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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 "Exploration, Development," what does Standing suggest is the reasoning some put behind the children's ability to work on their own in a Montessori classroom?

2. What does Standing state about the existence of the body as a baby experiences it?

3. According to Standing, what does the inner rhythm of the child represents?

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

5. In "Development," what were children given in a Montessori classroom that was evident through their obedience toward adults and ability to strive for perfection on their own terms?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Standing make clear about the content of this book?

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

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

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

5. How does Standing discuss the importance of order in children?

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

7. According to Montessori, children have an interesting concept of time; how is this concept different from that of an adult?

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

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

10. According to Montessori, why is human development compared to a succession of new births?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Montessori was fortunate in her schooling. Based on the information presented in the book, what was the social and political climate like during Montessori's schooling? Why is it that, while she had opportunities, she still faced challenges?

Essay Topic 3

According to Standing, what is the general view of Montessori schools today? What type of challenges do you think these schools continue to face?

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