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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Creating an Environment for Learning.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher was written, what percentage of American children awoke everyday in poverty?
(a) 22% of American children awoke everyday in poverty.
(b) 33% of American children awoke everyday in poverty.
(c) 25% of American children awoke everyday in poverty.
(d) 50% of American children awoke everyday in poverty.

3. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," how did one learn how to work well with youngsters?
(a) Watching videos of children interacting.
(b) Practice.
(c) Watching others interact with children.
(d) Reading books about youngsters.

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

5. Compared to 0 dollars spent on school construction, how much did Illinois spend on prison construction in 1999?
(a) $200 million.
(b) 4 million.
(c) $400 million.
(d) 2 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ayers believed that ____________ integrate and give meaning to other aspects of school and curriculum, along with engaging and focusing children's energy.

2. According to Ayers, what is built when there is an engaged and active citizenry?

3. Who described a student as "ordinarily expressive and lively when talking about ideas and information"?

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

5. What does Ayers state is part of the intellectual challenge of teaching, in addition to knowing students?

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