Comparing Education Systems UK/USA

Which of the following is a key difference between the education systems in the UK and the USA?

• The UK has a national curriculum, while the USA does not.

• The USA has a national curriculum, while the UK does not.

• Both the UK and the USA have national curriculums.

• Neither the UK nor the USA have national curriculums.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

At what age do students typically start primary school in the UK?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is a common standardized test taken by high school students in the USA?

• GCSE

• SAT

• A-Levels

• Baccalaureate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the UK, what is the equivalent of the American "high school"?

• Primary School

• Secondary School

• Sixth Form College

• Grammar School

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following subjects is typically mandatory in both the UK and USA education systems?

• Philosophy

• Physical Education

• Latin

• Home Economics

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

How do cultural differences impact the education systems in the UK and the USA?

• They have no impact.

• They influence the curriculum and teaching methods.

• They only affect extracurricular activities.

• They only affect the school calendar.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is a key feature of the UK education system?

• Middle School

• Key Stages

• Junior High

• Freshman Year

What is the primary focus of the curriculum in the USA?

• Vocational training

• Liberal arts education

• Religious studies

• Military training

Which of the following is a major exam taken by students in the UK at the end of secondary school?

• SAT

• ACT

• GCSE

• PSAT

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In the USA, what is the typical duration of a high school education?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years