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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 is one example of an unusual task a visitor may see a Montessori child engaged in?

2. What did some Froebelians think the Montessori method do not give enough attention to?

3. What does Standing do in "Montessori & Froebel" that is typically frowned upon in formal writing?

4. What was the first thing that Montessori requires of a Montessori Directress?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Standing, what are the three forms of precision in terms of the freedoms and the closed circle?

2. According to Standing, what is one mistake some may make in developing or overseeing a Montessori school?

3. According to Standing, what is an example of a limitation in material for a child?

4. Why does the Montessori method keep a young child in a limited circle within the prepared environment?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why can it be said that the Montessori method revels the true nature of children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why do you think it is important to discuss the spiritual health of a teacher in the Montessori classroom? How and why does religion play a role in the education of children in these classrooms? Use the information provided by Standing to support your answer.

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