Discuss how public schools are funded in the United States. What are some of the problem associated with this practice?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2The chapter argues that the self-fulfilling prophecies associated with _____ are at least partly responsible for the tendency of students in the lower tracks to be low achievers, unmotivated, uninvolved in school activities,
and more prone to break school rules and drop out of school.
a. social Darwinism
b. the Common Core
c. the tracking system
d. No Child Left Behind
Question 3In 1940, about 38 of people in the United State age 25 to 29 had completed high school. What was that figure for 2013?
a. 99.9
b. 86.6
c. 68.8
d. 28.4
Question 4Approximately what percentage of public high school students in the United States will drop out before graduation?
a. 54
b. 30
c. 15
d. 5
Question 5Many problems in U.S. schools are related to the lack of student interest. According to the chapter, this is the downside of
a. upward mobility.
b. boring teachers.
c. American youth.
d. compulsory education.
Question 6Americans' faith in education is based on the assumption that
a. an educated citizenry is more patriotic.
b. educated people earn more money and pay more taxes.
c. a democratic society requires an educated citizenry.
d. educated people are easier to manipulate.
Question 7According to the chapter, which course is most likely to be opposed in U.S. public high schools?
a. Survey of British Literature 18001950
b. The Life and Teachings of Karl Marx
c. Particle Physics and the Big Bang
d. Survey of 19th Century Russian Literature
Question 8Which of the following has a profound effect on student performance, because when students are overrated, they tend to overproduce and when they are underrated, they underachieve?
a. The Common Core
b. Teacher expectations
c. Accountability
d. Local funding
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