Homeschooling
From lines 1–4 of the homeschooling article, give one word that means "unchangeable"
‘fixed’
At the School of One in New York, what do students look at every morning to see their planned activities?
A large screen showing activities designed to suit their needs and interests
In the extracts about the "terrible" and "brilliant" uniform, what were the two specific colors used?
Black and yellow.
What word does Auggie use to describe how he feels about starting fifth grade at a real school?
Petrified (which means very frightened).
At the start of the play, what is the weather like as Sisi and Chen walk to school?
Heavy rain
Explain what the writer means by the phrase "getting their hands dirty" in line 8 of the homeschooling article.
Doing practical work, making things, or doing creative activities.
Instead of traditional exams, how are students at the Lumiar Institute in Brazil assessed?
Through a learning portfolio that records their achievements and skills.
Which exclusive designer store created the expensive new uniform for Taimei Elementary School in Japan?
Armani.
According to Auggie, what is the actual reason he has never been to a real school until now?
It is because of the twenty-seven surgeries he has had since he was born.
What surprise announcement does Mr. Ling make to his students during the morning session?
He is retiring from teaching at the end of the year, so they will be his last class.
Identify two features of an article used by the writer in the third paragraph (lines 10–14).
Quoting an expert (Ben Richards) and referring to research (the 2009 study).
What is the name of the weekly assembly at Lumiar where staff, students, and parents discuss projects and behavior?
‘The Circle’
What word is used in the text to describe the parents' reaction when they learned the new uniform would cost 80,000 yen?
Appalled (which means to think something is terrible)
Mr. Browne defines this word as "rules about really important things" or a "motto".
Precept.
What two negative adjectives does the headteacher, Mrs. Zhou, use to describe the classroom screen?
An "oddity" and "perturbing".
What is the main purpose of the article "Is homeschooling the answer?"
To persuade parents that homeschooling is good for children.
Why do teachers at the School of One spend less time on paperwork and more time getting to know their students?
Because the school uses short daily tests to automatically help staff design the next day's activities.
According to the text, what is one major benefit that most people think school uniforms provide for students?
They help stop students from feeling the pressure of wearing fashion clothes.
What subject does Auggie’s mom admit she is "bad at" as a reason he needs to go to Beecher Prep?
Fractions.
How long has Mr. Ling been a teacher?
Thirty-five years.
List at least four disadvantages of being educated in a school mentioned in the text.
(1) Schools are too rigid/have fixed timetables, (2) Intelligent children get bored, (3) Less talented students get lost, (4) Children do not get sole attention, (5) Learning cannot be designed for individuals, (6) Schools kill curiosity, and (7) Schools restrict freedom and individuality.
What is the difference between the "advisors" and the "experts" who work at the Lumiar Institute?
Advisors work with individuals to support progress and choose projects, while experts have particular talents (like music or engineering) for specific help.
In the "Terrible New Uniform" extract, what percentage of friends said they would change schools if forced to wear it?
100 percent.
Complete Mr. Browne’s September Precept: "When given the choice between being right or being kind, _______".
"Choose kind"
In the stage directions, what word is used to describe Mr. Ling remaining "calm" while the class is utterly still?
Unflustered.