Classwork: meaning, definitions and examples
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classwork
[ ˈklæsˌwɜrk ]
school tasks
Classwork refers to the work that students are assigned to complete during class hours. It usually involves exercises, projects, or any educational tasks that contribute to the student's learning. Classwork is typically monitored by the teacher and can vary in complexity depending on the grade level.
Synonyms
assignments, exercises, tasks.
Examples of usage
- The teacher handed out the classwork for today.
- I finished my classwork before lunch.
- We will review our classwork at the end of the session.
Translations
Translations of the word "classwork" in other languages:
🇵🇹 trabalho de classe
🇮🇳 क्लासवर्क
🇩🇪 Klassenarbeit
🇮🇩 pekerjaan kelas
🇺🇦 класна робота
🇵🇱 praca klasowa
🇯🇵 授業の仕事
🇫🇷 travail de classe
🇪🇸 trabajo de clase
🇹🇷 sınıf çalışması
🇰🇷 수업 작업
🇸🇦 عمل صف
🇨🇿 práce ve třídě
🇸🇰 práca v triede
🇨🇳 课堂作业
🇸🇮 delovni zvezek
🇮🇸 beiðni í kennslustund
🇰🇿 сабақ жұмысы
🇬🇪 კლასური სამუშაო
🇦🇿 sinif işi
🇲🇽 trabajo de clase
Etymology
The term 'classwork' is composed of the word 'class,' which originates from the Latin 'classis,' meaning 'a division of citizens.' The second component, 'work,' comes from Old English 'weorc,' signifying 'activity involving mental or physical effort.' The combination of these terms began to emerge in educational contexts in the late 19th to early 20th century, as formal education systems expanded and the structure of classroom learning became more standardized. As education evolved, so did the need for terms that could describe the activities conducted during school hours. 'Classwork' has since become a staple term in academic settings, reflecting the responsibilities and duties assigned to students in a classroom environment.