Wikipedia Trail; from "Grades" to " Compulsory Education"

"Grades" to "Compulsory Education"
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Grades are used by teachers to assess their students performance in different courses of study. The concept behind grading has recently came under fire by individuals who believe that grades are not a true indication of what a student has learned or not learned during the course of their studies. Educators realize now more than ever that children learn differently and therefore test differently.

An educational stage refers to the seven different levels of formal learning. The first level of formal learning is referred to as primary education. The second stage is referred to as tertiary education. Unfortunately the other five levels of education were not covered on the Wikipedia cite.

Primary school is commonly referred to as elementary school. Children receive their primary education between the ages of five and twelve. After they have received a primary education they go onto receive a compulsory education. It is referred to as compulsory education because it is required by law. The state as a compelling interest to protect and educate the children who live within its borders. There have been many challenges to such state laws, typically based on religious objections to the law.