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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In terms of time, what is first created in the child's mind in order to comprehend time?

2. Who was one of Montessori's Italian sponsors?

3. According to Montessori, what tends to occur when groups gather together, such as boys grouping together and girls grouping together?

4. According to Montessori, when does the ability to reason begin to strengthen?

5. According to Standing, what did Froebel call the inner relationships that children look for between things?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did other professionals, including other teachers of Montessori's time, assume about Monetessori's work as a teacher?

2. According to Montessori, why are the different types of metamorphosis important in education?

3. Why did Montessori suggest the the first nine volumes of Child Psychology have not been written?

4. According to Montessori, when does conscious effort of development and learning begin?

5. What connection was drawn between the Montessori method and different types of students?

6. Why does Standing suggest that Montessori was fortunate when it came to education?

7. What type of qualities was Montessori able to nourish in the children based on her teaching methods?

8. What does Standing state goes along with exploration?

9. What type of challenges did Montessori face during her education and early career?

10. What does Standing state are some differences between the Montessori school and a traditional school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In discussing the work of Montessori, is it mentioned that there was an inexhaustible originality to the work. What does this mean and why does the author suggest this is the case? How does this originality play into the popularity of the teaching method? Use the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Montessori was a school reformer. How were children treated and what were schools like during her time that would classify her as a reformer? Explain your answer, using information from the book as support.

Essay Topic 3

Montessori recognizes the difference between children and adults and creates her classrooms to meet the needs of the child. How then does she prepare children for movement up through life and eventually into adulthood? For example, children in the Montessori classroom are free to do what interests them, however in the workforce as adults, they may not have this luxury. How is this dealt with? Use information and examples from the book to support your answer.

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