: designed to permit learning at the student's own pace
self-paced math course

Examples of self-paced in a Sentence

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An asynchronous learning day means that at least half of the virtual learning is self-paced, meaning students aren't spending time online live with a teacher. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024 Most online courses tend to be self-paced, which means that your materials and coursework are accessible at any time. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 21 Jan. 2024 There are two levels within the program, and both are self-paced. Ashley Braun, Health, 26 June 2023 The course is self-paced and covers topics like honey bee biology, equipment, and hive management. Seventeen.com Editors, Seventeen, 10 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-paced was in 1947

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“Self-paced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-paced. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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