Choose the best answer for each multiple choice question. Usually, multiple choice questions include two or more answers that might appear to be correct but there is always one best answer.
1. Standing up to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in the classroom is an example of:
A. Gatekeeping
B. Social integration
C. Mainstreaming
D. Cultural transmission of values
2. The division of labor in which people do different tasks to maintain equilibrium in society is fulfilled by this function of education:
A. Social placement
B. Social integration
C. Mainstreaming
D. Cultural transmission of values
3. The hidden curriculum replicates the _____________ structure of the American society,
A. Tracking
B. Social class
C. Family
D. Functional
4. According to conflict sociologists ____________ in schools ensures that poor people will lack opportunities to get ahead in the American society.
A. Racism
B. Gatekeeping
C. Unequal funding
D. Mediocrity
5. Family background has been found to be an important factor in student success. This variable is closely linked with:
A. Race-ethnicity
B. Gender
C. Social class
D. Community
6. The Rist study found that teachers label students based on perceived social class status. He concluded that this leads to a ________________ among students.
A. Looking glass self
B. Self fulfilling prophecy
C. Thomas Theorem
D. Impression management
7. Farkas found that certain students communicate to teachers that they are good students. His conclusion are aligned with:
A. Functionalism
B. Conflict
C. Interactionism
D. Feminism
8. Grade inflation and social promotion are more likely to contribute to:
A. Cheating
B. Greater mediocrity in the future
C. Self entitlement
D. Functioning illiteracy
9. Raising academic standards can lead to protests from both parents and students. This illustrates the concept of:
A. Manifest function
B. Latent function
C. Latent dysfunction
D. Dysfunction
10. According to Henslin, the solution to teachers and administrators who cheat when reporting mandatory test results is:
A. Zero tolerance, fire cheating teachers and administrators
B. Stop mandatory testing as they are unreliable
C. Provide funding to low performing schools
D. Social promotion of students
Answers:
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. A
A. Gatekeeping
B. Social integration
C. Mainstreaming
D. Cultural transmission of values
2. The division of labor in which people do different tasks to maintain equilibrium in society is fulfilled by this function of education:
A. Social placement
B. Social integration
C. Mainstreaming
D. Cultural transmission of values
3. The hidden curriculum replicates the _____________ structure of the American society,
A. Tracking
B. Social class
C. Family
D. Functional
4. According to conflict sociologists ____________ in schools ensures that poor people will lack opportunities to get ahead in the American society.
A. Racism
B. Gatekeeping
C. Unequal funding
D. Mediocrity
5. Family background has been found to be an important factor in student success. This variable is closely linked with:
A. Race-ethnicity
B. Gender
C. Social class
D. Community
6. The Rist study found that teachers label students based on perceived social class status. He concluded that this leads to a ________________ among students.
A. Looking glass self
B. Self fulfilling prophecy
C. Thomas Theorem
D. Impression management
7. Farkas found that certain students communicate to teachers that they are good students. His conclusion are aligned with:
A. Functionalism
B. Conflict
C. Interactionism
D. Feminism
8. Grade inflation and social promotion are more likely to contribute to:
A. Cheating
B. Greater mediocrity in the future
C. Self entitlement
D. Functioning illiteracy
9. Raising academic standards can lead to protests from both parents and students. This illustrates the concept of:
A. Manifest function
B. Latent function
C. Latent dysfunction
D. Dysfunction
10. According to Henslin, the solution to teachers and administrators who cheat when reporting mandatory test results is:
A. Zero tolerance, fire cheating teachers and administrators
B. Stop mandatory testing as they are unreliable
C. Provide funding to low performing schools
D. Social promotion of students
Answers:
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. A
Extra Credit Critical Thinking Question
Examine the education systems of Japan, Russia and Egypt. What do these different systems illustrate?
Answer
The type of education system in each country is based mainly on a country's cultural values and economy as well as its political system.
Scoring Guide:
10-9: Excellent
8-7: Very Good
6-5: You need more practice
4 and below: You need to re-read the text more carefully.
Examine the education systems of Japan, Russia and Egypt. What do these different systems illustrate?
Answer
The type of education system in each country is based mainly on a country's cultural values and economy as well as its political system.
Scoring Guide:
10-9: Excellent
8-7: Very Good
6-5: You need more practice
4 and below: You need to re-read the text more carefully.