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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Standing, what is the problem with comparing Montessori's method with Froebel?
(a) Maria's method has disappeared.
(b) Maria's method is based on strict discipline.
(c) Froebel's method is based on strict discipline.
(d) Froebel's method has disappeared.

2. According to Standing, in "Practical Life & Mental Processes," what does silence create?
(a) A calm teacher.
(b) A peaceful class.
(c) Calm students.
(d) Immobility.

3. How does the Montessori method distinguish itself from other educational models?
(a) Have no rules.
(b) Provide more free time.
(c) Genuinely develop a child's personality.
(d) Teach in large classes.

4. What does the Montessori school enable children to do?
(a) Learn dependnce.
(b) Act independently of adult influence.
(c) Learn to accept criticism.
(d) Be domestic helpers.

5. In "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," what does Standing suggests is needed for a teacher to avoid demanding things of a child in the Montessori classroom?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Education.
(c) Faith.
(d) Experience.

6. According to Montessori, what may happen if necessary supplies are not available in the classroom?
(a) Children will find another activity.
(b) Learning continues.
(c) Children will be dissappointed.
(d) Energy is wasted.

7. What did Montessori suggest may occur if a child is exposed to imaginary things to early in life?
(a) Stop exploration.
(b) Enhance their imagination.
(c) Develop unwarrented fears.
(d) Hinder their imagination.

8. In Montessori & Froebel, what does Standing mean by the words "Luogo Chiuso"?
(a) Open space.
(b) Intellectual freedom.
(c) Child-like.
(d) Enclosed space.

9. What type of interaction occurs in the Montessori classroom?
(a) Child-Environment.
(b) Teacher-Environment.
(c) Teacher-Child.
(d) Teacher-Child-Environment.

10. What does Montessori feel the first step to teacher preparation should be?
(a) Physical preparation.
(b) Mental preparation.
(c) Spiritual preparation.
(d) College degree.

11. According to the beginning of "Liberty in Education & the Montessori Directress," how did the Montessori school define good education?
(a) Oppression Free Learning.
(b) Freedom in a Prepared Environment.
(c) Choice in Learning.
(d) Child Led Learning.

12. What must a teacher understand to be successful in the Montessori classroom?
(a) The curriculum for the class.
(b) The child as a human being.
(c) The principles of learning.
(d) The backgroud of the Montessori method.

13. Why did Montessori suggests that the animal instinct to walk at birth is gone in humans?
(a) We have digressed as a species.
(b) We have the opportunity to create our movement.
(c) It is unnecessary.
(d) Infants are too pampered.

14. According to Montessori, what happens when a child learns a task on their own?
(a) He gains confidence.
(b) He gives up.
(c) He becomes oppressed.
(d) He tries harder.

15. According to Montessori, how does the child absorb information from the environment?
(a) By living.
(b) Hearing a lecture.
(c) Feeling.
(d) Direct education.

Short Answer Questions

1. When should a new Montessori school introduce didactic materials?

2. What type of interaction occurs in a traditional classroom?

3. In "The Fundamental Problem & Prepared Environment," what type of food, does Standing state a child might prefer over a $500 ornate lunch?

4. According to Montessori, what prompts a child to learn to speak?

5. What is the aim of practicing life tasks such as domestic chores?

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