A school improvement project in rural Morocco is shown in Fig. 1. A new bus route takes girls from scattered villages to a secondary school in the nearest t...
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A school improvement project in rural Morocco is shown in Fig. 1. A new bus route takes girls from scattered villages to a secondary school in the nearest town. The school offers computer lessons and careers advice. Families are deciding whether the costs of uniforms and the loss of help at home are outweighed by future economic opportunities.
Identify the service shown in Fig. 1 that helps pupils travel to school. [1]
Identify two ways secondary education can contribute to national development. [2]
Identify one reason why some families may not send girls to school every day. [1]
Identify two economic opportunities that computer skills may provide for a school leaver. [2]
Answer Details
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(a) The service helping pupils travel is the school bus or bus route. [1]
(b) Secondary education contributes to national development by:
- developing a more skilled workforce;
- increasing employment options and productivity.
It can reduce poverty and support innovation and service-sector growth. [2]
(c) Some families may not send girls every day because of uniform or travel costs. Household work responsibilities, cultural attitudes and safety concerns are also acceptable. [1]
(d) Computer skills can lead to:
- office or administrative work;
- IT support or jobs requiring digital communication.
Online business and improved access to further education or training are also valid. [2]
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