culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, academic grades are given as numbers on a 1 to 100 scale, with a focus on standardized tests and high achievement.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 academic grading system Japan Grades are commonly given as numbers (e.g. out of 100) 1
2 academic grading system Japan Grading is often on a scale from 1 to 100, with 60 considered a passing grade 1
3 assessment Japan Highly focused on standardized tests and entrance exams for schools and universities 1
4 assessment Japan Assessments are often used to measure students' memorization and understanding of materials in educational settings. 1
5 assessment Japan Less focused on written tests, instead placing greater emphasis on practical demonstrations and oral examinations. 1
6 grading Japan There is significant emphasis on high achievement and competitiveness in grading, with heavy reliance on standardized tests and rankings. 1
7 grading system Japan Grading system commonly based on numbers (out of 100) with 100 being the highest and 0 being a failing grade. 1
8 student evaluations Japan Less common, as there is a strong emphasis on respecting authority and traditional hierarchy in educational settings 1