Sociology of Education Quiz

Which factor is NOT typically considered an in-school factor affecting educational achievement?

• Teacher expectations

• Peer relationships

• Parental income

• Curriculum design

What concept describes how schools prepare students for their future roles in the workforce?

• Cultural capital

• Educational stratification

• Correspondence principle

• Meritocracy

What is a significant societal change that has contributed to the increased educational achievement of girls since the 1970s?

• Increased use of technology in education

• Decrease in manual labor jobs

• Introduction of the national curriculum

• Rise of feminism

Which policy is aimed at increasing parental choice in education?

• Standardized testing

• Introduction of free schools

• Government funding cuts

• Decrease in faith-based schools

Which ethnic group had the highest educational attainment in 2023?

• Indian

• Chinese

• Bangladeshi

• White British

Which policy is specifically aimed at promoting ethnic minorities to attend university?

• Widening participation policies

• Formula funding

• Education maintenance allowance

• Open enrollment

Which of the following is NOT an example of privatization in education?

• Outsourcing catch-up provision

• Introduction of VAT on private schools

• Catering services provided by private companies

• Academization of public schools

What is the primary goal of marketization in education?

• To eliminate private schools

• To ensure government control over curriculum

• To increase educational standards through competition

• To privatize all educational institutions

Which factor is considered a cultural influence on education?

• Overcrowded housing

• Parental attitudes towards education

• Cost of school uniforms

• Availability of educational toys

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

• A system where parents' income determines children's education quality

• A system where the state has the ultimate authority

• A system governed by teachers and educational professionals

• A system where parents have significant control over educational choices