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No, the system is decentralized.
Is there a national curriculum in the US? Why?
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grades
What are the year groups called that children are assigned into?
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pre-school; kindergarten; elementary (=grammar or grade) school
What are the three forms of primary education in the US?
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A = excellent
B = good C = satisfactory N = needs improvement U = unsatisfactory I = insufficient / incomplete
The grades in the report card are:
A = B = C = N = U = I = |
Diploma of Graduation
What certificate is given to students at the grad ceremony?
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federal, state, and local
What are the three levels that control and fund education?
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Public (free) education from kindergarten to grade 12
What does K-12 stand for?
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writing (shapes and alphabet)
What do pre-schools focus on?
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lectures, demonstration, experiment, case study, team project, collaborative group work, massive use of technology, project work, field trips, practical activities
What are some teaching learning strategies?
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yearbook
What is the name of the printed booklet containing photos of the students / teachers / sports teams, published every year?
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around ages five or six
At what age do most children enter the public education system?
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public school; private school; home schooling
Regarding funding, what are the 3 main types of schools in the US?
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o middle school/junior high: Grade 5/6-8/9
o high school/ senior high: Grade 9/10-12
What are the two main levels of secondary education?
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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)
Name 5 common types of electives.
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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
What are the most common criteria that most universities consider in their admission procedure? Mention at least four.
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16 to 18, depending on the state
Until what age is school attendance compulsory?
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• 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
What is the difference btw private and public schools?
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5th
Finish the sentence:
The Elementary school is usually up to … grade. |
sport, clubs e.g. debating society, choir, drama, etc.
What are some extracurricular activities in high schools? Name three.
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undergraduates: university students pursuing a Bachelor's degree
graduate students: students pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree
What is the difference between undergraduate and graduate students?
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• 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
What is the pattern of education in the US?
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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
For whom is home schooling a good option? Give also specific examples.
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lockers
Finish the sentence:
Students keep their schoolbooks in the school in ……………. |
Basketball matches / sports events
Prom Graduation ceremony
What are the main events in the life of a high school?
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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
What is The Ivy League? Give 3 examples.
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