Education

Which law is considered the foundation of compulsory education in Britain?

• a) Education Act 1918

• b) Butler Education Act 1944

• c) Education Reform Act 1988

• d) Academies Act 2010

What is the minimum school leaving age in England as of 2024?

• • a) 16

• • b) 17

• • d) 19

• • c) 18

Which of the following is a key feature of the British "A-level" system?

• a) Modular exams assessed every month

• b) National curriculum with limited subject choices

• c) Advanced study in typically three to four subjects

• d) A focus on vocational skills rather than academic content

Which qualification is commonly taken by students who do not pursue traditional A-levels in Britain?

• • a) GCSE

• • b) BTEC

• • c) SAT

• • d) IB Diploma

Which government body is responsible for inspecting schools in England to ensure standards?

• • a) Ofqual

• • b) Ofsted

• • c) UCAS

• • d) Department for Education

How are public schools in the UK, such as Eton and Harrow, classified?

• • a) State-funded comprehensive schools

• • b) Fee-paying independent schools

• • c) Special education schools

• • d) Academies funded by the government

What significant change did the Education Reform Act of 1988 introduce in British schools?

• • a) The establishment of academies

• • b) Introduction of the National Curriculum

• • c) The expansion of university access

• • d) Mandatory teaching of modern foreign languages

What is one of the major criticisms of the U.S. higher education system in terms of access and affordability?

• • a) Federal student loans are too limited to meet the cost of tuition

• • b) Public universities offer fewer financial aid options than private universities

• • c) Rising tuition costs and student loan debt have created significant barriers for low-income students

• • d) The U.S. lacks a robust system of community colleges that offer affordable education options

What is the primary role of the U.S. Department of Education?

• • a) To directly fund and operate public schools across the country

• • b) To establish and enforce national curricula for all states

• • c) To provide leadership and federal funding for educational programs while ensuring equal access to education

• d) To evaluate and rank individual teachers based on student performance

Which U.S. Supreme Court case was pivotal in declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

• • a) Plessy v. Ferguson

• • b) Brown v. Board of Education

• • c) Roe v. Wade

• • d) Regents of the University of California v. Bakke