American Education in the 1980s Quiz

American Education in the 1980s Quiz

12th Grade

6 Qs

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American Education in the 1980s Quiz

American Education in the 1980s Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Melanie Wallace

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Science and technology

Creative innovations

Reading, writing, and math

Career opportunities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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