Сравнение_школы_США_и_России

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Сomparison of schools in the USA and Russia
Studies, uniforms, grades, and school life
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Cheltygmasev Artas

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1. General characteristics
USA
The school system is significantly influenced by
the state and the school district.
Students often have a choice of subjects and
extracurricular activities.
Considerable attention is paid to sports, clubs,
and extracurricular activities.
School uniforms depend on the specific school.
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Russia
The basic requirements for education are set at
the federal level.
The curriculum is usually more uniform.
There are required subjects and additional
clubs/sections.
Uniform school uniforms are not mandatory for
all schools.

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2. Школьная форма
USA
Russia
In many public schools, regular everyday clothing
is allowed.
There is no uniform uniform for all schools in the
country.
Some schools have a dress code — rules
regarding appearance.
The specific requirements for clothing are
determined by the school.
Some schools have a mandatory uniform..
Some schools have strict school uniforms, while
others have only appearance requirements.
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3. Учебный день
USA
Russia
In America, classes last 45 minutes in middle
school and up to 90 minutes in high school. The
schedule and the length of the school year
depend on the state. In high school, the schedule
may include various levels and elective subjects.
The lesson usually lasts 40-45 minutes.
The academic year is divided into quarters or
trimesters, depending on the school.
The schedule includes compulsory subjects and
additional classes.
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4. Subjects and choices
In both countries, students study mathematics, languages, natural sciences, and humanities.
In the USA, high school students usually have more opportunities to choose subjects and their level
of difficulty.
In Russia, the curriculum is often common for the entire class, although there are specialized tracks
and electives.
In both systems, computer science, projects, presentations, sports, and creative activities are
common.
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5. Оценки
USA
RUSSIAN
The letter system is often used: A, B, C, D, F.
The traditional school scale is from 2 to 5.
Tests, projects, homework, and activity are taken
into account.
Grades are awarded for tests, independent work,
answers, and other work.
In high school, the GPA can be used — the
average score.
The OGE and the Unified State Exam are
important for graduates.
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6. Домашние задания и школьная жизнь
USA
Russia
Homework depends on the subject and the
school.
Homework is a common part of the learning
process.
School teams, sports, clubs, and events play a
significant role.
Clubs, sports clubs, Olympiads and competitions
are popular.
School communities and extracurricular activities
can be an important part of a student’s life..
Classroom and school-wide events are held.
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7. Главное отличие — кратко
criteria
USA
Russia
Uniform
It depends on the school; often, it’s just regular
clothing.
It depends on the school.
choice of items
There is often more choice in the upper grades.
A more unified curriculum
school grades
A–F, scores, GPA
2–5, OGE and ЕGE
extracurricular life
Sport, club, team
Clubs, sections, Olympiads
Organization
Depends on the state and the county
A more unified system at the country level.
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8. conclusion
Schools in the USA and Russia share a common goal: to provide knowledge and prepare students for
further education.
In the USA, the system is more dependent on the state, district, and specific school.
In the USA, there is usually a wider choice of subjects in the upper grades, and school clubs and
sports play a prominent role.
In Russia, the curriculum is usually more uniform, and the grading system is more familiar and
formalized.
Each system has its own characteristics, so it’s best to compare them taking into account the specific
school.
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