Multiple choice general knowledge

In the US, primary and secondary education (pre-college) is often referred to as "K through 12" (or K-12). What does "K through 12" mean?

  1. Kids through 12 years of age

  2. Knowledge for 12 hours

  3. Morning until 12 Noon

  4. Kindergarten through 12th grade

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 'K' stands for Kindergarten, the first year of formal schooling in the US education system. The '12' represents 12th grade, typically the final year of secondary school. Together, K-12 encompasses the complete span of pre-college education from approximately age 5 through age 18.