Question 1

Which of the following is not an explanation of the differences in SAT scores between students from different socioeconomic classes and races?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor parents, most without health insurance, are unable to afford prenatal care, which increases the risk of babies being born at low birth weight, a condition that may lead to learning disabilities. 
B)  Poor children are less likely than more affluent children to receive adequate nutrition, decent medical care, and safe and secure environment, which increases the probability of their being less alert, less curious, and less able to interact effectively. 
C)  Poor families are less likely to enroll their children in private early development programs that are available and accessible to them. 
D)  Poor children are more likely to drop out of schools prematurely and go to work because school supplies, meals, transportation, and various school programs are costly. 
A)  Poor parents, most without health insurance, are unable to afford prenatal care, which increases the risk of babies being born at low birth weight, a condition that may lead to learning disabilities. 
B)  Poor children are less likely than more affluent children to receive adequate nutrition, decent medical care, and safe and secure environment, which increases the probability of their being less alert, less curious, and less able to interact effectively. 
C)  Poor families are less likely to enroll their children in private early development programs that are available and accessible to them. 
D)  Poor children are more likely to drop out of schools prematurely and go to work because school supplies, meals, transportation, and various school programs are costly.

Question 2

The result of tracking is that children from poor families and ethnic minorities are overrepresented in advanced classes by the quota system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The increase in private school enrollments is evidence of the increasing fragmentation of the educational system in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Students labeled as low ability tend to be taught

Accepted Answer

A)  with greater care. 
B)  in an enriched curriculum. 
C)  a dumbed-down curriculum. 
D)  by more dedicated teachers. 
A)  with greater care. 
B)  in an enriched curriculum. 
C)  a dumbed-down curriculum. 
D)  by more dedicated teachers.

Question 5

Identify which of the following is not evidence that the U.S. education system defends the status quo and resists societal change.

Accepted Answer

A)  The function of schools is to teach newcomers the attitudes, values, roles, specialties, and training necessary to the maintenance of society as it is or as it is expected to be. 
B)  The special task of schools is to transform the culture and social organization. 
C)  Schools indoctrinate their pupils in ways that are culturally prescribed. 
D)  There is an underlying assumption that the American way is the only really right way. 
A)  The function of schools is to teach newcomers the attitudes, values, roles, specialties, and training necessary to the maintenance of society as it is or as it is expected to be. 
B)  The special task of schools is to transform the culture and social organization. 
C)  Schools indoctrinate their pupils in ways that are culturally prescribed. 
D)  There is an underlying assumption that the American way is the only really right way.

Question 6

The system that sorts students according to perceived intellectual ability is called

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing. 
B)  tracking. 
C)  functional assessing. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  organizing. 
B)  tracking. 
C)  functional assessing. 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

As early as the second grade, students know where they stand on the smart-or-dumb continuum, and this knowledge profoundly affects their self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ability to pay for college reinforces the existing social class system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The low educational level of most school boards is one of the most serious problems facing education today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unequal financing of schools in the United States results in public schools being more successful in educating children in middle-class communities, but often failing children in poor neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

From the conflict perspective, schools are of crucial importance in maintaining societal integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Higher pupil/teacher ratios are a stable characteristic of schools serving poor students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Equal opportunity in education has not been accomplished nationwide because of

Accepted Answer

A)  federal cutbacks in financial aid. 
B)  local declines in property taxes. 
C)  the ability of wealthy states to pay more per pupil than the poor states. 
D)  the entry into school boards of Christian fundamentalists. 
A)  federal cutbacks in financial aid. 
B)  local declines in property taxes. 
C)  the ability of wealthy states to pay more per pupil than the poor states. 
D)  the entry into school boards of Christian fundamentalists.

Question 14

The myth of ________ encourages us to praise the system and condemn individuals who do not succeed and who we define as losers.

Accepted Answer

A)  democracy 
B)  equality 
C)  pluralism 
D)  meritocracy 
A)  democracy 
B)  equality 
C)  pluralism 
D)  meritocracy

Question 15

The competitive nature of the schools teaches the individual to

Accepted Answer

A)  fear failure. 
B)  cultivate intellectual curiosity. 
C)  enhance his/her knowledge. 
D)  work cooperatively with one's fellow students. 
A)  fear failure. 
B)  cultivate intellectual curiosity. 
C)  enhance his/her knowledge. 
D)  work cooperatively with one's fellow students.

Question 16

The number of minorities attending college are

Accepted Answer

A)  less than in 1990. 
B)  less than ever. 
C)  more than white students. 
D)  more than ever. 
A)  less than in 1990. 
B)  less than ever. 
C)  more than white students. 
D)  more than ever.

Question 17

The liberal left-wing ideology of the typical local school board has adversely affected curriculum development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How has the financing of schools perpetuated social inequality?

Accepted Answer

The financing of schools has perpetuated

Question 19

The parents' ________ affects how long children will stay in school, because even public schools are costly (fees, supplies, meals, transportation, and other expenses).

Accepted Answer

A)  educational attainment 
B)  level of affluence 
C)  profession 
D)  value system 
A)  educational attainment 
B)  level of affluence 
C)  profession 
D)  value system

Question 20

What are some negative outcomes of the emphasis on local control of an area's educational system?

Accepted Answer

Some negative outcomes of the emphasis o

Which of the following is not an explanation of the differences in SAT scores between students from different socioeconomic classes and races?

The result of tracking is that children from poor families and ethnic minorities are overrepresented in advanced classes by the quota system.

The increase in private school enrollments is evidence of the increasing fragmentation of the educational system in the United States.

Students labeled as low ability tend to be taught

Identify which of the following is not evidence that the U.S. education system defends the status quo and resists societal change.

The system that sorts students according to perceived intellectual ability is called

As early as the second grade, students know where they stand on the smart-or-dumb continuum, and this knowledge profoundly affects their self-esteem.

The ability to pay for college reinforces the existing social class system.

The low educational level of most school boards is one of the most serious problems facing education today.

Unequal financing of schools in the United States results in public schools being more successful in educating children in middle-class communities, but often failing children in poor neighborhoods.

From the conflict perspective, schools are of crucial importance in maintaining societal integration.

Higher pupil/teacher ratios are a stable characteristic of schools serving poor students.

Equal opportunity in education has not been accomplished nationwide because of

The myth of ________ encourages us to praise the system and condemn individuals who do not succeed and who we define as losers.

The competitive nature of the schools teaches the individual to

The number of minorities attending college are

The liberal left-wing ideology of the typical local school board has adversely affected curriculum development.

How has the financing of schools perpetuated social inequality?

The parents' ________ affects how long children will stay in school, because even public schools are costly (fees, supplies, meals, transportation, and other expenses).

What are some negative outcomes of the emphasis on local control of an area's educational system?

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Religion

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Exam 16: Education

Which of the following is not an explanation of the differences in SAT scores between students from different socioeconomic classes and races?

The result of tracking is that children from poor families and ethnic minorities are overrepresented in advanced classes by the quota system.

The increase in private school enrollments is evidence of the increasing fragmentation of the educational system in the United States.

Students labeled as low ability tend to be taught

Identify which of the following is not evidence that the U.S. education system defends the status quo and resists societal change.

The system that sorts students according to perceived intellectual ability is called

As early as the second grade, students know where they stand on the smart-or-dumb continuum, and this knowledge profoundly affects their self-esteem.

The ability to pay for college reinforces the existing social class system.

The low educational level of most school boards is one of the most serious problems facing education today.

Unequal financing of schools in the United States results in public schools being more successful in educating children in middle-class communities, but often failing children in poor neighborhoods.

From the conflict perspective, schools are of crucial importance in maintaining societal integration.

Higher pupil/teacher ratios are a stable characteristic of schools serving poor students.

Equal opportunity in education has not been accomplished nationwide because of

The myth of ________ encourages us to praise the system and condemn individuals who do not succeed and who we define as losers.

The competitive nature of the schools teaches the individual to

The number of minorities attending college are

The liberal left-wing ideology of the typical local school board has adversely affected curriculum development.

How has the financing of schools perpetuated social inequality?

The parents' ________ affects how long children will stay in school, because even public schools are costly (fees, supplies, meals, transportation, and other expenses).

What are some negative outcomes of the emphasis on local control of an area's educational system?

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

Filters