optional material
[/ɑpˈʃɑnəl məˈtɪriəl/]
noun phrasepl: optional materials
material opcional
1. supplementary or non-required resources, documents, or items that may be used but are not mandatory for completion of a task, course, or project
The professor provided optional materials for students who wanted to deepen their understanding of the subject.
O professor forneceu material opcional para os alunos que desejavam aprofundar sua compreensão do assunto.
2. in academic or professional contexts, resources that enhance learning or work but are not essential for meeting minimum requirements
Reading the optional materials will help you perform better on the exam.
Ler o material opcional ajudará você a ter melhor desempenho na prova.
3. items or components in manufacturing or product assembly that customers may choose to include but are not included in the base package
Leather seats are optional material when purchasing this vehicle model.
Assentos de couro são material opcional ao comprar este modelo de veículo.
In Brazilian education, 'material opcional' is commonly used in universities and online courses to refer to extra reading materials, videos, or resources that students may consult to enhance their learning. This reflects a flexible approach to education where foundational knowledge is mandatory but depth of learning is encouraged through optional resources. In the USA, this term is prevalent in both K-12 and higher education settings, as well as in corporate training programs.
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