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... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > formal education > educational stages > primary education
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > elementary education > primary education
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > elementary education > primary education
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > formal education > educational stages > elementary secondary education > elementary education > primary education

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primary education  

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  • Primary education, also known as elementary education, is a fundamental right of children in many countries, and is compulsory in most countries. Primary education imparts basic literacy and numeracy skills to children. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty; Education, Primary]

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