struggling student

[ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ ˈstjuːdənt]
noun phrasepl: struggling students
aluno com dificuldades
1. a student who has difficulty learning or keeping up with academic requirements
The struggling student received tutoring to improve his grades.
O aluno com dificuldades recebeu aulas particulares para melhorar suas notas.
2. a student who faces challenges in school due to learning disabilities, socioeconomic factors, or lack of engagement
Many struggling students benefit from personalized learning plans.
Muitos alunos com dificuldades se beneficiam de planos de aprendizagem personalizados.
In Brazil, there is increased emphasis on inclusive education and support systems for struggling students through government programs and educational policies. In the USA, the term is common in educational discourse, with institutions offering Title I funding and special education services specifically designed for struggling students.
NYC Slang
kid who's fallin' behind, or someone who's not cuttin' it academically
Synonyms / Sinônimos
at-risk studentunderperforming studentstudent with learning difficultieschallenged learner
Antonyms / Antônimos
high-achieving studenthonor studentgifted studenttop performer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aluno com dificuldades
most common and neutral term
Rio de Janeiro
aluno que tá tendo dificuldade
more informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
aluno em dificuldade
formal, educational context
Portugal
aluno com dificuldades de aprendizagem
emphasizes learning difficulties, more formal

Related Words

academic supporttutoringlearning disabilityremedial educationintervention program

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall behind
not cut the mustard
have a tough time of it
struggle to keep up
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