US Schools..... Comparing them to UK ones
Jul 9th 2010, 10:16 pm
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Re: US Schools..... Comparing them to UK ones
I enquired about a sixth form college place for my son when we were thinking of going back this year.
They had a reference form to be filled out by the US school and wanted copies of the syllabuses to compare the level of attainment, and his grades. Although we didn't continue the application, I got the impression they would have considered his application on this basis even though the format was very different from what a 16-year-old at a UK school would have.
They had a reference form to be filled out by the US school and wanted copies of the syllabuses to compare the level of attainment, and his grades. Although we didn't continue the application, I got the impression they would have considered his application on this basis even though the format was very different from what a 16-year-old at a UK school would have.
Jul 9th 2010, 10:17 pm
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She probably wouldn't be finished with school here at 16, well not enough to go on to University. However, in saying that, there are no rules written in stone and you will definitely have to talk to the high school your children attend. That really is the best way to get any kind of valid answers to your questions.
Jul 9th 2010, 11:36 pm
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Well it was a gist kind of thing, and I though most states had some kind of competency tests these days to go with their last set of finals. But then I only really know people who teach in the new england states.
Jul 12th 2010, 1:09 pm
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Re: US Schools..... Comparing them to UK ones
Help....
I have been offered the opportunity to work in Virginia for 2 years from November 2011.
The main stumbling block is my eldest daughter is doing very well at high school here in the UK and in September 2011 will go into Year 10. She is expected to do a number of GCSE's a year early and then have the opportunity to concentrate on some advanced science qualifications for the last year of High School. Whilst it is hard to think so far ahead, after High School she is considering an International Baccalaureate at college before going to University.
I have got as far as looking through Virginia's Department of Education Website, but I cannot find any decent information on schools, standard of education, comparing High School qualifications etc...
Can any of you point me in the right direction, please ? !
Thanks.
Carl.
I have been offered the opportunity to work in Virginia for 2 years from November 2011.
The main stumbling block is my eldest daughter is doing very well at high school here in the UK and in September 2011 will go into Year 10. She is expected to do a number of GCSE's a year early and then have the opportunity to concentrate on some advanced science qualifications for the last year of High School. Whilst it is hard to think so far ahead, after High School she is considering an International Baccalaureate at college before going to University.
I have got as far as looking through Virginia's Department of Education Website, but I cannot find any decent information on schools, standard of education, comparing High School qualifications etc...
Can any of you point me in the right direction, please ? !
Thanks.
Carl.
done and over with at 16 and a half unless she stays on, here they are near 18 when finihsed
And my US nephews and neices, all pretty bright dont have a clue when it comes to geography-(whats the capital of wales --HUH ?, whats the monatary unit in Sweden -Wha ?? etc)
Oh and 3 of my relatives went to Richmond schools-be afraid, be very afraid...
Jul 12th 2010, 2:08 pm
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Re: US Schools..... Comparing them to UK ones
Would the average British person know the capital of California? California is many, many times the size of Wales and has greater than 12X the population so it's not that ridiculous a question. How about a more obscure state of more similar size like New Hampshire? I highly doubt it. In fact, I seriously doubt a British person on the street could point to New Hampshire on a map.
Jul 12th 2010, 8:23 pm
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Would the average British person know the capital of California? California is many, many times the size of Wales and has greater than 12X the population so it's not that ridiculous a question. How about a more obscure state of more similar size like New Hampshire? I highly doubt it. In fact, I seriously doubt a British person on the street could point to New Hampshire on a map.
Jul 13th 2010, 1:39 am
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True, and Wales is a poor example, but people should have a general grasp of capital cities of most large countries.
Jul 13th 2010, 2:49 pm
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From personal exp' here most of the kids in the US wouldn't know the capitals of most of the States here anyway!
just sayin'
just sayin'
Jul 13th 2010, 2:53 pm
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I would suggest that "most" kids is a pretty big generalization for a pretty big country.
Jul 13th 2010, 2:56 pm
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My kids seem to have absolutely no clue about geography and how different countries operate. My son didn't know Algeria was in Africa, but then again looking on the football thread, neither did a couple of people on here.
Jul 13th 2010, 4:01 pm
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When my older daughter was in 5th grade, that was something that had to be mastered. They had to memorize and know the capitals of each state. She did, with no problem. I would imagine that its still something most schools work on. Whether they see it as something that is extremely necessary to know or not, I haven't the foggiest.
I would suggest that "most" kids is a pretty big generalization for a pretty big country.
I would suggest that "most" kids is a pretty big generalization for a pretty big country.
Jul 13th 2010, 5:48 pm
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My Mum just asked me if we're flying or driving to Hawaii.