How Well Are ALL of Our Students Performing? Quiz Statistics and Answer Key

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According to surveys from the ADA, what percentage of school age children do NOT eat a well-balanced breakfast?
The correct answer is "42% of Caucasian and Hispanic children don't eat breakfast all the time, and 59% of African American students do not."

According to Alliance for Excellent Education, every school day in America, how many students drop out of school?
The correct answer is "3,000 students- the majority of them struggling readers"

According to the 2009 (NAEP) Reading Test, what % of ALL US fourth graders were NOT reading on grade level or above?
The correct answer is "67 percent of all US fourth graders scored "below proficient," meaning they are not reading at grade level."

An assessment by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, how did the USA place in math and science?
The correct answer is "U.S. placed 25th out of 30 countries in math performance and 21st in science performance."

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Pre-schoolers, aged 2-5 spend ______ hours a week in front of the television.
The correct answer is "32.5 hours"

According to the American Heart Association, what is the number one health concern among parents?
The correct answer is "Childhood obesity. Today, 1 in 3 American kids and teens are overweight or obese- nearly triple the rate in 1963."

According to statistics reported by ABC News, how many students bullying OR are victims of bullying?
The correct answer is "Nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or victims of bullying at school."