Syllabus
In US colleges, the document setting out a course's content, schedule, grading and policies; in UK schools, the content of a course of study.
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- United States, All four UK nations (details may differ), International
- Topic
- Teaching and learning
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Related terms
- Specification All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The exam board document setting out the content, assessment and grading of a qualification. Often called the spec; the US equivalent idea is a course framework.
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