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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 does a teacher in a traditional school, being tied to a curriculum experience each day?

2. What must a teacher understand to be successful in the Montessori classroom?

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

4. In "Size, Movement, Instinct, Reason," what does Standing suggest is a fundamental feature about the physical aspects of the Montessori classroom?

5. What type of interaction occurs in a traditional classroom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what are the parts of a prepared environment?

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

4. What are the two distinct stages of learning in a Montessori classroom?

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

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

7. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what ways do children right oppression?

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

9. How does freedom in the Montessori classroom also come with laws to follow?

10. How did Montessori suggest one corrects deviations in learning and development?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The notion of gifted children is touched on very little in this book. Consider the Montessori method and discuss how this method may work with and be beneficial for gifted children. Use information and educational techniques, as discussed in the book, on educating disabled and normal children as support for educating gifted children.

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