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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. What type of work does the Montessori school promote?

2. According to Montessori, in a class of normalized children, what takes the place of competition?

3. As discussed in "Introductory Materials, Preparations & Discovery" based on Montessori's discovery, what was she initially able to do?

4. What does the chapter "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," state are the pressures adults have in terms of work?

5. What did Montessori value over words, according to a Catholic Priest that was quoted in "Development"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Montessori suggest the various sensitive periods in infants should be fostered?

4. Why is the first stage of development called the Absorbent Mind?

5. According to Montessori, how is the cycle of work different between adults and children?

6. What does Standing state goes along with exploration?

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

8. How did Montessori, initially misread children's apparent rebellion of authority?

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

10. According to Montessori, how does the absorbent mind take in the world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Movement is an important part of learning. Based on information from the book, how does the Montessori method address movement in the classroom and in learning to achieve maximum results in education? Additionally, how is this different than a traditional classroom? Provide specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Standing chooses to compare Montessori and Froebel's educational techniques. Discuss the validity of this comparison since the Froebel method is no longer used. Why does Standing choose this comparison? In making this comparison what is learned about the Montessori method? Use information from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The Montessori method gained much popularity throughout the world. Despite this popularity, Montessori schools and methods are not the common method for teaching. Why do you think this is the case? What factors have and continue to play a role in determining the reach of the Montessori method? Use information from the book to support your answer.

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