classwork

noun

: the part of a student's work that is done in class : the combined work of a class and teacher

the book would be suitable for classwork

student responsibility is even more important in homeroom activities than it is in classwork

—often used in contrast with homework or nonacademic student activity

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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