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WorksheetsChapter 5 Test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
How do many countries emphasize the importance of education?
By restricting and controlling education
By making education available only to the wealthy
By emphasizing education to help improve the economy and lives of citizens
By ignoring the importance of education
What do some countries do to control education?
They make education available to everyone
They restrict and control education
They emphasize education to improve the economy
They provide free education to all citizens
In some countries, who has access to education?
Everyone
Only the wealthy
Only the poor
Only government officials
In the United States, what is education not based on?
A national system
A state system
A local system
An international system
What are the variations in the United States education system related to?
Quality and opportunity
Curriculum and funding
Teachers and students
Technology and infrastructure
What influences American schools and learners?
The country's problems
The country's wealth
The country's culture
The country's geography
Who is responsible for the control of public education?
Individual state governments
Private organizations
International bodies
Non-governmental organizations
Which of the following is NOT responsible for the control of public education?
Local communities
Federal government
Individual state governments
Private companies
According to the Constitution, powers not assigned to the federal government fall under the control of which entity?
Local communities
State control
Federal agencies
International organizations
What is one of the roles of the legislature in state government?
Provides leadership
Promotes education standards
Passes laws
Advocates for citizen support
Which of the following is a responsibility of the state board of education?
Determines budget and funding
Passes laws
Provides leadership
None of the above
What does the state board of education advocate for?
Determines budget and funding
Equality of access to schools
Citizen support and public funds
Passes laws
Which of the following is NOT a role of the state board of education?
Promotes education standards
Determines budget and funding
Provides leadership
Advocates for citizen support
Who is usually elected and acts as a link between the legislature and the board of education?
State department of education
Superintendent of public instruction
School principal
Local school board
What is one of the responsibilities of the state department of education?
Creating school curriculums
Certifying teachers and allocating money
Hiring school principals
Conducting student assessments
Which of the following is NOT a role of the superintendent of public instruction?
Usually elected
Acts as a link between legislature and board of education
Responsible for operation of schools
Certifies teachers
Which of the following is a responsibility of the school board in a local school district?
Teaching students
Approving curriculum and funding
Conducting parent-teacher meetings
Organizing school events
What role does the school board play in the hiring process within a school district?
Conducts interviews
Oversees hiring
Trains new employees
Manages employee benefits
Which of the following is NOT a function of the school board?
Sets policies and works with school administration
Determines budget
Negotiates with employee unions
Teaches classes
What is one of the roles of a district superintendent?
Oversee the budget
Hire/supervise teachers
Act as a connection between school board and individual schools
Carry out day-to-day activities
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of school administrators?
Carry out day-to-day activities
Oversee the budget
Make sure schools carry out board policies
Act as spokespersons for the school
Who is responsible for making sure schools carry out board policies?
School administrators
District superintendent
Teachers
Students
Which of the following tasks is performed by school administrators?
Acts as a connection between school board and individual schools
Makes sure schools carry out board policies
Hire/supervise teachers
Develops curriculum
Who acts as the top executive in each school?
The superintendent
The principal
The vice-principal
The school board
What is one of the roles of the federal government in education?
Passes federal legislation to assist states
Manages local school districts directly
Sets the curriculum for all schools
Hires teachers for public schools
What does the federal government provide to states and local districts that follow legislative guidelines?
Curriculum plans
Funds
Teachers
School supplies
What is the focus of the United States Department of Education?
Ensure quality education for all children
Manage school sports programs
Hire teachers for public schools
Develop school infrastructure
Who is part of the president's cabinet in relation to education?
Secretary of education
Principal of the largest school
Head of the school board
Chief of school police
What percentage of education funding comes from federal sources?
12.5%
43.4%
44.1%
50%
Which source contributes the largest percentage to education funding?
Federal
Local
State
Private
What is the percentage of education funding that comes from local sources?
12.5%
43.4%
44.1%
50%
Which of the following is the correct split of education funding?
Federal 12.5%, Local 43.4%, State 44.1%
Federal 20%, Local 30%, State 50%
Federal 15%, Local 35%, State 50%
Federal 10%, Local 40%, State 50%
Who determines the funding for each state?
The federal government
Each state
Local municipalities
Private organizations
Which of the following taxes are used for state funding?
Property taxes and sales taxes
Sales taxes and income taxes
Income taxes and property taxes
Corporate taxes and sales taxes
How does state spending vary?
It is the same for all states
It varies from state to state
It is determined by the federal government
It is based on population size
Local funding for schools usually comes from which source?
Sales taxes
Income taxes
Real estate taxes
Corporate taxes
Which of the following is a reason why the use of taxes can be controversial?
Escalating taxes can cause hardship
Escalating taxes can reduce income
Escalating taxes can increase savings
Escalating taxes can improve living standards
Who is taxed for education according to the document?
Only people with children
Only people without children
Everyone, even people without children
Only large businesses
Which group of people do not pay property taxes?
Homeowners
Those who rent or lease
Large businesses
Everyone
From whom may taxes be collected according to the document?
Small businesses
Large businesses
Non-profit organizations
Individuals only
Federal funding is usually designated for what type of programs?
General education programs
Specific special programs
Sports programs
Arts programs
Which act provides supplementary financial support for elementary and secondary education?
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1984
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Higher Education Act of 1965
The Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act was enacted in which year?
1965
1984
2001
1990
The No Child Left Behind Act was enacted in which year?
1965
1984
2001
1990
Which of the following is a purpose for which charitable foundations award grants?
Building new schools
Special projects
Hiring new teachers
Purchasing textbooks
What is one of the goals of charitable foundations when awarding grants?
Increasing student enrollment
Solving problems related to foundation goals
Reducing tuition fees
Expanding school campuses
Who helps schools through private funding?
Government agencies
Local businesses
Individuals and groups
International organizations
What is one of the main issues with school funding mentioned in the document?
Spending is equal across all states
Spending is unequal from one state to another
Spending is only unequal within districts
Spending is not related to property taxes
How is school funding compared according to the document?
By the number of teachers
By the number of students
By spending per pupil
By the size of the school
What is a characteristic of school districts with lower property values?
They have higher property taxes
They have lower property taxes
They have more funding
They have equal funding
What is often needed by students from lower-income areas?
More teachers
Higher level of services
Better textbooks
Longer school hours
What term is used to describe the disparity in funding between schools in different areas?
Achievement gap
Service gap
School funding gap
Education gap
What additional support do some states and districts provide to schools that need extra services?
More teachers
Additional funding
Better textbooks
Longer school hours
What is a common characteristic of schools that receive additional funding for extra services?
Higher test scores
Lower dropout rates
Lower test scores
More extracurricular activities
What term is used to describe the disparity in academic performance between different groups of students?
School funding gap
Service gap
Achievement gap
Education gap
Which of the following is true about private schools?
They receive public funding.
They set their own policies.
Parents are responsible for teaching.
They involve a major commitment of time and effort.
Who is responsible for teaching and evaluating in homeschooling?
Teachers
School administrators
Parents
Private tutors
What is a major characteristic of homeschooling?
It receives public funding.
It involves a major commitment of time and effort.
It follows a standardized curriculum.
It is managed by the government.
What do citizens take pride in according to the document?
School facilities
Student accomplishments
Teacher salaries
School budgets
What is one benefit of positive school-community relationships?
Increased school funding
Better school facilities
Benefit both sides
Higher teacher salaries
