These states must select their texts from an official, state-approved list.
What are textbook adoption states?
100
This was described as "the most significant change in federal regulation of public schools in three decades."
What is NCLB?
100
This is the position that God created the Universe in six-24 hours periods as described in the Bible.
What is creationism
100
The gap between technology have and have-nots.
What is the digital divide?
200
Learning that isn't intended but emerges as students are shaped by the school culture, including the attitudes and behaviors of teachers
What is implicit or hidden curriculum?
200
Texas, Florida, North Carolina, California
Which states have the largest input on what goes into textbooks?
200
This specifies precisely what students should learn, focuses the curriculum and instruction on meeting those standards, and provides assessment to see if the standards are achieved.
What is standards-based education?
200
This idea is supported by Charles Darwin.
What is evolution?
200
46%
What is the percentage of black students using a computer at home?
300
Topics that are deemed unimportant or too controversial and therefore not taught
What is null curriculum?
300
When authors avoid using difficult words and long sentences in their textbooks in order to reach the varying needs of all students.
What does "dumbing down the curriculum" mean?
300
These identify the skills and content a student should master at each grade level from k-12.
What are Common Core Standards?
300
When individuals quietly avoid a particular book, lesson, etc., in order to avoid controversy.
What is self-censorship or stealth censorship
300
Allows students to use scientific tools to collect data measurement in real time on phenomena they are studying making ideas more concrete.
What are data sensors?
400
Teaches the lessons students learn in school activities such as sports, clubs and governance.
What is extracurriculum?
400
The attempt of publishers to include as many topics and names as possible to show how comprehensive their textbooks are.
What is the mentioning phenonemon?
400
This person believes in personalized learning.
Who is Alfie Kohn
400
A teacher who was shunned from her community for reading Nappy Hair to her students.
Who is Ruth Sherman?
400
The term used to describe an inadequate school network, thus causing a digital divide.
What is last mile problem?
500
Extracurriculum
What curriculum does the saying "no pass, no play" refer to?
500
As much as 95 percent
How much time do students spend in classroom using textbooks?
500
This concept is a more natural way to determine if a student has mastered a particular concept. It may include projects and portfolios.
What is authentic assessment
500
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech and of the press.
What is the First Amendment?
500
Courses that are delivered neither entirely online nor entirely face-to-face in the classroom.