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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School performance was evaluated using standardized test scores for math and reading/language arts proficiency.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
How the Tennessee reading law affected fourth graders Fourth graders who enrolled in yearlong tutoring to avoid being held back in third grade must pass the English language arts section of the TCAP or hit individualized growth goals set by the state.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2024
Those classes are language arts, social studies, math and history, which each incorporate the project into its curriculum in a different way.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
Research shows art education is as essential as subjects like math, science and language arts, and can improve students' attendance.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
How the Tennessee reading law affected fourth graders Fourth graders who enrolled in yearlong tutoring to avoid being held back in third grade must pass the English language arts section of the TCAP or hit individualized growth goals set by the state.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2024
Those classes are language arts, social studies, math and history, which each incorporate the project into its curriculum in a different way.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
Research shows art education is as essential as subjects like math, science and language arts, and can improve students' attendance.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Language arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20arts. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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