VOICED : “Despierta a un nino” para un futuro mejor

VOICED : “Despierta a un nino” para un futuro mejor

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Education

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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In Beacon Valley, Cape Town, unemployment, crime, and drug use are prevalent, making school attendance challenging for children. A group of mothers is working to change this by waking children up, providing breakfast, and repairing uniforms. Methamphetamine use has spread in the community, affecting not just users but the entire area. Despite these challenges, the mothers aim to give children the best chance at education. According to the World Economic Forum, 70% of South Africans aged 15-34 are unemployed, and in 2013, less than half of students were expected to complete their education. However, with the efforts of these mothers, these numbers may improve.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the challenges faced by children in Beacon Valley?

High tuition fees

Lack of schools

Overcrowded classrooms

Unemployment, crime, and drugs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is TIC, and why is it a problem in the community?

A cheap and addictive drug

A community center

A type of food

A local festival

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the mothers in Beacon Valley help children attend school?

By providing transportation

By teaching them at home

By waking them up and preparing breakfast

By offering scholarships

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional support do the mothers provide to ensure children are comfortable at school?

They offer after-school tutoring

They provide free textbooks

They collect and repair second-hand uniforms

They buy new uniforms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of South Africans aged 15 to 34 are unemployed, according to the World Economic Forum?

80%

50%

60%

70%