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    What two elements of education have evolved since colonial times?

    • Technology and cooperative groups
    • Community involvement and rigor
    • Discipline procedures and instructional practices
    • Curricula and teaching methods
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Explore the evolution of education in America, focusing on changes in curricula and teaching methods, causes of educational expansion, and ongoing inequalities. Assess your understanding of historical and contemporary educational developments and their societal impacts.

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  • 2. 

    Based on the text, what two groups of people have faced inequality in education?

    • Whites and blacks

    • Women and blacks

    • White men and children

    • Women and children

    Correct Answer
    A. Women and blacks
    Explanation
    The text suggests that two groups of people who have faced inequality in education are women and blacks. This implies that historically, both women and black individuals have been disadvantaged and discriminated against in terms of access to education opportunities.

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  • 3. 

    According to the text, what is the success or failure of education closely tied to?

    • Parental involvement

    • Teacher relationships with children

    • Affluency or poverty of a local comminty

    • Transportation to school

    Correct Answer
    A. Affluency or poverty of a local comminty
    Explanation
    The success or failure of education is closely tied to the affluency or poverty of a local community. This means that the financial resources and socioeconomic status of the community greatly impact the educational outcomes of students. Higher-income communities often have better-funded schools, access to resources, and more opportunities for students, leading to higher success rates. Conversely, lower-income communities may struggle with limited resources, inadequate funding, and fewer opportunities, resulting in lower educational success.

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  • 4. 

    Read the sentences and answer the question. "To simply increase funding to minority schools is not enough, because the success or failure of education is closely tied to the affluence or poverty of the local community. Students from poor families living in poor communities have worse educational outcomes than their more affluent counterparts, even when school funding is equal." As used in the text, what does the word “affluent” mean?

    • Educated

    • Cautious

    • Independent

    • Wealthy

    Correct Answer
    A. Wealthy
    Explanation
    The word "affluent" in the given text means wealthy. It is used to describe individuals or families who have a high level of financial resources. The text states that the success or failure of education is closely tied to the affluence or poverty of the local community, indicating that students from wealthier families living in wealthier communities tend to have better educational outcomes.

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  • 5. 

    The text describes the causes of certain developments in American education. What does the text suggest is the cause behind the continued expansion of education in the early twentieth century? 

    • Because the economy was exploding, the country needed more eduated people to fill new roles and become business and industry leaders

    • Because no girls would go on to become doctors, lawyers, or scholars, they were only required to become socialized in schools.

    • Because most schools only taught reading for a knowledge of the Bible, many poorer families couldn't afford tutors and this prevented their children from joining learned professions.

    • Because of local laws and mandates, public schools flourished and soon outnumbered private schools.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because the economy was exploding, the country needed more eduated people to fill new roles and become business and industry leaders
    Explanation
    The text suggests that the continued expansion of education in the early twentieth century was caused by the booming economy, which created a need for more educated individuals to fill new roles and become leaders in business and industry.

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  • 6. 

    What is the main idea of the article?

    • Though there has been progress in providing more equality in education, there is much more to be done.

    • "No Child Left Behind" hoped that by 2014, 100% of students would be proficient, but the goal proved unrealistic.

    • Horace Mann schools gave teachers more responsibility, whereas children became passive, listening and taking notes.

    • How to educate America's children is one of the more controversial and important questions today.

    Correct Answer
    A. Though there has been progress in providing more equality in education, there is much more to be done.
    Explanation
    The main idea of the article is that while there has been some progress in achieving equality in education, there is still a lot of work to be done. The mention of the "No Child Left Behind" initiative and its unrealistic goal of having all students proficient by 2014 highlights the challenges and limitations in achieving educational equality. The reference to Horace Mann schools suggests that although teachers were given more responsibility, it resulted in passive learning for students. Overall, the main idea is that the question of how to educate America's children is both controversial and important, indicating the need for further efforts to achieve equality in education.

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  • 7. 

    Education in America reflects the values and aspirations of the country. What evidence supports this conclusion?

    • Education came mostly from private tutors

    • Reading was also important, as colonists prized knowledge of the Bible

    • Curricula and teaching methods have evolved

    • Since mothers spent more time with their children than fathers did, mothers, too. needed to be wise, worldly, and knowledgeable.

    Correct Answer
    A. Curricula and teaching methods have evolved
    Explanation
    The evidence that supports the conclusion that education in America reflects the values and aspirations of the country is the fact that curricula and teaching methods have evolved. This suggests that education has adapted and changed over time to align with the changing values and aspirations of the country. As society progresses and new ideas emerge, education has responded by updating its curricula and teaching methods to reflect these changes. This demonstrates that education in America is not stagnant, but rather a dynamic institution that evolves in accordance with the values and aspirations of the country.

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  • 8. 

    Identify the statement from the text below that best illustrates the author's argument.

    • The purpose of schooling has changed little since colonial times

    • Universal education, coupled with...a more rigid educational model, would instill discipline and harmony in children.

    • Despite the accomplishments of the Civil Rights movement and predecessor movements, educational inequality has far from disappeared.

    • To simply increase funding to minority schools is not enough, because the success or failure of education is closely tied to affluence or poverty of a local community.

    Correct Answer
    A. Despite the accomplishments of the Civil Rights movement and predecessor movements, educational inequality has far from disappeared.
    Explanation
    The statement "Despite the accomplishments of the Civil Rights movement and predecessor movements, educational inequality has far from disappeared" best illustrates the author's argument because it highlights that despite efforts to address educational inequality, the problem still persists. This statement suggests that there is a need for further action to address the issue and that simply increasing funding to minority schools is not enough. It supports the idea that educational success is closely tied to the affluence or poverty of a local community.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the statements below does NOT describe a factor that has impacted the evolution of American education?

    • Private tutoring

    • Population density of an area

    • Wealth

    • Race and gender

    Correct Answer
    A. Private tutoring
    Explanation
    Private tutoring is not a factor that has impacted the evolution of American education. While private tutoring may have an impact on individual students' education, it is not a systemic factor that has influenced the overall evolution of the American education system. Factors such as population density, wealth, race, and gender have all played significant roles in shaping the development of American education over time.

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  • 10. 

    What word or phrase best completes the sentence? Black students were forced to attend separate schools from white students ________ the Supreme Court’s 1954 decision.

    • As a result of

    • Prior to

    • After

    • In conclusion to

    Correct Answer
    A. Prior to
    Explanation
    The word "prior to" best completes the sentence because it indicates that black students were forced to attend separate schools from white students before the Supreme Court's 1954 decision. This implies that the forced separation was happening before the court made their ruling.

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