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supplementary instruction

[ˌsʌp.ləˈmen.tər.i ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən]
nounpl: supplementary instructions
instrução complementar
1. Additional teaching or educational guidance provided to students to reinforce learning, typically offered outside regular classroom hours
The university offers supplementary instruction for students struggling with difficult courses.
A universidade oferece instrução complementar para alunos que têm dificuldades em disciplinas desafiadoras.
2. Extra educational support designed to help students master difficult concepts or improve academic performance
Supplementary instruction sessions are available every Tuesday evening for calculus students.
As sessões de instrução complementar estão disponíveis todas as terças à noite para alunos de cálculo.
Synonyms
supplementary educationadditional instructionremedial instructiontutoringextra tuition
Antonyms
primary instructioncore curriculum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução complementar
Standard term used in Brazilian educational institutions
Brazil
aula de reforço
Common informal alternative, literally 'reinforcement class'
Portugal
ensino complementar
Standard term used in Portuguese educational systems
Academic
suporte pedagógico
More formal academic terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch-up classes
extra help sessions
academic support program
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