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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 do both the Montessori and the Froebel methods have a great affinity to produce?
(a) Encouragement.
(b) Accomplishment.
(c) Peace.
(d) Unity.

2. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does Standing suggest is a fundamental feature about the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?
(a) Child sized furniture.
(b) Bright colors.
(c) Informational walls.
(d) Bare walls.

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

4. What does Standing do in "Montessori & Froebel" that is typically frowned upon in formal writing?
(a) Self-reference.
(b) Provide opinion.
(c) Change of subject.
(d) Misspelling.

5. In Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," according to Standing, what is the first act of a man's life?
(a) Learn to walk.
(b) Learn to breath.
(c) Create intelligence.
(d) Create humanity.

6. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does the author suggest about the development of a child when they are first born?
(a) They are not ready to learn.
(b) They are incomplete.
(c) Development is complete.
(d) They are like a bird.

7. According to Montessori, what does it take for movement to be perfected?
(a) Involunatry effort.
(b) Voluntary effort.
(c) Lots of play time.
(d) Disciplined study.

8. At what age do many educational professional (non Montessori) feel children should learn how to read?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 7 years.

9. According to the Montessori method, when is a child allowed to choose material on his own in the classroom?
(a) When the teachers permits.
(b) When he knows how to use it.
(c) When he meets the age criteria for the material.
(d) Whenever her pleases.

10. According to Montessori, what may happen if necessary supplies are not available in the classroom?
(a) Learning continues.
(b) Children will find another activity.
(c) Energy is wasted.
(d) Children will be dissappointed.

11. What type of interaction occurs in the Montessori classroom?
(a) Teacher-Child-Environment.
(b) Teacher-Child.
(c) Teacher-Environment.
(d) Child-Environment.

12. In terms of furniture, what does Standing suggest a child prefers in "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment"?
(a) Light colored tables.
(b) Dark colored tables.
(c) Fancy marble tables.
(d) Mulitcolored tables.

13. According to Standing, how did some visitors view unusual tasks seen in a Montessori classroom?
(a) A waste of time.
(b) Good learning experience.
(c) Not appropriate for the classroom.
(d) Interesting.

14. According to Montessori, what happens when a child learns a task on their own?
(a) He gains confidence.
(b) He gives up.
(c) He becomes oppressed.
(d) He tries harder.

15. What occurs when children learn a task at the right period of their learning, or sensitive time?
(a) He doe not repeat the task.
(b) He makes no mistakes.
(c) It becomes automatic.
(d) He teaches other children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what did Montessori say about universal oppression in relation to children?

2. What do some teachers feel is the only necessary component for a child to be expressing themselves?

3. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason", according to Standing, what is the highest human faculty?

4. When should a new Montessori school introduce didactic materials?

5. According to Montessori, what prompts a child to learn to speak?

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