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School system in Germany
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When do schools begin tracking students according to ability in Germany?
they don't ever track them
in 5th grade
in Grundschule
after Kindergarten
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BONUS! Which tidbit of additional information do you find most interesting? Choose one.
Schools have no sports teams. Club sports are am alternative
A High School diploma is generally considered Mittlere Reife
Students must learn a foreign language; 2 in gymnasium
Parents who homeschool can be fined, sued, or lose custody
3
Which of the following is illegal in Germany?
International schools
Homeschooling
Private schools
Religious schools (parochial)
4
In most states in Germany, who has the final say as to where there child goes after 4th grade?
Government
Parents
Student
Teacher
5
What is the test/diploma that Gymnasium students have to attend the university?
Abitur
Matura
Lernenmüssen
Gymtest
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Which school in Germany should you attend if you wanted to be an STORE CLERK?
Gymnaisum
Hauptschule
Universität
Realschule
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Is Kindergarten mandatory in Germany?
Nein!
Ja!
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How are breaks structured differently?
Each state has slightly different calendars
Shorter summer breaks
Longer Fall & Easter Breaks
No school on public holidays
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What is an advantage to the German school system?
Germany has a well-prepared work force on all levels
Students are grouped with similarly motivated/gifted peers
Staffing is more appropriate per level
States have flexibility to change if they see fit
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What school is perhaps most similar to a traditional American high school?
Gymnasium
Gesamtschule
Berufschule
Hauptschule
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Which secondary school in Germany should you attend if you want to be a DOCTOR?
Gymnasium
Realschule
Berufschule
Hochschule
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What is the MINIMUM number of years a student must attend school in Germany?
12
4
9
10
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What is Berufschule?
For students with disabilities
Vocational school & apprenticeship
A combined school for all levels
A boarding school
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What is a disadvantage to the German school system?
Students have to make life/career choice in 4th grade
Structure is very strict and can be unfair
Students are likely to follow in their parents' footsteps
Promotes classism/elitism in schools
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Which school should a student attend if they want to attend the university?
Realschule
Gymnasium
Hauptschule
Berufschule
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Which school in Germany would you attend if you wanted to be an ELECTRICIAN?
Gymnasium
Realschule
Sonderschule
Hauptschule
17
What is the most common American equivalent to German Kindergarten?
Preschool
Sunday School
Kindergarten (same)
First Grade
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How do school days compare to American ones?
They are longer
They are about the same
They are shorter
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How many federal states does Germany have?
9
21
12
16
20
What is German elementary school called?
erste Schule
Grünschule
Kindergarten
Grundschule
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What is the difference between a Hauptschule and a Realschule?
High-achieving Realschule students can switch to Gymnasium
A Hauptschule goes at a slower pace
Realschule leads to higher vocational schools
Hauptschule leads to vocational schools w/apprenticeship
