3rd year. In Scotland students start primary education at an age of 4–5 and then move to high school when 11–12. Children are between 13 and 14 years old in this year. In Northern Ireland, children aged 13–14 are in year 10 or 3rd year (secondary school). In Romania, 8th grade is called "Clasa a VIII-a", and it is the last year of Gymnasium, followed by high school. Children usually aged between 13 and 14 are in this grade. In Croatia 8th grade is called "Osmi razred" and it is the last year of primary education before going to gymnasium or another secondary school. Children are ages between 13 and 14. Grades beyond 8th are not called 9th and so on, but rather 1st grade of secondary school. In Slovenia, 8th grade is the second to last year of primary school, with students 13–14 years of age. After primary school, students attend different High Schools. In Bulgaria, children aged 13–15 are usually in 8th grade, which is the 1st year of high school. in Kosovo, children aged 13–14 are in third year of middle school. In the old education system eighth grade was the first year of high school. North America In Belize, Std. 6 is the last year in elementary school. In Mexico, eighth grade is equivalent to the second year of middle school for those who are aged 13–14. Canada Grade 8 typically forms a part of elementary or middle schools in Canada. In some parts of Canada (such as Newfoundland), and much of British Columbia, grade 8 is the first year of secondary school. Students are usually 12–13 years old. In Quebec, grade 8 is equivalent to Secondary II (French: 2e Secondaire ("2")) or Secondary Cycle 1, Year 2. The grade 8 mathematics curriculum in Canada usually includes either Pre-algebra or Algebra I. Occasionally, Geometry, or Algebra II are also taught in very advanced schools. In some schools, especially the ones that are witnessing the required Basic Standards Test, basic everyday "real world" mathematical skills such as check writing, money management, and geometry are taught as well. United States In the United States, Eighth Grade is usually a child's eighth year of education, aside from Kindergarten and Preschool. It is often the final year of middle school. Some students take English 1 and or Algebra 1 which are high school classes. In cultural and language curriculum, many