Lectura 9

Lectura 9 Dra. Ma.
Ángeles Escobar Textos 1
ACTIVIDADES:
a- Lee cuidadosamente el texto y escribe los subtítulos que se requieren en los espacios considerados para
ello (a-c)
b- Aplica las estrategias revisadas durante el curso. Y elabora 1 actividad que me permitan ver tu
comprensión de la lectura. (excepto vocabulario)
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Mexican Schools' Facts

Like most other nations, Mexico maintains a system of free, government-funded public
education. The nation's educational system has a long and storied history. The first I
university founded in Mexico was the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico, and
it was founded in 1551 by the degree of the king. In contrast, Harvard University, the
oldest university in the United States wasn't founded until nearly one hundred years later
in 1636.
Mexican education was under the dominion of the Roman Catholic church for many II
years. It wasn't until the twentieth century that educational access became more
widespread and conducted beyond the jurisdiction of the church.
After the country's liberal reform in the nineteenth century which separated church and
state, the nation's educational system was given the opportunity to flourish and grow and III
expand to populations outside of the upper class. Benito Juarez the Mexican president
made an effort to expand the school system and bring it out from under the control of
the church. This caused an ongoing tension with the church regarding education in the
country, which persisted for many years.
a.___________________________________
Schooling practices in Mexico are structured very similarly to the American educational IV
system. Students begin in a primary school and then move to a secondary educational
institution, which is the equivalent of middle school. After that students move on to high
school. Following high school, many students choose to pursue higher
education while others opt for jobs or vocational training. Postgraduate education is not
uncommon in Mexico.
Since the separation of church and state, the Mexican public school system has
faced similar challenges to the American school system. Uneven distribution of V
wealth and a powerful upper class means that funding is not always distributed to the
places where it is most needed. Additionally, corruption in Mexico's government and
ministries mean that money is not always diverted to the channels it was intended to.
However, over the past several decades, Mexico's public education system has
undergone significant changes for the better.
All children in Mexico are required to attend school until they are 12 years old.
Afterward, attendance in high school is compulsory. Matriculation at a college or a VI
university is largely dependent on the wealth of the family. Most rural areas do not have
colleges or universities, and the cost of sending a student to the city for school is
prohibitive for most families.
b.___________________________________
Mexican primary schools begin at grade one and finish after grade six. Learning a VII
second language for Mexican students in mandatory. Most students choose to study
English, but other languages are also offered. In the interest of increasing fluency and
making students more available for work in other countries, most Mexican school days
are divided, with half the lessons being taught in Spanish, and the other half in the
second language that the student is learning. Some students study native Mexican
languages like Tzoltzil or Tzeltzal.
Once students reach middle school, their subjects become more focused and less
general, as they have covered most of the basics. Middle school or "Secundaria" as it is VIII
known is where students go more in-depth in their study of Mexican history, world
history, science, mathematics and literature. Remote online courses called
"Telesecunderia" are offered for the student population in Mexico who live in extremely
rural areas and who have limited access to education in their district.
After Secundaria students move on to high school or "prepatoria." As the name
indicates, the high school in Mexico is intended for students who are preparing to IX
enter university either in Mexico or abroad. The high school has very recently become
a mandatory requirement for all students. All students are expected to complete their
education up through the 12th grade.
c.___________________________________
Only 62 percent of Mexican students reach secondary school. While most Mexican X
children attend primary school, only 62 percent of them reach secondary school. This is
mostly due to low education levels as well as poverty.
Only 45 percent of Mexican students complete their secondary education. While not
all Mexican students reach secondary school, a lot of them drop out afterward. About XI
half of students drop out during secondary school, and around 29 percent of them pursue
their education in higher institutes. By contrast, 75 percent of U.S. students graduate
from high school.
4. 5 percent of Mexico’s GDP is allocated to the educational sector. Compared to
major economies, the fact that the Mexican government allocates 5 percent of its GDP XII
to the educational sector is quite good.
However, with a high level of corruption in the country, the majority of this money does
not translate into real improvements in schools.

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Mexican Schools' Facts

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