Health: Elementary School: 1st and 2nd Grade Quiz - Golden Rules in School (Questions)

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Almost every school and class follows a set of Golden Rules. This quiz will go through the most common rules and ask children to identify what they mean. Completing this test will ensure the child knows the rules and why they are there.

On the wall, somewhere in your classroom you might have a list of Golden Rules. These are rules that help you learn and help create a safe environment. If you don’t have Golden Rules then they are still good to know. Test your knowledge on these rules.

Why do you think we have Golden Rules?

[ ]	So the teacher has a reason to tell you off
[ ]	To fill a gap on the display board
[ ]	To help every child learn and be safe
[ ]	Because everyone loves rules

'We are gentle' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Push people around
[ ]	Be gentle to everyone
[ ]	Be happy
[ ]	Be gentle unless someone hits you, then you can hit them back

'Always put your hand up' is a Golden Rule but why is it important?

[ ]	Because the teacher likes you to use your arms
[ ]	Because then the teacher can see who would like to answer the question
[ ]	Because shouting out is fun
[ ]	Because it is good exercise

'Listen to each other' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Listen to everyone - teachers and children
[ ]	Listen only to the teacher
[ ]	Do not listen to the teaching assistant
[ ]	Listen only to your friends

'Treat others how you would like to be treated' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Buy everyone a treat like chocolate
[ ]	Go trick or treating on Halloween
[ ]	Play with others and be kind as that's what you would expect
[ ]	Be mean to everyone and hope everyone is nice to you

'Tidy up after yourself' is a Golden Rule but why?

[ ]	It's good exercise
[ ]	Because you are the school cleaner
[ ]	If nobody tidies up then the whole place will be a mess, which is fun
[ ]	If nobody tidies up then the whole place will be a mess and toys will lose their parts

We look after the property of others but why?

[ ]	Because it doesn't belong to us and might mean a lot to them
[ ]	So that we can be better at math
[ ]	So that we can be better at English
[ ]	So that we can be better at PE

'We work hard' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Only work hard in PE
[ ]	Work hard in all your lessons
[ ]	Work hard at tidying
[ ]	Spend a few days trying then rest on the other days

'Always be honest' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Tell lies all day long
[ ]	Tell the truth when it suits you
[ ]	Be on top of something
[ ]	Tell the truth at all times

10.

Being helpful is a Golden Rule but why?

[ ]	Because it means you will get a free chocolate bar
[ ]	Because then you find out all the gossip and know exactly what others are doing
[ ]	So you can all cheat off of each other
[ ]	Others will appreciate it and you never know when you might need help back

Health: Elementary School: 1st and 2nd Grade Quiz - Golden Rules in School (Answers)

Why do you think we have Golden Rules?

[ ]	So the teacher has a reason to tell you off
[ ]	To fill a gap on the display board
[x]	To help every child learn and be safe
[ ]	Because everyone loves rules

Outside of school, adults abide by a set of rules but these 'rules' are called the law. Rules and the law help everyone live in peace and harmony together.

'We are gentle' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Push people around
[x]	Be gentle to everyone
[ ]	Be happy
[ ]	Be gentle unless someone hits you, then you can hit them back

The last one is very important and try to remember the saying: 'Two wrongs don't make a right.'

'Always put your hand up' is a Golden Rule but why is it important?

[ ]	Because the teacher likes you to use your arms
[x]	Because then the teacher can see who would like to answer the question
[ ]	Because shouting out is fun
[ ]	Because it is good exercise

If you have your hand up, the teacher can see who knows the answer. It's also a good idea not to shout the answer out as sometimes the teacher will want to let other people try.

'Listen to each other' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[x]	Listen to everyone - teachers and children
[ ]	Listen only to the teacher
[ ]	Do not listen to the teaching assistant
[ ]	Listen only to your friends

Everyone is worth listening to, not only because it's respectful but because you can learn from everyone.

'Treat others how you would like to be treated' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Buy everyone a treat like chocolate
[ ]	Go trick or treating on Halloween
[x]	Play with others and be kind as that's what you would expect
[ ]	Be mean to everyone and hope everyone is nice to you

The last point is that if you are mean to others, the chances are they will be mean back. If you're nice, they will be nice back too.

'Tidy up after yourself' is a Golden Rule but why?

[ ]	It's good exercise
[ ]	Because you are the school cleaner
[ ]	If nobody tidies up then the whole place will be a mess, which is fun
[x]	If nobody tidies up then the whole place will be a mess and toys will lose their parts

Also, if you tidy up as you go - it'll be easier for you.

We look after the property of others but why?

[x]	Because it doesn't belong to us and might mean a lot to them
[ ]	So that we can be better at math
[ ]	So that we can be better at English
[ ]	So that we can be better at PE

This includes school property like rulers and rubbers. Treat these items the way you would hope your favorite toy would be treated - with respect and care.

'We work hard' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Only work hard in PE
[x]	Work hard in all your lessons
[ ]	Work hard at tidying
[ ]	Spend a few days trying then rest on the other days

The reason you are there is to learn, so always try your best!

'Always be honest' is a Golden Rule but what does it mean?

[ ]	Tell lies all day long
[ ]	Tell the truth when it suits you
[ ]	Be on top of something
[x]	Tell the truth at all times

Honesty is the best policy!

10.

Being helpful is a Golden Rule but why?

[ ]	Because it means you will get a free chocolate bar
[ ]	Because then you find out all the gossip and know exactly what others are doing
[ ]	So you can all cheat off of each other
[x]	Others will appreciate it and you never know when you might need help back

There's a difference between being helpful and telling your friend an answer. If your friend needs help with work, you can try and explain it but if that doesn't work then they should ask a teacher.