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School system in Germany
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Which of the following is illegal in Germany?
Religious schools (parochial)
Private schools
Homeschooling
International schools
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Take a guess: Which school would you attend if you wanted to be an ELECTRICIAN?
Hauptschule
Sonderschule
Realschule
Gymnasium
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Is Kindergarten mandatory?
Nein!
Ja!
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What is the test/diploma that Gymnasium students have to attend university?
Gymtest
Lernenmüssen
Matura
Abitur
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When do schools begin tracking students according to ability?
they don't ever track them
after Kindergarten
in 5th grade
in Grundschule
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BONUS! Which tidbit of additional information do you find most interesting? Choose one.
Students must learn a foreign language; 2 in gymnasium
Schools have no sports teams. Club sports are am alternative
A High School diploma is generally considered Mittlere Reife
Parents who homeschool can be fined, sued, or lose custody
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What is German elementary school called?
erste Schule
Grundschule
Grünschule
Kindergarten
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What is Berufschule?
Vocational school & apprenticeship
A boarding school
For students with disabilities
A combined school for all levels
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What is the difference between a Hauptschule and a Realschule?
Hauptschule leads to vocational schools w/apprenticeship
Realschule leads to higher vocational schools
High-achieving Realschule students can switch to Gymnasium
A Hauptschule goes at a slower pace
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Before we begin, let's do a warm-up: How many federal states does Germany have?
16
12
21
9
11
In most states, who has the final say as to where there child goes after 4th grade?
Government
Student
Parents
Teacher
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Which school should a student attend if they want to attend university?
Gymnasium
Realschule
Hauptschule
Berufschule
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What is the most common American equivalent to German Kindergarten?
Preschool
First Grade
Sunday School
Kindergarten (same)
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Take a guess: Which school should you attend if you wanted to be an STORE CLERK?
Realschule
Gymnaisum
Hauptschule
Universität
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Take a guess: Which secondary school should you attend if you want to be a DOCTOR?
Berufschule
Gymnasium
Realschule
Hochschule
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What is the MINIMUM number of years a student must attend school?
9
4
12
10
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How do school days compare to American ones?
They are about the same
They are shorter
They are longer
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What is an advantage to this system?
Staffing is more appropriate per level
States have flexibility to change if they see fit
Students are grouped with similarly motivated/gifted peers
Germany has a well-prepared work force on all levels
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What is a disadvantage to this system?
Promotes classism/elitism in schools
Structure is very strict and can be unfair
Students are likely to follow in their parents' footsteps
Students have to make life/career choice in 4th grade
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What school is perhaps most similar to a traditional American highs school?
Gesamtschule
Berufschule
Hauptschule
Gymnasium
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How are breaks structured differently?
Shorter summer breaks
Each state has slightly different calendars
No school on public holidays
Longer Fall & Easter Breaks
