Thailand
Is pre-school education compulsory in Thailand?
No
What are the different types of schools mentioned in the passage?
Public schools, charter schools, private schools, and AltSchool.
What are the names of the entrance exams mentioned in the passage for Japan and South Korea respectively?
Center Shiken (Japan) and CSAT (Korea).
to begin a relationship as a husband or a wife
Marry
making you feel worried and nervous
Stressful
What is the age when it becomes mandatory for children to attend primary school in Thailand?
Six years old
What is the special focus of the curriculum at AltSchool in San Francisco?
Technology and problem solving
Why do many students in Japan and South Korea feel the need to attend private after-school academies?
To improve their test scores
the number of people who go to an event
Attendance
a meeting to see if someone is suitable for a job or position
Interview
How many grades does primary school in Thailand typically consist of?
Six grades
How does the day start for students at AltSchool?
Students use iPads to check their attendance.
What percentage of students in Japan typically achieve the scores needed to attend their chosen universities?
About 56%
a fixed amount of money received by an employee
Salary
subjects taught in school, college, or academy
Curriculum
What are the subjects covered in primary school education in Thailand, according to the passage?
Thai language, math, social studies, physical education, languages, technology, and some vocational skills.
How are students grouped at AltSchool, and what are the "classrooms" referred to as?
Students are grouped into lower elementary, upper elementary, and middle school. Classrooms are referred to as "stations" for learning.
What are the names of the private after-school academies in Japan and South Korea?
Juku (Japan) and Hagwon (Korea)
only for one person or specific group
Private
separate from the other people or things in a group
Individual
What options are available to students after completing lower secondary education in Thailand?
After lower secondary education, students may proceed to higher secondary education or choose a vocational route.
What are some contrasting opinions about AltSchool's approach to education, as mentioned in the passage?
For some, AltSchool is seen as the future of education, while for others, it is viewed as an expensive experiment costing about $27,000 per year.
How many hours a day do many South Korean students preparing for exams spend studying, according to the passage?
Sixteen hours a day.
to make someone more likely to do something
Encourage
a test, usually scientific, done to learn something
Experiment