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

2. According to Ayers, what consumes millions and millions of education dollars?
(a) Textbook companies.
(b) Failing school districts.
(c) The testing industry.
(d) Successful school districts.

3. How did deficiencies make Ayers feel?
(a) Ready for the challenge of learning.
(b) Inadequate.
(c) Fine.
(d) Happy.

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

5. Who brought the culture of the Sioux people to life for Zayd?
(a) Jose Vega.
(b) Bernardina.
(c) Mari Sandoz.
(d) Mara Sapon-Sevin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who argued that good teachers incorporated all kinds of instructional strategies and are vigilant for "what works"?

2. What does Ayers say lesson plans typically begin with?

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

4. What did Ayers suggest should be the center of knowledge?

5. What grade levels were standardized testing banned around the nation?

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