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At what age do children have to start school in Kenya?
At what age do children have to start school in Kenya?
What is the average size of a class in Kenya?
What is the average size of a class in Kenya?
Which subject does Jeremiah NOT mention as one of his favorites?
Which subject does Jeremiah NOT mention as one of his favorites?
What does Jeremiah do to help his family at home?
What does Jeremiah do to help his family at home?
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Which food is Jeremiah's favorite?
Which food is Jeremiah's favorite?
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How often does Jeremiah fetch water after school?
How often does Jeremiah fetch water after school?
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What aspiration does Jeremiah have for his future?
What aspiration does Jeremiah have for his future?
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Which statement about class sizes and resources in Kenyan schools is true?
Which statement about class sizes and resources in Kenyan schools is true?
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Study Notes
Global Children
- Kenyan children attend school between ages six and thirteen.
- Schools are free.
- Class sizes can be very large, sometimes as many as 85 pupils.
- Some children share desks.
- Resources like books and pencils may be scarce.
- Four out of ten Kenyan children do not continue to secondary school due to family responsibilities like farming, cooking, and fetching water.
Reading Strategy: Scanning
- Scanning involves reading a text to find specific information.
- It does not involve reading the entire text.
- The goal is to locate the relevant details needed to answer a question.
- Useful when looking for specific answers.
Jeremiah's Story
- Jeremiah is 12 years old and lives in Nairobi, Kenya.
- He lives with his sister, aunt, grandmother, and cousin.
- Every day he fetches clean water from a nearby village.
- His favorite subjects are science and English.
- His dream is to be an engineer.
- He enjoys football.
- His favorite food is chapati with beans.
- He starts school at 6 am.
- He always gets up at 5 am.
- He runs to school.
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Explore the challenges and experiences of children in Kenya, focusing on education, resources, and family responsibilities. Discover the story of Jeremiah, a 12-year-old boy navigating his dreams and daily life in Nairobi. This quiz highlights the realities faced by many children worldwide.
