EWJ Education 4

Where can very young children (infants to 3 years) stay while their parents are at work?
1. In preschool.
2. In day care.
3. In middle school.
Is preschool mandatory in all 50 states?
1. Yes.
2. No.
3. Only a few U.S. states offer preschool programs.
For how long do children attend kindergarten each day in the U.S.?
1. There are only morning programs.
2. There are only half-day programs, morning or afternoon.
3. There are both half-day and full-day programs.
What grades might an elementary school have in the U.S.?
1. 5th grade through 8th grade
2. 9th grade through 11th grade
3. kindergarten through 4th grade
Paul is a sixth grader. What kind of school does he attend?
1. preschool
2. middle school
3. high school
Natalie is a freshman in high school. How many more years does she have before she graduates from high school?
1. 3 years
2. 2 years
3. 1 year
If David is a high school senior this year, what was he last year?
1. A sophomore.
2. A freshman.
3. A junior.
When Isabela and Quinn graduate from high school in the spring, what will they receive?
1. A bachelor's degree.
2. A diploma.
3. An MBA.
What kinds of degrees can one receive upon completing a four-year program at a college or university? Check all that apply.
1. M.A.
2. B.A.
3. B.S.
What is the order of degrees from lowest to highest?
1. B.A. >> M.A. >> PhD
2. M.S. >> B.S. >> PhD
3. B.A. >> PhD >> MBA
What is true about U.S.colleges?
1. Universities have stronger academic programs than colleges.
2. Colleges are two-year programs, but universities are four-year programs.
3. U.S. colleges and universities can offer the same kinds of programs and award the same degrees.
If someone holds a PhD, how can we address him or her?
1. Doctor
2. Master
3. Philosopher

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