How do American primary school students attend classes?

Primary school

Primary school, also known as grammar school, includes grades 1-6 (sometimes 1-8) and teaches basic subjects. Sometimes primary school also includes kindergarten. All primary school children receive the same education every day, except those who specifically need individual assistance. Students are not allowed to choose their own courses. Except for physical education, music, and art classes, they often stay in one or two classrooms all day long. Typically, public elementary school curriculum is determined by each school district, which selects curriculum guides and textbooks based on state educational standards and grade-level standards. American primary schools are generally small in size (generally no more than 20 students per class), with one teacher per class. Teachers must complete the teaching tasks of each course and guide students' extracurricular activities.

American primary school curriculum is extremely flexible; there are neither clearly defined subjects nor fixed teaching hours. Primary schools in various states generally offer Chinese, mathematics, natural sciences, social studies, physical education, art, music and other courses. Chinese accounts for the largest proportion of primary school curriculum in the United States. American primary school Chinese is subdivided into reading, grammar, writing and conversation, among which reading is the focus.

Mathematics is the subject that American students take the longest to study in primary school, other than Chinese. Judging from the current actual situation in American schools, American primary school mathematics generally lacks strict training and requirements, and the curriculum is as low as possible. The entire elementary school has less involvement in abstract algebra or more difficult mathematics, and mainly focuses on mathematics. Make a fuss about the four arithmetic operations of subtraction, multiplication and division.

Natural science courses generally include scientific knowledge and principles, environmental education, science and technology, physical knowledge, etc. Social courses cover a wide range of topics, generally including history, geography, politics, economics, resource protection knowledge, etc. Social studies courses in American primary schools often teach students about social life knowledge in a life-oriented way, such as arranging visits, students collecting items or materials related to related topics, group discussions, and modern audio-visual teaching equipment such as audio and video recordings, etc., allowing students to pass Accept relevant course content through your own personal experience rather than by rote memorization. However, many people believe that the educational methods of social studies in the United States are not academic. Therefore, since the 1980s, there have been increasing calls to reform primary school social studies and transform social studies into systematic education of history, geography or other traditional social subject knowledge. high.

Although the curriculum content of American elementary schools has been expanded and strengthened in recent years, generally speaking, Chinese language is still the core in the minds of school teachers and students throughout the entire elementary school period, and other subjects are often unable to do so due to various reasons. Attracting enough attention, sometimes the content is reduced and sometimes even canceled.

Concept——

When primary school students enter school, the teacher will first hand out a bag with twelve gifts, each of which allows the primary school students to learn a virtue:

< p> The first toothpick. Pick out the good qualities in others.

The second rubber band. Stay flexible and everything can be accomplished.

The third piece is OK. Restore the hurt feelings of others and yourself.

The fourth pencil. Write down your daily wishes.

The fifth eraser. everyone makes mistakes and it is OK. Everyone makes mistakes and that's okay.

The sixth chewing gum. Stick with it and it gets the job done. And when you try, you'll have fun.

The seventh cotton ball. A reminder that this classroom is filled with kind words and warm feelings.

The eighth piece of chocolate. It will make you feel better when you are depressed.

The ninth piece of facial tissue. to remind you to help dry someone's tears, to help others dry their tears.

The tenth piece of gold thread. Remember to tie our hearts together with friendship.

Eleven, copper plate. to remind you that you are valuable and special. A reminder that you are valuable and special.

Twelve, Lifebuoy (lifebuoy-shaped candy), you can come to me when you need to talk.

This kind of greeting gift is not to remind children to be quiet and disciplined, nor to inform them of school rules. It is a reminder that "you are a valuable and special person", a reminder to "pick out the advantages of others", and a reminder to "remember to help others." Wipe the tears from others’ faces”.

At the end of each semester, teachers will grade primary school students. In addition to the grades for each subject, there is also a "ability beyond the subject", which is divided into five parts:

1. Society Ability

1) Respect others and their belongings;

2) Respect teachers;

2. Research ability

1) Be able to learn from Find the research topic among related issues;

2) Ability to collect information in a diversified manner;

3) Ability to effectively transfer the knowledge learned;

4) Ability to use technology appropriately;

5) Ability to use the library to enhance learning;

3. Thinking ability

1) Ability to learn and study topics related to information;

2) Ability to effectively utilize knowledge;

3) Ability to think and make decisions;

4. Communication skills

< p> 5. Self-management ability

1) Effective use of class time

2) Complete assigned assignments

3) Obey the organization

4) Be responsible for people and things

5) Show self-restraint

Research and thinking skills are almost impossible to encounter until you go to university in China. Here, you start learning in elementary school. They let students spend an entire school year finding their own topics and hand in a report at the end of the semester. Each of those children has a thick book.

The United States attaches great importance to the development of reading skills and regards it as the most important homework. Children are not afraid of reading thick books, so they spend all their evening study time (no more than 1 hour) cultivating students’ reading habits and abilities.

Teaching objectives——

1. Kindergarten graduation

Be able to recognize numbers and use specific objects such as small stones, small pieces of paper, small wooden sticks, etc. to express Abstract mathematical concepts; recognize 26 English letters, distinguish vowels and consonants; distinguish what people in different professions generally do, such as doctors, teachers, postmen, policemen, firefighters... Understand the evolution of biological life, including human beings Birth, old age, illness, and death, caterpillars turn into butterflies; learn geography from globes and puzzles, and understand that there are many inhabitants, many countries, and different skin colors on the earth; understand that people need to live in a house, children need to go to school, and adults need to work.

2. First grade

Able to count from 1 to 100, count even numbers or multiples of 5, know odd and even numbers, and be able to do simple addition and subtraction; learn to observe and Classify different things and objects into categories; be able to illustrate the evolution of life and understand the interdependent relationship between animals and plants in nature; learn to use pictures and photos to express meanings other than words; understand the necessity of clothing, food, and shelter for a family ; Understand the relationship between family members and neighbors.

3. Second grade

Able to read and write three-digit numbers, and from five random numbers, be able to move from small to large or from large to small; proficient Use two-digit addition and subtraction, be able to measure lengths using measurement units such as inches or centimeters, and understand the time on clocks; insist on writing reading notes or diaries, learn to write summaries, and understand the difference between poetry, prose, novels, biographies, etc. Literary forms, understand the difference between fiction and non-fiction; begin to learn to independently study animals, such as insect ecology and other issues.

4. Grade 3

Learn how to make graphs out of data; be able to compare the size and addition of numbers within 100,000, and be proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of three-digit numbers ; Be able to collect and organize materials from the surrounding environment, understand how people stay healthy, and understand the life evolution process of frogs, butterflies, chicks, mice and other small animals; know how to use dictionaries; be able to understand what they like Writers, calligraphers and painters are good at reading literary works from different cultural backgrounds through the ideas expressed in their works.

5. Grade 4

Use computers to calculate large numbers, compare numbers within 1 million, learn decimals and fractions, and draw charts; be able to use maps, photos, and charts to Explain the differences in climate in various regions of the world; through reading, learn more about different literary forms, such as science fiction works, biographies, etc.

6. Fifth grade

Be able to list and read various tables, and be proficient in the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions; be able to use library systems and materials for research; pass Take notes to compare and synthesize various information; begin to write non-fictive reports and five-paragraph essays; learn to write formal, informal, and letters between friends; know how to classify different types of books, and be able to master a book The main content of the book, and comments on its conception, background, characterization, expression, and language art.