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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Montessori, what is different in the way adults work compared to children?
(a) Adults try to make internal changes.
(b) There are no differences.
(c) Adults have a better understanding of change.
(d) Adults try to make external changes.

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) Impede growth.
(c) Stop growth.
(d) Speed up growth.

3. According to Montessori, what is suggested by the fact that from ages 6-12, there are fewer incidences of illness and mortality?
(a) Children receive better medical care during this time.
(b) This is a period of strength.
(c) Children are immune to illness during this time.
(d) There is a poor accounting of actual illnesses and deaths during this time.

4. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?
(a) Independent work.
(b) Child-Adult paired work.
(c) Student-student paired work.
(d) Group work.

5. What was Montessori fortunate to have had?
(a) Educational opportunities.
(b) A lot of friends.
(c) A job as a teacher.
(d) Rich parents.

6. According to Montessori, when does the ability to reason begin to strengthen?
(a) Adulthood.
(b) 3-6 years.
(c) 6-12 years.
(d) 12-15 years.

7. According to Montessori, when does a child begin to consciously participate in the growth and development of his mind?
(a) Ages 9-12 years.
(b) Ages 0-3 years.
(c) Ages 3-6 years.
(d) Ages 6-9 years.

8. According to Montessori, what is a sensitive period?
(a) A period of increased ability to learn.
(b) Increased emotional time.
(c) Period where deviations may occur.
(d) Puberty.

9. According to Montessori, what is the primary tool for learning in infants and very young children?
(a) Adult instruction.
(b) Hands.
(c) Mind.
(d) Feet.

10. According to Montessori, what effects does the herd instinct have in boys?
(a) Learn more.
(b) Fight other groups.
(c) Wean them from maternal domination.
(d) Become mentally stronger.

11. According to Montessori, when does the second epoch of development begin?
(a) Around 6 years old.
(b) Around 18 years old.
(c) Afreouns 21 years old.
(d) Around 12 years old.

12. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?
(a) Toddler.
(b) Adolescence.
(c) 9 year olds.
(d) Adulthood.

13. For learning in the Montessori classroom to be successful, what is presented to the children?
(a) Options for learning.
(b) Punishments.
(c) Rewards.
(d) Options for free activities.

14. According to Montessori, what is necessary for children who have had disordering experiences?
(a) Direct instruction.
(b) Understanding teachers.
(c) Freedom to explore.
(d) Strict guidelines.

15. When did Montessori write her first book on her work?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1899.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1909.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only organization designed to represent and promote the principles of the Montessori method?

2. According to Montessori, which of the following is not an indication of the transition form the first to the second stage of childhood?

3. According to Montessori, why it is important to have different educational principles for different stages of development?

4. According to Montessori, in a class of normalized children, what takes the place of competition?

5. According to Standing, what does the inner rhythm of the child represents?

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