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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Keeping Track.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ayers points out that __________________________________ is the most powerful predictor of how a child will do on a test.
(a) Educational background of the teachers.
(b) Past education experiences.
(c) Educational background of the parents.
(d) School funding.

2. Who was Chesa's teacher that admired Chesa's strengths instead of focusing on his weaknesses?
(a) Maxine Greene.
(b) Kevin Sweeney.
(c) Hannah Arendt.
(d) Nel Noddings.

3. What model is curriculum built on based on Ayers's research?
(a) The deficit model.
(b) The student-centered model.
(c) The surplus model.
(d) The teacher-centered model.

4. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," how did a staff review session end?
(a) In an abrupt manner.
(b) Provided teachers with a deeper understanding.
(c) With critical discussion.
(d) With a decision.

5. How many inhabitants spoke English as the native tongue in 1988, according to Chapter 4, "Building Bridges"?
(a) 33,746,000
(b) 3,746,000
(c) 333,000,000
(d) 333,746,000

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ayers, what were many of Ayers's students when he began teaching?

2. Ayers suggests that what happens when teacher's begin to value a child's opinions and experiences?

3. Ayers believed that what is the strongest source of knowledge about a student?

4. What is considered by Ayers an epidemic in our schools known as a toxic habit with no limits?

5. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what did Ayers have children research for an assignment?

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