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1
What is the basic school leaving qualification in the United States?
General Education Diploma (GED)
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate of Arts (AA)
High School Diploma
2
When was Harvard University founded?
1776
1701
1636
1800
3
Which standardized test is commonly required for admission to MIT and Harvard?
GRE
MCAT
SAT or ACT
TOEFL
4
What is the role of the school board in the American education system?
To make national education policies
To organize university admissions
To control and manage local schools
To provide financial aid
5
Most public schools operate as day schools from Monday to Friday.
False
True
6
What are the two main stages of secondary education in the U.S.?
Middle School and High School
College and University
Elementary and Middle School
High School and College
7
Which technological advancement is increasingly being integrated into K-12 education?
Blockchain technology
Cryptocurrency
Quantum computing
Virtual and Augmented Reality
8
The federal government has very little control over curriculum; states and local school boards manage education.
True
False
9
Which of these is NOT a common type of Master’s degree?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
10
The
SAT
focuses more on evidence-based reading and math, while the
ACT
on science section and has a faster-paced format.
True
False
11
Which of the following is NOT a common high school test in the U.S.?
AP Exams
ACT
SAT
IELTS
12
What does MIT’s motto "Mens et Manus" mean?
Knowledge is Power
Mind and Hand
Truth and Light
Strength and Intelligence
13
What is the purpose of Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs)?
To fund extracurricular activities
o support teacher training programs
To give families flexibility in customizing their children's education
To provide scholarships for international students
14
What is another name for Middle School in some parts of the U.S.?
Elementary school
Community School
Junior High School
College Prep
15
How do parents in the U.S. typically receive updates on their child’s academic performance?
Report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and online grading portals
Only at the end of the school year
By mail only
Weekly home visits from teachers
16
At what age is school attendance mandatory in the U.S.?
5 – 18 years
7 – 17 years
6 – 16 years
4 – 14 years
17
What is the acceptance rate for Harvard University?
25%
15%
Around 4%
10%
18
Some areas have specialized high schools for science, performing arts, or military training.
True
False
19
How does a student earn a Bachelor’s Degree in the U.S.?
A student must complete 3 years of undergraduate study at a university.
A student must complete 4 years of undergraduate study at a university.
A student must complete 2 years of undergraduate study at a university.
A student must complete 5 years of undergraduate study at a university.
20
What is a thesis or dissertation?
A book students must read
A certificate awarded after graduation
A long research paper required to complete a Master’s or Ph.D. degree
A general exam taken during college
21
Which of the following is a typical high school grade range?
Grades 11-14
Grades 9-12
Grades 4-8
Grades 1-6
22
What is the main difference between a Master’s and a Ph.D. program?
Ph.D. programs focus on research Master’s programs on professional ones
Master’s programs require a dissertation, but Ph.D. programs do not
Ph.D. programs are shorter than Master’s programs
There is no difference
23
What types of higher education institutions exist in the United States?
Vocational-Technical Schools (Vo-Techs)
Universities and Colleges
Community Colleges
Tech Colleges
24
What type of schools in the U.S. require students to wear uniforms?
Private schools
All schools
Vocational schools
Public schools
25
What type of scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence?
Merit-based scholarship
Athletic scholarship
Research scholarship
Need-based scholarship
26
In the United States, education is mainly the responsibility of:
The President
The Federal Government
Private institutions
The individual states
