美国教育制度简介American_education
American Education
美国教育制度简介American_education
Content★ General introduction to American education ★ Four levels of education ★ Higher education ★ Grades, exams and qualifications Exercises
美国教育制度简介American_education
General Introduction Respect for education State-administrated rather than nation-administrated 12 years of free public education School year School holidays School gradesback
美国教育制度简介American_education
Respect for educationEducation is like a big window opening. Americans are proud of the fact that the window of knowledge is never slammed shut for any of the nation’s citizen. All American children are offered 12 years of free public education & most good students can get financial help to continue their studies for many more years. Adults who wish to attend school also find many opportunities.
美国教育制度简介American_education
Administration At the state level, there is the state board of education教育委员会 which is responsible for establishing policies. At the district level, each local school district has a governing board管理委员会 which is responsible for the hiring of professional and support staff, determining curriculum, etc.
美国教育制度简介American_education
School year1. two-semester systemfall 9-12 spring 1-5 spring 1-55-7 days 3 weeks to one month 5-7 days 3 months
2. three-semester systemfall 9-12Thanksgiving Day Winter holiday Spring holiday in March Summer holiday
Summer 6-8
美国教育制度简介American_education
School GradesLevel/Grade Typical Age (at the end of the school year) Under 6 11-12 12-13 4-5 13-14 5-6 6-7 14-15 7-8 15-16 8-9 16-17 9-10 17-18 10-11
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Higher educationSuccessful applicants at colleges and universities are chosen on the basis of: LOGO
a. their high school records;. b. recommendations from their high school teachers; c. the impression they make during interviews at the university; d. Their scores on the SATs or ACT.SATs学术能力评估测试 是美国高中生的所谓“高考”,但能否读四年制大学并不取决于一个 SAT 分数。 SAT 由美国的 College Board举办，在美国领土上每年举办7次，其它地方每年6次。考试用 英语。SAT成绩是世界各国高中生申请美国名校学习及奖学金的重要 参考。
GRE: Graduate Record Examination 美国研究生入学考试
美国教育制度简介American_education
LOGO 4. College Entrance Examinations
SAT: Scholastic Assessment Test 学习能力评估考试(Mathematics & English Reading &English Writing)
ACT: American College Test 美国大学考试