Study Arts and Humanities Quiz

What is the main argument of the article?

• STEM subjects are the only path to a successful career.

• Only STEM subjects provide problem-solving skills.

• Studying arts and humanities can lead to successful careers.

• Humanities subjects are not valued by employers.

What percentage of students took at least one humanities course in the 2021/22 cohort?

• 38%

• 70%

• 50%

• 60%

Who is David Rubenstein?

• A STEM educator

• A humanities professor

• A private equity firm co-founder

• A famous artist

What does the acronym 'H=MC' stand for according to Rubenstein?

• History equals more cash

• Humanities equals more creativity

• History equals more culture

• Humanities equals more cash

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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

What skill did the author find valuable during their internship?

• Engineering skills

• Advanced mathematics

• Understanding of languages and cultures

• Programming skills

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was one of the reasons for the decline in humanities studies?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Increase in tuition fees

• Lack of interest in history

• Decoupling of AS-levels from A-levels

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a key skill that humanities subjects provide according to the article?

• Technical skills

• Scientific skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Mathematical skills

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the author encourage students to do after receiving their GCSE results?

• Choose a career path immediately

• Avoid studying humanities

• Focus only on STEM subjects

• Remain open to different subjects and interests

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6