Education

For an individual of any species, life on Tetro requires an understanding of vast amounts of information and proficiency in a multitude of complex skills. Education systems across the planet are designed to impart this knowledge as efficiently as possible.

Common Practices
While there is variation in educational methods between different geographic regions, there are several common elements. From birth, most young Tetrians are taught essential life skills by family members. This usually includes being taught a primary and secondary language, how to use basic technology, and how to care for oneself. Generally at around 250 days old, primary schooling begins in which small groups of students are taught a curriculum focused on systemics. This includes topics such as classification, the scientific method, logic, heuristics, and mathematics. The goal is to foster critical thinking, creative problem solving, and a scientific truth-seeking mindset, all of which are necessary foundations for any other field of study. After completing primary school, Tetrians have the option of enrolling in an academy or apprenticeship. Academies offer education programs that last between 800 and 5000 days (6.5 to 41 Earth-years). Apprenticeships are available in almost every discipline, and provide career-focused training.