This document contains a quiz with 40 multiple choice questions about the education systems in the United Kingdom and United States. The questions cover topics such as compulsory subjects, university rankings, standardized tests, education levels/stages, and historical education reforms in both countries.
This document contains a quiz with 40 multiple choice questions about the education systems in the United Kingdom and United States. The questions cover topics such as compulsory subjects, university rankings, standardized tests, education levels/stages, and historical education reforms in both countries.
This document contains a quiz with 40 multiple choice questions about the education systems in the United Kingdom and United States. The questions cover topics such as compulsory subjects, university rankings, standardized tests, education levels/stages, and historical education reforms in both countries.
1. To leave school, students in the UK must pass which GCSE subjects?
A. Math & Science B. Math & English C. Math & History D. English & Science 2. Global Education Services Company (abbreviated name: GSE), was founded in 2009 by former____. A. French students B. Russian students C. British students D. American students 3. Which universities are widely regarded as the best in the USA? A. Harvard University B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology C. Yale University D. Stanford University 4. How many levels are there in American education? A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 1 5. What are compulsory subjects in high school in America? A. Literature, Math, PE, History B. Literature, Math, PE, History, PE, Science C. Literature, Math, PE, Natural Science, Social Science D. Literature, Math, History, PE, Art 6. Which key stage do 11-14-year-old students in the UK belong to? A. Key stage 1 B. Key stage 2 C. Key stage 3 D. Key stage 4 7. How many stages of education are there in the UK? A. Three stages B. Five stages C. Six stages D. Seven stages 8. How many levels are there in the US educational system? A. Three stages B. Two stages C. Four stages D. Five stages 9. How long does it take to finish a full-time bachelor's degree in the UK? A. Five years B. Three years C. Four years D. Two years 10. In the UK, parents must make sure their child receives a full time education since the age of? A. 8 B. 6 C. 7 D. 5 11. GED stands for : A. Getting Educated B. General Education Development C. Graduate Equivalency Degree D. General Educational Diploma 12. How many terms are there in the school year in England? A. 3 terms B. 2 terms C. 4 terms D. only 1 term 13. How many years does it usually take to finish the master's degree in US? A. One to three years B. Two to three years C. One to two years D. Four to five years 14. How many years does primary education in the United States take place? A. 7-9 years B. 6-8 years C. 5-7 years D. 4-6 years 15. Who is the current US Secretary of Education? A. Miguel cardona B. Donald Trump C. Joe Bidden D. Mick Zais 16. The education system in the UK consists of… A. Primary education, secondary education. B. Primary education, secondary education and further education. C. Primary education, secondary education and higher education. D. Primary education, secondary education, further education and higher education. 17. Which phrase does SAT stands for? A. South American Test B. Scholastic Aptitude Test C. Scholastic American Test D. South Aptitude Test 18. According to “Times Higher Education Ranking(2022)”, which University is the best one in The UK? A. University of Oxford B. University of Cambridge C. University of Warwick D. Stanford University 19. Students in the UK usually take the GCSE exams at the age of A. 15 B. 16 C. 17 D. 18 20. What main types of graduate degrees are there in the US? A. Master, Doctorate B. Asscociate, Bachelor C. Enginner degree, Bachelor D. Bachelor, Master 21. Who was the first to propose a national education in America? A. Thomas Jefferson B. William McGuffey C. Anne Sullivan D. John Dewey 22. What is the GCSE scale in England? A. 1 to 4 B. 9 to 1 C. A to F D. 10 to 1 23. The first two years of secondary school education in the UK are ____: A. Years 6 and 7 B. Years 5 and 6 C. Years 8 and 9 D. Years 7 and 8 24. What is the most salient point of England’s education? A. Having more uniform styles for student to show themselves. B. A diverse educational system that emphasizes student autonomy C. From high school down to you are free of charge D. Highly developed culture, a heightened sense of self-discipline 25. In the _____ in United Stated, Massachusetts took the lead in education reform and public education with programs designed by Horace Mann. A. 18th century B. 17th century C. 16th centurry D. 19th century 26. Which scientist came from England? A. Isaac Newton B. Ludwing van Beethoven C. Galileo Galilei D. Barack Obama 27. What is elementary and secondary education in the United States commonly referred to as? A. E-12 education B. K-12 education C. S-12 education D. E&S education 28. Which of these university is in The UK? A. Stanford University B. Havard University C. Princeton University D. University of Cambridge 29. How many years does primary education in UK take place? A. 5 years B. 7 years C. 4 years D. 6 years 30. At what age do students in the US start elementary school? A. 5 B. 6 C. 8 D. 7 31. How long do students at community colleges in the US study? A. 3 years B. 4 years C. 2 years D. 6 years 32. How long does a full-time PhD program in the US last? A. 4-6 years B. 5-6 years C. 3-5 years D. 2-4 years 33. When were Common Core standards adopted by most states? A. 2011 B. 2010 C. 2009 D. 2012 34. What elective subjects can a student choose in Middle School in USA? A. Computer Engineering B. Foreign languages C. Plastic Art D. Physical Education 35. What does GPA stand for ? A. Grade Point Average B. Graduation Party Availability C. Graduate Primary Average D. Grade Point Availability 36. Education in the US is provided in: A. Public, private and home school B. Public and private school C. Home and private school D. Only in public school 37. Post secondary education in USA is divided into: A. College and graduate school B. Primary education and secondary education C. Infant and junior D. Secondary and high school 38. When did the US start public education ? A. In 17th century B. In 19th century C. In 18th century D. In 16th century 39. Who invented homework ? A. Dove Cameron B. Roberto Nevelis C. Dave Charles D. Bob Wilson 40. What is the oldest university in Britain? A. University of Oxford B. University of Cambridge C. University of St Andrews D. University of Glasgow