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Secondary Modern School

Description:

A secondary modern school refers to a type of school in certain education systems, primarily in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. It is a non-selective school designed to provide academic and vocational education to students aged between 11 and 16 or 18.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In the British education system, a secondary modern school is a type of school that primarily focuses on practical or vocational subjects, rather than providing a solely academic curriculum.

Related products: Books on Practical Education

Sense 2:

A secondary modern school is designed to cater to the needs of students who did not pass the 11-plus examination, which determined entry into grammar schools. It offers a range of subjects and vocational courses to prepare students for a variety of careers.

Related products: Vocational Courses

Sample Sentences:

1. John attended a secondary modern school where he gained valuable skills in carpentry.
2. In the United Kingdom, secondary modern schools became less common after the introduction of comprehensive education.
3. The curriculum of a secondary modern school often includes practical subjects such as cooking, woodwork, and art.
4. Mary's parents sent her to a secondary modern school as they believed it would better suit her interests and talents.