EDUC 125 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, approximately how
many children were victims of abuse in 2011?
a. 170,000
b. 350,000
c. 700,000
d. over 2 million - Answers - c
If a teacher suspects a student is suicidal, she should
a. immediately notify parents
b. be willing to listen, not lecture
c. reassure the student that depression is temporary
d. discuss her suspicious behavior with all the student's teachers - Answers - b
Overall, since 1960, the teen birth rate has
a. declined
b. stayed the same
c. increased slightly
d. increased dramatically - Answers - a
Overall, the statistics show that the level of substance abuse in children and teenagers
is
a. declining rapidly
b. declining slightly
c. rising slightly
d. rising rapidly - Answers - b
Approximately what percentage of American children will live in households that make
sue of food stamps at some time in their first 18 years?
a. 20%
b. 50%
c. 60%
d. 70% - Answers - d
Which legislative act requires schools that receive federal funding to actively prevent
bullying and to respond to all instances of it?
a. National Violence Protection Act of 2002
b. Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2004
c. Education for All Children Act of 2000
d. Safe and Drug Free Schools Act of 2004 - Answers - d
Which of the following is the most common form of violence in schools?
a. theft
b. aggravated assault
, c. rape
d. physical fights - Answers - d
All of the following are examples of bullying except
a. relationally aggressive behavior
b. exclusion from a group
c. disagreeing with a classmate
d. rumor spreading - Answers - c
Ms. Wade uses demonstration of counting, sorting, writing numbers, and choosing
correct symbols. She also uses manipulatives heavily in her teaching. Which grade level
is Ms. Wade most likely teaching?
a. early childhood
b. middle school
c. high school
d. none of the above - Answers - a
Pre-reading strategies, the meaning of numbers, and other basic concepts are topics
most likely taught at which grade level?
a. early childhood
b. elementary school
c. middle school
d. high school - Answers - a
A climate of respect is fostered when teachers really listen to what students have to say,
also known as
a. student opinion
b. student position
c. student voice
d. student expression - Answers - c
Members of a school's community include
a. the neighborhood, town, city, or county in which the student lives
b. those with whom students may come in contact through everyday activities
c. those who live within a specific geographic location
d. all of the above - Answers - d
All of the following are ways students are different except
a. ethnicity
b. gender
c. culture
d. all of the above are ways that students are different - Answers - d
The role of reflection in the teaching profession involves
a. self knowledge
b. read about/researching aspects of teaching
According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, approximately how
many children were victims of abuse in 2011?
a. 170,000
b. 350,000
c. 700,000
d. over 2 million - Answers - c
If a teacher suspects a student is suicidal, she should
a. immediately notify parents
b. be willing to listen, not lecture
c. reassure the student that depression is temporary
d. discuss her suspicious behavior with all the student's teachers - Answers - b
Overall, since 1960, the teen birth rate has
a. declined
b. stayed the same
c. increased slightly
d. increased dramatically - Answers - a
Overall, the statistics show that the level of substance abuse in children and teenagers
is
a. declining rapidly
b. declining slightly
c. rising slightly
d. rising rapidly - Answers - b
Approximately what percentage of American children will live in households that make
sue of food stamps at some time in their first 18 years?
a. 20%
b. 50%
c. 60%
d. 70% - Answers - d
Which legislative act requires schools that receive federal funding to actively prevent
bullying and to respond to all instances of it?
a. National Violence Protection Act of 2002
b. Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2004
c. Education for All Children Act of 2000
d. Safe and Drug Free Schools Act of 2004 - Answers - d
Which of the following is the most common form of violence in schools?
a. theft
b. aggravated assault
, c. rape
d. physical fights - Answers - d
All of the following are examples of bullying except
a. relationally aggressive behavior
b. exclusion from a group
c. disagreeing with a classmate
d. rumor spreading - Answers - c
Ms. Wade uses demonstration of counting, sorting, writing numbers, and choosing
correct symbols. She also uses manipulatives heavily in her teaching. Which grade level
is Ms. Wade most likely teaching?
a. early childhood
b. middle school
c. high school
d. none of the above - Answers - a
Pre-reading strategies, the meaning of numbers, and other basic concepts are topics
most likely taught at which grade level?
a. early childhood
b. elementary school
c. middle school
d. high school - Answers - a
A climate of respect is fostered when teachers really listen to what students have to say,
also known as
a. student opinion
b. student position
c. student voice
d. student expression - Answers - c
Members of a school's community include
a. the neighborhood, town, city, or county in which the student lives
b. those with whom students may come in contact through everyday activities
c. those who live within a specific geographic location
d. all of the above - Answers - d
All of the following are ways students are different except
a. ethnicity
b. gender
c. culture
d. all of the above are ways that students are different - Answers - d
The role of reflection in the teaching profession involves
a. self knowledge
b. read about/researching aspects of teaching
