Education in New England

What type of school offered education to children aged 6 to 8 years old in New England?

• Latin grammar schools

• Dame schools

• Public schools

• Boarding schools

What was the primary purpose of Latin grammar schools established by the Puritan colonists?

• To teach domestic skills

• To educate future community leaders

• To provide informal daycare

• To offer vocational training

What subjects were taught at Latin grammar schools in the 1630s?

• Mathematics and science

• Latin, Greek, and the Bible

• Art and music

• Geography and history

What was required to enter Harvard College in 1636?

• Knowledge of mathematics

• Ability to read and speak Latin and Greek

• Completion of an apprenticeship

• Mastery of domestic skills

What does the term "public education" mean according to the text?

• Education that is privately funded and exclusive

• Education that is publicly financed, tuition free, and accessible to all students

• Education that is only available to wealthy families

• Education that is funded by private donations

What percentage of funding for U.S. public schools does the Federal Government contribute?

• 50%

• 25%

• 8%

• 15%

What was the primary focus of early colonial education in the 1600s?

• Mathematics and science

• Reading and understanding of scripture

• Physical education and sports

• Art and music

Who is quoted in the text regarding the importance of education?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams