Social Dimensions of Education Examination

(Castillo, Josalyn L.)

1. Which concept emphasizes the role of social context and interactions in the learning
process?
o A) Behaviorism
o B) Constructivism
o C) Sociocultural Theory
o D) Cognitivism
o Answer: C
2. What does 'cultural capital' refer to in education?
o A) The economic resources of a family
o B) The non-economic assets that promote social mobility
o C) The physical resources available in schools
o D) The standardized test scores of students
o Answer: B
3. Which theory focuses on the role of social interactions in cognitive development?
o A) Social Learning Theory
o B) Sociocultural Theory
o C) Human Capital Theory
o D) Constructivist Theory
o Answer: B
4. What is 'hidden curriculum'?
o A) The official subjects taught in school
o B) The lessons that are not formally intended but learned through school culture
o C) The extracurricular activities offered at school
o D) The standardized tests given to students
o Answer: B
5. What does 'social stratification' refer to in the context of education?
o A) The process of grouping students based on academic ability
o B) The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in a society
o C) The curriculum differences between private and public schools
o D) The interaction between teachers and students
o Answer: B
6. Which term describes the unequal distribution of educational resources and
opportunities among different social groups?
o A) Educational Equity
o B) Social Mobility
o C) Educational Inequality
o D) Social Capital
o Answer: C
7. What is 'social capital' in the context of education?
o A) The financial resources of educational institutions
o B) The networks and relationships that facilitate access to educational resources
o C) The material resources available to students
 o D) The formal education received by individuals
o Answer: B
8. Which term describes the process by which education helps maintain the existing
social structure?
o A) Social Change
o B) Socialization
o C) Social Reproduction
o D) Social Mobility
o Answer: C
9. What is the primary focus of 'critical pedagogy'?
o A) Teaching students to memorize facts
o B) Empowering students to question and challenge social injustices
o C) Following a standardized curriculum
o D) Emphasizing rote learning and testing
o Answer: B
10. Which concept refers to the cultural norms and values transmitted through
education that support the existing social order?
o A) Hidden Curriculum
o B) Social Capital
o C) Social Stratification
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
11. What does 'educational equity' aim to achieve?
o A) Providing identical resources to all students regardless of need
o B) Ensuring that all students have access to resources and opportunities regardless
of their background
o C) Ranking students based on standardized test scores
o D) Separating students into ability-based groups
o Answer: B
12. Which term describes the influence of family background on educational
achievement?
o A) Social Capital
o B) Cultural Capital
o C) Educational Inequality
o D) Social Reproduction
o Answer: B
13. What is the primary focus of 'sociocultural theory' in education?
o A) The role of individual cognitive processes
o B) The influence of social and cultural factors on learning
o C) The impact of behavioral reinforcement
o D) The development of innate cognitive abilities
o Answer: B
14. Which concept refers to the process of integrating diverse cultural perspectives into
the curriculum?
o A) Multicultural Education
 o B) Social Capital
o C) Hidden Curriculum
o D) Critical Pedagogy
o Answer: A
15. What is the main purpose of 'inclusive education'?
o A) To segregate students with different abilities
o B) To integrate all students into a single educational environment
o C) To provide specialized education only to gifted students
o D) To offer separate facilities for different social groups
o Answer: B
16. Which term refers to the ways in which schools contribute to social inequality by
reinforcing existing social differences?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
17. What does 'socialization' in education involve?
o A) Teaching specific academic skills
o B) Preparing students for the job market
o C) Instilling societal norms and values through educational experiences
o D) Focusing solely on individual achievements
o Answer: C
18. Which theory emphasizes the role of social interactions and cultural practices in
shaping cognitive development?
o A) Sociocultural Theory
o B) Behavioral Theory
o C) Cognitive Development Theory
o D) Human Capital Theory
o Answer: A
19. What does 'social mobility' refer to in the context of education?
o A) The movement of students between different schools
o B) The ability of individuals to move up or down the social hierarchy based on
educational attainment
o C) The changes in educational policies over time
o D) The mobility of teachers within the education system
o Answer: B
20. Which concept involves the adaptation of teaching methods to accommodate
students' diverse cultural backgrounds?
o A) Culturally Responsive Teaching
o B) Standardized Testing
o C) Hidden Curriculum
o D) Social Stratification
o Answer: A
21. What is 'educational attainment'?
 o A) The level of schooling an individual has completed
o B) The social status of a student’s family
o C) The financial resources available to schools
o D) The quality of school facilities
o Answer: A
22. Which term describes the influence of family and community on students'
educational experiences and achievements?
o A) Social Capital
o B) Cultural Capital
o C) Educational Inequality
o D) Social Stratification
o Answer: A
23. What is the main objective of 'critical pedagogy'?
o A) To prepare students for standardized tests
o B) To encourage students to question and critically analyze societal norms and
injustices
o C) To ensure compliance with traditional teaching methods
o D) To focus solely on content delivery
o Answer: B
24. Which concept involves the use of educational practices to challenge and address
societal inequalities?
o A) Critical Pedagogy
o B) Traditional Pedagogy
o C) Constructivist Learning
o D) Educational Equity
o Answer: A
25. What is the role of 'teacher expectations' in educational outcomes?
o A) They have no impact on students' performance
o B) They can influence students' motivation and achievement
o C) They only affect students' behavior
o D) They determine the quality of school facilities
o Answer: B
26. Which term describes the practice of grouping students by ability or achievement
levels?
o A) Tracking
o B) Scaffolding
o C) Differentiation
o D) Cooperative Learning
o Answer: A
27. What is the primary focus of 'multicultural education'?
o A) To maintain a single cultural perspective in the curriculum
o B) To integrate and respect diverse cultural perspectives and experiences in the
curriculum
o C) To prioritize one cultural group over others
o D) To limit exposure to different cultural viewpoints
 o Answer: B
28. Which theory argues that education serves to reinforce and perpetuate existing
social hierarchies?
o A) Conflict Theory
o B) Functionalism
o C) Symbolic Interactionism
o D) Human Capital Theory
o Answer: A
29. What is 'educational attainment'?
o A) The level of schooling an individual has completed
o B) The social status of a student’s family
o C) The financial resources available to schools
o D) The quality of school facilities
o Answer: A
30. Which concept refers to the process of adjusting teaching methods to meet the
diverse needs of students?
o A) Differentiated Instruction
o B) Standardized Testing
o C) Social Stratification
o D) Educational Inequality
o Answer: A
31. What does 'intersectionality' refer to in the context of education?
o A) The study of different educational policies
o B) The interaction of multiple social identities (e.g., race, gender, class) and their
impact on educational experiences
o C) The comparison of educational systems across countries
o D) The process of integrating technology into the classroom
o Answer: B
32. Which concept involves analyzing how different social factors (e.g., race, gender,
class) affect students' educational experiences?
o A) Intersectionality
o B) Social Capital
o C) Cultural Capital
o D) Social Reproduction
o Answer: A
33. What is 'culturally relevant pedagogy'?
o A) A teaching approach that focuses only on academic content
o B) A teaching approach that integrates students' cultural backgrounds into the
learning process
o C) A standardized curriculum for all students
o D) A method that excludes cultural considerations
o Answer: B
34. What does 'social inclusion' aim to achieve in education?
o A) To separate students based on abilities
o B) To integrate all students, regardless of their background or abilities, into
mainstream education
 o C) To focus only on students with higher academic performance
o D) To maintain traditional teaching methods
o Answer: B
35. Which term refers to the ways schools and educational systems support or
undermine social equality?
o A) Educational Equity
o B) Social Reproduction
o C) Cultural Capital
o D) Social Stratification
o Answer: A
36. What is the impact of 'teacher-student relationships' on learning outcomes?
o A) They have no effect on academic performance
o B) Positive relationships can enhance student engagement and achievement
o C) They only affect student behavior
o D) They determine the quality of educational materials
o Answer: B
37. Which term describes the process of schools preparing students for their roles in the
workforce?
o A) Vocational Education
o B) Liberal Education
o C) Specialized Education
o D) Experiential Learning
o Answer: A
38. What does 'academic socialization' involve?
o A) Teaching academic content exclusively
o B) Preparing students for social interactions and norms in academic settings
o C) Socializing students with the community
o D) Focusing on individual academic achievements
o Answer: B
39. Which theory suggests that education serves to reinforce social inequalities and class
divisions?
o A) Conflict Theory
o B) Functionalism
o C) Symbolic Interactionism
o D) Constructivism
o Answer: A
40. What does 'educational reform' typically aim to address?
o A) Maintaining the status quo in education
o B) Improving and updating educational practices and policies to address issues
and inequalities
o C) Eliminating all forms of standardized testing
o D) Reducing funding for public schools
o Answer: B
41. What is the purpose of 'critical race theory' in education?
o A) To examine how race and racism impact educational structures and practices
 o B) To promote colorblind policies in education
o C) To focus solely on academic performance
o D) To integrate only cultural content into the curriculum
o Answer: A
42. Which concept describes the range of skills and knowledge that students acquire
through their interactions and experiences in the educational system?
o A) Social Capital
o B) Educational Attainment
o C) Cultural Capital
o D) Social Reproduction
o Answer: C
43. What does 'educational attainment' measure?
o A) The level of formal education a person has completed
o B) The social class of students
o C) The quality of teaching methods
o D) The availability of educational resources
o Answer: A
44. Which term refers to a process where schools inadvertently perpetuate social
inequalities through their policies and practices?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
45. What does 'inclusive education' focus on?
o A) Segregating students based on their abilities
o B) Creating a learning environment where all students, regardless of their
background or abilities, are included
o C) Providing special education only to students with disabilities
o D) Maintaining traditional educational practices
o Answer: B
46. Which concept involves promoting fairness and equal opportunities for all students
in education?
o A) Educational Equity
o B) Social Reproduction
o C) Cultural Capital
o D) Social Capital
o Answer: A
47. What does 'gender bias' in education refer to?
o A) The equal treatment of all genders in educational settings
o B) Prejudices or unequal treatment based on gender that affect students'
educational experiences and outcomes
o C) The absence of gender considerations in teaching methods
o D) The emphasis on traditional gender roles in education
o Answer: B
48. Which term describes the way educational practices reflect and reinforce social and
economic inequalities?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
49. What does 'educational inequity' refer to?
o A) Equal distribution of resources among all students
o B) The unequal distribution of educational resources and opportunities
o C) The implementation of uniform educational standards
o D) The integration of all students into mainstream education
o Answer: B
50. What role does 'parental involvement' play in education?
o A) It has no impact on students' academic performance
o B) It can positively influence students' motivation and achievement
o C) It only affects students' behavior
o D) It determines the quality of school facilities
o Answer: B
51. Which term refers to the practice of aligning educational content and practices with
the cultural and social contexts of students?
o A) Culturally Responsive Teaching
o B) Standardized Testing
o C) Educational Reform
o D) Social Stratification
o Answer: A
52. What does 'educational policy' influence?
o A) The academic content delivered to students
o B) The financial resources of educational institutions
o C) The organization and implementation of educational practices and standards
o D) The physical infrastructure of schools
o Answer: C
53. Which term refers to the influence of societal norms and values on the educational
system?
o A) Socialization
o B) Educational Inequality
o C) Social Capital
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
54. What is 'critical pedagogy'?
o A) A method of teaching that focuses on traditional rote learning
o B) An approach that encourages students to critically examine and challenge
societal structures and injustices
o C) A standardized approach to education
o D) A focus on memorization and testing
 o Answer: B
55. Which concept involves analyzing the impact of race, class, and gender on
educational experiences and opportunities?
o A) Intersectionality
o B) Social Capital
o C) Cultural Capital
o D) Social Reproduction
o Answer: A
56. What does 'social capital' in education refer to?
o A) The financial resources available to students
o B) The networks and relationships that facilitate access to educational
opportunities
o C) The quality of teaching and learning materials
o D) The physical resources in schools
o Answer: B
57. Which term refers to the tendency for educational systems to perpetuate social
inequalities?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
58. What is 'educational reform'?
o A) The maintenance of traditional educational practices
o B) Efforts to improve and update educational practices and policies to address
issues and inequalities
o C) The elimination of all forms of standardized testing
o D) The separation of students into different educational tracks
o Answer: B
59. Which concept involves the integration of students' cultural backgrounds into the
curriculum to make learning more relevant and effective?
o A) Culturally Responsive Teaching
o B) Standardized Testing
o C) Social Reproduction
o D) Educational Inequality
o Answer: A
60. What does 'educational equity' aim to achieve?
o A) Equal distribution of resources among all students
o B) Ensuring that all students have access to resources and opportunities regardless
of their background or abilities
o C) Ranking students based on standardized test scores
o D) Separating students into ability-based groups
o Answer: B
61. Which term describes the process by which schools teach students to conform to
societal norms and values?
o A) Socialization
 o B) Cultural Capital
o C) Social Reproduction
o D) Social Stratification
o Answer: A
62. What is 'multicultural education'?
o A) An approach that focuses on a single cultural perspective
o B) An approach that integrates and respects diverse cultural perspectives and
experiences in the curriculum
o C) A standardized curriculum for all students
o D) An approach that excludes cultural considerations
o Answer: B
63. Which concept involves adapting teaching methods and content to accommodate
diverse learning needs and backgrounds?
o A) Differentiated Instruction
o B) Tracking
o C) Standardized Testing
o D) Scaffolding
o Answer: A
64. What is 'cultural capital'?
o A) The financial resources of a family
o B) The non-economic assets (e.g., education, cultural knowledge) that promote
social mobility
o C) The material resources available in schools
o D) The standardized test scores of students
o Answer: B
65. Which term describes the ways in which educational practices reflect and reinforce
existing social inequalities?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
66. What is 'social stratification'?
o A) The process of grouping students based on academic ability
o B) The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in a society based on social class
o C) The differences in educational resources between schools
o D) The interaction between teachers and students
o Answer: B
67. Which concept describes the unequal distribution of educational resources and
opportunities?
o A) Educational Inequality
o B) Social Capital
o C) Cultural Capital
o D) Educational Equity
o Answer: A
68. What does 'tracking' refer to in education?
o A) Monitoring students' progress
o B) Grouping students by ability or achievement levels
o C) Implementing standardized tests
o D) Offering various extracurricular activities
o Answer: B
69. Which term refers to the influence of societal norms and values on students'
educational experiences?
o A) Socialization
o B) Educational Inequality
o C) Social Capital
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
70. What is 'critical race theory'?
o A) An approach that examines how race and racism impact educational structures
and practices
o B) A method of teaching that ignores racial issues
o C) A focus on colorblind educational policies
o D) An approach that excludes race from educational discussions
o Answer: A
71. Which concept describes the range of skills and knowledge acquired through
interactions and experiences in education?
o A) Social Capital
o B) Cultural Capital
o C) Educational Attainment
o D) Social Reproduction
o Answer: B
72. What is the primary focus of 'inclusive education'?
o A) Segregating students based on their abilities
o B) Integrating all students, regardless of their background or abilities, into
mainstream education
o C) Providing specialized education only to students with disabilities
o D) Maintaining traditional educational practices
o Answer: B
73. Which term refers to the ways in which educational systems perpetuate social
inequalities?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
74. What does 'educational equity' strive to ensure?
o A) Uniform resources for all students
o B) Access to resources and opportunities based on individual needs and
circumstances
o C) Higher standards for students from affluent backgrounds
 o D) Standardized testing for all students
o Answer: B
75. Which term describes the impact of social factors such as family background on
students' educational outcomes?
o A) Social Capital
o B) Cultural Capital
o C) Educational Inequality
o D) Social Reproduction
o Answer: B
76. What is 'social inclusion' in education?
o A) Focusing on students with high academic performance
o B) Ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, are included and
have equal opportunities in education
o C) Providing separate educational tracks for different social groups
o D) Emphasizing competitive academic environments
o Answer: B
77. Which term refers to the process by which schools transmit societal values and
norms to students?
o A) Socialization
o B) Cultural Capital
o C) Social Reproduction
o D) Educational Inequality
o Answer: A
78. What does 'differentiated instruction' involve?
o A) Teaching a uniform curriculum to all students
o B) Tailoring teaching methods and content to accommodate diverse learning
needs and abilities
o C) Grouping students based on academic performance
o D) Providing standardized tests for all students
o Answer: B
79. Which term describes the educational practices that reflect and reinforce social
hierarchies and inequalities?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
80. What is the impact of 'parental involvement' on students' education?
o A) It has no effect on academic outcomes
o B) Positive involvement can enhance students' motivation and achievement
o C) It only affects students' behavior
o D) It determines the quality of educational materials
o Answer: B
81. Which concept refers to the adaptation of teaching practices to fit the cultural and
social backgrounds of students?
o A) Culturally Responsive Teaching
 o B) Standardized Testing
o C) Educational Reform
o D) Social Stratification
o Answer: A
82. What does 'social capital' in education encompass?
o A) The financial resources available to schools
o B) The networks and relationships that facilitate access to educational resources
o C) The quality of school facilities
o D) The standardized test scores of students
o Answer: B
83. Which term describes the ways in which schools contribute to social inequalities by
reinforcing existing social structures?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
84. What is 'educational inequity'?
o A) The equal distribution of resources among all students
o B) The unequal distribution of educational resources and opportunities
o C) The integration of all students into mainstream education
o D) The implementation of uniform educational standards
o Answer: B
85. What is 'tracking' in the context of education?
o A) Monitoring students' progress
o B) Grouping students by ability or achievement levels
o C) Offering various extracurricular activities
o D) Implementing standardized tests
o Answer: B
86. Which term describes the ways in which educational practices reflect and reinforce
existing social inequalities?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
87. What does 'critical race theory' aim to address?
o A) How race and racism impact educational systems and practices
o B) The promotion of colorblind educational policies
o C) The exclusion of racial issues from educational discussions
o D) The focus on academic performance only
o Answer: A
88. Which concept involves the integration of diverse cultural perspectives into the
educational curriculum?
o A) Multicultural Education
 o B) Social Reproduction
o C) Educational Inequality
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
89. What is 'social inclusion' in education?
o A) Focusing on students with high academic performance
o B) Ensuring that all students, regardless of background, are integrated and have
equal opportunities
o C) Providing separate educational tracks for different social groups
o D) Emphasizing competitive academic environments
o Answer: B
90. Which term refers to the process by which schools teach societal values and norms?
o A) Socialization
o B) Cultural Capital
o C) Social Reproduction
o D) Educational Inequality
o Answer: A
91. What is the role of 'differentiated instruction' in education?
o A) Providing a uniform curriculum for all students
o B) Tailoring teaching methods and content to meet diverse learning needs
o C) Grouping students based on performance levels
o D) Implementing standardized tests for assessment
o Answer: B
92. Which term describes the process by which educational systems perpetuate social
inequalities?
o A) Social Reproduction
o B) Educational Equity
o C) Social Mobility
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
93. What is the effect of 'parental involvement' on educational outcomes?
o A) It has no impact on students' academic performance
o B) It can positively influence students' motivation and achievement
o C) It only affects students' behavior
o D) It determines the quality of school facilities
o Answer: B
94. Which concept involves aligning educational practices with students' cultural and
social contexts?
o A) Culturally Responsive Teaching
o B) Standardized Testing
o C) Educational Reform
o D) Social Stratification
o Answer: A
95. What does 'educational policy' influence in schools?
o A) Academic content delivery
 o B) Financial resources
o C) Organization and implementation of educational practices and standards
o D) Physical infrastructure
o Answer: C
96. Which term refers to societal norms and values shaping educational experiences?
o A) Socialization
o B) Educational Inequality
o C) Social Capital
o D) Cultural Capital
o Answer: A
97. What is 'critical pedagogy'?
o A) A traditional method focusing on rote learning
o B) An approach encouraging students to critically examine societal structures and
injustices
o C) A standardized educational approach
o D) A focus on memorization and testing
o Answer: B
98. Which concept involves analyzing the impact of race, class, and gender on
educational experiences?
o A) Intersectionality
o B) Social Capital
o C) Cultural Capital
o D) Social Reproduction
o Answer: A
99. What does 'social capital' in education refer to?
o A) Financial resources
o B) Networks and relationships facilitating access to educational opportunities
o C) Quality of teaching materials
o D) Physical resources in schools
o Answer: B
100. Which term refers to the tendency of educational systems to perpetuate
existing social inequalities? - A) Social Reproduction - B) Educational Equity - C)
Social Mobility - D) Cultural Capital - Answer: A