In the 2004/2005 school year, initial standards in German, mathematics and foreign language were adopted by all Länders in Germany.
"The curriculum of German schools is largely based on teachers teaching their students as much content as possible (Ashwill, 1999, p. 22).
Homework is controlled by law in Germany- second grade students are allowed a maximum of 30 minutes of time, giving time for “play” (Ashwill, p. 26).
Written exams are not allowed in theGrundschule. Neither are actual grades or negative report card feedback" (LaBrie).
"The curriculum of German schools is largely based on teachers teaching their students as much content as possible (Ashwill, 1999, p. 22).
Homework is controlled by law in Germany- second grade students are allowed a maximum of 30 minutes of time, giving time for “play” (Ashwill, p. 26).
Written exams are not allowed in theGrundschule. Neither are actual grades or negative report card feedback" (LaBrie).
Grundschule
There is no formal, national assessment in compulsory education.
Teachers use assessment regularly and a six point scale is used in all Länders.
Students performance is reported twice a year: end of first half of school year and end of school year.
