Anon because this is some scary sh*t. I can only provide a general point of view on education in Mexico. I don't actually know what it is like in Canada because I've never been there nor studied there... read more
Mexico's children can barely compete with Europe's and Asia's children who grow up in better developed education schemes (like I said, I can't compare with Canada because I don't know anything about it), and it's not because they're "dumb", but rather because they lack proper guidance. read more
Duration of educationPrimary level: Duration of primary education is the number of grades (or years) in primary education. Expected duration of education for all students: Expected years of schooling for a 5-year-old under current conditions, excluding education for children under 5. read more
By contrast the Canadian and US student is provided with a more concrete and practical education. The emphasis, particularly in the higher grades, is on "useful" knowledge. General knowledge is not valued. The Mexican student is drilled in concepts and ideas. Credit is given for examinations, not participation or class work. read more