Education Vocabulary

A change or adjustment made in the classroom to help students with disabilities or special needs learn more easily

One accommodation for the student with dyslexia was extra time to finish tests.

A test or evaluation used to measure a student's knowledge or skills

The teacher gave a reading assessment to find out how well the students could understand texts.

A set of rules that explains how many days students are allowed to miss school and what happens if they miss too many

According to the school's attendance policy, students who miss more than ten days may not receive credit for the class.

An official report sent to a school administrator when a student has a serious behavior problem in the classroom

After the student disrupted the class three times, the teacher submitted a behavioral referral to the principal.

A standard or reference point used to measure or compare students' progress or performance

Passing the math benchmark means the student is ready to move on to the next level.

The set of subjects and lessons that students study in a school or course

The school updated its curriculum to include more science and technology classes.

The practice of changing lessons or activities to meet the different learning needs of students

The teacher used differentiation by giving some students easier texts and others more challenging ones.

Extra activities or advanced learning opportunities given to students to extend their knowledge beyond the regular curriculum

Students who finished their work early were invited to an enrichment program where they explored science experiments.

Describing activities that students do outside of regular class time, such as sports, clubs, or music

She joined the drama club and the soccer team as part of her extracurricular activities.

The skills and knowledge that students are expected to have learned by a specific grade

The teacher reviewed the grade-level expectations to make sure all students were learning what they needed to know for their age group.

A written plan created for a student with special needs that describes their learning goals and the support they will receive

The parents and teachers met to review the student's individualized education program and set new learning goals.

Extra help or support given to a student who is struggling in school

The student received a reading intervention three times a week to improve her skills.

Something that must be completed or learned before a student can move on to a more advanced class or topic

Algebra is a prerequisite for the advanced mathematics course offered in eleventh grade.

A document that shows how well a student is doing in school at a specific point during the school year

The teacher sent home a progress report to let parents know how their children were doing halfway through the semester.

Describing a class or program designed to help students who are behind in a subject catch up to the expected level

The student was placed in a remedial reading class to help him improve his basic skills.

An official document that shows a student's grades and performance in each subject over a period of time

Maria was proud to show her parents her report card because she received high marks in every subject.

A guide that lists the criteria used to evaluate a student's work and explains how points or grades are given

Before writing the essay, students read the rubric so they knew exactly what the teacher would be looking for.

Tests given to all students in the same way so that results can be compared across schools or regions

Students across the state took the same standardized testing to show how well they understood math and reading.

An official record of all the courses a student has taken and the grades they received, often used when applying to colleges

She sent her high school transcript to the university as part of her college application.

The habit of staying away from school without permission or a valid reason

The principal called the student's parents because his truancy was affecting his grades.