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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Standing, what is the purpose of the prepared educational environment?
(a) Prepare independence.
(b) Increase attention.
(c) Prepare dependence.
(d) Make children feel special.

2. According to Montessori, what is necessary for a child to be able to overcome or make right any misstep in the environment?
(a) Concrete thinking.
(b) Good problem solving skills.
(c) Rapport between the child and the environment.
(d) Abstract thinking.

3. Rather than to teach children, what is the true goal of the Montessori method?
(a) Foster thought.
(b) Force learning.
(c) Increase patience.
(d) Direct energy.

4. What must a teacher understand to be successful in the Montessori classroom?
(a) The child as a human being.
(b) The backgroud of the Montessori method.
(c) The curriculum for the class.
(d) The principles of learning.

5. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what type of food, does Standing state a child might prefer over a $500 ornate lunch?
(a) McDonalds.
(b) Crackers.
(c) Grilled cheese.
(d) Homecooked.

6. What is considered a good class size in a Montessori classroom?
(a) 12-14.
(b) 15-25.
(c) 30-40.
(d) 25-30.

7. What does Montessori feel the first step to teacher preparation should be?
(a) Mental preparation.
(b) Spiritual preparation.
(c) Physical preparation.
(d) College degree.

8. What does Standing suggest that children prefer an imaginary world?
(a) The real world is too large for them.
(b) The real world is too dark for them.
(c) Simply because they are children.
(d) It is one they can dominate.

9. What did Montessori emphasize in terms of activity methods?
(a) Remaining engaged.
(b) Understanding theories.
(c) Doing things correctly.
(d) Precision, order, and discipline.

10. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does the author state psychologists of this time placed an emphasis in?
(a) Inherited behaviors.
(b) Deviations.
(c) Positive behaviors.
(d) Learning theories.

11. According to Montessori, what can be said about the adults feeling of oppressing their children?
(a) They feel it is necessary.
(b) It is intentional.
(c) They do not care.
(d) It is not intentional.

12. According to the beginning of "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," how did the Montessori school define good education?
(a) Child Led Learning.
(b) Choice in Learning.
(c) Freedom in a Prepared Environment.
(d) Oppression Free Learning.

13. What is one of the most misunderstood elements of the Montessori method?
(a) Discipline.
(b) Independence.
(c) Learning.
(d) Team work.

14. What process does not complete itself for several years after birth and can be fostered by the Montessori school?
(a) Superior incarntaion.
(b) Self.
(c) Progressive incarnation.
(d) Inactive incarnation.

15. What is considered a good class size in a traditional school?
(a) 25-30.
(b) 12-14.
(c) 15-25.
(d) 30-40.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," what does the role of the Montessori teacher resemble?

3. In Montessori & Froebel, what does Standing mean by the words "Luogo Chiuso"?

4. What occurs when children learn a task at the right period of their learning, or sensitive time?

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

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