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Are You Smarter Than An 8th Grader?
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
All eighth graders in Illinois public schools need to take this test to graduate. Traditionally, it’s been a 15 true-false question quiz covering the U.S. and Illinois constitutions. Now, more school districts are moving away from that version and opting for short answer questions that require more critical thinking. Reset discusses how civic education these days is focusing less on dates and facts and stressing the important role students play in shaping democracy. Plus, we’ll see if a couple of our WBEZ colleagues can pass the test!
Released:
Nov 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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