First Grade (Education) Law and Legal Definition
In the U.S., first grade is a year of primary education in schools. It is the first school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 6 to 7 years old when they enter first grade. First graders are taught the fundamentals of mathematics, literature, and building on what the students have learned in kindergarten or other forms of pre-school. In the U.S., students are also introduced to the concept of social studies. The very basics of American history and patriotism are taught, with a focus on the founding fathers and the time period surrounding the American Revolution. However, first grade is the first compulsory level of education in many U.S. states. Therefore, the level of literacy in incoming students can vary widely.
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