1. Senegal Education By: Molly Deen

2. Primary School French model of education The language of instruction remains predominately French Primary school consists of five levels Children begin primary school at age six and seven (Cours préparatoire level)

3. Primary School 3 terms per school year Start in October and end in June Early years of Primary School: –French –Reading –Writing –Math Later the students learn history, geography, natural science, music, art, and physical education

4. Primary to Secondary After five years, students may take the CEPE –Evaluates writing, reading, math, history, geography, and applied sciences Students who pass then take the examen d'entrée en sixième

5. Primary -> Middle -> Secondary Education Several hundred elementary schools into about 140 middle schools About 140 middle schools into 45 high schools Only about 40% pass the baccalauréat exams

6. Issues in the System The quality of education has deteriorated Scores in math and French have declined for both second and fifth grades Drop outs remain high in primary school Gross enrollment rate is 90% -- Achievement rate is only 50% http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5njkXxnDXk

7. Issues in the System Teacher quality is inadequate Disruption to the school year Continuous disagreements between the government and unions results in disruptions

8. Private Schools Public schools are unable to guarantee access or good quality of instruction Not only for children of high-income families http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf6T4dn8f-A

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