Multiple Choice

This section will test your knowledge of the concepts in Chapter 13.

This activity contains 20 questions.

	Industrial societies rely on the transmission of knowledge, skills, and attitudes from one generation to the next. This is known as:   mandatory education. education. functional literacy. schooling.

	In the United States, it is assumed that every person has the right to which level of education?   middle school high school junior college grade school

	One criticism of the American education system is that many people graduate from high school but cannot read and write well enough to carry out the routine activities of everyday life. What is the term for this condition?   functional illiteracy educational inflation credentialism tracking

	Which is NOT true of education in the United States?   The principle of mass education is based on the ideal of democracy. Control of education is highly centralized. It is based on the value of practicality. The U.S. was the first industrialized country to implement mass education.

	In the United States, education is closely related to occupational careers and to enhancing students' lives. Which American value does this represent?   liberty practicality credentialism none of the above

	Kate has held the same job for ten years. Even though she is an expert in the position, she will be fired unless she earns a college degree. This is known as:   mandatory education. practicality. educational inflation. none of the above

	Which is NOT true of Japan's education system?   There are not enough programs for learning disabled students. Japanese students engage in many extra-curricular activities, such as sports It places great demands on parents, especially mothers. Japanese students enroll in extra classes to help prepare for entrance exams.

	Which is NOT true of the comparison between Japanese and American universities?   Both systems contain universities that vary in terms of prestige. Japanese universities stress competitive grading and present the constant threat of failing students. Once enrolled, American students must work harder than Japanese students to graduate from the university. The only way to become an executive in Japan is to graduate from an elite university.

	What name is given to Japanese schools that meet after regular school hours to help students prepare for their screening examinations?   han todai juku ronin

	Which legislation requires states to annually test the math and reading ability of their public school students in grades 3 through 8, and administer at least one test in grades 10 through 12?   The Homeschooling Act The Magnet Schools Act The No Child Left Behind Act The Charter Schools Act

	What was the result of white flight?   decreased city tax base increased financial problems in central city schools increased racial and ethnic segregation all of the above

	Schools that offer specialized subjects like math, science, and the arts are called:   magnet schools. tracking schools. hidden curriculum schools. neighborhood schools.

	Currently, about __________ percent of students are being homeschooled.   5 1 10 2

	Which of the following is a problem of multilanguage instruction?   It may result in immigrant children falling behind American children. It may “overintegrate” American culture. It may discourage immigrants from joining the mainstream of American culture. It has always been a political issue

	By __________, all states had mandatory education laws.   1920 1860 1875 1900

	Which federal statute requires that schools receiving federal funds must provide equal opportunities for both genders?   Title X Title XII Title IX Title XI

	In Amanda's high school, students are placed in one of three groups: vocational, general, or college preparatory. This is called:   magnet schooling. labeling. tailored education. tracking.

	When Karla's mother was in high school, she was required to take home economics even though she preferred woodworking. Karla's mother was subjected to:   gender bias. labeling. sex-typing. gender tracking.

	One latent function of education in the United States is that children learn to be on time, to line up properly, and to be patriotic. What is the term for this?   cultural capita assimilation cultural literacy hidden curriculum

	According to functionalism, which is NOT a function of education?   integrating people into society teaching students what they need to know to fill their adult roles tracking the best and brightest students into the most intellectually-demanding positions All of the above are considered functions of education.

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