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Academic life and assessment

Words for people, teaching and checking progress in education.

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Found: 10 words

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academic

noun · 3 examples
  1. An academic from our university led the discussion.
  2. The museum invited an academic to study the old maps.
  3. She hopes to become an academic after finishing her degree.

examination

noun · 3 examples
  1. You must pass an examination before receiving the certificate.
  2. The written examination lasts two hours.
  3. Her final examination includes a practical task.

revision

noun · 3 examples
  1. I have set aside the evening for revision.
  2. Regular revision helps me remember new vocabulary.
  3. We formed a small group for revision before the exam.

scholar

noun · 3 examples
  1. The library asked a scholar to examine the rare book.
  2. As a scholar of history, he often works with old letters.
  3. A visiting scholar gave a talk about ancient poetry.

pupil

noun · 3 examples
  1. Each pupil has a place to keep a school bag.
  2. The teacher helped a pupil with the new exercise.
  3. As a young pupil, she loved science lessons.

faculty

noun · 3 examples
  1. The college has a small but experienced faculty.
  2. Members of the faculty meet at the start of each term.
  3. The new library is available to students and faculty.

tuition

noun · 3 examples
  1. He receives extra tuition in mathematics.
  2. The center offers individual tuition in reading.
  3. Small-group tuition helped her prepare for the test.

test

noun · 3 examples
  1. We have a short spelling test today.
  2. The test has ten questions.
  3. I checked my answers before handing in the test.

grade

noun · 3 examples
  1. She received a high grade for her project.
  2. Your final grade includes the practical work.
  3. He was pleased with his grade in science.

educator

noun · 3 examples
  1. An experienced educator designed the museum activity.
  2. She works as an educator at a community center.
  3. Every educator needs time to prepare useful materials.

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