All Flashcards
What is the meaning of 'Sistema educativo'?
Education system.
What is the meaning of 'Preescolar'?
Nursery school.
What is the meaning of 'Primaria'?
Primary (or elementary) school.
What is the meaning of 'El matutino'?
Morning session (8 AM - 12 PM).
What is the meaning of 'El vespertino'?
Afternoon session (2 PM - 6 PM).
What is the meaning of 'Secundaria'?
Middle school.
What is the meaning of 'Bachillerato / Preparatoria'?
High school.
What is the meaning of 'Universidad'?
University.
What is the meaning of 'Horario escolar'?
School schedule.
What is the meaning of 'Sistema de calificación'?
Grading system.
What is the meaning of 'Activismo'?
Activism.
What is the meaning of 'Movilización'?
Mobilization.
What is the meaning of 'Pensamiento crítico'?
Critical thinking.
What is the significance of mandatory and free basic education in Mexico?
It aims to provide equal opportunities for all children, regardless of socioeconomic background.
What is the difference between 'Bachillerato' and 'Preparatoria' in the Mexican education system?
'Bachillerato' offers vocational training, while 'Preparatoria' prepares students for university.
What is the typical school schedule in Mexico like?
Shorter days (around 4 hours) with morning or afternoon sessions.
How does the grading system in Mexico differ from that in the USA?
Mexico uses a 1-10 scale, where less than 6 is failing, while the USA uses an A, B, C, D, F scale.
How are teacher-student relationships in Mexico different from those in the USA?
They are generally more formal in Mexico, with less interaction outside of school.
What was the #YoSoy132 movement?
A student-led movement protesting media bias and systemic issues in Mexico.
What does the #YoSoy132 movement demonstrate about the role of education?
It shows how education can empower individuals to challenge the status quo and fuel social change.
What are the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees called in Mexico?
Licenciatura, Maestría, and Doctorado, respectively.
What are the typical age ranges for primary school in Mexico?
6-12 years old.
What are the typical age ranges for middle school in Mexico?
12-16 years old.
What are the typical age ranges for high school in Mexico?
15-18 years old.
What is the meaning of 'Sistema educativo'?
Education system.
What is the meaning of 'Preescolar'?
Nursery school.
What is the meaning of 'Primaria'?
Primary (or elementary) school.
What is the meaning of 'El matutino'?
Morning session (8 AM - 12 PM).
What is the meaning of 'El vespertino'?
Afternoon session (2 PM - 6 PM).
What is the meaning of 'Secundaria'?
Middle school.
What is the meaning of 'Bachillerato'?
High school, vocational training.
What is the meaning of 'Preparatoria'?
High school, prepares students for university.
What is the meaning of 'Universidad'?
University.
What is the meaning of 'Horario escolar'?
School schedule.
What is the meaning of 'Sistema de calificación'?
Grading system.
What is the meaning of 'Activismo'?
Activism.
What is the meaning of 'Movilización'?
Mobilization.
What is the meaning of 'Pensamiento crítico'?
Critical thinking.