Cuban Education System Challenges and Features

Cuban Education System Challenges and Features

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Interactive Video

Education, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Special Education

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video explores the evolution of the Cuban education system from pre-revolutionary times to the present. It highlights the significant reforms post-1959, the structure of the current education system, and the emphasis on early childhood and special education. Despite challenges like resource scarcity and economic embargoes, Cuba has achieved notable success in education, gaining international recognition for its high literacy rates and comprehensive educational policies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Cuban education system before the 1959 revolution?

Lack of teachers

Overcrowded classrooms

High tuition fees

Limited access to higher education for children of farmers and workers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the revolutionary government address the issue of insufficient classrooms?

By importing teachers from other countries

By reducing the number of students per class

By increasing school fees

By creating 10,000 new classrooms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which level of education in Cuba is not mandatory?

Pre-university education

Secondary education

Primary education

Pre-school education

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of early childhood education in Cuba?

To introduce foreign languages

To teach advanced mathematics

To develop fine motor skills

To prepare children for university

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activities do children in Cuban early childhood education engage in during their daily routine?

Advanced scientific experiments

Professional role-playing and household chores

Competitive sports

Learning multiple languages

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the US embargo affected the Cuban education system?

It has increased the number of teachers

It has improved internet connectivity

It has restricted access to the North American market for school supplies

It has led to a surplus of educational materials

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Cuba's GDP is invested in education?

20%

13%

10%

5%

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