American Education in the 1980s Quiz

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History
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12th Grade
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Hard
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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