What is the main reason for being concerned about education in the UK?

the wide gap in perfomace between schools

what are independent schools NOT

schools that are free of charge

What does 'Ofsted' mean

Name for the office that inspects schools

General Certificate of Secondary Education taken at age 16

Which countries in the UK follow the National Curriculum?

England, Wales, Northern Ireland

What is a grammar school?

selective state schools focusing on academic subjects

What is required to take A levels?

at least five grade Cs or above at GCSE

what are comprehensive schools

schools that admit all students

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What is the main reason for being concerned about education in the UK?
the percentage of pdropouts
the wide gap in perfomace between schools
getting enough qualified teachers
the academic standards
2
what are independent schools NOT
fee-charging schools
prep schools
schools that are free of charge
private schools
3
What percentage of students attend independent (private) schools?
2
7
25
15
4
What are A-levels?
subjects studied at Sixth Form
subjects studied in secondary school
subjects studied in nursery school
subjects studied in primary school
5
In the UK, education (including vocational education) is compulsory from
5-18 years old
6-18 years old
5-16 years old
4-17 years old
6
In the UK schooling is compulsory from
5-17 years old
5-16 years old
4-15 years old
3-17 years old
7
What does 'Ofsted' mean
Name for the office that inspects schools
Name for the official exams
Name for the teachers' union
Name for the degree you earn at college
8
What is GCSE
Graded Certificate of Schooling and Education
General Certificate of Secondary Education taken at age 16
Graduate College Student Examination
General Certificate of Secondary Education taken at age 12
9
What does SATs mean
standard answer tests
serious ambitious teachers
specialized assessment tests
standard assessment tasks
10
What does 'public school' NOT mean?
National Curriculum
state schools
the best of the independent schools
schools that are free of charge
11
Which countries in the UK follow the National Curriculum?
England, Scotland
England, Wales
England, Wales, Northern Ireland
England, Scotland, Wales
12
What is a grammar school?
independent schools focusing on academic subjects
selective state schools focusing on academic subjects
selective state schools focusing on grammar
independent schools focusing on grammar
13
What is required to take A levels?
at least five grade Cs or above at GCSE
at least four grade Cs or above at GCSE
at least three grade Cs or above at GCSE
at least six grade Cs or above at GCSE
14
what are comprehensive schools
schools that encompass all areas of study
single sex schools
schools that admit all students
schools you can attend after passing an entrance exam
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what does the education system keep alive according to the text?
prejudice
social mobility
the class system
poverty

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