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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Seeing the Student.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Ayers say the message should be to the children in youth?
(a) You are here for an education.
(b) Focus on other students.
(c) Do your best.
(d) You are a valuable person.

3. What became a helpful guide to teaching for Ayers and other teachers?
(a) The teacher taught straight from the book.
(b) Motivational speakers visited and taught.
(c) The teacher allowed the student to pursue their goals.
(d) Videos of best practice.

4. What does Ayers identify as a time of invention, discovery, and surprise?
(a) Daycare.
(b) School.
(c) Childhood.
(d) Adulthood.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ayers cite is the main reason students drop out?

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

4. In the year 2000, how many children did not have health insurance?

5. Which Greek God did Ayers compare outstanding teachers to?

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