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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In terms of furniture, what does Standing suggest a child prefers in "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment"?

2. Rather than to teach children, what is the true goal of the Montessori method?

3. What did Froebel study as a young student?

4. According to Standing, in "Montessori & Froebel," what is our environment made for?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the different between the teaching in a Froebel school compared to a teacher in a Montessori school?

2. According to Standing, what are the two classifications of practical life exercises?

3. What is the significance of the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?

4. According to Montessori, a perfectly prepared environment includes what type of information?

5. According to Standing, what was the main premise of Froebel's teaching method?

6. What are 3 of the 14 main rules for the teacher in relation to the environment?

7. How did Montessori suggest one corrects deviations in learning and development?

8. When did Montessori disagree with Froebels use of free play and make believe?

9. According to Standing, what are the three forms of precision in terms of the freedoms and the closed circle?

10. What does Standing mean by the term Inner Command?

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