course work

[/kɔːrs wɜːrk/]
noun
trabalho de curso
1. Academic work completed by a student during a course, typically including assignments, projects, essays, and other evaluations that contribute to the final grade, excluding final exams
Your course work will account for 60% of your final grade in this class.
Seu trabalho de curso representará 60% de sua nota final nesta disciplina.
2. The practical exercises, projects, and continuous assessment activities required during an academic program
The course work includes three major projects and weekly problem sets.
O trabalho de curso inclui três projetos principais e listas de exercícios semanais.
In Brazil and Portugal, course work (trabalho de curso) is a significant component of academic evaluation, often weighted heavily in final grades. The emphasis on continuous assessment rather than single high-stakes exams reflects educational systems that value ongoing student engagement and development throughout the semester.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assignmentclass workcontinuous assessmentacademic workcoursework
Antonyms / Antônimos
examinationfinal examstandardized test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho de curso
Standard term used in educational contexts
General Brazilian
atividades do curso
More general alternative referring to course activities
Portugal
trabalho do curso
Slight variation in preposition usage
Portugal
avaliação contínua
Refers to continuous assessment component

Related Words

assignmentassessmentgradecurriculumacademic evaluationsemester

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep up with your course work
fall behind on course work
submit course work
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