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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How old was Zayd when the transformation of child to adult began?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Ten.
2. Ayers points out that __________________________________ is the most powerful predictor of how a child will do on a test.
(a) Educational background of the parents.
(b) Educational background of the teachers.
(c) Past education experiences.
(d) School funding.
3. Who argued that the basic model of curriculum and teaching was "not just mistaken and impossible, but bad in the sense of morally wrong"?
(a) Gilbert Ryle.
(b) John Holt.
(c) Denise Price.
(d) June Jordan.
4. In Chapter 5, "Liberating the Curriculum," which college was referenced in a conversation Zelma participated in?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Duke.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Northwestern.
5. According to Ayers, what are schools?
(a) Porous places.
(b) Large places.
(c) Small places.
(d) Learning factories.
Short Answer Questions
1. What grade levels were standardized testing banned around the nation?
2. What is a set of techniques and directions to be mastered discussed in Chapter 7, "The Mystery of Teaching"?
3. What is an important window into a child and an essential part of any bridge's blueprint suggested by Ayers?
4. What did Ayers state is required for "greatness in teaching"?
5. Who described an astonishing process while teaching a course "The Art of Black English"?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Ayers, what is one argument that supported proponents of phonics?
2. What did Ayers mean when he linked "consciousness to conduct"?
3. According to Ayers, what are good schools?
4. How did Ayers describe Zayd's pursuing of his "coming of age" ceremony?
5. According to Ayers, where do standardized tests push well-intentioned teachers and school leaders?
6. What can't standardized tests measure?
7. In Chapter 7, "The Mystery of Teaching," describe the students at Imani School.
8. Explain the themes of Fratney described by Ayers.
9. In Chapter 4, "Building Bridges," what did the second grade newsletter contain?
10. What are some ways that teachers can keep track of student achievement according to Ayers?
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