Grading
What numerical grading scale is used in Mexican schools?
a numerical scale from 5 to 10
There are three sessions in Mexican elementary schools. Morning session, Afternoon session and Evening session. How long does the evening session go to?
9PM
Are there Special Education classes in Mexico schools?
Yes, there are many different courses for Special Education
at what age do kids in mexico begin schools?
The educational system in Mexico starts at the age of two
What are Mexican schools often called?
Mexican schools, often called “Americanization” schools
what is the minimum passing score for a student in Mexico?
minimum passing score is 6
What are the two most popular sports?
Basketball and Soccer
Do schools in Mexico offer AP courses?
Schools in Mexico do not have AP courses, but there are programs that can offer courses if planning on attending a US college
at what grade do students in Mexico graduate?
the educational system ends at 12th
the history of education stretches back to what era?
The prehispanic era
which number on the Mexican grading scale signifies a failing grade?
a 5 represents a failing grade
Do Mexican schools offer extracurricular activities?
Some schools may offer them
Do all students have to attend a higher education?
Students in Education Professional Tecnica do not have to go on to attend further study
when does compulsory education end?
ends in 9th grade
What did Mexico's education system evolve from?
colonial times
what Spanish word refers to a students overall grade average?
promedio
What two activities may schools have?
Theater and music.
How many years of pre education are children required to attend?
Mexican children are required to attend 3 years of early child education
what age groups are typically in high school?
15-18 years of age
How much did Illiteracy drop from 1910 to 1960 due to educational reforms?
77% to less than 38%
what does it mean if a student is exento from a final exam?
the student is exempt from the final exam due to highest grades.
What U.S. territory is Mexico’s biggest rival in boxing?
Puerto Rico
What are the common subjects in schools?
Spanish, Mathematics, physics, chemistry, sports, English, biology, history, and literature
elementary schoolers ages can range from ____ to ____ years of age?
6 to 12
Over 90% of literacy in Mexico's schools was achieved by what year?
2000