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

2. When should a new Montessori school introduce didactic materials?
(a) At the very begining of the year.
(b) When the children are ready.
(c) When the children reach 7 years old.
(d) When the right rapport have been created.

3. According to Montessori, why is oppression of children strange?
(a) They are the only ones oppressed.
(b) They do not know they are oppressed.
(c) Despite efforts to change, this oppression still occurs.
(d) Those who love the children, oppress them.

4. What type of interaction occurs in a traditional classroom?
(a) Teacher-Child.
(b) Teacher-Environment.
(c) Teacher-Child-Envorinment.
(d) Child-Environemnt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the most misunderstood elements of the Montessori method?

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

3. Who defined man as the rational animal?

4. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what type of food, does Standing state a child might prefer over a $500 ornate lunch?

5. According to Montessori, what is necessary for a child to be able to overcome or make right any misstep in the environment?

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 "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," how is it possible to be independent but not free?

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

4. What are the possibilities of an individual who is a slave or who has limited freedom?

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

6. According to Standing, what is an example of a limitation in material for a child?

7. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what ways do children right oppression?

8. According to Montessori, what are the main factors of a child's life that may cause deviations?

9. According to the Montessori philosophy, how are actions of grace and courtesy to be taught?

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

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