Mathematics
In the French education system, mathematics is not limited to calculation; from primary to high school, mathematics evaluates 6 competencies:
Competencies: searching, modeling, representing, reasoning, calculating, communicating.
In primary and middle school: competencies are evaluated one by one.
In high school, competencies are uncoupled; they are mixed.
In the French education system: not only do we expect students to find the result, but we also want the student to develop:
- Abilities to develop reasoning
To search, to model (transform a problem into an equation) - To communicate results,
- French is therefore essential for the quality of writing.
A significant emphasis on mathematics and sciences.
The French education system places significant emphasis on mathematics and sciences:
- In primary school: 5 hours of mathematics + 2 hours of science and technology.
- In middle school: 4 hours of mathematics + 4 hours and 30 minutes of science (technology + physics chemistry + life sciences).
- In high school in 10th grade: 4 hours of mathematics + 3 hours of physics chemistry + 1 hour and 30 minutes of life sciences + 1 hour and 30 minutes of engineering sciences (10 hours of sciences).
- In 11th grade: up to 14 hours of sciences and mathematics.
- In 12th grade: up to 17 hours of sciences and mathematics.
Scientific projects at LIFV
- 1 hour of weekly science projects with CM1 students and secondary school teachers: learning the scientific approach.
- Additional 1 hour of mathematics in the timetable in English in 7th and 8th grades.
- 4 hours of science in 6th grade instead of 3 hours to work on sustainable development projects.
- Introduction of advanced mathematics in the 12th grade to guide students towards scientific preparatory classes.
Mathematics competitions at all levels. - Outdoor classroom outings in nursery school, high school, and in 6th grade.
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