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An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course.

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

A task or piece of work given to students as part of their studies.

One of two divisions of an academic year, usually lasting 15–18 weeks.

Activities that fall outside the normal school curriculum, such as sports or clubs.

An educational talk or presentation given by a teacher or professor.

Tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside of class.

A formal test that evaluates a student’s knowledge or skills in a particular subject.

Short for laboratory, a space for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

A book of blank or ruled pages for taking notes during lessons.

A book used as a standard source of information for a specific subject.

A system of marking students' performance, typically expressed in letters (A, B, C, etc.) or numbers.

A short test to assess knowledge or progress in a particular subject.

An extended piece of work or assignment often involving research and presentations.

A room where teaching and learning take place in a school or college.

The head of a school or educational institution.

The act of being present at school or in a class.

A bag carried on the back, typically used by students to hold books and supplies.

A person at school who gives advice or guidance on academic and personal issues.

A schedule that shows the times at which specific subjects or classes take place.