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Aug 18, 2013 16:19:20 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:19:20 GMT -5
Alright now you lost me...  Here there are 4 mandatory subjects Science, Math, English (Dutch for you I guess) and Social Studies. Once you get to grade 10 you can choose what level of course you want you need certain grades from the previous years to get in the higher ones. So Advanced placement ( The highest for a course and its fast paced I don't like it but you need 70 or above in the subject to get in I had that but didnt want this.) 10-1 (For basic teaching this is the highest you need 65 percent or above I took this one for all subjects) 10-2 ( Mid teaching or for people just passing classes this is 50 or above) 10-3 (Low teaching this is for the slackers or just really stupid it's 40 percent or above I think and honestly it's not hard to pass you don't need to study to pass) That's how all courses are separated I'm going into grade 10 and I'm 15 so I took English 10-1 Social 10-1 Math 10C (Equivlent to -1 but a letter) Science 10-1 I could be in the highest stuff but nah too fast paced. In grade 11 it goes up to 20-x (1,2,3 or advanced) and in grade 12 it's 30-x. You need some every 30- something to pass and graduate. Weather that be 30-1 or 30-3 you still need it too pass lets just saying the people taking the 40 or below course will not get a good job or future. I can get in anything if I work hard with the classes I got and stay with it. Basically our system separates the Slackers from the people that want a education. I really, really, REALLY appreciate your long explenation but i'm afraid i only got 1/4 of it I'm really lost by now but then again i don't think we will ever truely understand eachother's school workings. We've grown up with it let's say Yeah it's hard to keep up with everything the education systems are complicated but I think most North America people would understand what I said |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:20:48 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:20:48 GMT -5
I hope what I said makes sense to you guys. I'm finding it hard to keep up with your system as well.... Well I think I understand how your "levels" work. So you get what I said in my long post? It's basically alot of freedom you choose what you want and if you slack well sucks to be you. You can't complete the course and you are screwed for the rest of high school basically. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:22:30 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:22:30 GMT -5
I like our system it separates the people that really want to learn away from well "those kids".....
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Aug 18, 2013 16:26:12 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:26:12 GMT -5
I do MBO Kader. Wich is just a higher form of VMBO Kader wich is the second lowest education above Basic. I didn't know MBO was divided into levels too... But it doesn't really mean what education you have, as long as you think you'll enjoy the job it will get you. I believe it was divided into levels. I could be mistaken because i haven't given much attention naturally. It's gonna be very difficult to find a jobin Animal Care. Jobs are scarce. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:26:27 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:26:27 GMT -5
So does your school start Tuesday Pinda? And do you guys got like options (Foods class, Mechanics, etc?)
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Aug 18, 2013 16:27:22 GMT -5
Post by Pinda on Aug 18, 2013 16:27:22 GMT -5
I like our system it separates the people that really want to learn away from well "those kids"..... Sounds a bit harsh. Here you just go to a "level" the suits you best. It doesn't necessarily mean that people that go to a lower level don't want to learn or don't try, some just aren't as good at it or don't even want to go to higher levels because they want to get a job that doesn't require that. I manage to do the highest level here, but I don't want to learn, I'm just lucky for having a really good memory. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:27:57 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:27:57 GMT -5
I didn't know MBO was divided into levels too... But it doesn't really mean what education you have, as long as you think you'll enjoy the job it will get you. I believe it was divided into levels. I could be mistaken because i haven't given much attention naturally. It's gonna be very difficult to find a jobin Animal Care. Jobs are scarce. What kind of Animal care is this? Like veterinarian or Zook keeper or Pet store kinda guy? |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:28:09 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:28:09 GMT -5
I like our system it separates the people that really want to learn away from well "those kids"..... A system as it should be. They really are WAAAAY to soft on "those kids" here. They usually pass without doing anything for some strange reason. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:28:26 GMT -5
Post by Pinda on Aug 18, 2013 16:28:26 GMT -5
So does your school start Tuesday Pinda? And do you guys got like options (Foods class, Mechanics, etc?) Yes schools starts Tuesday for me. And yes we do get some choice here but only very limited, and no subjects related to food or mechanics. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:29:34 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:29:34 GMT -5
I like our system it separates the people that really want to learn away from well "those kids"..... Sounds a bit harsh. Here you just go to a "level" the suits you best. It doesn't necessarily mean that people that go to a lower level don't want to learn or don't try, some just aren't as good at it or don't even want to go to higher levels because they want to get a job that doesn't require that. I manage to do the highest level here, but I don't want to learn, I'm just lucky for having a really good memory. I have a amazing memory which gives me a advantage. But the slackers wouldn't be able to get in my courses.... |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:30:26 GMT -5
Post by Pinda on Aug 18, 2013 16:30:26 GMT -5
I didn't know MBO was divided into levels too... But it doesn't really mean what education you have, as long as you think you'll enjoy the job it will get you. I believe it was divided into levels. I could be mistaken because i haven't given much attention naturally. It's gonna be very difficult to find a jobin Animal Care. Jobs are scarce. I see. I want to study history but since that's a very popular study jobs will be very hard to find for me too. That's why I consider studying English now, because they need people that studied English a lot right now. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:30:46 GMT -5
Post by Pinda on Aug 18, 2013 16:30:46 GMT -5
Sounds a bit harsh. Here you just go to a "level" the suits you best. It doesn't necessarily mean that people that go to a lower level don't want to learn or don't try, some just aren't as good at it or don't even want to go to higher levels because they want to get a job that doesn't require that. I manage to do the highest level here, but I don't want to learn, I'm just lucky for having a really good memory. I have a amazing memory which gives me a advantage. But the slackers wouldn't be able to get in my courses.... And how would you describe slackers? |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:30:50 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:30:50 GMT -5
I like our system it separates the people that really want to learn away from well "those kids"..... A system as it should be. They really are WAAAAY to soft on "those kids" here. They usually pass without doing anything for some strange reason. Yeah we need to bring the whips back JK but I do like it next year I won't have those class clowns around though I was friends with some of those clowns and they are funny |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:32:02 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:32:02 GMT -5
So does your school start Tuesday Pinda? And do you guys got like options (Foods class, Mechanics, etc?) I had food class and mechanics but that was part of W.P.S classes at our school (they are my school only) It was one big thing that included 6 different classes that had to do with our school. We have a so called "Green" school. The classes were: - Animal care - Flower shop - Plants (learning how to plant plants and the names and such) - Green (learning how to build a garden) - Mechanics - Cooking. You had 2 of these classes every week and at the end of the year you had to choose 2 you wanted to follow for the next and final year for college (Year 4) I choose: - Animal care and - Flower shop because they were the only ones i was good at. I met alot of friends there aswell including. Some of wich are in my class on the other school now. And one i never wish to see again. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:32:08 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:32:08 GMT -5
I have a amazing memory which gives me a advantage. But the slackers wouldn't be able to get in my courses.... And how would you describe slackers? They do no work, try to copy off people, are the class clowns, usually those really popular kids they never do well on tests usually are those guys that text or play with phones in class..... |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:33:03 GMT -5
Post by Pinda on Aug 18, 2013 16:33:03 GMT -5
And how would you describe slackers? They do no work, try to copy off people, are the class clowns, usually those really popular kids they never do well on tests usually are those guys that text or play with phones in class..... Ok, that doesn't sound like me at all Although I don't work a lot. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:33:18 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:33:18 GMT -5
So does your school start Tuesday Pinda? And do you guys got like options (Foods class, Mechanics, etc?) Yes schools starts Tuesday for me. And yes we do get some choice here but only very limited, and no subjects related to food or mechanics. That's more VMBO stuff. Not being stereotypical it's just our system. VMBO is more learning through practical ways and the higher you get the more you learn from books and stuff. It's just our system. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:33:45 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:33:45 GMT -5
So does your school start Tuesday Pinda? And do you guys got like options (Foods class, Mechanics, etc?) I had food class and mechanics but that was part of W.P.S classes at our school (they are my school only) It was one big thing that included 6 different classes that had to do with our school. We have a so called "Green" school. The classes were: - Animal care - Flower shop - Plants (learning how to plant plants and the names and such) - Green (learning how to build a garden) - Mechanics - Cooking. You had 2 of these classes every week and at the end of the year you had to choose 2 you wanted to follow for the next and final year for college (Year 4) I choose: - Animal care and - Flower shop because they were the only ones i was good at. I met alot of friends there aswell including. Some of wich are in my class on the other school now. And one i never wish to see again. Well last year we had alternating days like Day 1 and Day 2 which had different subjects each day. This year it's the same everyday of the semester I am taking Welding and Wood shop for options  |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:35:10 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:35:10 GMT -5
And how would you describe slackers? They do no work, try to copy off people, are the class clowns, usually those really popular kids they never do well on tests usually are those guys that text or play with phones in class..... We, atleast on my school, don't really have have an order of people. Even the most popular and well known hang out with the less known. Everybody knows eachother and is mostly respectfull to another. Ofcourse not everyone that would be to perfect. I'm one the class clowns btw .-. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:35:26 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:35:26 GMT -5
They do no work, try to copy off people, are the class clowns, usually those really popular kids they never do well on tests usually are those guys that text or play with phones in class..... Ok, that doesn't sound like me at all Although I don't work a lot. Neither do I. I usually Don't work in class ill do my work at home in peace. And just listen or read in class |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:35:59 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:35:59 GMT -5
I had food class and mechanics but that was part of W.P.S classes at our school (they are my school only) It was one big thing that included 6 different classes that had to do with our school. We have a so called "Green" school. The classes were: - Animal care - Flower shop - Plants (learning how to plant plants and the names and such) - Green (learning how to build a garden) - Mechanics - Cooking. You had 2 of these classes every week and at the end of the year you had to choose 2 you wanted to follow for the next and final year for college (Year 4) I choose: - Animal care and - Flower shop because they were the only ones i was good at. I met alot of friends there aswell including. Some of wich are in my class on the other school now. And one i never wish to see again. Well last year we had alternating days like Day 1 and Day 2 which had different subjects each day. This year it's the same everyday of the semester I am taking Welding and Wood shop for options Welding and Wood Shop are not even different subjects here xD They come with mechanics. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:36:32 GMT -5
Post by bobafett590 on Aug 18, 2013 16:36:32 GMT -5
I like our system it separates the people that really want to learn away from well "those kids"..... Similar to our school's system. In my school there are three sets: The S classes are for bright kids. The C classes are for the average kids. The D classes are for "those kids" |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:37:00 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:37:00 GMT -5
Ok, that doesn't sound like me at all Although I don't work a lot. Neither do I. I usually Don't work in class ill do my work at home in peace. And just listen or read in class I'm very lazy once i get home and usually make my homework the night before while i shouldn't. I really need to change that if i want to make it this year. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:37:16 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:37:16 GMT -5
They do no work, try to copy off people, are the class clowns, usually those really popular kids they never do well on tests usually are those guys that text or play with phones in class..... We, atleast on my school, don't really have have an order of people. Even the most popular and well known hang out with the less known. Everybody knows eachother and is mostly respectfull to another. Ofcourse not everyone that would be to perfect. I'm one the class clowns btw .-. LOL I am somewhat one of those class clowns as well mostly with substitute teachers and I was one of the 3 biggest clown of the school in grade 8 Hey it was our last year so me and 2 friends just stayed screw it |
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Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:37:55 GMT -5
I like our system it separates the people that really want to learn away from well "those kids"..... Similar to our school's system. In my school there are three sets: The S classes are for bright kids. The C classes are for the average kids. The D classes are for "those kids" Very stereotypical point of view if you ask me. Just because someone has a low education doesn't mean he/she is one of "those kids" |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:38:56 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:38:56 GMT -5
Neither do I. I usually Don't work in class ill do my work at home in peace. And just listen or read in class I'm very lazy once i get home and usually make my homework the night before while i shouldn't. I really need to change that if i want to make it this year. Yeah I sometimes hand things in late. Can you believe this year the teachers would let us hand things in 4 months late right before the semester ended and still marked the assignment? I didn't do that though unless it was a assignment we got when I was away and missed it. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:39:14 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:39:14 GMT -5
We, atleast on my school, don't really have have an order of people. Even the most popular and well known hang out with the less known. Everybody knows eachother and is mostly respectfull to another. Ofcourse not everyone that would be to perfect. I'm one the class clowns btw .-. LOL I am somewhat one of those class clowns as well mostly with substitute teachers and I was one of the 3 biggest clown of the school in grade 8 Hey it was our last year so me and 2 friends just stayed screw it I don't even do anything to be a class clown. Most of the time i don't even notice it. It's just that i always have very dry humor and feedbacks wich makes people laugh. I don't mind though, i like making people laugh. And i ain't even funny. |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:39:20 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:39:20 GMT -5
Similar to our school's system. In my school there are three sets: The S classes are for bright kids. The C classes are for the average kids. The D classes are for "those kids" Very stereotypical point of view if you ask me. Just because someone has a low education doesn't mean he/she is one of "those kids" Yeah I like my system better |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:40:15 GMT -5
Post by Newan on Aug 18, 2013 16:40:15 GMT -5
LOL I am somewhat one of those class clowns as well mostly with substitute teachers and I was one of the 3 biggest clown of the school in grade 8 Hey it was our last year so me and 2 friends just stayed screw it I don't even do anything to be a class clown. Most of the time i don't even notice it. It's just that i always have very dry humor and feedbacks wich makes people laugh. I don't mind though, i like making people laugh. And i ain't even funny. Well we printed 400 troll faces to the School printers and posted them around the school immature I know but hilarious..... |
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Aug 18, 2013 16:40:50 GMT -5
Post by Ivar-Jedi on Aug 18, 2013 16:40:50 GMT -5
I'm very lazy once i get home and usually make my homework the night before while i shouldn't. I really need to change that if i want to make it this year. Yeah I sometimes hand things in late. Can you believe this year the teachers would let us hand things in 4 months late right before the semester ended and still marked the assignment? I didn't do that though unless it was a assignment we got when I was away and missed it. I can easily believe that. I once had something turned in the last week of school and the assingment was from the beginning of it. I had forgot it accidently but the teacher still marked it with a good grade. I got a 7.5 Yeah we work with 1 to 10. |
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