Compulsory education refers to the education stage from the first grade of primary school to the ninth grade of junior high school (or other schools equivalent to nine-year system).

Compulsory education includes the following aspects:

1. Subject education: Compulsory education covers basic subject education, including Chinese, mathematics, foreign languages, natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology), social sciences (history, geography, politics, economy), fine arts, music, physical education and other disciplines. Students receive systematic study of these subjects in the compulsory education stage and master the corresponding knowledge and skills.

2. Moral and legal education: Compulsory education also emphasizes the cultivation of students' moral literacy and legal awareness. Through moral and legal education, students can learn basic moral principles, norms, laws and regulations, understand citizens' rights and obligations, and cultivate good social behavior habits and values.

3. Safety education: Compulsory education also includes the content of safety education, which teaches students to protect themselves and others' safety under various circumstances and prevent accidents and disasters. Safety education covers knowledge and skills in traffic safety, food safety and network safety.

4. Practical activities: In order to cultivate students' practical ability and innovative thinking, compulsory education will also organize various practical activities, such as social practice, experimental classes and community services. These activities are designed to help students apply what they have learned and cultivate their comprehensive quality and problem-solving ability.

History of compulsory education

1, early 20th century 1949: In early modern China, educational resources were very limited, and most of the population could not receive education. 19 12, after the founding of the Republic of China, education reform has become one of the important topics. During this period, the idea of implementing general education was put forward, but due to various factors, the penetration rate was still very low.

2. From 1949 to 1980: During this period, the government has continuously increased its investment in compulsory education, and the whole country is striving to promote universal education and increase school construction and teacher training. By 1978, the penetration rate of nine-year compulsory education has reached over 90%.

3.1980s to present: After the reform and opening up, China has further promoted the development of compulsory education. The government paid more attention to the quality and fairness of compulsory education, continued to increase investment, improved school conditions and teachers' treatment, and introduced a series of policies and measures to promote the development of compulsory education in poor areas and rural areas.