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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. Why are children initially unaware of cause and effect?

2. According to Montessori, how do adults do their work?

3. What type of environment does a Montessori school provide?

4. Why was Montessori's choice in professions different?

5. What is an natural and important factor to children's learning according to Standing in "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Standing mean when he refers to the rhythm of a child's life?

4. How did Montessori use tool in teaching abstract ideas?

5. What does Standing state goes along with exploration?

6. What type of offers did Montessori receive to travel to America and continue her work there?

7. In "Development," Standing notes a crossroads in Montessori's life. What was this crossroad and the result?

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

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

10. According to Montessori, why are infants and children considered explorers and philosophers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the Montessori classroom. Do you think students attending a Montessori school are better off and if so in what ways? Use information and examples from the book to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the discovery that occurs in children during learning and the effects this discovery has on their development. Consider factors discussed in the book such as how they made the discovery, on their own or with help, how long it took to make the discovery, and a child's interest in making the discovery.

Essay Topic 3

What is the point of contact in the Montessori classroom? Discuss how point of contact initiates precision and helps development and how teachers establish point of contact among their students. Use information from the book to support your answer.

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