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elementary subjects

[ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəri ˈsʌbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: elementary subjects
disciplinas elementares / matérias do ensino fundamental
1. Basic academic subjects taught in primary or elementary school, typically including reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
The elementary subjects focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
As disciplinas elementares focam em habilidades básicas de leitura, escrita e cálculo.
2. Core curriculum courses required for young students in their early years of formal education.
Teachers in elementary school must be proficient in all elementary subjects.
Os professores do ensino fundamental devem ser proficientes em todas as disciplinas elementares.
Synonyms
primary subjectsbasic subjectscore subjectsfundamental subjects
Antonyms
advanced subjectsspecialized subjectssecondary subjects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
matérias do ensino fundamental / disciplinas elementares
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese education
São Paulo
matérias do ensino fundamental
Standard usage in São Paulo schools
Portugal
disciplinas do ensino básico / matérias fundamentais
Portuguese education system terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

the three Rs (reading, writing, and arithmetic)
back to basics
foundation subjects
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