Group iv global studies
Transcript of Group iv global studies
Topic : The American Education SystemLecturer: Hun Dara
Members: 1. Tab Sorphorn2. Treg Bunnen
3. Mab Mon4. Ream Kimsern
Year 2015-2016
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Content
I. BackgroundII. PurposeIII. StructuresIV.CurriculumsV. ExaminationVI. Term Time VII. Life at School
II. Purpose*What is the purpose of education?
To support children in developing the skills, theknowledge, and thedispositions that will allow them to be responsible, contributing members of their community.
IV. CurriculumElementary School• Writing, Reading, Mathematic ,Geography(taught together as social studies)• Craft• Music • Science
• Physical Education
Secondary School•English•Mathematics•General science•Health•Physical education •Social studiesIt is also include American history and government, geography, world history and social problems
High School
High schools offer a wide range of subjects from which students can choose a program leading to college/university entrance or a career in business or industry.
V. Examination•Students are marked on each essay, exam and course taken in each subject studied
throughout their 13 years of education (K to 12) .
•Students planning to go to college take national college aptitude tests during their last two years in high school.
•High school students can attend ‘cramming’ colleges where they’re coached in passing these exams or improving their ACT or SAT scores.
•Students in many high schools can follow an Advanced Placement (AP) program.
VI. Term Time• September – May (Normal)
Quarter System
• Fall (September to December)• Winter (January to March) • Spring (March to May or June)
VII. Life at SchoolSchool Time•Elementary : 8:30am-3:30pm (Lunch 30 mn)•High School :7:30am-2:30pm (Lunch 30 mn)•University :
Mondayto Friday
School Activity
•Sport, musical organization ,art, drama group , language club and science or nature club etc