New education materials crafted for the upcoming academic year, featuring a total of 28 updated textbooks.
A significant number of new textbooks are set to grace the desks of students across Belarus for the upcoming academic year. A total of 28 textbooks have been released, with 26 being reprints and two being new educational aids.
The basic cost of textbooks remains at Br42, with a slight increase for preschoolers, who will now pay Br8.4, up from last year's Br8. The cost for schoolchildren will rise to Br21, from Br20. However, it's important to note that the fee does not vary based on the grade a child is in.
Among the updated textbooks are those for 1st grade "Labor Education," 4th grade "Literature Reading," and both 2nd grade Belarusian and Russian languages. For 5th graders, reprints have been made in Russian language, mathematics, "Labor Education. Technical Labor," and "Labor Education. Service Labor," as well as Spanish language (advanced level).
Notable additions include new textbooks for 11th grade in Chinese language and a new textbook on the history of Belarus in the context of world history. For 8th grade, new textbooks have been prepared in German language, Russian literature, and for 9th grade - Belarusian language, geometry, Russian language, German language, French language, biology, chemistry, geography of Belarus.
Sixth graders will receive new aids in Belarusian language and French language (advanced level), while seventh graders will benefit from new materials in German language and Spanish language. Two new textbooks have also been introduced, one on the basics of life safety for 3rd grade and another on "Man and World" for the same grade.
It's worth mentioning that all textbooks have undergone testing in schools and their preparation involved practicing teachers. The educational potential of each subject has been emphasised, and the textbooks also include information about the cultural heritage of the Belarusian people and the achievements of sovereign Belarus.
However, information regarding any discounts for parents purchasing textbooks, government subsidies, free textbooks, or reduced-cost textbooks for certain schools or students was not available in the provided sources. For more detailed information, it's recommended to contact local educational institutions or government resources in Belarus.
In the upcoming academic year, online education resources for education-and-self-development will be made available for students in Belarus, offering learning opportunities beyond traditional textbooks. Recognizing the importance of online-education, the government could consider subsidizing costs or providing free online resources for certain schools or students to ensure equal access to quality education.
