Short Answer
The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
Marita's Bargain
Vocabulary
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Marita's Bargain What is the "achievement gap"? What does the author think schools should do to remedy the gap?
The difference between the educational achievement of poor students and the achievement of wealthy students. He believes it can be remedied by following the example of KIPP schools.
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Students who have a fixed mind-set believe that: A. Their errors are due to a lack of ability which they cannot change. B. They can fix their errors by working hard and making an effort. C. Taking on hard challenges will help them improve their abilities. D. Their self-confidence will help them avoid errors and look smart.
A. Their errors are due to a lack of ability which they cannot change.
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KIPP Academy is: A. An expensive private school in New York City B. A successful middle school in the South Bronx C. A highly rated model school in Japan D. A school founded by reformers in the 19th century
B. A successful middle school in the South Bronx
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Which word matches the definition? "a wide range" A. Cohort B. Malleable C. Prodigious D. Spectrum
D. Spectrum
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Kewauna's Ambition How does the author think OneGoal might be improved?
The author thinks that other students (who aren't 3-4 years behind grade level) could also benefit from learning these skills.
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Students who have a growth mind-set believe that: A. Intellectual skills grow naturally and cannot be forced. B. Challenges should be avoided because they are intimidating. C. Some children naturally grow up to be smarter than others. D. Intelligence can be developed through study and hard work.
D. Intelligence can be developed through study and hard work.
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According to the author, the KIPP Academy's success is due primarily to its: A. Curriculum B. Resources C. Philosophy D. Teachers
C. Philosophy
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Which word matches the definition? "a belief held in common by members of a profession or group" A. Implicit B. Tenet C. Malleable D. Inviolate
B. Tenet
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Kewauna's Ambition What is the main idea/topic of the essay?
Helping at-risk students succeed.
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Parents and teachers can help children develop a growth mind-set by: A. Praising students for their intelligence B. Giving easy assignments that will lead to success. C. Emphasizing that hard work leads to achievement. D. Coaching students on how to avoid failures.
C. Emphasizing that hard work leads to achievement.
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Marita tells her friend that she spends long hours on her KIPP schoolwork because: A. She knows she is not as smart as the other students. B. Doing a lot of homework helps her to do better in class. C. There is nothing else she would rather do. D. She will be punished if she doesn't do it.
B. Doing a lot of homework helps her to do better in class.
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Which word matches the definition? "companion" A. Engender B. Prodigious C. Cohort D. Tenet
C. Cohort
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"The Secret to Raising Smart Kids" According to the author, why is it beneficial for students to develop a growth mindset?
Students with a growth mind-set show greater persistence and higher achievement.
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What are the two general categories into which the author divides all learners? A. Growing and helpless B. Helpless and mastery-oriented C. Challenged and masterful D. Lazy and industrious
B. Helpless and mastery-oriented
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Students in KIPP schools: A. Work at a much faster pace than students in traditional schools. B. Spend less time in class than students in traditional schools. C. Attend school during the summer. D. Are rarely given any homework.
C. Attend school during the summer.
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Which word matches the definition? "unstated" A. Implicit B. Inviolate C. Counterintuitive D. Spectrum
A. Implicit
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"The Secret to Raising Smart Kids" How is a growth mind-set helpful in other aspects of life? (Discussed two examples in class)
1. Workplace -- promotes feedback and mentoring because managers see what they and their employees can learn from each other. 2. Personal Relationships -- more willing to acknowledge problems and fix them.
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The author says scientific studies show that putting a strong emphasis on talent or natural ability: A. Helps people remedy their shortcomings. B. Inspires people to take on challenges C. Encourages creativity and growth D. Makes people fearful of failure
D. Makes people fearful of failure
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Karl Alexander's study of students' test scores showed that: A. Long summer vacations help both wealthy and poor students learn more. B. Wealthy students learn more than poor students during the school year. C. Wealthy students do not learn anything during summer vacation. D. Poor students learn very little during summer vacations.
D. Poor students learn very little during summer vacations.
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Which word matches the definition? "secure against change" A. Counterintuitive B. Inviolate C. Malleable D. Engender
B. Inviolate
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