American Education in the 1980s Quiz

What was the federal government's stance on education during the 1980s?

• Privatize education

• Reduce its role in education

• Maintain its role in education

• Increase its role in education

What was the main concern highlighted in the report 'A Nation at Risk'?

• Lack of access to education

• Falling behind in business and technology

• Inadequate school infrastructure

• Lack of career opportunities

What was the focus of the back-to-basics movement in schools?

• Science and technology

• Creative innovations

• Reading, writing, and math

• Career opportunities

What was a significant indication of the gap in basic knowledge and skills among American students?

• Improved reading and writing skills

• Low scores in general knowledge tests

• High scores in math and science

• Decrease in illiteracy rate

What was the primary objective of the report 'A Nation at Risk'?

• To highlight the need for career opportunities

• To emphasize the importance of science and technology

• To underline the falling standards in education

• To stress on the need for creative innovations

What was a major drawback of the back-to-basics movement in schools?

• Overemphasis on reading and writing

• Insufficient focus on science and technology

• Lack of preparation for real-world challenges

• Too much focus on career opportunities