#1
Which of the following is a key challenge in Texas public education?
High teacher salaries
Low student-teacher ratio
Funding disparities
Abundant educational resources
#2
Which governmental body oversees public education in Texas?
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Education Agency
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
#3
What is a significant factor contributing to the achievement gap in Texas?
Equal access to resources
High teacher salaries
Diverse student population
Socioeconomic disparities
#4
Which educational approach emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills?
Direct instruction
Project-based learning
Rote memorization
Standardized testing
#5
Which demographic group has the highest dropout rate in Texas?
White students
Asian students
Hispanic students
African American students
#6
What is a significant factor contributing to funding disparities in Texas education?
Uniform property tax rates
Varied property tax revenue
Equal state funding for all districts
High corporate tax rates
#7
Which demographic group is disproportionately affected by educational challenges in Texas?
White students
Asian students
Hispanic students
African American students
#8
Which policy has been proposed to address educational challenges in Texas?
Reducing teacher qualifications
Implementing standardized testing
Increasing school vouchers
Expanding access to pre-kindergarten education
#9
What is a primary goal of Texas public education policy?
Providing universal healthcare
Ensuring equitable access to education
Promoting military recruitment
Expanding corporate tax breaks
#10
Which reform strategy focuses on increasing school choice options?
Charter schools
Teacher unions
Traditional public schools
Local school boards
#11
What is the term for funding allocated based on student characteristics, such as low income or English language proficiency?
Flat-rate funding
Block grant funding
Categorical funding
Per-pupil funding
#12
What is a potential consequence of inadequate funding in Texas public education?
Decreased dropout rates
Increased class sizes
Improved academic achievement
Enhanced teacher retention
#13
Which educational challenge in Texas is exacerbated by geographic and socioeconomic factors?
Teacher retention
Access to technology
Parental involvement
Special education funding
#14
What is a primary goal of bilingual education programs in Texas?
Assimilation into English-only instruction
Preservation of students' native languages
Exclusion of English language learners
Elimination of cultural diversity
#15
Which educational reform strategy focuses on empowering local communities to make decisions about their schools?
Merit pay for teachers
School choice initiatives
Community schools
Standardized testing
#16
Which educational reform strategy focuses on providing additional resources and support to struggling schools?
School choice initiatives
Charter school expansion
Turnaround models
Standardized testing