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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Part 5 : Chapter 1, Montessori & Froebel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Montessori method distinguish itself from other educational models?
(a) Provide more free time.
(b) Genuinely develop a child's personality.
(c) Have no rules.
(d) Teach in large classes.

2. According to Montessori, what sets the tune of development and the creation of self?
(a) Adults.
(b) The body.
(c) The mind.
(d) The soul.

3. In "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is the reasoning some put behind the children's ability to work on their own in a Montessori classroom?
(a) They are given directions before visitors come in.
(b) Hypnotic influnce.
(c) They are simply playing and not learning.
(d) Strong discipline.

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

5. According to Standing, what is the nature of the psychic life of man?
(a) It goes on for ever.
(b) It is only present in the intelligent.
(c) It is repressed.
(d) It ends quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Montessori's popularity grew, what did she realize about the reach of her teaching methods?

2. According to Montessori, what is a sensitive period?

3. At what age do many educational professional (non Montessori) feel children should learn how to read?

4. According to Montessori, what can be said about the adults feeling of oppressing their children?

5. What is one example of an unusual task a visitor may see a Montessori child engaged in?

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