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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do many teachers, according to Ayers, keep in a file cabinet or shelf that became part of a "museum"?

2. According to Ayers, what consumes millions and millions of education dollars?

3. What did Ayers state is required for "greatness in teaching"?

4. In Chapter 6, "Keeping Track," what is the process of narrowing, punishing, and controlling from the outside that too often passed for assessment?

5. Ayers suggests that _____________ tears down walls?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Ayers, what is one argument that supported proponents of phonics?

2. Describe Ayers's quest in teaching.

3. In Chapter 4, "Building Bridges," what did the second grade newsletter contain?

4. In Chapter 7, "The Mystery of Teaching," describe the students at Imani School.

5. What are Ayers's feelings on standardized tests?

6. Explain the themes of Fratney described by Ayers.

7. According to Ayers, what does culture include?

8. What are some ways that teachers can keep track of student achievement according to Ayers?

9. What did Ayers mean when he linked "consciousness to conduct"?

10. How did Ayers describe Zayd's pursuing of his "coming of age" ceremony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ayers discussed the success of Stokley Carmichael's Freedom School. Stokley Carmichael was very active in the Black Power movement.

Part 1) Discuss what Ayers said about the success of Freedom School?

Part 2) According to Ayers, what role did the Freedom School play in the life of students who attended Freedom Schools?

Essay Topic 2

Zayd created a "rite of passage" ceremony for himself. Ayers compared it to several other children's "coming of age."

Part 1) What three objects did Zayd write down that he wanted to make?

Part 2) What was the importance of the three objects?

Part 3) Explain Zayd's journey.

Essay Topic 3

Ayers displayed student work everywhere in his classroom. Students were often excited to see their work on Ayers's wall.

Part 1) Describe Ayers argument about well-designed classroom environments.

Part 2) How did hanging student work affect the environment in Ayers classroom?

Part 3) What impact did Ayers's displays have on his students?

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