American education

Which test is most common standardized test required for admission to most undergraduate institutions in the U.S.?

• TOEFL

• SAT 1

• ACT

• GRE

What kind of visa does a non-U.S. citizen need if he/she has been accepted into a program to study or conduct research at an accredited U.S. college or university?

• M Visa

• F Visa

• J Visa

• K Visa

Which of the following statements about community colleges is true?

• Community Colleges provide two-year associates degree programs but do not award Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degrees

• Community Colleges provide training to members of the community in which they are located

• Community Colleges provide more hands-on and vocational training than four year colleges and universities

• All of the above

Accreditation of U.S. schools, postsecondary institutions and other education providers is:

• Mandatory for all institutioins

• Mandatory only for institutions with more than 5,000 students

• Mandatory only for institutions offering services to students with special needs

• A voluntary process based on the principles of academic self-governance

What is the percentage of public school attendance in the U.S.?

• about 30%

• about 50%

• about 70%

• about 90%

Who plays a primary role in the organization and operatioin of U.S. schools?

Answer explanation

The state and local districts

What, according to the standard educational system, are the grade groupings?

Answer explanation

Generally there are:

- elementary school (K - 5th/6th grade),

- middle school (6th/7th-8th grades)

- high school (9th - 12th grades)

Who are responsible for public school management in each district?

Answer explanation

Local government

What are usually the fuctions of public schools?

Answer explanation

- Provide access to free education

- Guarantee equal education opportunities for children

What is the purpose of private schools? In what way(s) are they different from public schools?

Answer explanation

attempt to provide a level of education equal to or better than that available in public school

Different in funding, administration, and sometimes curriculum