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

2. In Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," according to Standing, what is the first act of a man's life?

3. At what age do many educational professional (non Montessori) feel children should learn how to read?

4. What is the reason for the difference in number of students per class in the Montessori classroom compared to the traditional classroom?

5. According to Standing, what is the highest form of spontaneous self-activity according to Froedlians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are 3 of the 14 main rules for the teacher in relation to the environment?

2. What is the significance of the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?

3. What is meant by Weltanschauung?

4. What does Standing mean by the term Inner Command?

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

6. What is necessary for a student to engage in a certain activity?

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

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

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

10. What is the different between the teaching in a Froebel school compared to a teacher in a Montessori school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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