Schule in Deutschland verstehen (englische Sprachfassung)

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Report cards and marks/grades are like traffic lights: You must take their signals seriously. 11.1 The marks/grades for German, mathematics, and English are particularly important. These are called core subjects (Kernfächer) or primary subjects (Hauptfächer). They are more important than other subjects. Core subjects carry more weight in the report card (Zeugnis) and more hours are devoted to their instruction. The marks/grades (Schulnoten) received for core subjects are mainly determinative of whether or not a child will pass on to the next year or which type of secondary school he or she will attend. Therefore, you should pay particular attention to your child’s marks/grades in these core subjects. 11.2 The mark/grade received in the subject associated with your child’s career choice is important. The core subjects are important for all professions and then there are particular subjects that are important for particular careers. Example 1: Your daughter would like to become a police officer. She will need good marks/grades in German, mathematics, English, and physical education. Example 2: Your son’s dream job is to be a chemist or pharmacist. He will need good marks/grades in German, mathematics, English, and chemistry. 11.3 A ”3” in your child’s report card can be a sign of success. Example I: Businesses (enterprises or companies) not only look at the most current report card, but also earlier report cards from prior years. Why? If a business sees that an applicant had a ”5” in mathematics two years ago, a ”4” a year ago, and now has a ”3”, this is an indication that the pupil is making an effort. Thus, a ”3” can be a good grade. In this case, this indicates that the child is capable of learning. Example II: An applicant has the marks/grades ”3” and ”4” in his or her report card. However, he or she is very outgoing and does volunteer work, for example he or she mediates disputes, tutors others in the community, or is a coach at a local sports club. Some companies find such activities just as important as marks/grades. They prefer to hire applicants that are active in the community. At these companies, this can mean that the chances for getting a job may not be so good for the best pupil in the class who has done nothing else, but learn for school. … 46 …
11.4 There is more in a report card than just marks/grades. Typically your child’s social behaviour (Sozialverhalten) and work habits (Arbeitsverhalten) are assessed and reported in the report card along with other marks/grades. These are sometimes called general conduct marks/ grades (Kopfnoten). They assess how well a pupil applies him or herself (work habits) and conducts him or herself socially (social behaviour). These marks/grades are called ”Kopfnoten” in German (literally translated as head notes), because they used to be reported at the top of the report card. General conduct marks/grades are important when pupils apply for training positions or for a place at higher education institutions. Many companies find general conduct marks/grades informative because they reveal information about a person’s character. Social behaviour and work habit assessments are not the same for each federal state. In some states, general conduct is assessed as a grade and in others it is expressed in a written statement, and sometimes both can be found. What are some examples of what is being assessed? Work habits (Arbeitsverhalten) Paying attention during lessons Participating in class Completing homework Turning in assignments Organisation and attention to detail Reliability Social behaviour (Sozialverhalten) Behaviour in the face of a conflict Acceptance of responsibility Willingness to help Ability to reach an agreement and follow rules Participating in the organisation of matters within the class 11.5 Caution! Report cards have their own language. There are pitfalls associated with the language contained in report cards. It is easy to be misled if German is not your native language. At initial glance, there are some sentences that sound positive, but in reality they reveal problems. Example I: ”Your child is very quiet in class.” This means that your child seldom participates in class. Example II: ”Work habits meet expectations”. This sentence means that your child’s work habits are assessed with a ”3”. This means that your child needs to put in more effort. … 47 …
Page 1 and 2: Beratung Qualifizierung Migration U
Page 3 and 4: Foreword Dear Parents, This book ad
Page 5 and 6: Table of contents Foreword ........
Page 7 and 8: 1.2 In Germany, all children are ex
Page 9 and 10: What can you do? 1. Heed the result
Page 11 and 12: 2.3 Parents have a major influence
Page 13 and 14: 2. You should keep the school’s t
Page 15 and 16: 3.4 Maintaining regular contact wit
Page 17 and 18: Your child … What can help? What
Page 19 and 20: 4.2 Germany: 1 country - 16 federal
Page 21 and 22: What can you do? Request informatio
Page 23 and 24: 5.3 The UN Convention on the Rights
Page 25 and 26: What can you do? 1. If you are unsu
Page 27 and 28: 6.3 Children mix languages. Don’t
Page 29 and 30: What is not as good? Speaking Germa
Page 31 and 32: 7.2 Avoiding the school is not a go
Page 33 and 34: What can you do? 1. Show your child
Page 35 and 36: 8.3 There are two ways in which you
Page 37 and 38: What can you do? 1. Ask your child
Page 39 and 40: exempt their child from physical ed
Page 41 and 42: If you would like to learn more …
Page 43 and 44: 10.4 Parents must be holiday planne
Page 45: 4. Get acquainted with your child
Page 49 and 50: Mark/ Grade Points Term Meaning 1+
Page 51 and 52: 12.4 Poor marks/grades are not the
Page 53 and 54: What can you do? 1. Specifically as
Page 55 and 56: 13.3 Each path can lead to success
Page 57 and 58: 2. If your child has set his or her
Page 59 and 60: 14.3 In Germany, many professions a
Page 61 and 62: What can you do? 1. Don’t transpo
Page 63 and 64: 15.3 Trust is good, but verify! Not
Page 65 and 66: What can you do? 1. Don’t impose
Page 67 and 68: 16.3 It is better to take some time
Page 71 and 72: 17.3 Some children are already litt
Page 75 and 76: 18.4 Many people can play a role in
Page 79 and 80: 19.3 Admission or acceptance right
Page 81 and 82: Checklist All documents are printed
Page 83 and 84: 20.3 Every company has its own recr
Page 85 and 86: 2. Visit companies near you that of
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