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Tenth grade (also10th Grade orGrade 10) is the tenthyear offormal orcompulsory education. It is typically the first year ofhigh school. In some places, 10th Grade is the second year of high school. In many parts of the world, students in tenth grade are usually 15 to 16 years of age.
| Preceded by | Tenth grade age 15-16 | Succeeded by |
In the Australian states,Year 10 is the fourth year of a student's high school education. However, in theNorthern Territory and other states, it is the first year of senior school, which occurs after high school. While in contrast, in most South Australian public schools, it is the third year of high school.
InBrazil, the tenth grade is the"primeiro ano do ensino médio", meaning "first grade of high school". Students tend to be 15 years old.
InCanada, the equivalent is Grade 10.
InFinland tenth grade is usually known as the first year of high School ("Lukio" in Finnish and "Gymnasiet" in Swedish). The tenth grade may also refer to an extra year of primary school ("kymppiluokka" in Finnish which literally translates to "tenth grade"). This extra year of primary school is for those without a post-primary school study position or who need some more time to decide on their future.[1]
InKazakhstan, Grade 10 (10-сынып) is the first year of upper (senior) secondary school (жоғары орта білім). Students generally begin it at age 15–16. After Grade 9, they may choose to continue in general secondary education (жалпы орта білім) (Grades 10–11) or pursue a vocational/technical track.[2]
InNew Zealand,Year 11 is the equivalent of tenth grade, with students aged 15 or 16 during the years. It is the third year of secondary school and the eleventh year of compulsory education. Year 11 is also the first year of theNational Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), the main national qualification for secondary school students in New Zealand. Students in Year 11 study English (or Te Reo Māori), mathematics, and a minimum of four elective subjects with a science subject highly recommended. Some schools also offer NCEA alternatives, like theInternational General Certificate of Secondary Education.[3]
In thePhilippines, Grade 10 or Senior Year (Filipino:Ikasampung Baitang), is the last year of Junior High School and the fourth year of High School curriculum. Students enrolled in Grade 10 are usually 15–16 years old. Student can also starts as young age education usually on female students than male students at the age of 1-15 years old. This is where they prepare to enter Senior High School.[4]
It was formerly named as4th Year orYear IV (Filipino:Ika-apat na Taon) and also the last year of theHigh School (Filipino:Mataas na Paaralan) stage as well as basic compulsory education in the country until the change toGrade 10 on June 1, 2015 upon the start of school year 2015-2016 due to the implementation process of theK-12 curriculum from May 20, 2008 and became effective on April 24, 2012 making the level now third to the last inHigh School under the current curriculum.[5]
The following core or "major" subjects are taken during this grade:
| The following are taken as curricular "minor" subjects:
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There is also theCitizen Army Training, a basicmilitary education and training program similar to theReserve Officers' Training Corps for college students. As inconscription and ROTC, the program is not mandatory.[6]
Foreducation in England andWales, this is known asYear 11.General education certificates will be awarded if the pupils sit the end of year examinations, calledGCSEs. In Year 11, students take their GCSEs. With grades ranging from 9 to 1, and the grade below 1 being U, these exams show proficiency in a range of subjects. Results of at least five 5 grades are considered a pass and many employers require their staff to have at least 5s in GCSE, includingEnglish andMaths.[citation needed]GCSEs are taken in May and June. Pupils may then go on to sit'A' Levels. A new English Baccalaureate has been introduced; this is awarded to students who achieve a 9 to 5 in five subjects: English (literature and language),maths,science (either combined science (2 GCSEs) or three from physics, chemistry, biology and computer science), ahumanities subject (history orgeography) and a modern or ancient language.[7]
The tenth grade is typically the second year of high school, calledsophomore year.
In the U.S. curriculum forsocial studies, tenth grade students are taught recentworld history orAmerican history. In some districts,Advanced Placement coursework, such asgeography,European history,Global studies, orUnited States History are offered.[8]
