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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. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what did Ayers have children research for an assignment?
(a) The child's first name.
(b) The child's last name.
(c) The area the child lived.
(d) The child's family's geneology.

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

3. What does Ayers say that people must have to promote change in the educational system?
(a) Experience.
(b) Parental support.
(c) A revolution.
(d) A strong commitment.

4. What does Ayers say lesson plans typically begin with?
(a) With an anticipatory set.
(b) With state and national standards.
(c) With behavioral objectives.
(d) With lesson objectives.

5. According to Ayers, what is the goal when kids become the "crowd or herd"?
(a) Teach students one on one.
(b) Teach great lessons.
(c) To manage the mob.
(d) Create the "factory" student.

Short Answer Questions

1. What exists less than a half-mile from the University of Illinois-Chicago?

2. Ayers believes that what sets up schools as institutional forms for re-creation of specific values and norms, dispositions, and assumptions?

3. What kind of teachers did Ayers suggest were needed now more than ever?

4. Who was Chesa's teacher that admired Chesa's strengths instead of focusing on his weaknesses?

5. What percentage of African American boys does Ayers say will spend some time in prison?

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