The term formal education is defined by the text as:

a. learning about cultural values, norms, and expected behaviors through participation in a society
b. the education one receives at a private school, parochial school, or private college
c. an education that is accompanied by a tutor at all times
d. the learning of academic facts and concepts

D. The learning of academic facts and concepts.

Explanation:

Education is important for humans to gather knowledge about the world and progressively contributing to society and for this purpose education is formalized. The systemic educational system with predetermined objectives about the behavior of learner is called formal education. The structured hierarchical system from primary to university level is used in a formal education system. However, it should be noted here that there are other ways of education such as informal and non-formal learning.

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