Institutional and social realities encourage students to
a. be conforming in their behavior.
b. become independent thinkers.
c. develop dependence on the teacher.
d. maintain good study habits.
[Ques. 2] Women currently constitute ______________ percent of college enrollment.
a. 20
b. 40
c. 60
d. 80
[Ques. 3] Typical elementary classroom procedures are primarily designed to
a. emphasize educational concepts.
b. maintain good student-teacher relationships.
c. prevent disturbances.
d. provide maximum instructional time.
[Ques. 4] Studies indicate that active, independent learners are sometimes
a. disruptive in the classroom.
b. rejected by teachers.
c. seen by other students as class leaders.
d. used by teachers to lead various activities.
[Ques. 5] According to much of the research on student roles, which of the following children is most likely to be perceived by teachers as a model student?
a. Angelina, an advanced student who is always looking for more things to do and learn
b. Van, who actively participates in all class discussions
c. Joy, who quietly and efficiently does everything she's told to do
d. Becky, a very expressive, creative student with a flair for drama
[Ques. 6] When dealing with bullies, a school might best
a. apply behavioral contracts.
b. organize more physical activities.
c. include more manipulative instructional activities.
d. apply corporal punishment.
[Ques. 7] Teachers can help improve or increase students' aspirations by encouraging them to participate in
a. extracurricular activities.
b. community projects.
c. computer classes.
d. home-study groups.
[Ques. 8] According to Coleman's study in 1961, students with high prestige in high school include
a. only those who are athletes.
b. only those who own nice cars.
c. physically attractive students only.
d. all of the above.
[Ques. 9] Given current social conditions and trends, which of the following statements about Sam, a hypothetical twelve-yearold boy, is most likely to be true?
a. Sam's parents spend more time with him than their parents spent with them as children.
b. Sam's friends influence him more than his parents' friends influenced them as children.
c. Sam is less involved in extracurricular activities than his parents were at the same age.
d. The hidden curriculum at Sam's school is less likely to emphasize passive compliance than the culture of the schools his parents attended.
[Ques. 10] A nuclear family can be described as one that
a. includes two parents living with their children.
b. is held together by strong family values.
c. lives in the center of a city.
d. lives near the children's school.
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