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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 1, The Explorer, Development &.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is absent in a Montessori school?
(a) Tests.
(b) Direction.
(c) Coercion.
(d) Textbooks.

2. What did Montessori feel would happen if one provides direct help for a child's mental growth needs during 0-6 year old?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Stop growth.
(c) Impede growth.
(d) Speed up growth.

3. What type of principles does the Montessori method focus?
(a) Those that occur naturally in children.
(b) Those that are effective in adults.
(c) Reading.
(d) Mathematics.

4. From ages 0-3, Montessori considered the Absorbent Mind; what is another term for the absorbent mind?
(a) Stagnant.
(b) Working.
(c) Unconscious.
(d) Conscious.

5. During the time discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery," what does Montessori discover about those she helped?
(a) They were decipherable.
(b) They could not hear.
(c) They were usually rich.
(d) They did not want help.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to the qualities unique in children, what else does the Montessori method focus on?

2. According to Standing, what did Froebel call the inner relationships that children look for between things?

3. What is a famous characteristic of the Montessori school?

4. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?

5. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?

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