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At what age do children in Kenya have to start going to school?
At what age do children in Kenya have to start going to school?
What is the maximum number of students that can be in a class in Kenya?
What is the maximum number of students that can be in a class in Kenya?
What does Jeremiah want to become when he grows up?
What does Jeremiah want to become when he grows up?
Which subjects does Jeremiah enjoy the most?
Which subjects does Jeremiah enjoy the most?
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What obstacle do many children in Kenya face regarding secondary education?
What obstacle do many children in Kenya face regarding secondary education?
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How does Jeremiah contribute to his family's daily life?
How does Jeremiah contribute to his family's daily life?
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What is Jeremiah's favorite food?
What is Jeremiah's favorite food?
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How often does Jeremiah fetch water from the nearby village?
How often does Jeremiah fetch water from the nearby village?
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Study Notes
Global Children
- Kenyan children attend school from age six to thirteen
- Schools are free, no tuition fees
- Class sizes can be very large, up to 85 students per class
- Some students share desks
- Resources may be limited (books, pencils)
- 4 out of 10 children don't continue to secondary school
- Rural children may need to work at home to help families (farming, cooking, collecting water)
Reading Strategy: Scanning
- Scanning is a quick way to find specific information in a text
- Don't read the entire text
- Find the parts that give the needed information
Jeremiah's Story
- Jeremiah is 12 years old and lives in Nairobi, Kenya
- Lives with sister, aunt, grandmother, and cousin in a small house
- Daily routine includes fetching water from nearby village to help home
- Favourites subjects are Science and English
- His dream is to be an engineer
- Favourite food is chapati, a type of bread, with beans
- Favorite sport is football, which he plays with friends
- He's a fan of Manchester United
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This quiz explores the educational challenges faced by children in Kenya, including class sizes and resource limitations. It also delves into reading strategies, specifically scanning for information, and features the story of Jeremiah, a 12-year-old boy with dreams of becoming an engineer. Discover the realities of children's lives in a global context.
