General
As of 1970 what was the high school completion rate?
80%
What math tool was invented during the seventies?
The Pocket Calculator
True or False: The present lesson plan format is not similar to the lesson plan format in the 1970s?
False
What educational historical event occurred during the 1970s?
Equal Opportunity in Education Act was Passed
What made it's way into the classroom in 1980?
Computer
What is the biggest difference between a lesson plan in the 1970s and a lesson plan today?
In the 1970s they were more flexible and were allowed teacher preferences.
What public law was enacted regarding education in 1975?
Education for All Handicapped Children Act was Passed
What did the Scantron system of testing do?
Grade Test Faster
Was lesson planning in the 1970s, teacher-centered or student-centered?
Teacher-Centered
What factors influenced the curriculum between 1970-1980?
Social and Cultural Changes
What educational technological advancement occurred during 1972?
How did they measure students learning in the 1970s?
Quizzes and Test
What was the average classroom size in 1975?
25-35 Students
True or False: The overhead projector was used in the 1970s.
True
What was the educational trend in the 1970s?
Connecting classroom learning to real-world issues.