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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Montessori, what is the primary tool for learning in infants and very young children?

2. In "Exploration, Development," how does Standing describe the type of work that occurs among the children?

3. According to Montessori, in a class of normalized children, what takes the place of competition?

4. According to Montessori, what effects does the herd instinct have in boys?

5. What were the rooms called where the children had adult guidance and time for freedom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Montessori, initially misread children's apparent rebellion of authority?

2. What does Standing state goes along with exploration?

3. What does Standing mean when he refers to the rhythm of a child's life?

4. What connection was drawn between the Montessori method and different types of students?

5. Based on the preface to this book, what is significant about the work Montessori did?

6. How does Standing discuss the importance of order in children?

7. What type of challenges did Montessori face during her education and early career?

8. What does Standing make clear about the content of this book?

9. According to Montessori, children have an interesting concept of time; how is this concept different from that of an adult?

10. According to Montessori, when does conscious effort of development and learning begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Montessori recognizes the difference between children and adults and creates her classrooms to meet the needs of the child. How then does she prepare children for movement up through life and eventually into adulthood? For example, children in the Montessori classroom are free to do what interests them, however in the workforce as adults, they may not have this luxury. How is this dealt with? Use information and examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Standing chooses to compare Montessori and Froebel's educational techniques. Discuss the validity of this comparison since the Froebel method is no longer used. Why does Standing choose this comparison? In making this comparison what is learned about the Montessori method? Use information from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Montessori was a school reformer. How were children treated and what were schools like during her time that would classify her as a reformer? Explain your answer, using information from the book as support.

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