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Which of the following is not a way to increase academic achievement for children born into poverty?
A criticism of the McKinney-Vento Act is that...
The programs focus on the symptoms of homelessness rather than the causes.
Redlining refers to...
Refusal to lend money for mortgages or home improvements based on the home's location in an undesirable neighborhood.
The best definition for individual classism is...
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What is not a purpose of the McKinney-Vento Act?
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How did the development of machines in the second half of the 1800s affect employment?
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Americans are most likely to blame poverty on...
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Which of the following definitions is not included in the definition of ageism?
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A newspaper's headline proclaims 'Economy Remains Steady.' What argument can the article use to support this claim?
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Schools that remain on the 'In need of improvement' list for four or five years have all the following options except...
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Supporters for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) use what argument to support the use of standardized testing?
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How do poverty and low birth weight affect the educational future of children?
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Which of the following can have an adverse effect on student learning?
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What can be done to reduce the impact of poverty in schools?
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What is the relationship between family income and SAT scores?
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Which of the following is not included in the definition of being middle class?
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Study Notes
Academic Achievement and Poverty
- Segregation of schools based on social class does not enhance academic performance for children in poverty.
- McKinney-Vento Act criticized for addressing symptoms of homelessness instead of its root causes.
Redlining and Financial Institutions
- Redlining involves denying mortgage loans based on the location of homes in undesirable neighborhoods, exploiting low-income individuals.
Classism
- Individual classism is characterized by prejudiced views towards others influenced by their income or social status.
McKinney-Vento Act
- The Act does not aim to maintain accurate records of homeless families in the U.S.
Employment and Machinery
- In the late 1800s, machines advanced production and farming, leading to job eliminations for many workers.
Perception of Poverty
- Common belief in the U.S. attributes poverty to lack of effort or ability by individuals.
Definitions of Ageism
- Current definitions of ageism exclude perspectives that remind individuals of life's finiteness when facing older people.
Economic Claims
- To support claims of a steady economy, arguments may include that wages, adjusted for inflation, have remained unchanged over a decade.
School Performance
- Schools listed as "In need of improvement" for several years can opt out of receiving the "failing" label.
Standardized Testing and No Child Left Behind
- Advocates of NCLB argue standardized testing is crucial for identifying underperforming students and schools.
Impact of Poverty on Education
- Children facing poverty and low birth weight are at greater risk for higher dropout rates and diminished academic success.
Environmental Health Factors
- Adverse environmental conditions can significantly hinder student learning and health outcomes.
Mitigating Poverty's Effects
- Providing tax incentives for worksites to create childcare centers can help alleviate the challenges of poverty in educational settings.
Income and Academic Performance
- There is a positive correlation between family income levels and SAT scores; higher income typically corresponds to better scores.
Definition of Middle Class
- Being classified as middle class does not necessarily include individuals making minimum wage full-time.
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Test your knowledge on cultural diversity with these flashcards from Chapter 5. This quiz covers key concepts related to education, homelessness, and societal challenges faced by children in poverty. Enhance your understanding of how these issues intersect.