Montessori 101 Quiz

Test your knowledge about Maria Montessori, her educational philosophy, and more.

8. The Montessori work cycle is typically: a) 15 minutes b) 45 minutes c) 2 to 3 hours d) 5 hours a) True b) False a) 1850 b) 1907 c) 1929 d) 1972 a) True b) False a) True b) False a) Yes b) No a) Work cycle d) Both a and b b) Freedom within limits e) All of the above c) Prepared environment

1. Dr. Maria Montessori became Italy’s first female physician in 1896.

2. In what year did Dr. Maria Montessori open her first school, Casa dei Bambini (Children’s House)?

3. Because children are grouped with others of different ages and have the same teacher for three years at a time, Montessori students have more freedom to learn and grow at their own pace.

4. The Montessori educational philosophy freedom within limits allows students move around when and how they want, choose which lesson they want to get out and where to sit in the classroom.

5. Is Montessori a trademarked term?

6. What helps students at Montessori schools stay so engaged with their learning?

7. Practical life activities are beneficial for students because they support: a) Keeping the classroom clean b) Fine motor skills c) Early literacy skills d) None of the above a) A global network that accredits schools and trains teachers b) A Montessori boarding school in Italy c) A club for top Montessori students a) 1986 b) 2001 c) 1978 d) 1963 a) True b) False a) Jeff Bezos b) Helen Keller c) Yo Yo Ma d) Taylor Swift e) All of the above a) True b) False a) 23 b) 5 c) 49 d) 89

9. What is Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)?

10. When did the first Montessori school open in Atlanta?

11. Instead of using report cards, students in the Montessori classroom are encouraged to set goals and use self-assessment.

12. Which of these celebrities were Montessori-educated?

13. The Montessori method isn’t limited just to the classroom. Giving kids age-appropriate responsibilities at home helps reinforce its principle of teaching life skills.

14. How many Montessori schools are there in metro Atlanta currently?

Answers on page 38.