Education in Sanama
The educational system in Sanama is a complex network of institutions and programs that serve the diverse needs of the country's population. Since 1707, Sanama has transitioned to a centralized system of education, where the national government has the primary responsibility for setting policies, national standards, lesson plans and regulations that govern the operation of schools and other educational institutions. Mandatory schooling lasts for 13 years, including one year of preschool.
Primary schools are run by local communes and cities. Children in Sanama typically attend elementary school for four years, from the ages of 6 to 10. During this time, they receive a general education that focuses on the basics of reading, writing, mathematics, and science, as well as other subjects such as geography, citizenship and morality and physical education. In addition to these core subjects, students also have the opportunity to take courses in music, art, crafts and health. After completing elementary school, students move on to middle school, which also lasts for four years. During this time, students add subjects on Istvanistani and a foreign language, history, worldview and livelihood education.
Following four years of middle school, students move on to secondary school, called high school. Here students specialize in a particular area of study, such as science, mathematics, humanities, or the arts, while maintaining classes in other subjects. At the end of secondary school, students take a comprehensive examination, known as the Secondary School Examination (SSEX), which determines their eligibility to attend college or university.
In Sanama, there are a wide range of higher education options available, including public and private universities, colleges, and trade schools. Public universities are typically larger and offer a broader range of programs, while private institutions may be smaller and more specialized. Some of the most prestigious universities in Sanama are known for their high standards of academic excellence and their research-oriented programs.
In addition to traditional universities and colleges, Sanama also offers a range of vocational and technical programs for students who are interested in pursuing careers in fields such as engineering, nursing, or information technology. These programs are designed to provide students with hands-on training and practical experience in their chosen fields, and many graduates of these programs go on to find rewarding careers in the public or private sector.
The educational system in Sanama is designed to meet the needs of students at all levels, from primary school to university. However, it is not without its challenges. Despite significant efforts by the government and localities to improve the quality of education and to increase access to educational opportunities, many students in Sanama still face a number of barriers, such as inadequate funding, poorly equipped schools, and a lack of trained teachers. In addition, there are also concerns about the effectiveness of the SSEX, as many students find it difficult to pass the exam and move on to higher education.
Structure
Current educational system | ||
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School | Grades | Age |
Preschool | Preschool | 4–6 |
Elementary school | Grade 1 | 6–7 |
Grade 2 | 7–8 | |
Grade 3 | 8–9 | |
Grade 4 | 9–10 | |
Middle school | Grade 5 | 10–11 |
Grade 6 | 11–12 | |
Grade 7 | 12–13 | |
Grade 8 | 13–14 | |
High school | Grade 9 | 14–15 |
Grade 10 | 15–16 | |
Grade 11 | 16–17 | |
Grade 12 | 17–18 |
Disciplines and subjects
Disciplines | Subjects | Grade | ||||||||||||
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Name | Name | Preschool | Elementary school | Middle school | High school | |||||||||
Preschool | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | ||
Languages | Sanaman | |||||||||||||
Istvanistani | ||||||||||||||
Mother tongue | ||||||||||||||
Minority languages | ||||||||||||||
Foreign languagea | ||||||||||||||
Mathematics | Numbers sense | |||||||||||||
Measurement | ||||||||||||||
Algebra | ||||||||||||||
Geometry | ||||||||||||||
Statistics and probability | ||||||||||||||
Science | Chemistry | |||||||||||||
Biology | ||||||||||||||
Physics | ||||||||||||||
Astronomy and geology | ||||||||||||||
Social studies | Society | |||||||||||||
Geography | ||||||||||||||
History | ||||||||||||||
Worldview | ||||||||||||||
Citizenship and morality | ||||||||||||||
Arts and health | Physical education | |||||||||||||
Music | ||||||||||||||
Art | ||||||||||||||
Crafts | ||||||||||||||
Health | ||||||||||||||
Livelihood education | Agriculture and fisheries | |||||||||||||
Industry | ||||||||||||||
Home economics | ||||||||||||||
Information and communications technology |
Each subject contains a variety of courses, including advanced placement classes as well as classes for students requiring additional support. High schools are divided into preparatory high schools that prepare students for college or university, and technical high schools, where students in grades 11 and 12 study vocational subjects geared toward a profession. Such professions include carpentry, construction, economics, hospitality, health care and auto mechanics.
Grading system
Schools in Sanama grade pupils and students from preschool through grade 12. The grading system balances the need of students for relevant assessment while maintaining a school environment as free from negative stress as possible, with the need of schools and higher education for proper assessment and progress management. The grading system is based on set criteria for each grade. Grading is conducted for every subject once per year. A passing grade is required in each subject to progress to the next year. However, the school principal may allow a student to progress anyway if the student has a failing grade of F? or N in few subjects with a good chance of receiving a passing grade in the next year. However, a student with a failing grade in a Languages, Mathematics or Citizenship and morality subject cannot progress. Below are listed the three grading systems used in Sanaman schools. The lowest passing grade is indicated.
Grade | Description |
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E | Excellent |
S | Satisfactory |
N | Needs improvement |
U | Unsatisfactory |
Grade | Description |
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A | 91% – |
B | 81% – 90% |
C | 71% – 80% |
D | 61% – 70% |
F? | 51% – 60% |
F | 0% – 50% |
Grade | Description |
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Aa | 90% – 100% |
A | |
Ab | |
Ba | 80% – 90% |
B | |
Bc | |
Cb | 70% – 80% |
C | |
Cd | |
Dc | 60% – 70% |
D | |
Df | |
F? | 0% – 60% |
Fx | |
F |