Education Quiz

What is the average number of years an American spends in school?

• 17 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 13 years

What is the purpose of education according to the text?

• To learn basic facts and job skills

• To provide cultural norms and values

• To promote social functions

• All of the above

What does the term 'manifest functions' refer to in the context of education?

• Socialization in schools

• Intended consequences of education

• Unintended consequences of education

• Skills learned in school

What is a latent function of schooling?

• Teaching basic facts

• Promoting social integration

• Helping students make friends

• Providing childcare

Why might a family choose a private school over a public school?

• To have religious instruction

• All of the above

• To receive a more rigorous education

• To access specialized programs for children with disabilities

What is the main barrier to getting a post-secondary education in the US?

• Lack of interest in further education

• Limited availability of colleges and universities

• High cost of tuition

• Lack of academic qualifications

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy in the context of education?

• A belief that students will fail academically

• A belief that students have high ability

• A belief that students have low ability

• A belief that students will succeed academically

What is one outcome of self-fulfilling prophecies influenced by stereotypes?

• Equal representation of women in STEM fields

• Lower graduation rates for racial minorities

• Higher graduation rates for racial minorities

• Equal representation of men and women in all fields

What is the main focus of structural functionalism in relation to education?

• Promoting social integration

• Maintaining social order and stability

• Creating new knowledge through research

• Challenging social inequalities

What is the main focus of symbolic interactionism in relation to education?

• Promoting social integration

• Creating new knowledge through research

• Maintaining social order and stability

• Challenging social inequalities