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

2. What does Ayers state is part of the intellectual challenge of teaching, in addition to knowing students?
(a) Self-awareness.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Self-reflection.
(d) Compassion.

3. What was one of the goals of the Prospect School?
(a) Supported students rights.
(b) Less structured curriculum.
(c) Higher pay for teachers.
(d) Supported teacher's efforts to create a learning culture.

4. What did Ayers consider people were when people, no matter how professional, were given the power to set a standard?
(a) Dictatorship.
(b) Totalitarian.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Anarchy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of questions make up the majority of the standardized test?

2. Who documented her classroom experiences through an impressive series of books?

3. Ayers stated that ________________________ is more dogmatic and insistent than any religion or political ideology.

4. Which score from a sample group was the norm as suggested by Ayers?

5. According to Ayers, what are tests surrounded by?

(see the answer key)

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