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States

100

This state has the best lower education system.

A. New Hampshire

B. Arizona

C. Massachusetts

D. Idaho

C. Massachusetts 

200

As of 2013, this state spends the most money on education per pupil at an enormous $19,818 per year. 

A. New York

B. Texas

C. California

D. Wyoming

A. New York

300

As of 2015, this is the only state with a high school graduation rate greater than 90%. 

A. Iowa

B. New Jersey

C. Washington

D. Alabama

A. Iowa

400

California’s Pre-K through 12th grade ranking is _____ out of the 50 states:

A. Top 5

B. 6-10

C. 10-40

D. 40-50

D. California ranks 44th out of 50

Curiculum

100

The website where you can find answers to the scholars' common core questions is

A. http://www.commoncoresheets.com

B. http://www.corestandards.org

C. https://achievethecore.org

D. https://www.engageny.org

D. https://www.engageny.org

200

This many states have adopted Common Core.

A. Between 0 and 10

B. Between 11 and 20

C. Between 21 and 40

D. Between 41 and 50

D. 42 states have adopted Common Core

300

This act was passed by the U.S. Senate in 2001 to promote educational equity in the United States

The No Child Left Behind Act. 

No Child Left Behind requires all public schools receiving federal funding to administer a statewide standardized test annually to all students.

400

This group created Common Core.

A. NSTA: The National Science Teachers Association

B. NEA: The National Education Association

C. NCTQ: The National Council on Teacher Quality

D. NGA: The National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices

D. The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NOT teachers)

Percents

100

As of 2015, the percentage of 8th graders nationally who tested at or above the "Proficient" level on their standardized math test.

A. 33%

B. 51%

C. 75%

D. 90%

A. 33%

In 4th graders, the number was a slightly higher (though still far lower than we'd like) 40%

200

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of Middle School Teacher is expected to rise ______% by the year 2026

A. 1%

B. 8%

C. 16%

D. 48%

B. 8%

300

The percentage of students in the US who take calculus in high school.

A. 6%

B. 16%

C. 46%

D. 76%

B. 16%

400

Students identifying as Black make-up 16% of the student population, but _____% of all out-of-school suspensions

A. 17%

B. 32%

C. 50%

D. 64%

B. 32%

(in comparison with whites who make-up 51% of the student population but just 34% of suspensions)

Through the Years

100

According to Kyle McCallumore and Ervin Sparapani's research (published in the journal Education), which year of school is most important in determining whether or not a student will attend college?

A. 9th

B. 10th

C. 11th

D. 12th

A. 9th

Ninth graders have the lowest grade point average, the most missed classes, the majority of failing grades, and more misbehavior referrals than any other high school grade level. The 9th grade also has the highest enrollment rate in high schools, mainly due to the fact that approximately 22% of students repeat 9th-grade classes. This number can be even higher in large urban high schools. While the transition from middle school to high school can represent an important milestone, it can also be a time of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection for some students. This transition period is frequently marked by declining academic performance, increased absences, and increased behavior disturbances. These factors put freshmen more at risk than any other school-aged group.

200

The high school drop out rate has ______ since 1990.

A. Increased by 3%

B. Decreased by 3%

C. Increased overall, but decreased for Latinos

D. Stayed the same

B. Decreased by 3%

In fact, the percentage of graduating Latino students has significantly increased. In 2010, 71.4% received their diploma vs. 61.4% in 2006. However, Asian-American and white students are still far more likely to graduate than Latino & African-American students.

300

Nationwide, 10th Grade school suspensions contributed to ______ students eventually dropping out of high school, costing taxpayers over $35,000,000,000.

A. 1,000

B. 24,000

C. 42,000

D. 67,000

D. 67,000

Researchers have calculated that a 10th-grade California student who drops out because of suspension could end up costing the public $755,000 in lost tax revenue and increased health care and criminal justice expenses over the life of the student

400

This act was signed by President Obama in 2015 to advances equity by upholding critical protections for America's disadvantaged and high-need students.

A. National School Lunch Act (NSLA)

B. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

C. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

D. Higher Education Act (HEA)

C. Every Student Succeeds Act. 

It also:

Requires—for the first time—that all students in America be taught to high academic standards that will prepare them to succeed in college and careers.

Ensures that vital information is provided to educators, families, students, and communities through annual statewide assessments that measure students' progress toward those high standards.

Helps to support and grow local innovations—including evidence-based and place-based interventions developed by local leaders and educators—consistent with our Investing in Innovation and Promise Neighborhoods

Maintains an expectation that there will be accountability and action to effect positive change in our lowest-performing schools, where groups of students are not making progress, and where graduation rates are low over extended periods of time.

(via https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=ft)