class period
[/klæs ˈpɪriəd/]
nounpl: class periods
aula, período de aula, horário de aula
1. A scheduled block of time during which a class meets for instruction
The first class period starts at 8:00 AM and lasts 45 minutes.
O primeiro período de aula começa às 8 horas e dura 45 minutos.
2. The duration or length of time allocated for a single class session
During the class period, students worked on their math assignments.
Durante o período de aula, os alunos trabalharam em suas tarefas de matemática.
3. A segment of the school day dedicated to a specific subject or course
I have English class period in the afternoon.
Tenho aula de inglês no período da tarde.
In the United States, class periods are typically structured blocks of time (often 40-50 minutes in high schools) separated by passing periods. In Brazil, schools may use different terminology ('período' or 'horário') and often have longer class sessions. The concept is fundamental to understanding American K-12 education scheduling and is an important part of student life in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
during class period - durante a aula
skip class period - faltar à aula
throughout the class period - durante todo o período de aula
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