Test Bank For
Those Who Can, Teach 16th Edition by Kevin Ryan, James M. Cooper, Cheryl Mason Bolick, Cory Callahan
Chapter 1-15
Chapter 01: Why Teach?
1. Shanay, a sales representative, is considering a career switch to become a teacher. She is bright and outgoing and
likes the high pay she has earned in sales. Yet, she has felt drawn to teaching because of the positive contributions
she could make to her students’ lives. If she makes the career switch, which reward is Shanay least likely to
experience in teaching?
a. A lively intellectual atmosphere with colleagues and students
b. A work schedule offering generous personal time
c. The satisfaction of contributing positively to others’ lives
d. A salary that rivals other professional salaries
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
2. Ahmed thinks he would enjoy teaching civics because he finds politics fascinating and has always taken a
prominent role in student government. If Ahmed decides to become a teacher, which of Ahmed’s interests would
least likely be satisfied in a teaching career?
a. His pleasure in working with other people
b. The opportunity to learn more about history and civics
c. His attraction to status
d. The opportunity to help create change in people’s lives
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
3. Juan, a talented young artist, has already had some of his watercolors displayed at showings. In addition to
painting, he also enjoys teaching young children how to paint. If Juan decides to become an art teacher, which of the
following extrinsic rewards will he most certainly experience?
a. The status and recognition of being an accomplished teacher
b. A generous work schedule, providing him time to paint
c. A secure and high salary
d. The sense of power that he will be able to change the curriculum
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
,DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
4. Tai is a college sophomore with numerous interests. Public service has always appealed to her, but she is not sure
if teaching will be a satisfying career. Which set of motivations would be the best indicator that Tai would find
satisfaction in teaching?
a. She feels a strong desire to contribute to society and wants a professional salary.
b. She wants public recognition for her work and enjoys working with people.
c. She enjoys intellectual stimulation and wants to perform a service to society.
d. She wants to work with others and desires a flexible work schedule.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Understanding
5. Of the following extrinsic rewards, which is most closely associated with teaching?
a. A competitive salary
b. High status and prestige
c. Power over one’s subordinates and associates
d. A work schedule allowing generous time for oneself
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Remembering
6. Which of the following is the BEST indicator that you will be satisfied teaching?
a. Hearing your parents, friends, and former teachers tell you that teaching would be a good career for you
b. Being attracted to performing an important social service
c. Knowing that children usually like you very much
d. Enjoying the power and influence you can have upon others
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22. 1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
,NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Remembering
7. Intrinsic rewards in teaching include which of the following?
a. The close work with young people, the actual teaching, and the power
b. Performing a significant social service and the flexible work schedule
c. The salary, the actual teaching, and the status
d. The actual teaching and satisfaction from the performance of an important social service
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Remembering
8. During Noam’s twelve years of teaching, he has coached an award-winning chemistry team, successfully taught
advanced placement chemistry, chaperoned numerous overnight camping trips, coached the girls’ volleyball team,
and worked as a class advisor. In his career, Noam is probably most rewarded by:
a. his actual work with adolescents.
b. the prestige of being a chemistry teacher.
c. the power he has over the lives of so many.
d. his salary and stipends earned as a coach and advisor.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22. 1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
9. Perhaps the best, most direct way to find out if you will enjoy the realities of teaching is to:
a. get frequent, long-term babysitting jobs.
b. seek the services of a career placement counselor who can direct you.
c. volunteer several hours a week at a school or supervise extracurricular activities.
d. study the teachers’ benefits and salaries where you would like to teach.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-3 - Describe several sources that expand your understanding of
teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Understanding
, 10. After reading several novels about teaching, Jameela has become fascinated with teaching as a career. According
to the authors, what else would be a good way to help her decide if teaching is the right career for her?
a. Work in a variety of part-time jobs to see if teaching is still appealing.
b. Get advice from her former teachers about the realities of teaching.
c. Take a career preference test.
d. Read more novels and watch movies about teaching.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-3 - Describe several sources that expand your understanding of
teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Understanding
11. One of the most effective ways teachers can aid in the renewal of society is to:
a. pick a service project for their classes and require that all students participate.
b. work on political campaigns with fellow teachers.
c. enthusiastically teach their favorite subjects.
d. teach students to become involved and informed citizens.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
12. Cleo, an earth science teacher, spends a great deal of time working with her students on environmental projects
that demand critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Most recently, they have been working on a project
exploring groundwater contamination and its effects on the environment. Cleo most likely sees the purpose of her
teaching as a means of:
a. aiding in the renewal of society.
b. preparing her students for the expectations of college.
c. gaining recognition for her innovative teaching methods.
d. helping students memorize important facts in science.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
13. According to the authors, the question ―Why teach?‖ is important because your answer is a good indicator of:
Those Who Can, Teach 16th Edition by Kevin Ryan, James M. Cooper, Cheryl Mason Bolick, Cory Callahan
Chapter 1-15
Chapter 01: Why Teach?
1. Shanay, a sales representative, is considering a career switch to become a teacher. She is bright and outgoing and
likes the high pay she has earned in sales. Yet, she has felt drawn to teaching because of the positive contributions
she could make to her students’ lives. If she makes the career switch, which reward is Shanay least likely to
experience in teaching?
a. A lively intellectual atmosphere with colleagues and students
b. A work schedule offering generous personal time
c. The satisfaction of contributing positively to others’ lives
d. A salary that rivals other professional salaries
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
2. Ahmed thinks he would enjoy teaching civics because he finds politics fascinating and has always taken a
prominent role in student government. If Ahmed decides to become a teacher, which of Ahmed’s interests would
least likely be satisfied in a teaching career?
a. His pleasure in working with other people
b. The opportunity to learn more about history and civics
c. His attraction to status
d. The opportunity to help create change in people’s lives
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
3. Juan, a talented young artist, has already had some of his watercolors displayed at showings. In addition to
painting, he also enjoys teaching young children how to paint. If Juan decides to become an art teacher, which of the
following extrinsic rewards will he most certainly experience?
a. The status and recognition of being an accomplished teacher
b. A generous work schedule, providing him time to paint
c. A secure and high salary
d. The sense of power that he will be able to change the curriculum
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
,DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
4. Tai is a college sophomore with numerous interests. Public service has always appealed to her, but she is not sure
if teaching will be a satisfying career. Which set of motivations would be the best indicator that Tai would find
satisfaction in teaching?
a. She feels a strong desire to contribute to society and wants a professional salary.
b. She wants public recognition for her work and enjoys working with people.
c. She enjoys intellectual stimulation and wants to perform a service to society.
d. She wants to work with others and desires a flexible work schedule.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Understanding
5. Of the following extrinsic rewards, which is most closely associated with teaching?
a. A competitive salary
b. High status and prestige
c. Power over one’s subordinates and associates
d. A work schedule allowing generous time for oneself
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Remembering
6. Which of the following is the BEST indicator that you will be satisfied teaching?
a. Hearing your parents, friends, and former teachers tell you that teaching would be a good career for you
b. Being attracted to performing an important social service
c. Knowing that children usually like you very much
d. Enjoying the power and influence you can have upon others
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22. 1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
,NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Remembering
7. Intrinsic rewards in teaching include which of the following?
a. The close work with young people, the actual teaching, and the power
b. Performing a significant social service and the flexible work schedule
c. The salary, the actual teaching, and the status
d. The actual teaching and satisfaction from the performance of an important social service
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-5 - Recount the views of others about teachers and teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Remembering
8. During Noam’s twelve years of teaching, he has coached an award-winning chemistry team, successfully taught
advanced placement chemistry, chaperoned numerous overnight camping trips, coached the girls’ volleyball team,
and worked as a class advisor. In his career, Noam is probably most rewarded by:
a. his actual work with adolescents.
b. the prestige of being a chemistry teacher.
c. the power he has over the lives of so many.
d. his salary and stipends earned as a coach and advisor.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22. 1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
9. Perhaps the best, most direct way to find out if you will enjoy the realities of teaching is to:
a. get frequent, long-term babysitting jobs.
b. seek the services of a career placement counselor who can direct you.
c. volunteer several hours a week at a school or supervise extracurricular activities.
d. study the teachers’ benefits and salaries where you would like to teach.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-3 - Describe several sources that expand your understanding of
teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Understanding
, 10. After reading several novels about teaching, Jameela has become fascinated with teaching as a career. According
to the authors, what else would be a good way to help her decide if teaching is the right career for her?
a. Work in a variety of part-time jobs to see if teaching is still appealing.
b. Get advice from her former teachers about the realities of teaching.
c. Take a career preference test.
d. Read more novels and watch movies about teaching.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: EASY
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-3 - Describe several sources that expand your understanding of
teaching.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Understanding
11. One of the most effective ways teachers can aid in the renewal of society is to:
a. pick a service project for their classes and require that all students participate.
b. work on political campaigns with fellow teachers.
c. enthusiastically teach their favorite subjects.
d. teach students to become involved and informed citizens.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-2 - Explain the rewards that come with a career in teaching.
Ryan.TWCT.22.1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
12. Cleo, an earth science teacher, spends a great deal of time working with her students on environmental projects
that demand critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Most recently, they have been working on a project
exploring groundwater contamination and its effects on the environment. Cleo most likely sees the purpose of her
teaching as a means of:
a. aiding in the renewal of society.
b. preparing her students for the expectations of college.
c. gaining recognition for her innovative teaching methods.
d. helping students memorize important facts in science.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Ryan.TWCT.22.1-6 - State the major reasons why teachers teach and the primary
sources of their satisfaction.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - InTASC standard - Standard 9
KEYWORDS: Applying
13. According to the authors, the question ―Why teach?‖ is important because your answer is a good indicator of:
