Archive for 'Education System'
PISA-testing Students in the US
Posted on20. Dec, 2011 by Brian R..
PISA is not only an Italian city in Tuscany, but also the abbreviation for Program for International Students Assessment. That means, the ability of 15-year old students in subjects like math is tested, but also general abilities like reading and understanding texts. PISA is an international study commissioned and coordinated by the OECD (Organization for [...]
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The education system in the US
Posted on02. Dec, 2011 by Brian R..
In the United States every state has its own legislation regarding education. That means that there is no national curriculum. Nevertheless, there are subjects which are taught nation-wide. These subjects are mathematics, language arts, penmanship, science, social studies and physical education. Elementary Schools Every child in the US has to attend school between the ages [...]
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The education system in the UK
Posted on13. Nov, 2011 by Brian R..
In the United Kingdom all children between 5 and 16 years must attend any kind of school. The education system is ruled by a special department, the Department for Education. The budget for education reaches about 65 billion £. Attending a state school is free for all children. In spite of this, parents can send [...]