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Education is an enormous and expensive part of American life. Its size is matched by its variety. Differences in American schools (36) with those found in majority of other counties lie in the fact that education here has long been intended for everyone--not just for a (37) elite. Schools are expected to meet the needs of every child, (38) of ability, and also the needs of society itself. Public schools offer more (39) subjects. It surprises many people when they come here to find high schools (40) such courses as typing, sewing, radio repair, or driver training, along with traditional academic (41) such as mathematics, history, and languages. Students choose their curricula depending on their interests, future goals, and level of ability. The (42) goal of American education is to develop every child to the (43) of his or her own possibilities. (44) . They also play a large role in the community ,especially in the small towns. The approach to teaching may seem unfamiliar to many. (45) . Students spend much time learning how to use resource materials, libraries, statistics and computers. (46) , they will be able to find whatever facts they need throughout the rest of their lives. Knowing how to solve problems is considered more important than the accumulation of facts.