School and Education: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Middle School Foreign Language Students

Question 1

In Spain, what do students call their teacher during a school day?

Accepted Answer

El profesor

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El estudiante

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El libro

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La escuela

Question 2

Which item is not typically found in a classroom?

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Basketball

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Chair

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Computer

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Desk

Question 3

Translate the sentence: I have Spanish class on Mondays.

Accepted Answer

Tengo clase de español los lunes.

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Tengo la clase de español los lunes.

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Tengo clases de español los lunes.

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Tengo clase de español el lunes.

Question 4

Translate the sentence into Spanish: I am currently attending school.

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Voy a la escuela

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Voy a ir a la escuela

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Fui a la escuela

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Iré a la escuela

Question 5

Translate the question "What time is it?" into Spanish.

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¿Qué hora es?

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¿Cuánto tiempo es?

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¿A qué hora es?

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¿Qué hora tiene?

Question 6

In Spanish class, you need to borrow a pencil from a classmate. How would you ask politely?

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¿Me prestas un lápiz, por favor?

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¿Puedo tomar prestado tu lápiz?

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¿Tienes un lápiz que pueda usar?

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Necesito pedir prestado un lápiz.

Question 7

How do you ask someone their name in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

¿Cómo te llamas?

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¿De dónde eres?

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¿Cómo estás?

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Mucho gusto

Question 8

In a Spanish-speaking country, how do you ask someone their name when meeting them for the first time?

Accepted Answer

¿Cómo te llamas?

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Hola, ¿cómo estás?

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Buenos días, ¿cómo estás?

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Me llamo Juan.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a subject you study in school?

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Lunch

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Math

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History

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Science

Question 10

When you meet your teacher, what is the most respectful way to greet them in English?

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Say 'Good morning, Mr./Ms. [Teacher's Last Name].'

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Shout their name from across the room.

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Say 'Hi' in a casual way.

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Give them a high-five.

Question 11

Which item is not commonly found in a classroom?

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Playground

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Chair

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Computer

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Map

Question 12

Which subject is typically NOT considered a core subject in most schools?

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Home Economics

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Math

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History

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Science

Question 13

How do you say "What is your name" in Spanish?

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¿Cómo te llamas?

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Me llamo...

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¿De dónde eres?

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Hola, mucho gusto

Question 14

Which item is NOT typically found in a classroom?

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Tree

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Book

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Computer

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Desk

Question 15

When asking for directions in Spanish, how would you ask, "Where is the library?"

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¿Dónde está la biblioteca?

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¿Dónde es la biblioteca?

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¿Qué es la biblioteca?

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¿Cómo es la biblioteca?

Question 16

Which school subject helps you learn about the past?

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History

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Math

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Science

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English

Question 17

Which question would you ask to learn about a student's daily school routine?

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What time do you usually wake up for school?

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What subjects do you study?

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What's your favorite color?

Question 18

Which question is the most polite way to ask your teacher to repeat something in class?

Accepted Answer

Can you repeat that, please?

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What did you say?

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Can you say that again?

Question 19

Which subject is usually not taught in American schools?

Accepted Answer

Cooking

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Math

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History

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Physical Education

Question 20

What is the Spanish word for "school"?

Accepted Answer

escuela

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casa

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libro

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amigo

Question 21

Which educational level in the United States typically follows elementary school for most students?

Accepted Answer

Middle School

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Kindergarten

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College

Question 22

Which subject is typically NOT taught in school?

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Swimming

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Math

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English

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Science

Question 23

Which subject is typically not considered a core academic subject in most schools?

Accepted Answer

Physical Education

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Math

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Science

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English

Question 24

Imagine you're talking to a Spanish-speaking friend, and you want to ask them about their teacher. Which Spanish word should you use?

Accepted Answer

Maestro

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Estudiante

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Libro

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Escritorio

Question 25

In an English-speaking school, what is the customary way to greet your teacher at the start of the school day?

Accepted Answer

Saying "Hello, [Teacher's name]! How are you today?"

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Saying "Howdy!" and giving a high-five

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Shouting "Hey, Teach! What's up?"

Question 26

How do you ask "What's the weather like today?" in Spanish?

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¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?

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¿Qué haces hoy?

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¿Tiempo qué hace hoy?

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¿Qué hora es hoy?

Question 27

Which of these subjects is NOT typically taught in school?

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Soccer

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Math

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Art

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Science

Question 28

When asking your teacher about homework, which question is the most polite?

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Excuse me, could you please share the homework with me?

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Hey, can you tell me what the homework is?

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What's the homework?

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Is there any homework tonight?

Question 29

Which of these is not a subject you usually learn in school?

Accepted Answer

Cooking

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Math

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History

Question 30

What is the best way to get better grades in school?

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Go to class regularly and take notes

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Don't ask teachers or classmates for help

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Only study the night before a test

Question 31

What phrase indicates the official start of the school day?

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The bell rings

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The school opens

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Class begins

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Students arrive

Question 32

In Spanish, what is the word for a person who teaches a subject in school?

Accepted Answer

Maestro

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Estudiante

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Libro

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Bolígrafo

Question 33

What is NOT a positive outcome of going to school?

Accepted Answer

Wasting time

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Learning new things

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Meeting new people

Question 34

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by students in the US education system?

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Limited funding for schools in communities with fewer resources

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Unequal access to technology for all students

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Large class sizes with fewer teachers

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Teachers who are not invested in their students' success

Question 35

In a typical school day for students in the United States, which activity is not usually done?

Accepted Answer

Taking short naps during class time

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Eating lunch in the school cafeteria

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Keeping school items in a locker

Question 36

Which sentence shows the correct use of the present progressive tense in Spanish to describe an ongoing action?

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I am studying for my exam.

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I study for my exam.

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I was studying for my exam.

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I will study for my exam.

Question 37

Translate this sentence into Spanish: 'I like learning about different cultures in social studies.'

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Me gusta aprender sobre diferentes culturas en estudios sociales.

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Me gusta aprender sobre diferentes culturas en historia.

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Me gusta aprender sobre diferentes culturas en inglés.

Question 38

Which grade levels typically comprise middle school in the United States?

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6th-8th

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5th-8th

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7th-9th

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8th-10th

Question 39

How does a country's education system show its cultural values?

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It shows what the people of the country think is important.

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It only gets students ready for jobs.

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It copies what other countries do in their schools.

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It only uses what scientists know about how children learn.

Question 40

Which sequence correctly represents the historical development of the English alphabet and writing system?

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Proto-Sinaitic script -> Phoenician alphabet -> Greek alphabet -> Latin alphabet

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Logographic symbols -> Cuneiform script -> Proto-Canaanite alphabet -> Latin alphabet

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Hieroglyphics -> Phoenician alphabet -> Greek alphabet -> Latin alphabet

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Cuneiform script -> Proto-Sinaitic script -> Phoenician alphabet -> Greek alphabet

Question 41

Which of the following is not typically a subject taught in school?

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Carpentry

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Math

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Science

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Art

Question 42

Which level of education comes after high school?

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College

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Middle school

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Elementary school

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Kindergarten

Question 43

Where do students usually go to learn in school?

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Classroom

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Auditorium

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Cafeteria

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Playground

Question 44

Who is responsible for driving the school bus?

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Bus driver

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Teacher

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Principal

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Custodian

Question 45

Which of the following is a common rule in schools?

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Be respectful

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Finish your lunch quickly

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Run in the hallways

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Talk loudly in class

Question 46

Who is in charge of overseeing the school?

Accepted Answer

Principal

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Teacher

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Student

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Librarian

Question 47

How does education benefit both individuals and society?

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Education provides knowledge and skills for personal growth and career opportunities.

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Education prepares individuals only for employment.

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Education has no impact on societal progress.

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a type of school for students in grades K-12 in the United States?

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University

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Elementary school

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Middle school

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High school

Question 49

Which subject is **not** usually taught in American middle schools?

Accepted Answer

Cooking

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Science

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Math

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History

Question 50

In the United States, students receive grades from A to F. How do grading systems in other countries differ?

Accepted Answer

Grading systems in other countries may vary from the US system.

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Grading systems are identical in all countries.

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Grading systems in other countries are always less strict than in the US.

Question 51

How can schools best create a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel a sense of community and belonging?

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Provide extracurricular activities that appeal to a wide range of interests

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Implement strict rules and punishments

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Separate students into groups based only on their academic abilities

Question 52

Which group is responsible for creating and enforcing school rules?

Accepted Answer

Board of Education

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Principal

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PTA

Question 53

What is the typical daily schedule for a 6th grade student in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Wake up early, take the bus to school, have classes in the morning and afternoon, and return home in the late afternoon.

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Wake up late, drive to school, have classes only in the morning, and have the afternoon free.

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Wake up very early, walk to school, have classes all day and evening, and return home very late.

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Wake up at noon, bike to school, have only a few classes, and leave school early.

Question 54

Which of these grade levels is typically found in American middle schools?

Accepted Answer

7th

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5th

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9th

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11th

Question 55

What is the primary purpose of a school locker?

Accepted Answer

To keep personal belongings safe

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To store shoes and gym clothes

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To charge electronic devices

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To decorate with stickers

Question 56

Which of these is NOT a common type of school schedule?

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Weekly

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Block

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Traditional

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Year-round

Question 57

What term describes students working together on a project or assignment?

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Group work

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Independent study

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Peer tutoring

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Class discussion

Question 58

Who is typically in charge of leading and managing a school?

Accepted Answer

Principal

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Teacher

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Counselor

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Vice Principal

Question 59

What is a good way to improve your pronunciation in a foreign language?

Accepted Answer

Read out loud often

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Translate every word one by one

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Memorize lists of words

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Avoid speaking the language

Question 60

How do rules and expectations contribute to a positive school environment?

Accepted Answer

They create a safe and respectful space for learning.

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They punish students for misbehaving.

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They strictly control student behavior.

Question 61

What are some helpful ways to improve your language skills?

Accepted Answer

Read books and articles in the target language

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Watch videos in the target language

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Only focus on translating words

Question 62

In American middle schools, which subject is usually NOT considered a core academic subject?

Accepted Answer

Physical Education

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Math

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Science

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English Language Arts

Question 63

What is a possible disadvantage of using technology in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Distractions and reduced concentration

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Increased student engagement

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Access to more learning resources

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Improved communication and collaboration

Question 64

What does parental involvement in a child's education include?

Accepted Answer

Attending school events and volunteering

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Helping with homework and tutoring

Accepted Answer

Advocating for their child's needs

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Managing their child's social media accounts