The Role of Youth in Shaping Education

What was the main reason the speaker's grandmother ensured her daughter received an education?

• She wanted her daughter to become a teacher.

• She wanted her daughter to move to America.

• She never had the chance to complete her own education.

• She wanted her daughter to get married early.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What degree did the speaker's mother choose to pursue at the age of 19?

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

• Master's degree in Engineering

• Master's degree in Mathematics

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

According to the speaker, what is the most valuable thing anyone can own?

• Money

• Knowledge

• Property

• Connections

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is it important to teach kids how to learn and not just what to learn?

• To help them memorize facts better

• To reduce the amount of homework

• To prepare them for industries that don't exist yet

• To make school more fun

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What drives learning according to the speaker?

• Homework

• Grades

• Memorization

• Attention

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main benefit of the FIRST Robotics program?

• It focuses only on technical skills

• It provides hands-on learning experiences

• It helps students memorize facts

• It reduces the need for teachers

What skills do students learn through the FIRST Robotics program besides technical skills?

• Art and music

• Sports and physical education

• Business, leadership, and teamwork

• Cooking and cleaning

What inspired the speaker to co-found a nonprofit organization?

• A need for more funding

• A wish to inspire girls in STEM

• A passion for teaching

• A desire to travel

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the pivotal moment that led the speaker's mother to become a software engineer?

• Moving to a big city

• Winning a science competition

• A government subsidy program that brought a computer to her school

• Attending a prestigious university

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the speaker encourage everyone to do to help the next generation?

• Donate money to schools

• Volunteer and mentor students

• Write books about education

• Start their own schools

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3