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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 occupation does Ayers say teachers must "take on" to understand children?
(a) Pychologist.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Police Officer.
(d) Detective.

2. 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.

3. Ayers believed that what is the strongest source of knowledge about a student?
(a) The student.
(b) Doctors.
(c) The parents.
(d) Teachers.

4. As suggested in Chapter 6, "Keeping Track," who requires standardized tests to comply with state law?
(a) Parents.
(b) Principals.
(c) School district leaders.
(d) Teachers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a great motivator for student ceremonies according to Chapter 4, "Building Bridges"?

2. Ayers said that someone is required to lay the first plank for what?

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

4. How does Ayers feel about standardized tests?

5. What did Zayd want to get like Crazy Horse?

(see the answer key)

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