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language arts
plural noun
: the subjects (such as reading, spelling, literature, and composition) that aim at developing the student's comprehension and capacity for use of written and oral language
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Kristine Scarry, supervisor of reading, English and language arts curriculum, instruction and assessment for HCPS, was integral in working with Freedom’s liaison to the schools — Business Development Director Lisa Snodgrass — on completing the project, according to the release.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024
Compared to 2022, the proportion of Black students meeting or exceeding state standards for math increased 6 percentage points (from 9% to 15%) and those reaching language arts standards jumped 13 percentage points (from 24% to 37%).
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2024
For example, among all Milwaukee students (including some in ninth grade or higher) using vouchers to go to private schools, only 20% were proficient or advanced in English language arts, with 37% below basic.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
It must also be recognized that even before the pandemic, barely half of students were meeting the state’s own standards in English language arts and even fewer met them in math.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
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“Language arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20arts. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
language arts
plural noun
: the subjects (as reading, spelling, and composition) that aim at developing the student's understanding and skills for using language
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