Before you begin, access the accompanying document in PDF or word-processing format. For practice purposes, set a timer when you are ready to begin. You will have 55 minutes to complete the synthesis essay. Often used to define the culture, philosophy, society, and politics of the country, education has long been considered a cornerstone of the United States. Despite this, great disagreement exists about what that education should entail and accomplish.

Carefully read the following seven sources, including the introductory information for each source. Then, synthesize information from three of the sources in a coherent, well-developed essay that develops your position on a primary purpose of education today.

The following table lists the birth rate, death rate, and net migration rate for egypt over the past 20 years. on a coordinate plane, plot the birth rate data and death rate data for egypt. clearly, show each data point and label each curve. be sure to label the graph and axes. save a copy of your graph. then answer the following questions: (14 points) a. what was the annual growth rate for egypt in 1990? what is the estimated annual growth rate in 2010? be sure to show your work for each answer. b. where does egypt most likely fall on the demographic transition model? explain your answer using data from the table. describe two changes within egyptian society that would likely be necessary for egypt to transition to the next stage in the model. c. assuming egypt’s current birth rate, death rate, and net migration rate trends continue, what will the country’s annual growth rate likely be in 2030? if this growth rate is accurate, what would its doubling time be in 2030?