ED 220 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
What is curriculum? - ANS Everything that teachers teach, and students learn in schools.
Also, may include unintended outcomes from school experiences.
Be able to identify the different types of curriculums - ANS Explicit curriculum Implicit, or
"hidden" curriculum, Null curriculum, and Extra curriculum
What influences the curriculum the most? - ANS Organization, state and federal standards /
government policy.
What are the arguments for a national curriculum? - ANS Fair testing, Higher expectations,
Consistency across the country, Helps teachers share resources, Easier student transfers
What are the arguments against a national curriculum? - ANS Not catered to states needs,
Loss of local control, One-size-fits-all, Limits teacher freedom, Political battles, Government
overreach
Why is reading, writing, and math emphasized in elementary school? - ANS They are focused
on basic skills.
Define emotional intelligence - ANS The ability to perceive, understand, and manage
emotions in ourselves and others, and to use this knowledge to enhance our lives.
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, What does a productive learning environment look like? - ANS A classroom that is orderly
and focused on learning.
Why is classroom management important? - ANS It contributes to students' social-emotional
learning.
What is the best advice for beginning teachers when it comes to classroom management? -
ANS Start the year with clear expectations, be consistent, build relationships, and practice
routines as well.
What are the characteristics of a caring teacher? - ANS They listen, show empathy, build
trust, respect students, encourage growth, and create a safe/supportive classroom.
What is the relationship between classroom management and effective instruction? -
ANS Good classroom management creates an organized, predictable environment where
students can focus. This allows effective instruction to work. Without management even great
lessons fall apart.
Give some examples of classroom rules and procedures. - ANS Raise your hand before
speaking, Follow directions the first time, Come prepared with materials, Keep
hands/feet/objects to yourself, Turn in homework to the designated tray, Begin bell work
immediately after entering.
What does effective teaching look like? - ANS Clear expectations, organized lessons, active
students' engagement, strong relationships, ongoing assessment, and adapting instruction to
meet students needs.
What is intrinsic motivation? - ANS Intrinsic motivation is doing something because it is
personally interesting or enjoyable.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
What is curriculum? - ANS Everything that teachers teach, and students learn in schools.
Also, may include unintended outcomes from school experiences.
Be able to identify the different types of curriculums - ANS Explicit curriculum Implicit, or
"hidden" curriculum, Null curriculum, and Extra curriculum
What influences the curriculum the most? - ANS Organization, state and federal standards /
government policy.
What are the arguments for a national curriculum? - ANS Fair testing, Higher expectations,
Consistency across the country, Helps teachers share resources, Easier student transfers
What are the arguments against a national curriculum? - ANS Not catered to states needs,
Loss of local control, One-size-fits-all, Limits teacher freedom, Political battles, Government
overreach
Why is reading, writing, and math emphasized in elementary school? - ANS They are focused
on basic skills.
Define emotional intelligence - ANS The ability to perceive, understand, and manage
emotions in ourselves and others, and to use this knowledge to enhance our lives.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
, What does a productive learning environment look like? - ANS A classroom that is orderly
and focused on learning.
Why is classroom management important? - ANS It contributes to students' social-emotional
learning.
What is the best advice for beginning teachers when it comes to classroom management? -
ANS Start the year with clear expectations, be consistent, build relationships, and practice
routines as well.
What are the characteristics of a caring teacher? - ANS They listen, show empathy, build
trust, respect students, encourage growth, and create a safe/supportive classroom.
What is the relationship between classroom management and effective instruction? -
ANS Good classroom management creates an organized, predictable environment where
students can focus. This allows effective instruction to work. Without management even great
lessons fall apart.
Give some examples of classroom rules and procedures. - ANS Raise your hand before
speaking, Follow directions the first time, Come prepared with materials, Keep
hands/feet/objects to yourself, Turn in homework to the designated tray, Begin bell work
immediately after entering.
What does effective teaching look like? - ANS Clear expectations, organized lessons, active
students' engagement, strong relationships, ongoing assessment, and adapting instruction to
meet students needs.
What is intrinsic motivation? - ANS Intrinsic motivation is doing something because it is
personally interesting or enjoyable.
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