Educational Policy

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What is the primary purpose of educational policy?

  1. To ensure equal access to education for all students.

  2. To establish standards for curriculum and assessment.

  3. To provide funding for schools and educational programs.

  4. To regulate the conduct of teachers and administrators.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Educational policy is designed to set standards for what students should learn and how their learning should be assessed.

Which of the following is not a common type of educational policy?

  1. Curriculum policy

  2. Assessment policy

  3. Funding policy

  4. Discipline policy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Funding policy is not a common type of educational policy. Educational policy typically focuses on curriculum, assessment, and discipline.

What is the role of the federal government in educational policy?

  1. To set national standards for curriculum and assessment.

  2. To provide funding for schools and educational programs.

  3. To regulate the conduct of teachers and administrators.

  4. To ensure equal access to education for all students.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The federal government provides funding for schools and educational programs through grants and loans.

What is the role of state governments in educational policy?

  1. To set state standards for curriculum and assessment.

  2. To provide funding for schools and educational programs.

  3. To regulate the conduct of teachers and administrators.

  4. To ensure equal access to education for all students.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

State governments set state standards for curriculum and assessment.

What is the role of local school districts in educational policy?

  1. To develop curriculum and assessment materials.

  2. To hire and fire teachers and administrators.

  3. To set local policies for student discipline.

  4. To manage school budgets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Local school districts develop curriculum and assessment materials.

What is the difference between curriculum policy and assessment policy?

  1. Curriculum policy sets standards for what students should learn, while assessment policy sets standards for how student learning should be assessed.

  2. Curriculum policy sets standards for how student learning should be assessed, while assessment policy sets standards for what students should learn.

  3. Curriculum policy and assessment policy are the same thing.

  4. There is no difference between curriculum policy and assessment policy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Curriculum policy sets standards for what students should learn, while assessment policy sets standards for how student learning should be assessed.

What are the three main types of assessment?

  1. Formative assessment, summative assessment, and diagnostic assessment.

  2. Formative assessment, summative assessment, and standardized assessment.

  3. Formative assessment, summative assessment, and portfolio assessment.

  4. Formative assessment, summative assessment, and performance assessment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of assessment are formative assessment, summative assessment, and diagnostic assessment.

What is the purpose of formative assessment?

  1. To provide feedback to students on their progress.

  2. To measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

  3. To identify students who need additional support.

  4. To compare students' performance to state or national standards.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of formative assessment is to provide feedback to students on their progress.

What is the purpose of summative assessment?

  1. To provide feedback to students on their progress.

  2. To measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

  3. To identify students who need additional support.

  4. To compare students' performance to state or national standards.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of summative assessment is to measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

What is the purpose of diagnostic assessment?

  1. To provide feedback to students on their progress.

  2. To measure student achievement at the end of a unit or course.

  3. To identify students who need additional support.

  4. To compare students' performance to state or national standards.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The purpose of diagnostic assessment is to identify students who need additional support.

What are the three main types of discipline policies?

  1. Restorative justice, zero tolerance, and school-wide positive behavior support.

  2. Restorative justice, suspension, and expulsion.

  3. Zero tolerance, suspension, and expulsion.

  4. School-wide positive behavior support, suspension, and expulsion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of discipline policies are restorative justice, zero tolerance, and school-wide positive behavior support.

What is the purpose of restorative justice?

  1. To repair harm caused by misbehavior.

  2. To punish students for misbehavior.

  3. To deter students from misbehaving.

  4. To remove students from the classroom.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of restorative justice is to repair harm caused by misbehavior.

What is the purpose of zero tolerance?

  1. To repair harm caused by misbehavior.

  2. To punish students for misbehavior.

  3. To deter students from misbehaving.

  4. To remove students from the classroom.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of zero tolerance is to punish students for misbehavior.

What is the purpose of school-wide positive behavior support?

  1. To repair harm caused by misbehavior.

  2. To punish students for misbehavior.

  3. To deter students from misbehaving.

  4. To create a positive school climate.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of school-wide positive behavior support is to create a positive school climate.

What are the three main types of equal access policies?

  1. Non-discrimination policies, affirmative action policies, and disability accommodation policies.

  2. Non-discrimination policies, equal opportunity policies, and disability accommodation policies.

  3. Non-discrimination policies, affirmative action policies, and equal opportunity policies.

  4. Equal opportunity policies, affirmative action policies, and disability accommodation policies.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of equal access policies are non-discrimination policies, affirmative action policies, and disability accommodation policies.

What is the purpose of non-discrimination policies?

  1. To prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.

  2. To promote equal opportunity for all students.

  3. To provide accommodations for students with disabilities.

  4. To create a positive school climate.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of non-discrimination policies is to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.

What is the purpose of affirmative action policies?

  1. To promote equal opportunity for all students.

  2. To provide accommodations for students with disabilities.

  3. To create a positive school climate.

  4. To prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of affirmative action policies is to promote equal opportunity for all students.

What is the purpose of disability accommodation policies?

  1. To provide accommodations for students with disabilities.

  2. To create a positive school climate.

  3. To prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.

  4. To promote equal opportunity for all students.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of disability accommodation policies is to provide accommodations for students with disabilities.

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