U.S. education levels
What is primeria called in the U.S.?
Elementary School
In American high schools, teachers are usually called by their first names.
False. They are usually called Mr. or Mrs. followed by their last name.
What do we call the money students pay to attend university?
Tuition
What state did I go to school in?
New York
What is the name of the special dance American high schools often organize at the end of the school year?
Prom
What are the next 2 levels of the U.S. education system?
Middle school and High school
Public universities are often less expensive for students who live in the same state.
True.
What is money awarded to help students pay for their education?
A scholarship
Where was I born?
New Jersey
Name three popular after-school activities in American high schools
Sports, band, dance, art, choir, chess, math clubs
Do students in the U.S. have to attend high school from ages 14-18?
Yes!
Most first-year university students in the United States share a dorm room with a roommate.
True.
What do we call a student's main subject of study at university?
Their "major"
Where is my family from? (hint: it's not a state)
Puerto Rico
What do we call a group of students who participate in an activity together?
A club
What is "secundaria" called in the U.S.?
High school
All high school students in the U.S. eat lunch during school after 12:00pm
False. Many students eat lunch during "lunch period" between 10:00am and 12:00pm.
What do students earn after completing a university program?
A degree
Where did I study abroad while in college?
London, UK
What is a room called where university students live on campus?
A dorm room
What grades do students attend in American high school?
9th-12th grade
Every high school in the U.S. has both a prom and a homecoming dance
False. Most high schools have prom, but there are many that do not have a homecoming!
How is a public school different than a private school in the U.S.?
Public universities receive funding from taxes/the government, while private universities are not directly connected to the government in the same way (they are not funded by the state they are in)
What did I study in college?
Humanitarian Studies (also acceptable: history, politics, or law) and English
What standardized test do students take to assess math, reading, and writing when applying to college?
The SAT