The following questions are meant to help you evaluate your understanding of the material covered in Chapter 5.

1		Mrs. Canastas teaches her students to systematically examine issues that involve equity and social justice so that they understand the potential consequences of taking a stance on a particular issue. What is this teacher using?
2		Mr. Arrow has students from different cultural backgrounds work together on a science project. What is this teacher using?
3		Mrs. Weingerg thinks that her students' begin gender typing after they have developed a concept of gender. This view is most consistent with what type of gender theory?
4		Mrs. Bertle thinks that we should think about ourselves and our students as people, not as masculine, feminine, or androgynous people. Mrs. Bertle's view is most consistent with which view of gender roles?
5		Mrs. Robins is invited by a local workshop to discuss strategies for teaching children in poverty. What teaching strategies should Mrs. Robins cover at this workshop?
6		Mrs. Toledo has a hard time interacting with students and parents from collectivistic backgrounds. Which teaching strategies would help Mrs. Toledo improve her interactions with these students and their families?
7		It is Ms. Luty's first year at Roden Elementary School. Since her students' backgrounds are so varied, she would like to ensure that she is meeting all of their educational needs. Outline for Ms. Luty all of the different teaching approaches to multicultural education.
8		Martin and Tanya are arguing over who will win today's relay races. Martin feels certain that he or one of the other boys will have the best score because the boys always outperform the girls. In fact, most of the middle school boys in this class generally do outperform Tania and her female classmates in athletic skills such as running, jumping, and throwing. In this scenario, what accounts for the differences in athletic ability?