T3.2.2 Taking part in school-based activities Quiz: KS3 Citizenship, Unit 3

The 20 questions

1. What does it mean to take part in school-based activities?

   • Avoiding all school events so that more time is spent on lessons
   • Joining in with school councils, clubs, events or fundraising
   • Only attending lessons, not activities that are outside the timetable
   • Running the school's budget alone without involving the staff or pupils

2. What is a school council?

   • A group of pupils who represent other pupils and share their views with staff
   • A court that hears pupil disputes about school rules and discipline
   • A group of teachers who write school rules without asking the pupils
   • A body that decides the school's budget alone, without consulting anyone

3. Why do many schools have a pupil voice system?

   • So that pupils' views can be heard in decisions that affect them
   • So that the school can avoid making any changes to its rules and routines
   • So that teachers do not need to listen to pupils when they make decisions
   • So that pupils can avoid lessons by sitting in on meetings instead

4. Which of these is an example of a school-based activity that helps the community?

   • A charity bake sale raising money for a local hospital
   • A pupil avoiding all group work
   • A class deciding to leave litter on the playground
   • A pupil refusing to attend school

5. A pupil wants to raise a concern about the school canteen. What is the best approach?

   • Raising it through the school council or with a teacher
   • Refusing to eat anything at school
   • Telling other pupils to boycott the canteen without discussion
   • Posting insults about staff online

6. Why is it useful for pupils to take part in a school election?

   • It gives pupils experience of how democracy works on a small scale
   • It allows the head teacher to be elected by pupils alone
   • It replaces the need for national elections
   • It means pupils can change national laws

7. Which of these is an example of a pupil taking responsibility within a school?

   • Helping to organise a school production or event
   • Refusing to help others
   • Avoiding all duties in the school
   • Damaging property and ignoring the consequences

8. What is a benefit of pupils taking part in school clubs?

   • They are guaranteed a place at university after finishing their schooling
   • They avoid the need to attend lessons by taking part in activities instead
   • They can make decisions for the school board on behalf of all the staff
   • They can develop new skills and friendships and gain confidence

9. Why might a school hold a charity event?

   • To raise money and awareness for a cause that helps people
   • To select pupils for the school council from the pupils who attend the fair
   • To make money for the head teacher to spend on school trips and events
   • To avoid teaching lessons by holding a fair in the school hall instead

10. Which of these is an example of a school councillor's role?

    • Bringing the views of pupils to meetings and reporting back to them
    • Making decisions about the school budget alone, without consulting the governors
    • Choosing the head teacher from the shortlist of candidates for the post
    • Setting the national curriculum that every school in England must follow

11. Why do schools often encourage pupils to join a 'pupil parliament'?

    • To take over the school's finances and manage its budget each year
    • To let pupils debate issues and practise democratic skills
    • To replace the school governors with a council of elected pupils each year
    • To allow pupils to decide exam results by voting on the marks each term

12. A pupil organises a litter-picking day in the school grounds. Which citizenship value does this show?

    • Ignoring the needs of others when planning a school event or activity
    • Taking responsibility for the environment and the wider community
    • Avoiding responsibility for the school and leaving problems for others to solve
    • Showing contempt for others who hold different views in the school

13. Which of these shows fair participation in a school activity?

    • Giving everyone the chance to speak and contribute
    • Making decisions before others have a say
    • Only letting friends take part
    • Excluding pupils who have different views

14. Why is it important for pupils to be involved in decisions about their school?

    • Pupils have knowledge of their own needs and their views can improve decisions
    • Decisions are always more accurate when they are made without pupils being involved
    • Pupils have no interest in school life beyond the lessons and the timetable
    • Pupils should never be consulted about anything that affects their school day

15. Which of these is the most effective way for a pupil to get involved in a school decision?

    • Ignoring the consultation and hoping that the decision will not affect them
    • Spreading rumours about the decision among other pupils in the year group
    • Volunteering for a school working group or consultation
    • Leaving the school so that they no longer have to take part in its decisions

16. What does 'taking informed action' mean for a pupil?

    • Acting without any information about the issue or the people it affects
    • Acting only because a friend asks them to join in with the plan
    • Making a decision after researching and weighing the evidence
    • Deciding without thinking of others who will be affected by the choice

17. Which of these would show a pupil respecting the rights of others during a school activity?

    • Shouting over others to get their way
    • Taking equipment without asking
    • Listening to others and following agreed rules
    • Excluding others from a team

18. A school council is asked to choose a charity to support. Which approach would be fairest?

    • Letting the loudest pupil decide
    • Consulting pupils, considering options and voting
    • Choosing a charity that nobody has heard of
    • Choosing a charity without asking anyone

19. Why is it valuable for pupils to take part in activities outside their usual class?

    • It helps them build teamwork, confidence and a sense of belonging
    • It means they will never need to attend lessons again during the school year
    • It allows them to avoid homework by spending more time on school activities
    • It gives them control over the timetable and the lessons they attend each week

20. Which of these is an example of a school-based group that works towards a shared aim?

    • A group of pupils refusing to attend assemblies
    • An eco club planning a recycling scheme for the school
    • A group that bullies other pupils
    • A group that avoids all school rules

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