessori state the imagination is derived from?

4. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what stage of development is the child, at birth, considered, according to the Standing?

5. According to Standing, what is the nature of the psychic life of man?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some things that a Montessori teacher may teach directly to younger children?

2. According to Standing, what is an example of a limitation in material for a child?

3. What is necessary for a student to engage in a certain activity?

4. What are the two distinct stages of learning in a Montessori classroom?

5. According to Standing, what was the main premise of Froebel's teaching method?

6. According to Standing, what is one mistake some may make in developing or overseeing a Montessori school?

7. According to Montessori, a perfectly prepared environment includes what type of information?

8. According to Standing, what are the two classifications of practical life exercises?

9. When a child first enters the Montessori school, what is the first thing to occur in terms of education?

10. According to Standing, what are the three forms of precision in terms of the freedoms and the closed circle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is an example in the book that describes the reaction to something spilling in a Montessori classroom. The reaction of the child and the teacher in this instance is very different in a Montessori classroom compared to that in a traditional classroom. Why does Standing discuss this specific example? Use the book to provide support in your explanation for how the various reactions to this situation may affect the child involved.

Essay Topic 2

The notion of gifted children is touched on very little in this book. Consider the Montessori method and discuss how this method may work with and be beneficial for gifted children. Use information and educational techniques, as discussed in the book, on educating disabled and normal children as support for educating gifted children.

Essay Topic 3

There is a strong emphasis on freedom throughout this book. Why do you think the author places so much emphasis on this topic? What to you think about the author's suggestion about the lack of freedom in the traditional classroom as compared to the Montessori classroom?

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