How China is Shaping the Classroom of the Future (B2)

Questions

What city in China is described as the place to learn about the future?
What types of technology are commonly found in Shenzhen schools?
How many years of compulsory education were implemented in China in the 1980s?
What is the purpose of the Gāokǎo exam?
How has the Chinese government committed to education funding?
What feature do the classrooms have to improve air quality?
How has access to higher education changed in China from 1990 to 2020?

Answers

1. Shenzhen is described as the place to learn about the future.
2. Schools in Shenzhen commonly have smart classroom technologies, digital whiteboards, tablets, and online learning platforms.
3. Nine years of compulsory education were implemented in the 1980s.
4. The Gāokǎo exam determines eligibility for higher education institutions.
5. The Chinese government has committed to spending at least 4% of its GDP on education.
6. Classrooms are equipped with air purifiers to improve air quality.
7. The gross enrollment rate in higher education increased from about 3.4% in 1990 to over 54% in 2020.