Comparative International Education: Exploring Education Across Cultures Part 2

Question 1

How many sustainable development goals are there?

Accepted Answer

17

Question 2

What was one of the outcomes for the teachers involved in the Atlanta Cheating scandal?

Accepted Answer

Firing and legal charges, No consequences

Question 3

What is one impact of emphasizing standardized testing on the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Narrowed curriculum focused on test preparation

Question 4

Which act, established in 2001, led to assessments to ensure that students are meeting academic standards?

Accepted Answer

No Child Left Behind

Question 5

What does 'YYGS' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Yale Young Global Scholars

Question 6

What was the main issue in the Atlanta Public Schools Cheating Scandal?

Accepted Answer

Teachers helping students cheat on standardized tests

Question 7

De-emphasizing standardized testing often results in reduced student stress.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Which country is known for having a strong vocational education and training system?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 9

Holistic education aims to create well-rounded individuals.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

What year was Yale founded?

Accepted Answer

1701

Question 11

Which countries have highly centralized education?

Accepted Answer

South Korea and Japan

Question 12

What is often the focus of STEM-focused education?

Accepted Answer

Economic growth

Question 13

How many families are in SGC Session II Summer 2024?

Accepted Answer

13

Question 14

Which of the following is a benefit of decentralized education systems?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility and innovation

Question 15

Which countries have decentralized education systems?

Accepted Answer

United States and Germany

Question 16

Centralized systems aim for equitable resource distribution.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Which country places an extremely high emphasis on standardized testing for university admissions?

Accepted Answer

South Korea

Question 18

What is a characteristic of centralized education systems?

Accepted Answer

Uniform curriculum

Question 19

How many students are in this seminar?(Just students)

Accepted Answer

13

Question 20

Which country has no standardized testing until the end of high school?

Accepted Answer

Finland

Questions 20