FAML 430 EXAM 2 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH A GRADED
SOLUTIONS
What is a voucher system? What pros and cons are often associated with it? - Answer-
certificate issued by the federal government in the amount the local school district would
normally spend on that child's education at the public school which parents can apply
toward private school tuition
What is the difference between a handicap and the disability? - Answer-disability-
reduction in the functioning of a particular body part or organ, or its absence
handicap-something that hampers a person; a disadvantage, a hindrance
How have attitudes towards those with disabilities changed historically? - Answer--
banished, neglected, mistreated
-protected and pitied
-institutions established
-movement toward acceptance and integration
What are the basic requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA)? - Answer-nondiscriminatory evaluations and reevaluations, inclusion, LRE
What educational goals emerged from the 1983 NCEE Report, "A Nation at Risk: The
Imperative for Education Reform." - Answer--all children in America will start school
ready to learn
-the high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90%
-students will leave grades 4, 8, and 12 having demonstrated competency in
challenging subject matter
-students will be first in the world in science and math
-every adult will be literate and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete
in a global economy
-every school will be free of drugs and violence
What are the key goals and requirement of the 2001 (No Child Left Behind) NCLB Act?
- Answer--increased accountability for states, districts, and schools
-provides greater choice for parents and students, particularly those attending low-
performance or unsafe schools
-more flexibility for states and local educational agencies in the use of federal education
dollars
-mandates stronger emphasis on reading, language arts, math, and science
, What is the argument for and against common core standards? - Answer-for-
against-
What are common acronyms used among schools and special educators? - Answer-
What advice does Elder Robert D. Hales have for parents? - Answer-not let children's
choices weaken our faith, follow proclamation, hold family councils, leave the door to
our hearts open, liken the scriptures to our lives, take advantage of everyday teaching
moments, trust the good shepard
According to Elder Hales, how should parents judge their worthiness? - Answer-
According to Greenspan, how available is "quality childcare"? - Answer-The vast
majority of child care is not high quality
According to Greenspan, what is the impact of out-of-home care on children? - Answer--
negative effects increase with more than 30 hours/wk
-better math and reading skills
-worse social skills and more behavioral problems
What is Greenspan solution for reducing the negative impact and increase the positive
impact of out-of-home care? - Answer-
What are the key points from elder Oaks address on the "Weightier Matters? - Answer-
"law, judgment, mercy and faith," "the qualities like faith and the love of God and his
work that will move us strongly toward our eternal goals," "The weightier matters that
move us toward our goals of eternal life are love of God, obedience to his
commandments, and unity in accomplishing the work of his Church."
Family, choice or agency, diversity (Jesus did not pray that his followers would be
"diverse." He prayed that they would be "one")
In what areas should we be united and in what areas can we enjoy diversity? - Answer-
"Our Church has an approach to the obvious cultural and ethnic diversities among our
members. We teach that what unites us is far more important than what differentiates
us."
United in wards and branches, "one body," conviction in ordinances and covenants,
eternal goals and inspired principles
Diverse individual differences, freedom to choose
Among Euro-American facilities, children are often raised to believe_____ - Answer-
they are free to set their own goals in life
How do parenting styles differ (on average) by SES or social economic class? - Answer-
High-emphasize happiness, creativity, ambition, independence, curiosity, self-control
-more democratic
-talk more, reason with them, use complex language
