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31.Which of the following is/are part of the profile of school violence? a.larger urban schools with older children b.schools with high levels of school dropouts c.schools with students who have witnessed some form of violent crime both in and outside of the educational environment d.all of the above 32.According to the text’s discussion of diversity in higher education: a.racial minority enrollment increased from the 60s to the mid-80s, but has remained static since. b.enrollment of minorities has greatly increased, but the corresponding graduation rates have not. c.the majority of college students are women. d.all of the above 33.According to the text’s discussion of community colleges: a.community colleges’ programs prepare students for jobs offering an equally high opportunity for advancement as those in 4-year colleges. b.community college enrollment may actually place limits on later career success. c.the majority of community college students transfer to 4-year colleges. d.all of the above 34.According to the text’s discussion of the radical changes in college enrollment and the job landscape: a.there is concern that in catering to the workplace, colleges are abandoning liberal arts missions. b.students are reluctant to major in areas that do not offer “practical” skills. c.businesses are reluctant to hire graduates who come from programs that are too skill-based. d.all of the above 35.__________ refers to the inability to do the reading, writing, or basic math necessary to carry out daily activities. a.Illiteracyc.Functional illiteracy b.Complacencyd.Ignorance 36.Why are Asian-American students’ math scores higher than the scores of Caucasian-Americans, but lower than those for East Asians? a.Children in Asia may have a greater aptitude for math. b.Caucasians may not have the same level of aptitude for math that Asians have. c.It suggests the importance of cultural influences in academic importance. d.American schools may encourage Asian students in math due to the teachers’ belief that Asian students have a natural aptitude for math. 37.According to the text’s discussion of the Japanese educational system: a.many Japanese attend “cram schools” to prepare for entrance examinations. b.the Japanese system is more of a meritocracy than the U.S. system. c.entrance to high school in Japan is also determined by entrance exam scores. d.all of the above 38.The “back to basics” curriculum includes: a.a decreased emphasis on discipline. b.more school bureaucracy. c.better teacher training and more homework. d.all of the above 39.The Carnegie Foundation has expanded the “readiness to learn” goals to include which of the following? a.Every child must have a healthy birth, be well nourished, and well protected in early years of life. b.All school districts should establish pre-school programs. c.Neighborhoods need to provide safe, friendly and improved places for children to grow and explore. d.all of the above