The past
How did children get to school long ago?
Walking.
Do you have the right to educate your child at home in the UK?
Yes.
What do Americans call the final four years of secondary school?
High school
On what date is the indefinite teachers' strike in the public education sector of the Community of Madrid scheduled to begin?
14th of October, 2026
When school is done, I tag along, To keep your brain both sharp and strong, At home, I help where you belong. What am I?
Homework.
What happened to children who were naughty?
They could be hit with a cane or ruler.
In England, what is the name of the first year of primary school?
Year 1.
What is a student in their final year of high school usually called?
A senior
Name TWO of the main demands made by the unions organising the strike.
What has words but never speaks?
A book.
What did teachers used to have to check to make sure you were clean?
Hair, nails and mouth.
What is Year 11 approximately equivalent to in terms of age?
15–16 years old.
What do letters A to F correspond to in grades?
. A is the highest grade (90%-100%)
. B above the average score (80%-89%)
. C is a middle grade(70%-79%)
. D ranges from 56% to 69%
. F is a failing grade.
Which Autonomous Community is the one that invests the least per student?
Madrid
What gets sharper the more you use it?
A pencil.
What did children in the past write on instead of paper?
A slate.
What does "GCSEs" stand for?
General Certificate of Secondary Education.
Put these in the usual order, from youngest to oldest:
Senior — Freshman — Junior — Sophomore
Freshman → Sophomore → Junior → Senior
According to the reported demands, what maximum class sizes are proposed for these four stages?
Kindergarden — Primary — Secondary — Bachillerato
13 — 15 — 20 — 23 students, respectively.
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Silence.
What is a "dunce cap"?
A pointed hat that was used as a punishment for slow or disruptive students in schools.
What do students commonly study after GCSEs if they choose the academic route?
A levels.
In the US, what does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is the motto in the T-shirts teachers are wearing?
Escuela pública de todos para todos.
What is full of knowledge but can’t think?
A library.