Federal Influence
General Facts
School Subjects
Vocabulary
Education System Issues
100
True or False: There is a national education system in the US
What is false?
100
The first compulsory (mandatory) grade in most schools is called this.
What is kindergarten? Normally students start between ages 5 and 6.
100
All high schoolers must have taken 4 years of this subject.
What is English?
100
The name of the person in charge of the school.
Who is the principal?
100

Many teachers leave the profession within their first five years due to this major issue, often linked to low pay and high stress.

What is teacher burnout?

200
In the Supreme Court case Brown vs. the Board of Education, what became illegal in all U.S. schools? a. Outdated textbooks b. Segregation c. Punishing students with physical force (hitting) d. Quitting school
What is segregation? Occurred in 1954 with severe issues. Private schools became very popular.
200
Most parents send their children to this around age 3, which is private and not part of the mandatory school system. BONUS: Name all three names for this grade.
What is pre-school/pre-kindergarten/pre-k?
200
The most popular foreign language in U.S. schools. BONUS: Name the second most popular language.
What is Spanish? BONUS: French
200
Any activities such as sports, clubs, etc. are called: a. After-school activities b. Extracurricular activities c. Free-time activities d. All the above
What is all the above?
200

This federal law, passed in 2001, emphasized standardized testing as a measure of school success.


What is No Child Left Behind?

300
True or False: There is a common core of education standards that U.S. states created together.
What is true? The Common Core State Initiative was created by the National Governor's Association. 46 states have adopted some form of the Common Core.
300
The final grade of high school is called this. BONUS: Name both possibilities
What is 12th grade/senior year?
300
In this class, students have to take care of an egg or electronic baby to prevent teen pregnancy.
What is Health?
300
You talk to this person about going to college or just when you are having trouble with something.
Who is the guidance counselor?
300
Percentage of U.S. students who attend private school.
What is 10%?
400
The federal law "No Child Left Behind" forces all schools to do this. a. provide a free lunch to poor students b. test that students meet a minimum level of education c. make sure no students fail a grade d. make sure students are attending school
What is test that students meet a minimum level of education?
400
Most U.S. schools require students attend this many days of class per school year. a. 150 b. 165 c. 180 d. 200
What is 180 days?
400
In the South, the Civil War is taught under this name. A. the War of Northern Aggression B. War of Succession C. Lincoln's War D. War Against Emancipation
What is the War of Northern Aggression?
400
The surprise test of knowledge a teacher often gives students when they are not doing their homework.
What is a pop quiz?
400
Expenditure (money spent) on public primary and secondary schools in America. a. 391 billion b.491 billion c. 591 billion d. 691 billion
What is 591 billion? Of this money about $12,000 is spent per student, the rest goes towards salaries, benefits, transportation, materials and energy costs.
500
This person is in charge of the U.S. Department of Education and responsible for talking with the president about national education. BONUS: Name of the current official in this position.
Who is the Secretary of Education? BONUS: Arne Duncan
500
Every school in America must follow the rules set by this entity. a. Local school board b. State Department of Education c. U.S. Department of Education d. All of the above
What is all of the above? Local school boards have the most power, but they still have to follow rules and regulations set by the State and National governments.
500
A huge controversy in America is whether or not this should be taught in high school biology classes. (Think Darwin) BONUS: The Christian alternative taught in some schools
What is evolution? BONUS: Creationism
500
Events during the school day such as speeches or plays that are held in the auditorium and are usually mandatory.
What are assemblies?
500
Percentage of U.S. high school grads who immediately attend college. a. 42% b. 68% c. 73% d. 87%
What is 68%? Females enrolled at a higher rate that males (72.2%: 64.7%)
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