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Unit 2: School Funding Source - Module 1: Public Funding

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the management of money and other assets, particularly as it relates to budgeting, funding allocation, and fiscal planning within a school or district.

a)

Finance

b)

Curriculum

c)

Instruction

d)

Assessment

2.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of providing financial resources to support school operations, programs, and capital projects.

a)

Funding

b)

Assessment

c)

Curriculum

d)

Accreditation

3.

Fill in the blank: ______ refers to the total number of students registered in a school or district, often determining the level of funding received.

a)

Enrollment

b)

Attendance

c)

Graduation

d)

Tuition

4.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the total income a school or district receives from local, state, and federal sources to support educational activities.

a)

Revenues

b)

Expenditures

c)

Assets

d)

Liabilities

5.

Fill in the blank: ______ are the funds spent on salaries, facilities, instructional materials, and services necessary for operating a school system.

a)

Expenditures

b)

Revenues

c)

Investments

d)

Donations

6.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the renewal or extension of federal or state legislation that provides funding for specific educational programs.

a)

Reauthorization

b)

Privatization

c)

Standardization

d)

Accreditation

7.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of distributing available funds to schools, programs, or departments based on established formulas or needs.

a)

Allocation

b)

Assessment

c)

Accreditation

d)

Auditing

8.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the method by which governments raise revenue through taxes to fund public services, including education.

a)

Taxation

b)

Privatization

c)

Subsidization

d)

Borrowing

9.

Fill in the blank: ______ is a property tax rate used to generate local school revenue, typically expressed as mills (one mill equals one-tenth of a cent per dollar of assessed property value).

a)

Mill Levy

b)

Sales Tax

c)

Income Tax

d)

Excise Tax

10.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the process by which school districts borrow money through the sale of bonds to fund capital projects like new buildings or major renovations.

a)

Bonding

b)

Leasing

c)

Taxation

d)

Granting

11.

Fill in the blank: ______ is fair and impartial distribution of financial resources to ensure all students have access to quality education.

a)

Equitable

b)

Exclusive

c)

Arbitrary

d)

Insufficient

12.

Fill in the blank: ______ is unequal access to financial resources or opportunities among school districts or student populations.

a)

Disparity

b)

Uniformity

c)

Equality

d)

Abundance

13.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the principle that funding systems should consider varying needs and resources to promote educational equity.

a)

Fairness

b)

Efficiency

c)

Uniformity

d)

Meritocracy

14.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the amount of revenue generated from a specific tax rate or source.

a)

Yield

b)

Debt

c)

Expenditure

d)

Subsidy

15.

Which of the following is NOT a source of school funding mentioned in the content?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Local

d)

Private

16.

Match the following terms to their definitions:

a)

Finance

1.

The management of money and other assets, particularly as it relates to budgeting, funding allocation, and fiscal planning within a school or district.

b)

Funding

2.

The process of providing financial resources to support school operations, programs, and capital projects.

c)

Enrollment

3.

The total number of students registered in a school or district, often determining the level of funding received.

d)

Revenues

4.

The total income a school or district receives from local, state, and federal sources to support educational activities.

e)

Expenditures

5.

The funds spent on salaries, facilities, instructional materials, and services necessary for operating a school system.

17.

What is the purpose of the ESEA/ESSA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act / Every Student Succeeds Act)?

a)

To provide funding for private schools

b)

To close achievement gaps and ensure equal access to quality education for all students

c)

To support only high-income students

d)

To fund only sports activities

18.

Who is primarily served by the ESEA/ESSA?

a)

High-income students

b)

Low-income and disadvantaged students

c)

Only students with disabilities

d)

Only English language learners

19.

Title I of the Title Programs supports schools with high percentages of ________ students.

a)

low-income

b)

gifted

c)

foreign exchange

d)

private

20.

Title II of the Title Programs supports ________ quality and professional development.

a)

teacher

b)

student

c)

parent

d)

administrator

21.

Part B of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) covers services for children and youth aged ________.

a)

3–21

b)

0–5

c)

5–18

d)

6–12

22.

Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) are federal payments to local governments that lose property tax revenue due to the presence of ________ owned land.

a)

federally

b)

state

c)

privately

d)

corporately

23.

Activity Funds are funds generated by ________ organizations or activities.

a)

student

b)

teacher

c)

government

d)

parent

24.

Capital Funding is designated for long-term investments like buildings and ________.

a)

infrastructure

b)

furniture

c)

stationery

d)

vehicles

25.

Bonding is the process of issuing bonds to borrow money for ________ projects.

a)

capital

b)

educational

c)

recreational

d)

temporary

26.

Tax Base is the total value of property or income subject to ________.

a)

taxation

b)

inflation

c)

depreciation

d)

subsidy

27.

Income Tax is based on individuals' or corporations' ________.

a)

earnings

b)

expenses

c)

assets

d)

debts

28.

Property Tax is a local tax based on ________ value.

a)

property

b)

income

c)

sales

d)

market

29.

Sales Tax is a percentage added to ________ purchases.

a)

consumer

b)

wholesale

c)

government

d)

export

30.

Excise Tax is levied on specific goods like ________ or tobacco.

a)

fuel

b)

clothing

c)

electronics

d)

furniture

31.

Severance Tax is charged on ________ resource extraction.

a)

natural

b)

artificial

c)

chemical

d)

mechanical

32.

Which of the following is a source of supplemental financial support for education?

a)

Lotteries

b)

Private foundations

c)

School-business partnerships

d)

All of the above

33.

Federalism and Federal Role refers to the federal government influencing education through ________, funding programs, and policy guidance rather than direct control.

a)

legislation

b)

curriculum development

c)

school inspections

d)

teacher training

34.

Foundation Grants guarantee a ________ funding level per student.

a)

minimum

b)

maximum

c)

average

d)

variable

35.

Guaranteed Tax Base (Power Equalization) balances revenue disparities by equalizing ________ effort.

a)

tax

b)

spending

c)

borrowing

d)

voting

36.

Centralized School Finance (FTE) allocates funding based on ________-time equivalent student counts.

a)

full

b)

half

c)

part

d)

double

37.

What does 'Nontraditional' funding refer to?

a)

Funding sources outside standard state, local, or federal allocations, often involving grants, donations, or partnerships.

b)

Funding provided exclusively by federal government agencies.

c)

Funding that is only available to private corporations.

d)

Funding that is restricted to traditional bank loans.

38.

What is the definition of 'Equity' in the context of school funding?

a)

The fair distribution of resources based on students’ specific needs to ensure equal educational opportunities.

b)

The equal distribution of resources regardless of students’ needs.

c)

Providing the same amount of funding to every school.

d)

Allocating resources based on school size alone.

39.

What are 'Grants' in the context of school funding?

a)

Funds awarded by government entities, foundations, or corporations for specific educational purposes that typically do not require repayment.

b)

Loans that must be repaid with interest after graduation.

c)

Regular budget allocations from the school district for operational expenses.

d)

Donations from parents and alumni for extracurricular activities.

40.

Which of the following is NOT a type of nontraditional funding source?

a)

Competitive grants

b)

Private donations

c)

State tax allocations

d)

Fundraising initiatives

41.

Which type of grant provides a fixed amount of funding per student or institution regardless of financial need or district wealth?

a)

Flat Grants

b)

Equalizing Grants

c)

Block Grants

d)

Categorical Grants

42.

Which type of grant is designed to reduce disparities by providing more funds to districts with lower property wealth?

a)

Flat Grants

b)

Equalizing Grants

c)

Block Grants

d)

Land Grants

43.

Block Grants are:

a)

Restricted funds for specific programs

b)

Large sums of money given with general guidelines, allowing flexibility in spending

c)

Allocations of public land

d)

Unrestricted funds for any lawful purpose

44.

Categorical Grants are restricted funds designated for specific programs such as ________.

a)

special education or technology

b)

road construction

c)

military training

d)

agricultural subsidies

45.

General Aid grants are:

a)

Unrestricted funds that can be used for any lawful educational purpose

b)

Allocations of public land

c)

Funds for specific programs

d)

Funds for districts with lower property wealth

46.

Land Grants are allocations of public land historically used to generate revenue for ________.

a)

schools or universities

b)

hospitals

c)

railroads

d)

private companies

47.

Match the following types of grants to their descriptions:

a)

Flat Grants

1.

Fixed amount per student

b)

Equalizing Grants

2.

Designed to reduce disparities

c)

Block Grants

3.

Large sums with general guidelines

d)

Categorical Grants

4.

Restricted funds for specific programs

e)

General Aid

5.

Unrestricted funds for any lawful purpose

48.

What is the first step in the grant lifecycle?

a)

Application: Districts or schools submit proposals detailing objectives, budgets, and expected outcomes.

b)

Evaluation: Reviewing the effectiveness of funded projects.

c)

Award: Grant funds are distributed to selected applicants.

d)

Reporting: Recipients submit progress and financial reports.

49.

State-sponsored lotteries often dedicate a portion of proceeds to ________.

a)

public education funds

b)

private corporations

c)

military spending

d)

luxury goods

e)

political campaigns

50.

Private Foundations are nonprofit organizations that award funding for educational initiatives aligned with ________.

a)

their mission

b)

government regulations

c)

public opinion

d)

market trends

51.

School-Business Partnerships allow local industries to contribute financial or in-kind resources, such as ________.

a)

internships, equipment, or mentorships

b)

textbooks, uniforms, or cafeteria food

c)

sports trophies, musical instruments, or playground sand

d)

library books, school buses, or gym memberships

52.

Fundraising involves generating financial support through school events, community drives, or ________.

a)

online campaigns

b)

school uniforms

c)

library books

d)

classroom desks

53.

Fill in the blank: ________ ensures that financial and educational resources are distributed based on students' needs to promote fairness.

a)

Equity

b)

Uniformity

c)

Meritocracy

d)

Exclusivity

54.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the presence of unequal access to funding, opportunities, or resources that disadvantage certain student populations.

a)

Inequity

b)

Equality

c)

Meritocracy

d)

Uniformity

55.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the rate of property taxation expressed in thousandths of a dollar of assessed property value.

a)

Mill (Millage)

b)

Levy

c)

Assessment

d)

Appraisal

56.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the dollar value assigned to property by a government assessor for taxation purposes.

a)

Assessed Valuation

b)

Market Value

c)

Depreciated Value

d)

Replacement Cost

57.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the social and economic standing of a family or community, influencing educational outcomes and funding equity.

a)

Socio-Economic Status (SES)

b)

Cultural Heritage

c)

Geographical Location

d)

Political Affiliation

58.

Which term refers to ensuring that all students receive the support necessary to reach academic standards, regardless of location, income, or background?

a)

Inequity

b)

Equity

c)

Assessed Valuation

d)

Millage

59.

Match the following terms to their definitions:

a)

The rate of property taxation expressed in thousandths of a dollar of assessed property value.

1.

Ensuring that financial and educational resources are distributed based on students' needs to promote fairness.

b)

Ensuring that financial and educational resources are distributed based on students' needs to promote fairness.

2.

The presence of unequal access to funding, opportunities, or resources that disadvantage certain student populations.

c)

The dollar value assigned to property by a government assessor for taxation purposes.

3.

The rate of property taxation expressed in thousandths of a dollar of assessed property value.

d)

The presence of unequal access to funding, opportunities, or resources that disadvantage certain student populations.

4.

The dollar value assigned to property by a government assessor for taxation purposes.

e)

The social and economic standing of a family or community, influencing educational outcomes and funding equity.

5.

The social and economic standing of a family or community, influencing educational outcomes and funding equity.

60.

Fill in the blank: ________ arise from disparities in property wealth, local tax bases, and state funding formulas, leading to unequal educational opportunities.

a)

Funding inequities

b)

Curriculum standards

c)

Teacher evaluations

d)

School uniforms

61.

Fill in the blank: ________ measures the taxable property value divided by student enrollment, reflecting a district's capacity to raise local funds.

a)

Assessed Valuation per Pupil

b)

Per Capita Income

c)

Average Daily Attendance

d)

Local Tax Rate

62.

Fill in the blank: ________ calculates the total taxable property value per resident within a district, indicating community wealth.

a)

Assessed Valuation per Capita

b)

Gross Domestic Product

c)

Median Household Income

d)

Property Tax Rate

63.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a state tax on individual or corporate income that contributes to education funding in states utilizing income tax revenue for schools.

a)

Income Tax

b)

Sales Tax

c)

Property Tax

d)

Excise Tax

64.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a levy on the net worth of individuals or organizations, rarely used directly for education but occasionally contributing to general funds that support schools.

a)

Wealth Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Property Tax

65.

Which of the following is NOT a type of school choice listed in the content?

a)

Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)

b)

School Vouchers

c)

Tax Credit ESAs

d)

Standardized Testing

66.

Match the following types of school choice to their descriptions:

a)

Publicly funded but independently operated schools emphasizing innovation and choice.

1.

Charter Schools

b)

Public schools with specialized curricula designed to attract diverse student populations.

2.

Magnet Schools

c)

Education conducted by parents or tutors outside the public system.

3.

Homeschooling

d)

Virtual instruction allowing flexible access to coursework.

4.

Online Learning

e)

Small, personalized educational environments focused on individualized learning.

5.

Microschooling

67.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a detailed financial plan outlining anticipated revenues and expenditures over a specific period, typically one fiscal year, to support educational operations and goals.

a)

Budget

b)

Curriculum

c)

Assessment

d)

Syllabus

68.

Fill in the blank: ______ are financial obligations or debts owed by a school district, such as loans, accounts payable, or accrued expenses.

a)

Liabilities

b)

Assets

c)

Revenues

d)

Equities

69.

Fill in the blank: ______ are resources owned by a district, including cash, property, equipment, and receivables, that hold economic value.

a)

Assets

b)

Liabilities

c)

Expenses

d)

Revenues

70.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the outflow of funds used to pay for goods, services, salaries, and programs in a school district.

a)

Expenditures

b)

Revenues

c)

Assets

d)

Liabilities

71.

Fill in the blank: ______ is the inflow of funds from taxes, grants, and other sources used to support school operations.

a)

Revenues

b)

Expenditures

c)

Liabilities

d)

Assets

72.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a report showing the financial position and performance of each individual fund within a district.

a)

Fund Financial Statement

b)

General Ledger

c)

Trial Balance

d)

Budget Report

73.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a financial statement summarizing assets, liabilities, and fund balances at a specific point in time.

a)

Balance Sheet

b)

Income Statement

c)

Cash Flow Statement

d)

Trial Balance

74.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a budget?

a)

A) Revenue projections

b)

B) Expenditure estimates

c)

C) Instructional program funding

d)

D) Student grades

75.

Liabilities are resources owned by a district, including cash, property, and equipment.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Match the type of budgeting with its description:

a)

Line-item Budgeting

1.

Organizes expenditures by specific categories

b)

Performance Budgeting

2.

Links funding to measurable outcomes

c)

Program and Planning Budget Systems (PPBS)

3.

Aligns resources with program objectives

d)

Zero-Based Budgeting

4.

Requires justification of all expenses

e)

Site-Based Budgeting

5.

Empowers schools to make financial decisions

77.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the systematic recording, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions within an organization.

a)

Accounting

b)

Marketing

c)

Engineering

d)

Human Resources

78.

Fill in the blank: A __________ presents an organization's assets, liabilities, and fund balances at a specific time.

a)

Balance Sheet

b)

Income Statement

c)

Cash Flow Statement

d)

Trial Balance

79.

Fill in the blank: A __________ is a financial plan used to manage income and expenditures effectively.

a)

Budget

b)

Receipt

c)

Invoice

d)

Contract

80.

Fill in the blank: __________ refers to anything of value owned by the district, including cash, buildings, and investments.

a)

Asset

b)

Liability

c)

Expense

d)

Revenue

81.

Fill in the blank: __________ are debts or obligations owed by the district to outside parties.

a)

Liability

b)

Asset

c)

Revenue

d)

Equity

82.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the availability of cash or assets that can be quickly converted to cash to meet short-term obligations.

a)

Liquidity

b)

Solvency

c)

Profitability

d)

Leverage

83.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the payment or use of funds to cover costs and fulfill financial commitments.

a)

Expenditure

b)

Revenue

c)

Asset

d)

Liability

84.

Which of the following is used for the daily operations of schools?

a)

General Fund

b)

Special Revenue Fund

c)

Debt Service Fund

d)

Capital Projects Fund

85.

Which type of fund is used to pay principal and interest on long-term debt?

a)

General Fund

b)

Debt Service Fund

c)

Special Revenue Fund

d)

Capital Projects Fund

86.

Which type of accounting reserves funds for future obligations to prevent overspending?

a)

Cost Accounting

b)

Accrual Accounting

c)

Encumbrance Accounting

d)

Object Codes

87.

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) establishes:

a)

Federal tax regulations

b)

International financial reporting standards

c)

Governmental accounting standards

d)

Corporate governance rules

88.

The purpose of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is:

a)

to provide a detailed overview of a government's financial condition and operations

b)

to outline the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year

c)

to summarize only the revenue sources of a government

d)

to present the results of internal audits exclusively

89.

A balance sheet shows:

a)

the financial position of a company at a specific point in time

b)

the company's annual revenue

c)

the company's marketing strategy

d)

the company's future projections

90.

The three stages in the flow of funds through the system are:

a)

Collection, Allocation, Disbursement

b)

Initiation, Processing, Completion

c)

Input, Output, Feedback

d)

Deposit, Withdrawal, Transfer

91.

GAAP stands for ______ and ensures ______.

a)

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; consistency and transparency in financial reporting

b)

General Accounting and Auditing Practices; flexibility in financial statements

c)

Government Approved Accounting Procedures; secrecy in financial records

d)

Global Association of Accountants and Professionals; international tax compliance

92.

What is an audit? Fill in the blank: An audit is an independent examination of financial records, statements, and procedures to verify _______ and compliance with laws and policies.

a)

accuracy

b)

profitability

c)

ownership

d)

growth

93.

The audit process ensures accountability, accuracy, and compliance with financial regulations. Which of the following is NOT part of the audit process?

a)

A) Reviewing records

b)

B) Testing internal controls

c)

C) Validating financial statements

d)

D) Making financial investments

94.

Which type of audit is conducted by district personnel to evaluate internal procedures and detect inefficiencies?

a)

Internal Audit

b)

External Audit

c)

State Audit

d)

Federal Audit

95.

Which type of audit is performed by independent auditors to ensure impartiality and compliance with standards?

a)

Internal Audit

b)

External Audit

c)

State Audit

d)

Federal Audit

96.

Which type of audit is conducted by a state agency to ensure public funds are used properly?

a)

Internal Audit

b)

External Audit

c)

State Audit

d)

Federal Audit

97.

Which type of audit is required when districts receive significant federal funding, ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements?

a)

Internal Audit

b)

External Audit

c)

State Audit

d)

Federal Audit