Schools - Then and Now

What was the age range for mandatory schooling in 1872?

• 6 to 15

• 6 to 17

• 5 to 14

• 7 to 16

What subjects did kids learn in school back in 1872?

• Sewing, knitting, mending, reading, writing, and maths

• Science, history, art, and music

• Physical education and technology

• Geography and biology

What is the current age range for mandatory schooling?

• 6 to 17

• 6 to 15

• 5 to 16

• 7 to 18

How are school uniforms different now compared to the past?

• Kids can wear runners and shorts now

• Girls had to wear long dresses and aprons

• Boys wore thick jackets and pants

• Uniforms are the same as in the past

What is one major difference in playgrounds now compared to the past?

• Playgrounds were taller and had fewer rules in the past

• Playgrounds are the same as in the past

• Playgrounds were smaller in the past

• Playgrounds had more rules in the past

What opportunities do kids have in schools today compared to the past?

• More opportunities to learn new and exciting things

• Fewer opportunities to learn

• The same opportunities as in the past

• Only opportunities in sports

What was a consequence for parents if their kids didn't attend school in 1872?

• Parents would get a fine

• Nothing would happen

• Kids would be sent to a different school

• Parents would be jailed