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Overview of US Education System: Levels, High School & College

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Students who fail a required course in US high schools must retake it.

Test: U.S. Education System

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Question 1: Students who fail a required course in US high schools must retake it.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state: 'A student who fails a required course must take the course again.'

Question 2: A student's high school grades are the sole determining factor for university admission.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: Factors for accepting students into a college or university include a student’s high school course of study, high school grades, SAT scores, a written essay, and a personal interview. Grades are not the only factor.

Question 3: A national education system exists in the United States.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials clearly state that 'No national education system or national curriculum exists in the United States.'

Question 4: The SAT test exclusively measures a student's knowledge of history.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials state that the SAT test assesses language, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, not exclusively history.

Question 5: Students attend a dance called prom at the end of every school year.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state: "At the end of every school year students attend a dance, called prom, which is an opportunity to dress up and have a good time."