CH 6 Vocabulary

Abigail is working on a community project called Project Head Start, which is designed to:

• Provide early childhood education to low-income children

• Offer job training for adults

• Support college students with scholarships

• Develop infrastructure in urban areas

In Lily's school, Bilingual Education refers to:

• Teaching academic content in two languages

• Learning a new language through immersion

• Studying language history and linguistics

• Using technology to learn languages

Charlotte was unable to read and write. What term describes her situation?

• Unable to read and write

• Highly educated

• A type of literature

• A form of art

In a recent education conference, Isla discussed the Back-to-Basics Movement, which is:

• A focus on fundamental skills in education

• A new fitness trend

• A political campaign

• A type of diet

During a curriculum planning meeting, Avery asked, 'What are Educational Standards?'

• Guidelines for curriculum development

• A type of school assessment

• A method of teaching

• A student evaluation tool

Isla is studying about National Standards in her social studies class. What are National Standards?

• Guidelines for educational curriculum

• Rules for international trade

• Regulations for environmental protection

• Standards for national security

Avery is exploring different education systems. What is Competency-Based Education?

• A traditional education system based on time

• An education system focused on students' demonstration of learning outcomes

• A system that emphasizes standardized testing

• An approach that prioritizes teacher-led instruction

During a school assessment, Kai and Arjun were given a Standardized Test. What is a Standardized Test?

• A test administered and scored in a consistent manner

• A test with varying questions for each student

• A test that is only used in specific schools

• A test that does not have a fixed format

Oliver is considering enrolling in a school that operates independently of the local school district. What type of school is this?

• A type of public school that operates independently of the local school district

• A private school funded by tuition fees

• A school that only offers online classes

• A traditional public school managed by the local school district

Emma is planning her academic path. What are Programs of Study?

• A set of courses required to complete a degree or certificate

• A list of extracurricular activities

• A collection of textbooks

• A schedule of classes for a semester