Test on Comparative Education Systems: USA vs UK

Question 1: Compulsory education in the American school system is for students aged 7 to 15 years old.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials, compulsory education in the American school system is for students aged 5/6 years old to 16/17/18 years old.

Question 2: According to the study materials, what is the primary method of assessing students and the grading system used in American elementary schools?

A. Students take standardized exams and receive numerical grades.

B. Students write essays, which are marked with letter grades from A to F.

C. Students complete projects and are graded on a percentage rating system.

D. Students are evaluated through daily tests, receiving a pass or fail mark.

Explanation: The study materials state that in American elementary schools, students do not take exams or write tests; instead, they write essays which are marked by A, B, C, D, E, F.

Question 3: State schools do not charge any fees for attendance.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that state schools are 'not charging any fees – for free'.

Question 4: Students preparing for GCE A-level examinations typically study four subjects intensively in addition to English and a foreign language for future university study.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that students preparing for GCE A-level examinations study '2 or 3 subjects more intensively together with English and foreign language' for future university study, not four subjects.

Question 5: In Junior School, who is responsible for assigning students to the different streams (A, B, C), and what is the primary factor considered for this assignment?

A. Teachers, based on their assessment of academic performance.

B. Guidance counselors, who try to find out some aptitude.

C. Parents, based on their child's interests in art and handcrafts.

D. The school administration, based purely on the student's age.

Explanation: According to the study materials, Junior School students are divided into streams (A, B, C), and they are assigned to these streams by guidance counselors who try to find out some aptitude.