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No, the system is decentralized.
Is there a national curriculum in the US? Why?
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What are the year groups called that children are assigned into?
grades
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What are the three forms of primary education in the US?
pre-school; kindergarten; elementary (=grammar or grade) school
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The grades in the report card are:
A = B = C = N = U = I =
A = excellent
B = good C = satisfactory N = needs improvement U = unsatisfactory I = insufficient / incomplete |
What certificate is given to students at the grad ceremony?
Diploma of Graduation
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federal, state, and local
What are the three levels that control and fund education?
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What does K-12 stand for?
Public (free) education from kindergarten to grade 12
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What do pre-schools focus on?
writing (hapes and alphabet)
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What are some teaching learning strategies?
lectures, demonstration, experiment, case study, team project, collaborative group work, massive use of technology, project work, field trips, practical activities
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What is the name of the printed booklet containing photos of the students / teachers / sports teams, published every year?
yearbook
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around ages five or six
At what age do most children enter the public education system?
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Regarding funding, what are the 3 main types of schools in the US?
public school; private school; home schooling
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What are the two main levels of secondary education?
o middle school/junior high: Grade 5/6-8/9
o high school/ senior high: Grade 9/10-12 |
Name 5 common types of electives.
Visual arts (drawing, sculpture, painting, photography, film)
Performing arts (drama, band, chorus, orchestra, dance) Technology education ("Shop"; woodworking, metalworking, automobile repair, robotics) Computers (word processing, programming, graphic design) Athletics (cross country, football, baseball, basketball, track and field, swimming, gymnastics, water polo, soccer, wrestling, cheerleading, tennis) Publishing (journalism/student newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine) Foreign languages (French, German, and Spanish are common; Chinese, Latin, Greek and Japanese are less common) |
What are the most common criteria that most universities consider in their admission procedure? Mention at least four.
• admission based on several criteria:
• a student’s high school course of study • high school Grade Point Average (GPA) • participation in extracurricular activities such as scholastic clubs, athletic teams, student government, and philanthropic clubs. Voluntary participation in these kinds of activities is an indication that students have learned valuable life lessons, such as teamwork, leadership, or civic responsibility. • SAT or ACT exam scores • a written essay: each admissions office determines the length and content of the essay • and possibly a personal interview with a representative from the admissions office |
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Until what age is school attendance compulsory?
16 to 18, depending on the state
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What is the difference btw private and public schools?
• private schools: tuition fees or scholarships, they select their students, uniform, 10% of Ss
• public schools: financed by taxes, supported by funding, some have dress codes, majority of Ss |
Finish the sentence:
The Elementary school is usually up to … grade.
5th
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What are some extracurricular activities in high schools? Name three.
sport, clubs e.g. debating society, choir, drama, etc.
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What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate students?
undergraduates: university students pursuing a Bachelor's degree
graduate students: students pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree |
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What is the pattern of education in the US?
• Early childhood (or pre-kindergarten) education
• Primary (or elementary) school • Middle (or junior high) school • Secondary (or high) school • Post-secondary (college, career, or technical schools) education |
For whom is home schooling a good option? Give also specific examples.
For families living in isolated rural locations, for those temporarily abroad, and for those who travel frequently.
Many young athletes, actors, and musicians are taught at home to better accommodate their training and practice schedules. + safety reasons |
Finish the sentence:
Students keep their schoolbooks in the school in …………….
lockers
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What are the main events in the life of a high school?
Basketball matches / sports events
Prom Graduation ceremony |
What is The Ivy League? Give 3 examples.
eight universities belong to it; they are some of the most selective colleges in the United States.
Each one of these universities has top-ranked academics and award-winning faculties. They have beautiful, historic campuses they are the first and so the oldest established universities of the country. • Brown University • Columbia University • Cornell University • Dartmouth College • Harvard University • the University of Pennsylvania • Princeton University • Yale University |
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