The German School System

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The German School System

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objectives

By the end of this unit.......

You will write a short essay that effectively compares and contrasts the German and American school systems, utilizing concrete examples to support your analysis.

You will watch educational videos and read articles about the German school system, actively engage with the material, and successfully answer questions to demonstrate understanding.

You will present a well-supported argument explaining your preference between the German and American school systems, using concrete examples and providing a clear rationale for your choice.

You will view and interpret graphics about the German school system, answer a set of questions based on the graphics, and draw well-supported conclusions about the system as a whole.

You will research higher education options in Germany, identify a potential program that aligns with your interests, and provide an explanation as to why you chose this particular program.

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contents

Complete sections 1-5 below in order

Overview

Primary/Secondary

Higher Education

Further Study

Final Assignment

Statistics

sources

Overview

Complete all sections in order

Download the document at this link. You will use this document to note similarities and differences between the German and American school systems as you watch and read through this unit. You will also need to answer the questions in the document as you go.

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answer

Read

View

Overview

Question 1/5

Test

How are schools organized/regulated in Germany?

By the state government

By each individual school

By the federal government

Overview

Question 2/5

Test

How many years of primary school are there in Germany?

Overview

Question 3/5

Test

Which country spends the most per student?

Germany

Portugal

Norway

Overview

Question 4/5

Test

German students MUST attend school until what age?

19

15

17

overview

Question 5/5

Test

Which of the following is not an allowed school in Germany?

Realschule

Homeschool

Kindergarten

intro

good job!!!

0/5 Correct Ungenügend

3/5 Correct Befriedigend

1/5 Correct Mangelhaft

4/5 Correct Gut

5/5 Correct Sehr gut

2/5 Correct Ausreichend

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Primary/Secondary Schools

Complete all sections in order

Read

Secondary Schools in Germany

Grading

Schedule

AGs (clubs)

Extracurriculars

Quiz

Secondary Schools

Gesamtschule

Hauptschule

Gymnasium

Realschule

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Primary/secondary Schools

Question 1/5

Test

Which of the following is NOT a form of secondary school in Germany?

Grundschule

Hauptschule

Gymnasium

Primary/secondary Schools

Question 2/5

Test

Which form of secondary school is for students who wish to study at a traditional university?

Gymnasium

Realschule

Hauptschule

Primary/secondary Schools

Question 3/5

Test

Which secondary school combines elements of the other three?

Gesamtschule

Realschule

Hauptschule

Primary/secondary Schools

Question 4/5

Test

What is the name of the big test that Gymnasium students must pass in order to graduate and study at a university?

Abitur

Azubi

Schultüte

Primary/secondary Schools

Question 5/5

Test

What is the highest grade a student can get until the 11-13 grades?

learning session 2

good job!!!

0/5 Correct Ungenügend

3/5 Correct Befriedigend

1/5 Correct Mangelhaft

4/5 Correct Gut!

5/5 Correct Sehr gut!

2/5 Correct Ausreichend

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Complete all sections in order

View

Read

Next

STATISTICS

Number of schools in Germany

Number of Kindergartens

Number of Hauptschulen

Number of Realschulen

Number of Gymnasien

Number of Gesamtschulen

Number of Students who fail an Abitur

Favorite subjects

Number of Germans with an Abitur/Exam passed

Perspectives:

What might the trends in these graphics indicate? What does the way Germans approach schooling tell us about their society and culture? What do they prioritize? What assumptions can you make and why? Is this similar or different to America? In what ways?

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final assignment

For your final assignment, you will use your research to create an essay in which you answer the following question:

Which school system is better: the German or the American school system?

Rubric

Essay document

Click here once you have finished your essay

FURTHER STUDY

Interested in learning more about the German school system? Check out these links!

Read

this website with details about German schools

Watch

this video about the complexities of the German school system

Watch

this video comparing German and American schools

Watch

this video about a typical day in a German school

Watch

this video about university life in Germany

Watch

this video for international students about what to expect when studying in Germany

Gut gemacht!!

Please remember to submit the following items to Schoology: 1. Research document (School System Genially Quest) 2. Essay

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sources

Besart. “Education System in Germany - the German School System.” Study in Germany for Free, 4 Apr. 2022, www.studying-in-germany.org/german-education-system/.

“Das Statistik-Portal.” Statista, de.statista.com/. Accessed 20 June 2023.

DW Euromaxx. “Studying in Germany: What International Students Should Know | Germany in a Nutshell.” YouTube, 13 May 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=nROxnWBhrv0.

DW News. “Fact Check: German Schools | DW English.” YouTube, 29 Nov. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=bza6dC7ByQ8.

Feli from Germany. “A Day at School Germany vs. USA | Feli from Germany.” YouTube, 30 June 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ39uwHDQAM.

Feli from Germany. “Which School System Is Better? Education in Germany vs. USA - Pt. 1 | Feli from Germany.” YouTube, 30 May 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK6kUt0bIQk.

German, www.german-way.com/history-and-culture/education/the-german-school-system/. Accessed 20 June 2023.

Simple German. “Understand the Complex German Education System.” YouTube, 30 May 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcIl2zDE-pc.

Stewart, Rachel. “The German School System | Meet the Germans.” YouTube, 16 Feb. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8SKDsC-Cew.

Stewart, Kate. “German Universities: Studying in Germany, from Finance to Fraternities | Meet the Germans.” YouTube, 16 Apr. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaMWIQ-8KE8.

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Yvonne. “An Introduction to the German School System [2023 English Guide].” Simple Germany, 5 June 2023, www.simplegermany.com/german-school-system/.