Are You Smarter Than Really Smart Elementary Students?

I've seen the show, played the board game, and own the book and I've come to one conclusion. The questions and the grade levels don't match up. I don't know who these first graders are that know where the Constitution was written or how many days are in a non-leap year. I'm sure they exist, but they are definitely in the minority. Some of my fourth graders would have trouble answering these questions, especially the one about U.S. History. They won't be focusing on U.S. History until 5th grade.

I wish you luck on these questions. Don't get down if can't answer them all without assistance. The majority of people are right there with you. Unless you're one of the first graders the TV Network seemed to happen across.

1st Grade: Social Studies
In what month do Americans go trick-or-treating?

1st Grade: World Geography
T or F Africa is a country south of Europe.

2nd Grade: U.S. Geography
What is the body of water between Florida and Texas called?

2nd Grade: English
How many syllables are there in the word Mississippi?

3rd Grade: World History
T or F Columbus discovered America in the fourteenth century.

3rd Grade: Measurements
How many feet are there in 75 yards?

4th Grade: Earth Science
T or F Comets are made up mostly of rock and metal.

4th Grade: Chemistry
On the periodic table, what element is represented by the letter N?

5th Grade: Math
Is the fraction 3/7 greater than or less than 7/10?

5th Grade: Biology
The frontal lobe of your brain controls...
A. your learning and decision making
B. your hearing and memory
C. your sense of touch
D. your sight

$1,000,000 Question
5th Grade: Music
In classical music, what instruments typically comprise a string quartet?