Subjects in class 5
From grade 5 onwards, children in most federal states attend a secondary school. But which subjects are taught in the 5th Class and how does the transition between elementary and secondary school work?
The subjects in class 5 differ significantly from those in the primary school. Still, there are some similarities. Repetitions of the primary school material should bring all children in a class to the same level of ability.
The most important subjects in class 5
- The subjects are divided into so-called major and minor subjects. All foreign languages as German and mathematics are counted as major subjects, all others are minor subjects.
- Class tests are written in the main subjects, while tests can be used to assess performance in the minor subjects. In these subjects, however, it is mainly your child's oral participation that counts.
- In most of the federal states English in the 5th 1st class taught as a first foreign language. In some old-language grammar schools, however, it can also Latin be the first foreign language. French is often taught in federal states bordering France and Belgium.
- In addition to the majors biology, Art, music, religion and Geography informed.
- The contents of the lessons are set out in the curricula of the respective federal states. They are differentiated differently depending on the type of school. You can find out more about the exact course content from your child's school.
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Learning in the 5th Class - this is how the beginning lessons are structured
- Your child has a class teacher. This person is responsible for all organizational matters that affect the respective class. Therefore, if you have any questions or problems, the first thing to do is to contact your child's teacher.
- In the other subjects, your child will be taught by so-called subject teachers.
- Major subjects are usually taught three hours per week, minor subjects two hours.
- Your child visits one high school or an all-day school, there is a lunch break during which your child can have a warm meal.
- There are regular parenting days where you have the opportunity to talk to all of your child's teachers about their performance.
The initial lessons in a secondary school are new, exciting and, last but not least, exhausting for many children. As a mother or father, you should therefore try to support your child in his or her independence, but still keep an eye on his or her learning development.
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