Understanding Equality and Equity

What does **equality** mean when sharing resources among people?

• Giving more to those who need it most

• Giving everyone the exact same amount

• Giving nothing to anyone

• Giving resources only to the wealthy

What does **equity** mean when sharing resources among people?

• Giving everyone the same amount regardless of their needs

• Giving resources only to the strongest people

• Giving people what they need based on their individual circumstances

• Refusing to share resources with anyone

Three students need to see the board in class. One student is tall, one is average height, and one is short. Under **equity**, what would happen?

• All three students get the same size box to stand on

• No one gets a box to stand on

• Only the tallest student gets a box

• The short student gets a taller box so everyone can see equally well

Which of the following is the **best example of equality**?

• A teacher gives extra tutoring only to students who are struggling

• A teacher gives every student the same amount of homework

• A teacher gives less homework to students who already understand the topic

• A teacher gives no homework to the whole class

Why is **equity** sometimes considered fairer than equality?

• Because it gives everyone less than they deserve

• Because it ignores people's individual needs

• Because it considers people's different needs to help everyone reach the same outcome

• Because it always gives more to people who are already doing well

A school provides **the same lunch menu** to all students every day. This is an example of:

• Equity

• Equality

• Discrimination

• Fairness based on need

A school provides **gluten-free meals** to students with gluten allergies while other students receive regular meals. This is an example of:

• Inequality

• Equality

• Equity

• Unfair treatment

Which statement **correctly compares** equality and equity?

• Equality and equity mean exactly the same thing

• Equality focuses on individual needs, while equity gives everyone the same thing

• Equality gives everyone the same thing, while equity focuses on individual needs

• Equity means treating everyone unfairly

A student with a broken arm is allowed extra time to finish a written test. The other students are not given extra time. This school policy is an example of:

• Equality, because all students take the same test

• Discrimination, because one student gets more time

• Equity, because the extra time addresses the student's specific need

• Unfairness, because no one should get extra time

Which of the following **best describes** the goal of both equality and equity?

• To make sure some people always have more than others

• To ensure that everyone has access to the same opportunities and outcomes

• To give resources only to people who ask for them

• To remove all rules from schools and workplaces