Step back in time and relive the memories of the school days of yesteryear with our engaging School Days Quiz designed specifically for seniors. This quiz is perfect for aged care workers and activity coordinators looking to create a fun and interactive experience for their residents.
It’s an opportunity to spark conversations and trigger fond memories of the school years, fostering a sense of connection and nostalgia. Test your knowledge and reminisce about the iconic elements of school life with questions that cover a range of topics, from classroom tools to traditional activities.
So gather your residents, create a friendly competition, and let the reminiscing begin with our School Days Quiz.
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1. A name for a school test?
(A) Exam
2. The teacher writes on this board for every student to see.
(A) Blackboard/Chalkboard
3. It is used to write on a blackboard.
(A) Chalk
4. It is used to wipe the blackboard clean?
(A) Duster/Eraser
5. The duster/eraser had to be cleaned every few days usually by a student outside. How was this done?
(A) By clapping two dusters together
6. What kind of well would you find in an old classroom?
(A) Ink well
7. What sound told everyone school was beginning or finishing?
(A) Bell
8. Every class student’s name was called out by the teacher every morning. Why?
(A)Attendance record to see who was absent from school
9. Early ballpoint pens weren’t cheap, so most students used F———pens?
(A)Fountain
10. If you wanted to tell a classmate something during a lesson without drawing attention, you passed a?
(A) Note
Continuation:
11. At the end of every school term, what was given to the students for their parents to read and sign?
(A) Report card
12. On the report card, what did an A mean?
(A) Top marks
13. If you received an F on the report card, what did it mean?
(A) Fail
14. How did most kids get to school years ago?
(A) Walk
15. What book was used to look up words and describe what they meant?
(A)Dictionary
16. Colored pencils were great for coloring in, but at school, we also had other stationery made out of wax for coloring. They were?
(A) Crayons
17. A lot of schools got their students to sing what every morning?
(A) National Anthem
18. Australian children were encouraged to drink what every morning out of small glass bottles with foil tops?
(A) Milk
19. Teachers encouraged children to occasionally bring something from home and stand in front of the class to talk about it. What was this called?
(A) News or Show & Tell
20. Name some forms of punishment given out at school for disobedient children many years ago?
(A) Cane, stands in the corner facing the wall, sent to the headmaster’s office, detention, writing lines.
How many questions did you answer correctly?
Take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the school days of the past. Share your experiences with friends and family and see how they fare in this nostalgic quiz!
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